Expert Answers in Debonding Tile
Can moisture in a Concrete Floor cause the Thin-set Adhesive to Deteriorate and result in Hollow and Tented Tiles?
ANSWER - Thin-set mortars should not deteriorate from being exposed to moisture. Most thin-set mortars are used in showers and in pools and fountains. Moisture that migrates into the concrete slab from the ground and…
Read MoreHow do we determine what caused our Tile Shower to Fail?
ANSWER - You are asking a lot that can't be answered without performing a forensic inspection to determine what is causing the failures. I can make some general statements that may or may not apply…
Read MoreWhat is the Acceptable Moisture Content in a Concrete Slab for a Tile Installation?
Answer - The ASTM F1869 Calcium Chloride membrane was the dominate test for years and depending on the tile installation manufacturer they would request a value of anywhere from 3% to 12% per 1,000 sf…
Read MoreCan a water pipe leak cause my tile to delaminate and will the insurance cover the loss?
ANSWER - If the tile was installed correctly and had adequate movement joints installed, the water flooding should not have caused the tile to debond. Unless the water leak in the slab created a hydrostatic…
Read MoreWhat can I do about my failed tile floor in the home I bought 1 year ago?
ANSWER - It sounds as though your tile installation has failed and is debonding. It is likely due to compounding deficiencies in how it was installed. The substrate may have not been properly prepared. The tile…
Read MoreWhat can I do about my 2 year old tile installation that is coming loose?
ANSWER - It sounds as though your tile installation has failed and is debonding. It is likely due to compounding deficiencies in how it was installed. The substrate may have not been properly prepared. The…
Read MoreWhat has caused some tiles in my Ceramic Tile Floor to become Hollow Sounding and the Grout To Crack?
ANSWER - Hollow sounds on a ceramic tile isn't a defect in itself, but it can be a symptom of a defect depending on the circumstances. If portions of a tile is hollow sounding or…
Read MoreWhy is my Bluestone Patio Tiles coming Loose and Have Efflorescence?
ANSWER - If the flagstone shaped Bluestone is loose and has excessive efflorescence staining then it wasn't installed correctly. If the patio had been designed correctly and the stone installed properly it should perform well…
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