Let Grout Slake
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What happens here
After the initial mixing, allow the grout to sit undisturbed in the mixing bucket for approximately 5 minutes. This 'slaking' period allows the water to fully penetrate and hydrate all the cement particles in the grout, improving its workability and strength.
Goal: Allow grout to fully hydrate.
Tools and materials
- Mixing Bucket — Containing the grout during slaking
- Mixed Grout — Hydrating