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I took a professional to lay my tiles and they broke my two tiles that were below, they made a liquid screed to put my tile 60x60. The tiles are not level, the joints are not the same size, tiles sound hollow others stand out. So very badly done and the professional does not want to do anything. What are my options?

The professional has an obligation of result. When the fault of the company is proven, if an amicable agreement is impossible, you must write a letter with acknowledgment of receipt that you send by registered mail in which you detail the defects noted. If the tiler contacts you, set a date for completing the work that you will record in writing. If the period expires without intervention on his part you can then apply to the district court, or high court when the damage relates to more than 7 600 €. It should also be noted that if the company has made a sealed installation (without glue), the tiles are included in the ten-year guarantee.

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Badly laid tiles

FAQ - 💬

❓ How do you check if tiles are laid properly?

👉 To check a row of tile, line up the laser with a grout joint and point it straight across the room. Have an assistant hold the laser while you check from one end to the next. The grout joint and edge of the tiles should match the laser right to the end; if they don't, the tile is not straight.

❓ Can I fix tile Lippage?

👉 If you really have excessive tile lippage, then normally you might have to remove the affected tiles to perfectly correct the problem. However, if most or all of the grout joints are low, it is possible to fill them but it may not be a practical solution after all.

❓ Is it normal for tile to be uneven?

👉 One of the most common problems is “lippage,” the uneven surface that occurs when a tile is higher than the one beside it. This most often shows up with large and rectangular tiles, and is caused by the contractor choosing the wrong offset, or pattern, in which to lay the tiles.

❓ How do you replace uneven tile?

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❓ How can you tell a bad tile job?

👉 Signs of a Bad Job

  1. Poor installations are an eyesore at the least and potential hazards at their worst. ...
  2. Cracked or separated grout.
  3. Crooked lines and corners not lined up.
  4. Lifting of tiles.
  5. Lack of clean tile cuts.
  6. Popping up or overhangs in corners.
  7. Excessive caulking in difficult areas like corners.

❓ How thick can mortar be under tile?

👉 3/16th thickTile set by the thinset method is adhered to the substrate with a thin layer of "thinset" cement. The terms thinset cement, thinset mortar, dryset mortar, and drybond mortar are synonymous. This type of cement is designed to adhere well in a thin layer - typically not greater than 3/16th thick.

❓ Does grout hide Lippage?

👉 Again, the wider the grout joint, the more one can minimize tile irregularities and minimize lippage. On the other hand, the more narrow the grout joint, the less one can compensate for irregularities within the tile or its substrate.

❓ How much floor tile Lippage is acceptable?

👉 It states for grout joints that are less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) wide, the allowable lippage is 1 mm (1⁄32 in.), plus the inherent tile warpage. For grout joints 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) or wider, this becomes 2 mm (1⁄16 in.), plus the warpage.

❓ How do you hide a Lippage tile?

👉 To fix tile lippage that's already there, remove uneven tiles with a chisel, and then get rid of all the unwanted residue from all of the tiny crevices. Be sure to also clean your surface and make sure the thin-set is of the right consistency. You can also use tile spacers to space them evenly.

❓ How do you hide the edges of uneven tile?

👉 You could use an angle grinder to clean up the edge a bit, then nail wood 1/4 round trim along there. Use paintable caulk to hide the seam, then paint with high gloss to match (or complement/contrast) the tile.

❓ How do you hide bad tiles?

👉 The simplest way to cover up mosaic tile floors is by using adhesive floor panels. We recommend this method for renters, renovation newbies, and lazy redecorators. Floor panels are like wallpaper or giant stickers for your floors.


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