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Discuss Floor Tile help in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi all looking for some help advice if possible about 5 weeks ago we had our bathroom done and there are 2 spots on the floor that have movement and ...
          
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    Default Floor Tile help

    Hi all looking for some help advice if possible about 5 weeks ago we had our bathroom done and there are 2 spots on the floor that have movement and have ruined the grout.

    I really dont want to ask the guy to come out as he has been nothing but bother since we planned the job.

    Anyway im looking to have a go myself at fixing the grout problem BUT im looking for something that wont come apart as has been the case with the grout he's used.



    Im looking for somewhere that sell's granfix ultimate flex or something simliar...not really being a D.I.Yer im wondering if some one can point me towrds something ready made??? and maybe give me advice regarding the matter.

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    Default Re: Floor Tile help

    If you told us the area you are in then some of our members may be able to help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Ramic View Post
    If you told us the area you are in then some of our members may be able to help.
    Im in County Durham

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    Default Re: Floor Tile help

    It's coming apart because you do have movement in the subfloor.
    It's all down to preparation or lack of it, and although you can try a flexible grout, if there is too much movement all grout will crack and drop out.
    Sound out the tiles involved and tap to see if they are loose.
    If you want to throw money away do it yourself, but after 5 weeks your contractor should have the opportunity to rectify his work - which IMO will only get worse the longer you leave it/try to repair it.

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    As above... Get them back to fix it!


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    Hi PAul.

    It does look like movement.. i am in your area and can pop out if you require..

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    Cheer's guys will see what can be done with regards to the guy who did the work originally just really annoyed, as we'd had to save up to get it done and now this after so much messing about (On his part)

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    Just shout out if you require me to see why it is happening..

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    Default Re: Floor Tile help

    Paul, take Dave up on his offer. You'll know for sure what the reason is for the grout cracking then and this will stand you in good stead when you contact your original tiler, if you let the original guy diagnose it you may find you get spun allsorts of excuses. Welcome along to the forum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bri View Post
    Paul, take Dave up on his offer. You'll know for sure what the reason is for the grout cracking then and this will stand you in good stead when you contact your original tiler, if you let the original guy diagnose it you may find you get spun allsorts of excuses. Welcome along to the forum.
    Hi dave how much does it cost for a call out?

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    where are you..?.. if you are close enough.. FREE..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    where are you..?.. if you are close enough.. FREE..
    West Rainton

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    So Sunderland.. .. i need a passport to enter..

    There would be a fuel charge.. contact details are in my signature..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    So Sunderland.. .. i need a passport to enter..

    There would be a fuel charge.. contact details are in my signature..
    LOL luckily were just after the border out of sunderland

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    If you want Paul... ring me tomorrow and we can discuss it.. might be easier to have some info to approach your tiler.

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    When's best to catch you?

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    anytime during the day..

    mobile number in my website link

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    Lol nvm you had just posted will do

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    Spoke to dave this morning, im now trying to get in touch with the guy that did the original work. I feel safe in the knowledge that should i need to look for another tiler i know where to go
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    Nice to speak to you Paul

    Deffo call him out and check that substrate and method of adhering tiles.


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