why did this happen?

[iffy100]

about two years ago I got floors tiled in my property (bathrooms), now two years later the floor tiles have cracked and the grouting is also broken. I bought cheap floor tiles from b and q, could this be the cause? I'm pretty sure there is no movement as such in the ply wood itself.

I will now have to get the floor repaired, what material is best for me to put down on the floor? Please bear in mind that the property is a rented property.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The question is not necessarily what the tiles were but what they were laid on?

 

[lymmranger]

.......and with what adhesive and grout

 

[iffy100]

That I do not know. Im sure they where laid on plywood. However what should I now do? Is lino a good choice? Bear in mind the flat is a rented property.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Lino is always a good choice.

 

[iffy100]

Can you please tell me why you say that? is it easy to lay, durable etc

 

[crazydaze]

Can you please tell me why you say that? is it easy to lay, durable etc

Vinyl is hard wearing, slip resistant and reasonably inexpensive to prep, fit and replace if you need to.

You'd need to ideally uplift and dispose of the old tiles and ply but it would give you a clean start. The fact that here are problems with the old tiles would suggest that rather than trying to remedial over the top, starting a fresh would be better in the long run.

Lino or LTV would definitely require uplift of the old and in all areas would be a more expensive option than sheet vinyl.

 

[lymmranger]

Can you please tell me why you say that? is it easy to lay, durable etc

Vinyl is hard wearing, slip resistant and reasonably inexpensive to prep, fit and replace if you need to.

You'd need to ideally uplift and dispose of the old tiles and ply but it would give you a clean start. The fact that here are problems with the old tiles would suggest that rather than trying to remedial over the top, starting a fresh would be better in the long run.

Lino or LTV would definitely require uplift of the old and in all areas would be a more expensive option than sheet vinyl.

My thoughts revolve around the issues posted by the OP.....

It has been mentioned that the tiles were laid over underfloor heating, so removing the floor has therefore become a trickier job

It has also been mentioned that this is a rented property

What has STILL not been mentioned is.....

are you the tenant or the landlord, if the tenant what agreements do you have over this floor?

we STILL don't know if there are grout lines?!? - this is important, VERY important - WHY? - well because as mentioned "sheet vinyl" would be a quick and easy way to give you a very nice replacement floor. BUT - if you have grout lines the vinyl will sink into them and look "odd" It can still be done but you will need to have the floor screeded first.

....crazydaze has given very good advice, but answering the questions would help us even more

 

[iffy100]

It has been mentioned that the tiles were laid over underfloor heating, so removing the floor has therefore become a trickier job

It has also been mentioned that this is a rented property

What has STILL not been mentioned is.....

are you the tenant or the landlord, if the tenant what agreements do you have over this floor?

we STILL don't know if there are grout lines?!? - this is important, VERY important - WHY? - well because as mentioned "sheet vinyl" would be a quick and easy way to give you a very nice replacement floor. BUT - if you have grout lines the vinyl will sink into them and look "odd" It can still be done but you will need to have the floor screeded first.

Hi, the flooring does not have underfloor heating.

Im the Landlord

There will be grout lines. However, I think I will start with NEW plywood.

 

[lymmranger]

Yep _ I have confused two posts AGAIN! there's another post with cracked tiles and underfloor heating

rip out and start again is always wise especially in bathrooms If cost is an issue, it may be possible to screed over them if you intend to fit vinyl/lino, it depends on if the tiles are loose or whether its just cracked grout