Minimum cure time for mortar joints?

[Byron Curtiss]

Is there a minimum time I should allow the joints to set on my hearth pad before exposing it to heat from the wood stove? I used basic stone veneer mortar between blue stone about 1/2” wide joints. Afraid the heat could dry it out too quickly. I mortared the joints Sunday and will be installing the stove on Tuesday.

Thanks in advance

 

[bholler]

Is there a minimum time I should allow the joints to set on my hearth pad before exposing it to heat from the wood stove? I used basic stone veneer mortar between blue stone about 1/2” wide joints. Afraid the heat could dry it out too quickly. I mortared the joints Sunday and will be installing the stove on Tuesday.

Thanks in advance

It will be fine

 

[begreen]

What type of mortar was used?

 

[Byron Curtiss]

What type of mortar was used?

Sakrete stone veneer mortar.

Stone Veneer Mortar Mix | Sakrete

When you’re installing natural or artificial stone veneer units, Sakrete Stone Veneer Mortar is your mix. Polymer modified for exceptional bond and shear strength, this professional-grade mix can be applied over masonry, concrete or prepared OSB, making it perfect for every veneer project.

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