I have a simple question about tile repair. I’ve read the discussions about whether to use thinset or mastic and now I have a customer job along those lines. My customer has large area of small, charcoal colored decorative floor tiles in his front entry. About 1 square foot of material has lifted due to the now deceased cat using the area for a litter box.
I’ve secured the top layer of the underlying plywood veneer with countersunk drywall screws and it seems secure enough to reapply the small pieces of tile. The old pattern was set in a nylon mesh which has now deteriorated. All the current pieces are separate and will need to be installed individually.
I’m considering using one of the Liquid Nails formulas to glue each piece in place, then, grouting. This is a vote for the ‘mastic’ idea. Seems like it would give me a good, flexible bond in an area subject to lots of use.
What are your thoughts as to the best way to secure all the pieces?
Bob.
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Your liquid nails idea is a good one. I have used it for just such things. I actually prefer it for tiles mounted on Plywood because the flex in the glue helps to keep things together in spite of the wood movement. If there is any doubt as to the durability of the substrate though, you would do well to remove any loose layers and replace them with some Hardibacker or thinset or floor leveler.
you might consider using a polyurethene glue that Premium plus (PL) sells in tubes. Its incredably strong and also pretty flexable.
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andy
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Thanks for the support. I had another ceramic fixture repair today and used one of the Liquid Nails products supposedly compatible with ceramic. If it sets up OK when I go back to caulk, I may use it on the floor job, too.
I was at HD today and had noticed the PL Adhesive and looked at the instructions. Of course, decided to use the 'Nails product. Glad to know there are some reasonable alternatives.
Bob