Posted on Date Posted by Dipak Patel on 30th Sep 2025
When to Remove Tile Levelling Clips | Tile Warehouse
How Long Should You Wait Before Removing Tile Levelling Clips?
⏱ 2 min read · By Dipak Patel
Why Timing Matters
Levelling clips hold tiles in plane while adhesive cures. Removing them too early risks movement; leaving them too long makes removal harder.
Recommended Wait Times
- Rapid‑set: 4–6 hours.
- Standard‑set: 12–24 hours.
Conditions That Affect Timing
- Temperature (cold slows curing)
- Tile density and size (porcelain/stone take longer)
- Adhesive bed thickness
Safe Removal
- Shear clips parallel to the joint with a boot or rubber mallet.
- Don’t pull up.
- Clean joints before grouting.
Bottom Line
Use 4–6h for rapid‑set and 12–24h for standard‑set, then remove by shearing sideways.