29/11/2022
Tile defects in your home and its Causes.
1. Buckled/Pop up tiles
Causes: Buckled tiles defect is mainly caused due to uneven subfloor, moisture absorption by tiles, improper cleaning, poor quality adhesive etc. Sometimes, a perfectly tiled floor may also buckle up in different seasons due to temperature variations, improper installation of tiles and various other factors.
2. Cracked tiles
Causes: Cracked tiles defect is mainly caused due to the heavy object such as pot, cans, etc. dropped on the tiles, using poor quality tiles, improper subfloor, cutting and poor handling, etc.
3. Rust stains on tiles
Causes: Rust stains on tiles mainly occur due to the leakage at toilets, showers and sinks etc. One of the main causes of rust stains on tiles is gas cylinder. It creates a thick rust formation on the floor which is difficult, almost impossible to remove.
4. Faded tiles
Causes: Tiles basically fade due to constant ultraviolet radiation of the sun. Tiles fade because of the overuse of acidic cleaners in shower areas. Sometimes, due to the improper grouting during tile installation, soaps and body fats are accumulated in one corner. This makes tiles fade. Also, when tile cleaning is not properly done, tiles fade, due to the deposit of dust particles.
5. Variation in shade of tiles
Causes: Tile shade variation is caused due to the water absorption, variation in firing or concentration of input chemicals during manufacturing etc. Therefore, basically, it is a manufacturing defect.
6. Chipped tiles
Causes: When a heavy object accidentally drops on the tile surface, it will cause the defect of chipped tiles. Chipped tiles defect may also be caused due to the dragging of heavy furniture, hard object dropped on the tiles surface, etc.