Will the wet tiles dry without watermarks? - TilersForums.com

[SMc]

Hi, my husband has just started tiling a floor. White ceramic tiles which had been left outside for a couple of weeks. The tiles were not packaged watertight and some rain has got into them. I suspect they should have been left to dry out before tiling, however he's started the job as friend was in a rush to get it done. The white tiles are showing darker patches around edges. My question is will they dry out and patches disappear? Husband was a tiler to trade when younger but now only does the odd job for friends. Thanks.

 

[Dave]

They will yes but don’t grout until they are dry.
what adhesive has been used onto that ply. ?

 

[SMc]

They will yes but don’t grout until they are dry.
what adhesive has been used onto that ply. ?

Thanks Dave, he used this:

 

[Dave]

Ok. Was 15mm ply used. ? , just asking to make sure. 😀.

 

[SMc]

Ok. Was 15mm ply used. ? , just asking to make sure. 😀.

No, it was 6mm ply. Will that make a difference? Too late now 🙈

 

[Dave]

No, it was 6mm ply. Will that make a difference? Too late now 🙈

😳😳 wow !!

 

[SMc]

😳😳 wow !!

Will this affect the drying process? Genuinely looking for advice. Sorry I don't tile, is 6mm a problem?

 

[Dave]

Will this affect the drying process? Genuinely looking for advice. Sorry I don't tile, is 6mm a problem?

6mm ply is a big no no. And yes the tiles should dry no probs