Tips for Tiling in Cold Temperatures from LATICRETE Winter is approaching and to help ensure your tiling projects look great for many years to come we have provided some tips for tiling and grouting in cold weather. Conventional Portland cement tile setting beds, thin-set mortars, grouts and cement plasters are often permanently damaged when subject to below freezing temperatures immediately after installation. The water content of a mortar turning into ice often results in Portland cement gel structure rupturing with significant loss in strength, flexibility and durability. Subsequent repairs to the damaged work and resulting site delays are extremely costly. There is a simple rule to follow when the temperature is low during installation: The 8°C Rule - for every 8°C below 21°C, Portland cement and epoxy based materials take twice as long to cure.
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