Fixing drummy tiles

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  1. Frenchie

    Frenchie Well-Known Member

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    Hi

    What's the best way to fix 1sqm of drummy tiles? One of them is moving slightly and it will crack...

    It seems some companies can inject epoxy from holes in the grout - anyone done that and is it good value? It is appealing as some of the tiles are half under cabinetry and cannot be pulled / laid again.

    If you have recommendations of tilers in Melbourne inner burbs it would be great.
    Thanks!
     
  2. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    It's probably cheaper to remove and relay new tiles. Might be time to update the room.
     
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    Injecting under the tiles is pretty futile. I tried the Shalex stick it product and it was a waste of time. Its surprising how much needs to be used and its basically just PVA glue. Typically expansion is already pushing the tiles up and even the fixed cabinery could be playing a part with movement and this will continue.If its a small patch its easy to have them removed and relaid before any break.
     
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  4. Frenchie

    Frenchie Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately redoing the bathroom will be a big job and it's pretty recent so not really an option for me. But pretty sure the tiles could be removed and re laid without damage yes
     
  5. Frenchie

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    I saw this which is warrantied
    Drummy Tiles - TRIM

    Unsure if the cost stacks compared to re-tiling a small area but I'll try to get a quote just in case