Hi guys,
Noticed one of my lower tiles in my ensuite shower was very loose the other day, tugged on it slightly and it came straight off the wall which it was attached to, the other tiles next to that one were also quite loose so i took those off also. Seems as though the bottom row of tiles on that side of the wall had this problem but to be sure i took up the tiles directly above them and that area was completely fine (see pic)
So i can only assume that its the general wear and tear of the 'splash zone' considering that the shower has been installed since the house was built approx 15-20 years ago.
at first i was expecting all the tiles needed to be removed and to then have the backing walls changed, but now that I know it is limited to that area would the easiest solution be to:
- remove that area of the wall (just the part where the tiles have been removed)
- replace it with some Knauf Aquapanel (concrete backing board)
- get a tiler in to put the tiles back on (i didnt break any tiles in the process of taking them off)
Any advice on how to best solve this issue is much appreciated
Noticed one of my lower tiles in my ensuite shower was very loose the other day, tugged on it slightly and it came straight off the wall which it was attached to, the other tiles next to that one were also quite loose so i took those off also. Seems as though the bottom row of tiles on that side of the wall had this problem but to be sure i took up the tiles directly above them and that area was completely fine (see pic)
So i can only assume that its the general wear and tear of the 'splash zone' considering that the shower has been installed since the house was built approx 15-20 years ago.
at first i was expecting all the tiles needed to be removed and to then have the backing walls changed, but now that I know it is limited to that area would the easiest solution be to:
- remove that area of the wall (just the part where the tiles have been removed)
- replace it with some Knauf Aquapanel (concrete backing board)
- get a tiler in to put the tiles back on (i didnt break any tiles in the process of taking them off)
Any advice on how to best solve this issue is much appreciated