Hairline cracks in terracotta tiles that is seeping some sort of dark brown oil

[Dumbo]

Do come back to us and let us know what you find
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Lol - do you think my insurance will cover it

I believe if it's a water leak or something I would think so , but if it has just failed and that is washing water I doubt it .

 

[kruno]

Ok cheers mate - will come back and let you know what it is - I'm sure my insurance company will wriggle like an eel - I'm just hoping the leak is in the kitchen and not under another floor downstairs - if it is I've told the missus crimbo is cancelled

 

[Tony_C]

Nice new floor might be just what she wanted for Christmas 😀

Fingers crossed it's no major issues under there 🤞

 

[kruno]

She's getting a new ironing board this Christmas - will let you know what those snakes at the insurance company say - btw where are you based

 

[Dumbo]

Do you use a steam cleaner

 

[kruno]

Yes we do, once a month - could that be the problem

 

[Dumbo]

I believe and this my own personal stance but don't know if others will agree . Any minor imperfection in the grout and the steamer will drive moisture through it and then after a while that will have an effect in that area which will allow more steam through which will have a larger effect, and then it keeps compounding

 

[kruno]

Ok so if we stop using the steamer you think it might dry out eventually - would can we do to speed the drying process along, if anything

 

[Dumbo]

I think you will find it's to late for you floor , it may dry but you will wet wash it somehow and water will get in cracked grout , I'm more thinking about your next floor

 

[kruno]

I think you are right - time to take it up and repair any damage and relay a new one - thanks for all your help mate -