Tile Failures and Problems

I’m new to the TileCoach platform and way impressed with the knowledge base here and want to test the waters on an upcoming project that includes two SECOND FLOOR bathrooms with two separate objectives;

1) Master Shower Floor (complete replacement)

2) Guest Bath (replace floor tile). Both were completed by another contractor 18 months.

This post is about the Master Shower Floor.

Because the drain was set too high (water settles around drain), tile pieces popping out, etc., I was contacted to completely replace the shower floor down to the joist's. I have complete discretion in size/type of tile and drain replacement selection. I will remove the glass shower wall.

Hi folks,

First post. I work for a tile company. I'm not an installer, I work in product development. I'm being asked about issues with some round glass tiles installed on a curved wall. About half of the tiles have what appear to be air bubbles appearing under them (the client says that some of the bubble are actually getting larger over time, it has been about 10 days since the install was completed), additionally, a couple of the tiles have cracked though the space hasn't been used. The client said the installer used Laticrete 254 platinum thin set. I have attached pics. Any help on what could cause these issues would be much appreciated

Had a hard time getting mud to have smooth surface. slops seam ok and staight but after drying there are some indentions. can I use non modified thin set to level these areas and let it dry before installing flofx membrane or will it cause adhesion problems?

Can anyone tell me whats going on with these clear tiles in this mosaic? This is in a recently remodeled shower. I am referring to the black spots & lines along the back corner of the tiles.

My installer is telling me that what I am seeing is the mesh behind the tile, and that its unavoidable. Is this actually what its supposed to look like when its installed? I am hesitant to take their word for it. I know the mesh backing was white, so I am not sure why I am seeing dark areas.

Some google searches are suggesting to me that its not the mesh that I am looking at, but that its voids left from the troweled adhesive, and that they should have collapsed the ridges flat installing. Is there any truth to that?

I also asked what it would cost to replace that mosaic with…