In house decoration, ceramic tile is a common decoration material, but sometimes there is a hollowing phenomenon, which will affect the quality and aesthetics of the decoration. So, what to do with tile hollowing?Below we will look at the three aspects of causes, solutions and precautions**.
First, the reason for the hollowing of tiles.
There are two main reasons for tile hollowing: improper construction and material problems.
1.Improper construction: In the construction process, if the base is not properly handled, such as insufficient moisture of the base layer, uneven coating of cement slurry, etc., it will lead to the hollowing of the tile. In addition, improper operation during the construction process, such as the use of brute force beating during paving, the aging of the adhesive on the back of the tile that has been used for too long, etc., will also cause the tile to hollow.
2.Material problems: If the quality of materials such as tiles and cement used is not good, it will also lead to the occurrence of hollowing. For example, the cement grout painted on the back of the tile is too thin or too thick, or the quality of the cement is not up to standard, which will affect the bonding effect of the tile.
Second, the solution of tile hollowing.
For the problem of tile hollowing, the following three solutions can be taken:
1.Resurfacing : If you have a large number of hollow tiles, you can choose to reapply all tiles. Before paving, the base layer needs to be treated to ensure that the wetness is sufficient and the cement slurry is evenly applied. When paving, it is necessary to pay attention to the operating strength and avoid using brute force to beat. At the same time, for tiles that have been used for too long, it is necessary to replace them with new adhesives.
2.Grouting to fill the void: If the number of tiles in the hollow drum is small, you can choose to use the method of grout for remedy. Specifically, a hollow drum grout can be used to pour cement mortar into the hollow tiles to allow the tiles to rebond to the base layer.
3.Partial demolition and repasting: If the location of the hollow tiles is more concentrated, you can choose to remove the local tiles and then repaint the cement mortar for paving. When demolition, care needs to be taken not to damage the surrounding tiles and base layers.
Third, the precautions for tile hollowing.
When solving the problem of tile hollowing, you need to pay attention to the following five points:
1.During the construction process, it is necessary to ensure that the base is clean, the wetness is sufficient, and the cement slurry is evenly painted.
2.When paving, it is necessary to pay attention to the operation strength and avoid using brute force to beat.
3.If you find that the number of hollow tiles is large, and you need to re-pave, you need to treat the base layer.
4.If you find that the number of hollow tiles is small, you need to pay attention to the care and maintenance after grouting when you need to fill the void.
5.When carrying out partial demolition and repasting, care needs to be taken not to damage the surrounding tiles and base layers.
In short, solving the problem of tile hollowing requires corresponding solutions for specific situations. In the construction process, it is necessary to pay attention to the problems of base treatment and operation strength, and at the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to maintenance and maintenance in the process of use. If you encounter a problem that cannot be solved, you can ask a professional to repair and replace it.
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