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poynton phil

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This floor as been ok for 18yrs, and then this happed

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The affected area is appx 3mx1m. The house is up for sale so needs to be sorted very soon. If anyone can repair this please pm your tel No and I will pass it on. Thanks

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Hi Poynton Phil, looks like quite a big job that judging by the photos.

Be patient with the right tiler as it is quite specialised.
 
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Bill

It is the time thing.... everyone appears to be busy.

This looks like a rip out because of the movement of the floor. or at least some trimming of the tiles due to less space with the rising of the tiles.

Is it just the centre section that looks loose/debonded?
 
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is it tiled onto ply?
will need to work out why its suddenly happened, water leak?
 

DJS

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We just had a record hot summer for 40 yrs. I'd suspect thermal expansion, if no water involved. Maybe Lack of movement joint around the perimeter. If it can't move outwards, it just blow's up in the middle. So does it rise up in the middle like a wave, or is it still flat? Be a shame to loose such a unique floor eitherway!
 
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP

Hi Phil, hope you are well. This looks like typical tenting caused by lateral movement (expansion) a perimeter joint is paramount with this type of tile. as the joints need to be tight to allow the module to work.

Sorry but I think a rip out is the only way forward.
 

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