The grout in our ceramic tile is cracking. The house is new construction. The cracks can be found in different places on the main floor. The grout seems to be holding in place. Should we be concerned?
2006-08-12 14:01:58 · 8 answers · asked by jaybird 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I wouldn't be concerned, on any new home, the ground has to complete settling...this takes up to a year or more depending on the ground you built on...If you are that concerned they do have grout fillers or you can call the people who installed your tile.
2006-08-12 14:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by yoohoosusie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is cause for concern. You haven't specified whether your tile is over concrete or wood. If it over concrete, this is most likely caused from dehydration, where the grout was installed in humid conditions, and shrunk when you cranked on the a/c.
If it is installed over wood, there may be "flexing" or movement of the floor system that is causing the cracking. If this is the case, there is a possibility of a substandard installation. The subflooring may be of insufficiant rigidity, or the materials used did not allow for the anticipated motion, or both.
In any event, while your new home is under warranty, it is best to resolve this issue, which could be an indication of bigger problems down the road.
2006-08-12 14:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million.. as long by way of fact the tile grow to be set grout might nicely be walked on real away ( strongly no longer recommended however) 2 ..Grout no longer thoroughly crammed only makes low spots and airborne dirt and dirt catchers. 3 sure the grout can shrink if there is to lots water in it. 4 If grout wasnt all the way mixed often you ll get un even coloring and splotchy grout. Now some questions for you.. How grow to be the tile "glued" down and how long after grow to be site visitors allowed on the floor? What substrate did you placed tile over and the trowels you used? What length of joints did you utilize for what variety of tile? Did you utilize the superb type of grout for the tile and length of joint used? Any questions you could digital mail me lower back GL Edit... in case your grout includes ingredients in it do no longer use any component else in it..those ingredients won't make it "flexable" the way human beings think of lower back GL
2016-12-11 07:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is common. If the entire house has ceramic tile over concrete, the concrete is contracting as it cures. It takes years for concrete to cure completely. Some of the tiles may have lost their bond, or have come loose in some way, or the grout has lost it's bond. If as you say it is a new home, your contractor should make these repairs for you at NO CHARGE.
2006-08-12 14:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the only reason for the grout to crack is because the floor is not sturdy enough, it is moving as you walk on it. The floor is flexible and your tile/grout is not.
2006-08-12 14:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by annoyingman69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs to be replaced. if you have any sort of warranty with the builder, address it with them.
Might be the wrong kind of grout, as it has to be flexible for fooring.
I'm afraid you'll be replacing this often, since it appears the floor underneath has some movement.
2006-08-12 14:05:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with mel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-12 14:48:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAT????
2006-08-12 14:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by dreamy457@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋