Can a bad tile job be fixed?

Poor tile installments can be fixed. If the issue lies in lippage, poorly fitting tiles or excess grout, then the job can be fixed yourself. However, if the problem is serious and potentially hazardous, professional help will be needed. Tile jobs are capable of being fixed.

What to do if a tiler does a bad job?

If you don't want to pay to have it redone than you have to give the original installers a chance to fix it. If they refuse than get it in a text message or in writing. Then you can take them to court and hire someone new. It does have to be redone though at their expense.

Can you fix bad tiling?

Hey, there's no reason to feel bad, even the most accomplished tile setters can foul up a job. (It's true, I've seen it firsthand.) The key thing to remember is that you can fix just about any mistake you can make, as long as you have the time, patience, and desire to do it right.

How do I know if my tiling job is bad?

Sloppy tile cuts, as in the shower niche image above, are an obvious sign of a bad tile job. Huge, uneven grout lines make even nice new tile look ugly. That's why we classify them as a prime sign of a bad tile job. Once again, inconsistently-sized grout lines are a sign of a bad tile job.

How do you hide badly cut tiles?

Fixing Bad Tile Job

Can uneven tiles be fixed?

If a wall tile is uneven, the mastic holding it in place was not spread properly. To repair uneven tiles, you need to remove the tiles and repair their base. Once you reset the tiles, you need to regrout them. Use grout that matches the original to make the repair less obvious.

What is acceptable tile Lippage?

There are tolerances for tile lippage. The ANSI A108. 02 standards say that acceptable lippage for floor tiles with a grout joint width of 1/16" to less than 1/4" is 1/32" plus the allowable inherent warpage of the tile.

What happens if you tile an uneven floor?

An uneven floor or wall surface can lead to several problems in a tile job. Tiles may crack, pop loose or "lip" -- a condition that occurs when the corners or edges of some tiles stick up higher than those around them.

Can tiles be removed before grouting?

You'll likely have to remove the mortar from both the tile and the substrate, and then start again. This becomes increasingly difficult (especially if you're looking to reuse the tile) as the mortar hardens.

How do you know a good tile job?

What happens if you walk on tile too soon?

Once you have tiled a floor, do not walk on it for at least 24 hours. Walking on tile floors that have not been allowed to set for at least 24 hours will cause tiles to shift, pop up, or dry improperly. Exposing tile floors to foot traffic too soon leads to loose tiles in the future.

Is Spot bonding bad?

Tile spot bonding is a failure waiting to happen. This unapproved method uses spots of thin-set mortar on the back of the tile in an attempt to correct wall or floor irregularities and adhere the tile to the substrate. This method has a high failure rate and poses a very serious safety risk.

Can I put self leveling compound on tiles?

Levelling compound can be used on a variety of substrates including concrete, screed, existing tiles, and timber floors. Ideal for using in areas where the floor dips or needs filling in. Due to the nature of self-levelling compound, excessive amounts of water are not needed.

Is grout supposed to be level with tile?

The shaping of the grout is important for aesthetic reasons; you always want grout to fall just a bit below the surface of the tile because the grout is much softer than the tile and needs that added little bit of protection from traffic. Otherwise, it will wear away before its time.

Can you grout over new grout?

ANSWER - It is possible to grout over existing grout if there is enough depth to do so. 1/8 inch depth may or may not be adequate depending on the type of grout used. A latex modified grout may work, but you have to properly clean the existing grout to ensure the new grout adequately bonds.

Can you file down tile?

Things You'll Need

You can dress that unfinished edge by smoothing it with a ceramic tile file. This type of file has carbide grit cemented to it, the same as is used to tumble stone. It's this strong abrasive grit that smooths the raw cut edges of porcelain, stoneware and earthenware ceramic tiles.

Can you sand down porcelain tile?

Instead of replacing the porcelain tiles, you can sand and repaint them fairly cost-effectively. Porcelain tiles are thicker than other commonly used types and are highly resistant to both impact and abrasion, making it a tough job.

Can you put tile trim on after tiling?

Are you thinking about tackling a tiling project, but are struggling to figure out how to install tile edge trim after tiling? No worries! It's a lot easier than you might think.