dissolving backing - glass metro tiles - TilersForums.com

[cazzapop]

Hi,
Looking for some ideas about what could have caused our lovely glass tiles to look like they are either wet behind them or the backing coating is dissolving away.
At first we thought they were still drying out but as the weeks have progressed there are more and more 'patches' where it looks as if they are not adhered properly.
Could this be due to an apllication/ adhesive problem? Should we strip them and start again? There were no special instructions with the tiles. Standard glass metro tiles from topps tiles. I am assured glass adhesive was used by our tiler.
I will try attach some pics to show our problem and would be grateful for any ideas as to the cause or if we should wait (been 3 months since done) and see if dries out.
Thanking you all.

 

[CJ]

Looks like the backing has been affected by the cement.

Did your tiler use "slow set"?

Not a lot can be done, other than remove and replace.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Have they looked like this from day one ?.....

 

[Mr Tiler]

do those tiles not have a biscuit on the back then?

 

[Gazzer]

do those tiles not have a biscuit on the back then?

No, painted back.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

do those tiles not have a biscuit on the back then?

Your a lad ! read a bit more about where tiles of all materials come from ,T..........and the different materials they are made from, and how they are made... then you don't sound like Donkey when you speak write......love-you T

 

[Stef]

I've saw glass tiles & they have a vinyl backing on them. You can pick at it & peel it off but its part of the tile, it isn't meant to come off.
As CJ says there isn't a lot you can do with them other than replace them.
Do you know the exact adhesive that was used?

 

[Mr Tiler]

Your a lad ! read a bit more about where tiles of all materials come from ,T..........and the different materials they are made from, and how they are made... then you don't sound like Donkey when you speak write......love-you T

understood dave tbh I need to start looking up different tyle types ive jut concentrated on the actual tiling side mainly

 

[Martyn Leeds]

Have they been like that since day 1??
and exactly what adhesive was used??

 

[White Room]

Had some problem with some Benetton branded tiles quite a few years ago, soon after the backing was changed but the supplier did pay for me to replace....