Why do bathroom tiles fall off over time?
Cladding work in the bathroom and bathroom is often the final stage of work, after which the room is ready for commissioning. Naturally, at the end of the repair, we expect to enjoy the renovated bathroom, but sometimes after a while the new cladding simply collapses. The reason for this may be several factors, the main of which we will consider in more detail today.
Poor quality of materialsPerhaps the most common reason is the poor quality of ceramic tiles or other cladding.
In this case, the rule "the miser pays twice" applies more than ever, so when choosing decorative wall and floor coverings in the bathroom, we strongly recommend not to buy the cheapest product. Low-quality tiles rarely stay in place for longer than 1-2 years, after which you have to spend money on repairs again, which in the final result will add hassle and require additional investments.
Low-quality glueAnother reason is the choice in favor of a low—quality or unsuitable adhesive composition for ceramics.
It is worth considering: there is no universal composition suitable for bathroom cladding. The glue should be chosen based on the coating material and the type of facing material. In the case of the need to lay ceramic tiles in the bathroom, it is worth giving preference to elastic adhesive solutions based on cement, for example Teknofay Rapid C1FT.
This composition is intended for gluing ceramics, as well as granite and natural stone on aerated concrete, plaster, drywall and concrete surfaces. Such compositions have a high resistance to sliding < 0.5 mm, harden quickly within 6 hours, which allows the cladding to be put into operation immediately after this time. Also, the tile adhesive in the bathroom should be waterproof. According to reviews, the composition of Teknofay Rapid C1FT has all the necessary qualities for laying tiles in the bathroom.
Poor foundation preparationAccording to the cladding technology, the surface should be prepared properly.
To do this, remove any dirt, paint, whitewash, oil and grease stains, and also thoroughly clean the old tile adhesive, if any remained on the plane.
After that, cracks and any irregularities are repaired on the plane with the help of special cement compositions, which in turn should dry for 3-4 days. After drying of repair mixes, the surface is treated with a primer.
Shrinkage of wallsThis reason is typical for bathrooms in new buildings, as reinforced concrete structures shrink within 1-2 years from the moment of commissioning.
Therefore, if the cladding works are carried out in newly built facilities, a special reinforcing mesh is used. This will preserve the integrity of the cladding even after the final shrinkage of the concrete.
