Broken / hole in floor tile on UFH, repair help needed - TilersForums.com

[WannabeMKII]

Hopefully this is in the correct forum.

Basically, I'm after some help after cracking and breaking a tile

As can be seen from the pictures, it's made quite a hole. We do have a spare tile, however, we have electric underfloor heating and the tiles are on the adhesive that is directly in contact with the heating wires.



Can anyone advise on the options open to us to make a fix?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Andy Allen]

Re: Broken / hole in floor tile on EUH, repair help needed

I would have to say you will be extremely lucky to replace the tile without damaging the ufh..

 

[Qwerty]

Re: Broken / hole in floor tile on EUH, repair help needed

I would have to say you will be extremely lucky to replace the tile without damaging the ufh..

Likewise. You could try to carefully cut the grout then break out the tile bit by bit. What UFH system do you have and can it be repaired as some manufacturers can be

 

[radim]

I lifted few tiles from wire without damaging it. Hammer and chisel and take your time. Will come up.

 

[Andy Allen]

If the ufh was incased in latex...then maybe. But stuck stright onto the tile....I wouldn't want to be doing it..

 

[WannabeMKII]

Hmmm, that's what we thought, replacement isn't an option.

Therefore, how or what can we use to 'fill'?

 

[WetSaw]

Get a nice rug [emoji6]

 

[Chalker]

Looking at how far the tile has dropped, I would say that they are dot and dabbed.( no adhesive under that spot)
so smashing the tile up ( gently ) might work.

 

[prceramics]

i would gently hit it with a hammer untill it breaks up

 

[Stef]

Looking at how far the tile has dropped, I would say that they are dot and dabbed.( no adhesive under that spot)
so smashing the tile up ( gently ) might work.

My exact thoughts.
I would smash that into as many pieces as I could & hope I could get it up.
This is one of the reasons why an electric heat mat should be encased in a self level screed.