I have tiled my bathroom with matt white ceramic wall tiles and they seem to have absorbed the adhesive that is securing them to the wall. The tiles now have a patchy effect. I have used an adhesive that is suitable for ceramic wall tiles and have allowed time for this patching to dry out (2 days). What have I done wrong?
2006-11-08 22:33:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
what colour was the adhesive?
some times it shows through the tile, give it more time to dry out if it is still showing through you may have to take them down and do it again with a different adhesive.
what was the substrate that you tiled on to?
was it painted? if so the tiles could just slide off the wall.
need more info.
2006-11-08 22:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by momomo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's really odd. When you say absorbed, do you mean the adhesive is showing through the tile??? I've never heard of that before and all I can suggest is that the tiles you've used aren't ceramic or don't have a laquered coating on the front. They could be special tiles which required special adhesive - not your ordinary b&q gloss bathroom tiles. You say they're matt, so the matt surface may have absorbed the moisture from the adhesive which as stained it. You'll need to seek the advice of the manufacturer for this one. Go back to the store you bought them from and ask them for information and how to contact the manufacturers.
2006-11-08 22:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After installing thousands of sq. ft. of tile, I'm curious.
No offense to you or answers above me BUT,,,
Define "Adhesive" The only time I might consider actual adhesive is for a quick repair for a tile dislodged. MORTAR,,, in the thin set variety is what is common, and it's consistency is like cement once mixed with water.
Second: Tile,,, is fired, glazed, clay,,,in it's ceramic form, and not likely to allow back staining to show at the surface.
I suggest taking a spare piece, if one exists, back to the point of purchase, along with the substance you used to install, and state this same question. Matte or gloss would still normally be kiln fired, and glazed, hence sealing the surface.
Rev. Steven
2006-11-09 00:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local tile or hardware store for an adhesive remover. If you can take a sqample tile so they know that type material they're working with.
2006-11-08 23:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you used a liquid nail which will bleed need either a mortar or 100% silicone
tear it out and start over also may be a porious
tile and have to be sealed first before setting
2006-11-09 00:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by jdebord1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say matte did the manufacturer suggest sealing the tiles first so adhesesives and grout do not penetrate (surely they did ) ooooops,,,,,,,try muriatic acid follow label inst. or call their toll free # or go to there website
2006-11-08 22:52:26 · answer #6 · answered by txtx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋