Three tiles have fell off, how do i refix them? - TilersForums.com

[female_novice]

Been in bed today poorly, so no grouting done, but will post up finished project when feeling well enough to be up and about.

 

[Rookery]

We look forward to hearing how you got on and we truly hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[female_novice]

I used unibond ready mixed grout (grout only not mixed with adhesive) I left primer on top of gypsum, can someone confirm if this is ok? I will post up finished job, thanks

 

[female_novice]

finished result, cannot show you outside edge cos sun shining through window and picture coming out too dark but here is the facing bit of the finished job.

 

[female_novice]

finished result, cannot show you outside edge cos sun shining through window and picture coming out too dark but here is the facing bit of the finished job.
PS grout was antifungal.

 

[female_novice]

Sorry to revive this old thread.
I really hope someone can help.
The tiles were stuck on in March using Evo stick and have stayed well stuck but that is not my reason for writing.
I really hope someone can help as I am worried sick.
I am writing because I soaked the pink gypsum underneath the tiles with thin water based granfix primer before sticking the tiles on not giving the gypsum chance to dry.
I then scraped the primer off as I realised it was the wrong stuff, and also a layer of original grout with a knife, exposing the pink gypsum underneath, which got soaked, see pic above.
I had also soaked the old ceramic 70's tiles in water to get the old grout off the back, and if I am right, this material on the back of a ceramic tile is absorbent, meaning more wetness hidden between gypsum and the timber below, which I fear could be rotting away without me knowing.
To elaborate, the gypsum is directly onto 4 x 4 timber, and I am worried that dry rot could be forming between the wet gypsum that hasnt had chance to dry, and the surface of the timber that the wet gypsum touches, because
I am worried because there is timber underneath the pink gypsum as the tiles are now stuck fast to the gypsum, I am worried that water has soaked through the gypsum and rotted the timber underneath.
The timber is really thick and looks ok on the other side, but I am worried that dry rot could be forming in between the soaked gypsum and the timber, as there is no air or light etc between the soaked gypsum and the side of the timber which faces the tile back.
Also, i'd soaked the tiles in water to get the old grout off, so they were not properly dry, and although they are ceramic front, they are 70's tiles, and if I am right, the backs of them are very absorbent, so 2 reasons why I am worried dry rot could be forming between the pink gypsum and the timber behind.
I can't get the tiles off because the evostick will mean that the gypsum comes off as well, and i have no money. The kitchen needs redoing really, but I just need to know, is there any chance that dry rot could be forming betweeen the surface of the soaked gypsum and the timber beneath it, now that I have stuck tiles on with that evo stick that makes tiles really hard to get off without ripping the plaster off with it.
Dry rot scares me to death.
Thanks

 

[Qwerty]

Clearly worrying you enough to resurrect this post at 1130pm!

Am I right in thinking that your concern is just the thought of dry rot forming?

 

[WetSaw]

Weird how gypsum gets mentioned umpteen times and then the word plaster used in the last sentence.
This cynic is going to bed now...

 

[female_novice]

Clearly worrying you enough to resurrect this post at 1130pm!

Am I right in thinking that your concern is just the thought of dry rot forming?

Yes, I am worried about dry rot forming between the damp gypsum that never got chance to dry out and the unseen side of the 4 x 4 behind it, hope that makes sense, happy to clairfy further if needed.

Weird how gypsum gets mentioned umpteen times and then the word plaster used in the last sentence.
This cynic is going to bed now...

Sorry I just worded it badly meant the gypsum plasterboard being rippped off if I try to pull the tiles off because of the evo stick I used, but yeah my main worry is that although 3 sides of the 4 x 4 timber behind it is ok, the side that touches the damp gypsum plasterboard, that never got chance to dry out, plus a dmap tile was stuck on top of it, I am worried that dry rot could be forming in between the layer of damp gypsum plasterboard and the side of the timber that touches the tiles, as this side is not exposed to light or air, dry rot's enemies.
Sorry I wasnt clear, guess I got a bit lazy towards the end and I also have autistic traits which makes it hard for me to choose my words unlesss I write and re edit and re edit posts sometimes, especially when anxoius, and dry rot is every homeowners nightmare.

 

[Tommcd]

I think you've already thought way too much about 3 tiles. The amount of water held by 3 ceramic tiles will not start rotting the wood behind it. If you can see the other 3 sides of the wood (although I cannot imagine how this is possible) then there must be plenty of opportunity for the wood to dry out naturally.