Application Rationalization Process. An application rationalization process typically involves the following phases: 1) Asset Identification: Each application in the portfolio is to be evaluated to determine. its value and its costs, with the help of workshops and analysis activities.
24 to 48 Hours. You should wait at least 24 hours before grouting the tiles. You may notice that the edges of the thinset or the thinset showing through the grout lines looks dry. Don't be fooled by this. The thinset under the tiles isn't receiving as much air as the edges and is therefor not fully cured.
The grout process is similar but immediately after working a smallish area, say 4 x 4, a barely moist, appropriate sponge should be used in the initial swipe/clean up. As the grout drys, which will be fairly quick, a wetter sponge can be used. Grout too should be allowed 24 hours to be safe. Steven Wolf. Obviously there are Mastiks like some used for verticle installations that will dry/set/cure faster, but even a decent bathroom wall tile job should be no less than a 2 day process.