Hollow sound from tiles

[Donut]

Hi all,

 

i got some kitchen tiles that are not v well done. Been like this for past 10-12 years with no problem. just that i get abit irritated sometimes.

 

i want to diy some repairs,

 

is there something like epoxy or adhesive liquid that i can inject into the grout? some grout lines have no cement, so there are gaps where i can inject

 

the tiles are not cracked or damaged. just that some have hollow sound or loose.

 

 

[Gitanic]

hollow tiles can play drumming,why fill it up.

[Evillusion]

Hi all,

 

i got some kitchen tiles that are not v well done. Been like this for past 10-12 years with no problem. just that i get abit irritated sometimes.

 

i want to diy some repairs,

 

is there something like epoxy or adhesive liquid that i can inject into the grout? some grout lines have no cement, so there are gaps where i can inject

 

the tiles are not cracked or damaged. just that some have hollow sound or loose.

 

 

i have those hollow sound for 20 yrs liao.....my neighbour's flat the living room tiles popped out! Was told by reno contractors it may happen if the tiles are placed to close to each other. Can oni suggest u to stop knocking or play marbles in your house/flat......hahaha!

[Jman888]

Hi all,

 

i got some kitchen tiles that are not v well done. Been like this for past 10-12 years with no problem. just that i get abit irritated sometimes.

 

i want to diy some repairs,

 

is there something like epoxy or adhesive liquid that i can inject into the grout? some grout lines have no cement, so there are gaps where i can inject

 

the tiles are not cracked or damaged. just that some have hollow sound or loose.

 

 

 

 

if the problem come from below the tile, unless you relay the affected tile, i think the noise will still be there.

[Lala81]

Can't do much from your side. Grouting u should be able to fill up. But hollow or loose tiles are another thing all together

[Gitanic]

Can't do much from your side. Grouting u should be able to fill up. But hollow or loose tiles are another thing all together

Dr Lala Merry Christmas!

[Soya]

Hi all,

 

i got some kitchen tiles that are not v well done. Been like this for past 10-12 years with no problem. just that i get abit irritated sometimes.

 

i want to diy some repairs,

 

is there something like epoxy or adhesive liquid that i can inject into the grout? some grout lines have no cement, so there are gaps where i can inject

 

the tiles are not cracked or damaged. just that some have hollow sound or loose.

 

 

 

Hollow sounding tiles is due to insufficient mortar cement under the tile during the laying process. Grouting from gaps between tile won't help. Unfortunately, the proper solution is to hack & re-tile.

[Porker]

 

Hollow sounding tiles is due to insufficient mortar cement under the tile during the laying process. Grouting from gaps between tile won't help. Unfortunately, the proper solution is to hack & re-tile.

Please get the bangla to do it 😂

[Kklee]

i got some kitchen tiles that are not v well done. Been like this for past 10-12 years with no problem. just that i get abit irritated sometimes.

 

 

In my experience, I also thought that nothing will happen to the 10 years old (IIRC) the kitchen tiles as they are smaller and thicker.... until they popped.

[Volvobrick]

My parent's flat built in the late 80's till today tiles still very solid. Workmanship then was much much better.

[Extinguisher]

Yes hollow tiles will be at risk of popping. Happened to me last time in the middle of the night. Woke up by the sound of exploding tiles. Once they pop, the whole lot will all pop.

[Kangadrool]

Do nothing is the best solution. This mostly will happen to all homogeneous tiles due to or Huay shrinking over time.