Signs of a Poor Tile Installation

Be Wise in Choosing Your Tile Installer

Knowing what sloppy tiling looks like is the simplest way to determine the difference between a high-quality and low-quality tiling project. A well-installed tiling job will look excellent and last for a long time. However, a bad tiling job will leave plenty of proof that it was installed incorrectly on your floor. When you hire an inexperienced tile installation contractor, this is a common occurrence. As a result, carefully analyze your options.

Some of the most prevalent symptoms of improper installation include:

Crooked Tiles

Tiles should be aligned with one another unless the design dictates otherwise, such as in a complex mosaic pattern. A variety of circumstances can result in crooked tiles. It’s conceivable that the grout was applied unevenly or that the contractor didn’t use spacers to hold the tiles in place while the grout dried. Sagging wall tiles could be due to a lack of support in specific areas. Installing a support board will address the problem, but you need to redo it.

Poorly Fit Tiles

Because few areas in a home are perfectly level, your tile installation contractor will probably need to cut some tiles to fit around recessed wall areas or fixtures such as the shower or toilet. Gaps, thick grout used to fill in gaps, and thin fragments of tile or shattered tiles used to fill in spaces are all symptoms of ill-fitting tiles. Experienced contractors try to have around 10% more tile than they need to account for breakage and cutting errors.

Uneven Tiles

Tiles installed incorrectly may be so uneven that you may see or feel the height difference when walking on them. However, there are certain exceptions. Handmade tiles and unusual materials like shell tiles can be oddly shaped and difficult to install. It’s also possible that your floor or wall is uneven in some way. If you don’t want this to happen, consider an expert tile installer. Avoid those who are new in the field.

Tile installation could be tricky. In this case, contact T.G. Installations. We are one of the leading tiling companies in Norman, OK. To have us, don’t hesitate to contact us at (405) 451-2574 now!

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