Broken Tile
7/2/2017 at 8:04:16 AM
We had our basement renovated recently. While the tenants were moving in one of the tiles broke. We had the broken tile removed and will eventually have the tile replaced but my question is about how the tile was installed. Should this have been the method used to apply the adhesive? We suspect that it left the corners suceotabke to damage since the adhesive was not spread evenly?
Thanks in advance.
7/2/2017 at 7:18:20 PM
Usual when seeing tiles you need to give an even spread of the material that is recommend by the tile manufacture also i normally do a scratch coat on the back of the tile. to install the tile that came off make suer the old adviseve is taken off the wall to reinstall the new tile.
Yours truly,
Henry
rcgcreno
7/2/2017 at 7:22:57 PM
Hi,
The tile was not installed correctly. Tiles should have been installed with the appropriate trowel. Most likely a 1/2" notched trowel judging from the size of your tile. Also, a leveling system should have been used to ensure minimal lippage. This tile was installed using a method referred to as cheating. You will most likely find some of the tiles sound hollow when tapped on. Meaning not enough mortar was applied. Large format tiles need close to 100% adhesive for correct installations.
Steve.
7/2/2017 at 9:28:19 PM
The tile was defiantly installed wrong from the picture I seen. Tile should have a min if 80 % of the surface contacted with thin set.
7/2/2017 at 9:29:33 PM
That size tile should use 1/2 inch noched trowel and back buttered as well.
7/2/2017 at 9:47:53 PM
From the picture you have shown I would say that is definitely an improper tile installation. I would not be surprised if more tiles become loose and crack in the very near future. That method of applying mortar is called spot application and is commonly done by installers to compensate for an uneven floor. It is totally incorrect and does not meet industry standards as minimum 80% coverage is required and 100% coverage should always be the goal when installing tile.
Good luck, hope this helps!
7/3/2017 at 7:03:29 PM
Thank you for all the responses.
7/3/2017 at 8:35:37 PM
Yes, wrong install, that tile should have been so difficult to get out, you wouldn't have been able to tell how the glue was spread. The fact that you can see that layout says it was not good. I'd be concerned about your entire floor. Tile installed properly should outlast anything else in your home. I've seen so many people cheap out and use sub-standard glue. Only use the best!
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