Loose tiles

[bishbosh77]

Hi Guys

Problem with some tiles i have put up a few days ago, 3 of the tiles are loose. I took them of and the tiles looked like they had just come out of the box, the addi was fine on the wall (solid). Anybody any idea what the problem is ?:mad2:

 

[DHTiling]

What adhesive is it..?....and tile type.

 

[GazTech]

Does it have indentations or ridges on the back of the tile ?

 

[bishbosh77]

Hi
Tiles are 99p (each)tops ceramic, addi is nicobond tubbed and the tiles have ridges

 

[DHTiling]

thanks....now what size trowel did you use and what was your fixing method..?..

 

[Fekin]

A fine layer of dust on the back of the tiles can make this happen.

 

[NickH]

Anybody any idea what the problem is ?:mad2:

Sounds like they're not stuck on properly.


Sorry couldn't resist that, :lol:

 

[bishbosh77]

6mm notched trowel and addi to the wall

 

[IvegotsTILE]

maybe you left the addy on the wall to long,

 

[bishbosh77]

Hi

What do you call to long?

 

[GazTech]

Hi
Tiles are 99p (each)tops ceramic, addi is nicobond tubbed and the tiles have ridges

Topps don't sell nicobond, and some cheap ceramics do have dusty backs......:yes:

 

[bishbosh77]

Addi bought from shop were i did my training, just the tiles bought by customer from topps

 

[nickj]

Hi

What do you call to long?

Depends on the conditions but when its left on too long it gets a skin over it.

 

[bishbosh77]

I don't think it will be that as i have got faster and this is the first time this has happened to me

 

[Wylie]

could it be the tile has a high suction,maybe the tub stuff was a bit thick,i think its recommended a meter at a time coverage

 

[bishbosh77]

Think the dust on the back of the tile could be the most logical explanation, didn't think about that at the time but hey ho, i'll plod on and get the job done. It won't be left until it's done properly.

Cheers guys