i have tile for my walls in bathroom and a couple have fallen off?

Question

the tile is like a plastic what can i use to renstall the tile it is on the wall in the shower how long do i have to let the wall dry before putting tile back up and how long will i need to let it dry before using the shower again

Answer 1

The cheapie plastic tiles can be treated just like top of the line stainless steel tiles IF they have a concave back. If i was forced under duress, the only way I'd take a plastic job..... I'd back fill the concave of the tile flush with thinset and then set it in thinset on the wall. modified most likely. You'll get a good bond and you'll firm up the face of the tile. leaving the concave empty results in popped tiles - over and over again. plastic is a wonderful thing - no doubt about it - but plastic tile - not even in a rental.
Jim - Licensed Builder - Tile Fanatic
www.jlbuilt.com

Answer 2

Yes, you need to have a dry underlayment before reinstalling tile. However, plastic tile in the shower sounds like bad news. If the underlayment is simply plaster wallboard, then you need to replace the shower walls. You need special board designed for wet applications; ask at your home center. You should really redo the tile with ceramic.

An alternative is to install a fiberglass shower stall. These are much less labor intensive.

If the underlayment is water-rated, then apply tile cement and stick the thing back on. Grout? You may need to redo that. It comes in many colors so you can get a good match.

However, if one tile has popped off, then others are probably ready to go, so consider redoing the shower with a more permanent solution.

Answer 3

This sounds kinda strange as tiles are normally made of ceramics, but if it is a vinly tile you can glue them back on with a vinly glue like Kwik grip. The area just needs to be dry before appling the glue and the glue must be applied on both the wall and tile. Let the glue become tacky ( normally takes around 5 minutes) then just stick it back on.
You could use the shower about an hour later.

Answer 4

let the wall dry , overnight if needed. use contact cement (because your tile is some form of plastic) this cement could be in a can, liquid form yellow in color , or could be obtain in spray . try Lowe's, home depot or any other hardware, even walmart. then apply on both surfaces;wall and tile , wait 15 mins. or more if is cold where you are.. and lay it in place. don't mess this motion or you wont be able to undo it unless you brake it . One note ,do not inhale this cement too long , or you will be higher than a kite.

Answer 5

i would not invest alot of money in this type of repair job , but i have done a a few similar jobs like it using a waterproof caulk or a basic construction addhesive like liquid nails.let walls dry overnight then set with caulk or addhesive and let dry about 4 or 5 hours. drying times are usually listed on the adhesive tubes.

Answer 6

most hardware stores(lowes,home depot ) have a tile repair solvent (thats a tube of glue ) that will work to replace the tiles and can be used again in several hours