does powdered tile adhesive go off?

[ColJack]

I have a bag of floor tile adhesive..
does it "go off" once you open it like cement does?
if I don't use it all in one go and take 4-5 days to do the room ( bad back, bit at a time ) will it go off in the bag?

 

[joe-90]

It does go off but not that quick. Just keep it dry.

 

[r896neo]

If its been open for longer than a week or two it can affect the curing times.

 

[lancenotalot]

Ive had adhesive in my garage for about a month before and then used it on a job with no probs,curing time didnt seem to alter.

 

[ColJack]

ok.. thanks.. now..

if I mix up a batch and don't use it all, will it "keep" if I put it in an airtight container? if it won't, how does the pre-mix stuff not set in the tubs?

 

[lancenotalot]

No it will go solid,
Tub stuff is made using a diff technique

 

[r896neo]

but how would you know if the curing time had altered slightly?

 

[gcol]

It starts to form balls when it has had it. If it is still powdery and free from hard lumps, you can use it without worry.

 

[jefoss]

welcome back mr GC sir, i trust it was more pleasant than the last one!

 

[gcol]

Twas sir. I only barfed the once (not drink enduced I hasten to add). Turkey ain't as cheap as it used to be though.