How long to let new turf dry before use?

[Baja 252]

The Weldwood can says it takes 7 days to reach full strength. Do I need to wait 7 days before I put a ski with new turf in the water and use it?

 

[fischer550]

Nah, once you install the turf it is good to go. No need to wait

 

[john zigler]

I wait 24 hours...

 

[bird]

I've done repairs to my turf surfside, and it never pulled up years later. It's all about getting both sides tacky and wacking it with a mallet to seat it well. I like the heat gun trick. I turfed the back of my Suburban when it was 45 degrees out. None of it is peeling up, the dog loves it!

 

[restosud]

it will get stronger with time but we don't put enough stress on it so doing like john and waiting 24 hours or so is good.

 

[Yami-Rider]

I wait atleast 24hrs.

 

[Baja 252]

Ok thanks everyone.