Hi all forum members.
I have a couple of tiles in the basement with bom (60x30). The floor is laid on an old subfloor that is self-leveled.
Wondering if it's possible to fix the bom in place? Can you drill holes in the grout and fill with something like anchoring mass? (Epoxy), I've seen something called Fix-A-Floor where you inject an adhesive under the tile via a hole in the grout, but it's expensive and doesn't seem to be used in Sweden.
I know the right thing to do is to break the tile, grind away old grout, prime the floor, and relay the tiles, but I was wondering if there are any alternatives?
Would anchoring mass be an option, or is there another fixing medium you can inject that would be better?
Thanks in advance.
Henrik P
I have a couple of tiles in the basement with bom (60x30). The floor is laid on an old subfloor that is self-leveled.
Wondering if it's possible to fix the bom in place? Can you drill holes in the grout and fill with something like anchoring mass? (Epoxy), I've seen something called Fix-A-Floor where you inject an adhesive under the tile via a hole in the grout, but it's expensive and doesn't seem to be used in Sweden.
I know the right thing to do is to break the tile, grind away old grout, prime the floor, and relay the tiles, but I was wondering if there are any alternatives?
Would anchoring mass be an option, or is there another fixing medium you can inject that would be better?
Thanks in advance.
Henrik P
Wondering the same thing. Is Fix-a-floor good? I see it's sold on Amazon. Are there other/better options for tiles that are partially loose?
Some of my tiles are completely loose. I was the one who laid them, 30x60cm, and should have 1) bought better adhesive and 2) used adhesive under the tiles. Can you lift up the loose tiles and relay them with good adhesive?
Beginner at this tiling thing. My first project with 30x30cm went really well. My second project (this one) on the other hand…
Some of my tiles are completely loose. I was the one who laid them, 30x60cm, and should have 1) bought better adhesive and 2) used adhesive under the tiles. Can you lift up the loose tiles and relay them with good adhesive?
Beginner at this tiling thing. My first project with 30x30cm went really well. My second project (this one) on the other hand…
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Yes, start by removing all the loose tiles. Then you'll need something to sand/scrape/mill off the old adhesive on the floor and the tiles. A type of disc for the angle grinder, for example. Then apply some new primer. Then you can just lay the tiles in new adhesive.B ByggareBobbyMcgee said:Wondering the same thing. Is Fix-a-floor good? I see it sold on Amazon. Are there other/better alternatives for tiles that are partially loose?
Some tiles are completely loose at my place. I laid them myself, 30x60cm, and should have 1) bought better adhesive and 2) applied adhesive under the tiles. Can I lift the loose tiles and relay them with good adhesive?
Beginner at this tiling thing. My first project with 30x30cm went great. My second project (this one), however...
Thanks a lot for your response! I suspect that most of the error for me lies in the low-price fix I bought. I discovered that the best before date had passed. Since fix is likely to have a rather long one, I guess the bags have been collecting dust for a while… I've used the primer on the same surface once before, so it's good.
About three out of forty tiles are stuck to the floor, the rest are loose. What a joke…
Well, the tiles seem to be salvageable anyway.
About three out of forty tiles are stuck to the floor, the rest are loose. What a joke…
Well, the tiles seem to be salvageable anyway.