How long before I can walk on new patio slabs?

Question

We've just had a patio laid on a mortar bed and the contractor said to leave it 48 hours but we have a busy garden! How long do you really need to wait before walking on it?

Vinnie · Accepted Answer

Would highly recommend waiting the 48 hours as this allows everything to properly cure and bond other wise you risk the chance of them coming loose and creating a new problem

Billy · Answer

I’d say 24/48h can never be too sure and wouldn’t want your money to go to waste

Thierry · Answer

48 hours should be fine, the concrete should be fully cured by then

Ahmed · Answer

We usually advise one week, from when it was fitted

Paul · Answer

At least give it 2/3 days let everything set properly, avoid cracking

Simon · Answer

Yes i would say 2 days 
If your contractor has advised this i would recommend following there advice

David · Answer

depends on the weather, where this affects and the drying time of the mortar on the laid slabs where if it's damp you could be waiting a little longer. having a period of minimum of 2 days would be the baseline of how long to leave the slabs to be fitted in place,

Brian · Answer

You should be able to walk on the patio 24-48 hours after it’s laid

Julian · Answer

Your contractors advise was pretty sound it dose take normally 48 hours before you can walk on freshly laid paving slabs .however if there is a need to gain access this can be done after 24 hours by walking in the center of the paving slabs avoiding the corners and joints of each individual slabs. Please note this is only done for desperate situations and done at your own risk.

Mark · Answer

When i lay my patios we can walk on them next day, depends on the bed, I lay my patios on a very strong cement bed with steel mesh in the bed,

How long before I can walk on new patio slabs?

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