Tile Floor Cracking In New House

For a larger more visible area of cracked tile contact a tile contractor for expert help.

Tile floor cracking in new house.

In many cases cracked tile floors are signs of foundation issues. Occasionally a crack along the joint between grout and tile appears to be a crack in the tile s surface. Fourth a foundation problem can cause tiles to either pop at the grout lines or to form cracks in the tile surface. In a case where cracking is minimal or has occurred in only a small number of tiles and or the floor is in a location where aesthetics don t matter to you the easiest most inexpensive solution is diy patching.

If your tile s crack seems to run along the tile s outer edge closely inspect the crack to determine if it s really on the tile or just. Grout hugs the edges of floor tiles and sometimes seamlessly blends with the tiles exposed surface. It s possible that soil movement or water has caused your foundation to shift move or even be pushed in an upward direction. Most tiles comply with astm c648 breaking strength standards.

Voids in the mortar under the tile allow the tile to flex and crack. As a general rule tiles larger than 12x12 inches should have mortar applied to the back of the tile as well as the floor to help ensure adequate coverage. Tile cracked under heavy loads. In this test floor tiles are run through a machine that exerts loads on an unsupported 1 inch square area.

Ceramic floor tiles especially larger tiles need an even distribution of mortar underneath them.