dissolving backing - glass metro tiles

[cazzapop]

Hi,
Looking for some ideas about what could have caused our lovely glass tiles to look like they are either wet behind them or the backing coating is dissolving away.
At first we thought they were still drying out but as the weeks have progressed there are more and more 'patches' where it looks as if they are not adhered properly.
Could this be due to an apllication/ adhesive problem? Should we strip them and start again? There were no special instructions with the tiles. Standard glass metro tiles from topps tiles. I am assured glass adhesive was used by our tiler.
I will try attach some pics to show our problem and would be grateful for any ideas as to the cause or if we should wait (been 3 months since done) and see if dries out.
Thanking you all.

 

[CJ]

Looks like the backing has been affected by the cement.

Did your tiler use "slow set"?

Not a lot can be done, other than remove and replace.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Have they looked like this from day one ?.....

 

[Mr Tiler]

do those tiles not have a biscuit on the back then?

 

[Gazzer]

do those tiles not have a biscuit on the back then?

No, painted back.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

do those tiles not have a biscuit on the back then?

Your a lad ! read a bit more about where tiles of all materials come from ,T..........and the different materials they are made from, and how they are made... then you don't sound like Donkey when you speak write......love-you T

 

[Stef]

I've saw glass tiles & they have a vinyl backing on them. You can pick at it & peel it off but its part of the tile, it isn't meant to come off.
As CJ says there isn't a lot you can do with them other than replace them.
Do you know the exact adhesive that was used?

 

[Mr Tiler]

Your a lad ! read a bit more about where tiles of all materials come from ,T..........and the different materials they are made from, and how they are made... then you don't sound like Donkey when you speak write......love-you T

understood dave tbh I need to start looking up different tyle types ive jut concentrated on the actual tiling side mainly

 

[Martyn Leeds]

Have they been like that since day 1??
and exactly what adhesive was used??

 

[White Room]

Had some problem with some Benetton branded tiles quite a few years ago, soon after the backing was changed but the supplier did pay for me to replace....

 

[Rookery]

I've fixed glass tiles in the past (not these) where it said on the box NOT to use a cement based adhesive as it reacts with the coating on the back of the tile. In these situations I use White Star.

 

[Pebbs]

Rookery is right, I had this happen on a contract some years ago. Saying that though whoever sold them to you should have made you more than aware of the correct adhesive.

Pebbs

 

[cam_low]

understood dave tbh I need to start looking up different tyle types ive jut concentrated on the actual tiling side mainly

You really should be able to spell that by now ash lad

 

[Mr Tiler]

Hahaha I'm half on here half trying to get a 50 yr old Horny train set going so concentration is not so good atm cam

 

[RDTiling]

Hahaha I'm half on here half trying to get a 50 yr old Horny train set going so concentration is not so good atm cam

An intentional typo Ash?!

 

[Rookery]

An intentional typo Ash?!

I think he's going off the rails :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Mr Tiler]

An intentional typo Ash?!

That's down to this bluddy I pad thing I have changes most things I type have to read over every word before posting... Its a hornby blue Pullman if anyone is into them

 

[Rookery]

That's down to this bluddy I pad thing I have changes most things I type have to read over every word before posting... Its a hornby blue Pullman if anyone is into them

Pull horny, blue man? Blimey. :yikes:

 

[Andy Allen]

can we get back on 'track' .......:smilewinkgrin:

 

[andyb1]

As rookery said i normally use white star on glass, have seen on some boxes not to use cement based adhesive.

 

[Mr Tiler]

So tubbed does have its uses...

 

[Andy Allen]

Some glass tiles require an epoxy adhesive.

 

[Stef]

So tubbed does have its uses...

Yes, these were fixed with White Star



Slightly bigger than recommended, those are 450mm x 150mm but I was paranoid about a cement based adhesive eating into the backs of these glass tiles.

 

[CJ]

Never had a problem with cement addy on glass. You do have to check as your going with these film backed tiles though, as any damage/scratches will let moisture between glass & film.

 

[AliGage]

That's down to this bluddy I pad thing I have changes most things I type have to read over every word before posting... Its a hornby blue Pullman if anyone is into them

Ipad? They giving them out on sign on day are they?

 

[Mr Tiler]

Yes, these were fixed with White Star

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Slightly bigger than recommended, those are 450mm x 150mm but I was paranoid about a cement based adhesive eating into the backs of these glass tiles.

Very nice stef what type of tile is that mate?

 

[Mr Tiler]

Ipad? They giving them out on sign on day are they?

It came with my contract phone mate.

 

[Stef]

Very nice stef what type of tile is that mate?

They are just glass tiles Ash.
Sourced through CTD a few years back.
The wife's fed up with them already but they ain't getting changed any time soon, too expensive to replace.