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Tiles buckling and popping -what can be done?
Tiles that have buckled and popped look unsightly and you need to resolve the problem as soon as possible. As soon as you notice there is an issue, you should deal with it. If you do not do so, the problem will only worsen.
The aim of this article is to
examine why tiles begin to buckle and pop in the first place. We are also going
to give you some advice about you should do when this happens.
What
causes tiles to buckle and pop?
One of the biggest causes of
problems with tiles is if they were not installed using a flexible adhesive in
the first place. Buildings naturally move over time, and if tiles are installed
using a non-flexible adhesive they pop and buckle with the strain of movement.
Problems can also occur, if there
are changes in heat or humidity
levels in your home. Once a problem occurs with one tile, the whole area is
likely to be affected. This is why it’s important to address the problem as
soon as possible. If the tiles were installed by a tradesman, you should
contact them to deal with the situation. If this is not the case, or you do not
know who installed the tiles, you may want to try and resolve the issue
yourself.
What can you do
when tiles buckle and pop?
If the tiles you are having a
problem with were installed using a flexible adhesive, and if the problem
appears to be limited, you may be able to deal with it by cutting expansion
joints. This involves cutting a strip of around 6mm from the edge of the tile,
including the adhesive. You then need to insert silicone into the gap. This
solution is not guaranteed to work, but it may be worth trying.
The best option is to remove the
area of tiling and re-install it. You should make sure that you use
recommended tiling procedures, including the use of a flexible adhesive.
This is a longer, and more complicated, task than simply replacing affected
tiles. But, it’s the only guaranteed way of making sure that the problem does
not continue to occur.
Why asking for
professional help might be a good idea
Tiling is one of those jobs that
is more complicated than it seems. If you are having a problem with the tiling
in your home, you need to make sure it’s solved effectively. You can use the
information we have provided, to help you do the work yourself. If you do not
feel comfortable enough to do this, or you have problems once you start, it may
be worthwhile speaking to a tiling expert.
The experts have access to commercial
building products which they can use to carry out a
professional tiling job. This means that the tiled surface you have issues with
can be restored to good condition. If the job is completed in an expert manner
you should have no more problems with popping and buckling.
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Have you ever had to deal with tile issues?
