Ceramic tile hollow drum repair process

Tile hollow repair process:

1. Detect hollow area

Percussion test: Use a small hammer or hard object to tap the surface of the tile and listen to the sound to identify the hollow area. The sound of the hollow area is relatively hollow and dull.

Mark the hollow: Use chalk or a marker to mark the hollow position for subsequent repair operations.

Determine the scope of repair: Determine the number of tiles that need to be repaired based on the area and location of the hollow. If the hollow area exceeds 30% of the tile area, it is recommended to replace the entire tile.

2. Prepare repair tools and materials

Tools: small hammer, electric drill (with special drill bit for tiles), vacuum cleaner, spatula, grouting device, rubber hammer, etc.

Materials:

Tile repair glue (or epoxy glue)

Tile grout

Waterproof coating (optional)

Clean water or alcohol (for cleaning)

3. Repair method

Grouting repair method (for slight hollowing)

Drilling grouting:

Drilling: Drill 2-3 small holes (6-8 mm in diameter) at the corners or center of the hollow tile with an electric drill. Be careful not to damage the tile surface when drilling.

Cleaning the holes: Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust and debris in the holes.

Injecting repair glue: Use a grouting device to evenly inject the repair glue into the hole until the repair glue fills the hollow area.

Tap for even distribution: Use a rubber hammer to tap the tile surface to help the repair glue be evenly distributed.

Sealing treatment:

Wait for the repair glue to dry completely (usually takes 24 hours), and seal the drilled hole with tile grout.

[BTWFTITAN]

Company motto "We do it right because we do it twice."

[persey]

Когда есть диплом стоматолога, но работать по профессии не взяли 😂

[Chunkeroo]

I feel like this was invented by someone who flips houses lol

[Kevin_Kennelly]

My dad did tile/marble for 45 years.
Here's how I learned to fix hollow spots.
1) SPREAD YOUR MORTAR PROPERLY SO YOU DON'T HAVE HOLLOW SPOTS.
2) POUND THE TILE FLAT WHILE YOU ARE SETTING IT SO YOU CAN FIND HOLLOW SPOTS AND FIX THEM WITHOUT GOING THROUGH ALL THIS NONSENSE.

[Leopold]

You can do this through the grout joints, works fine without damaging tiles

[sgvincent]

As a 68 year old tile setter … that’s it. I’m a 68 year old tile setter. That is all.

[Ughmahedhurtz]

I'll bet it's pretty convenient when there's only one big air pocket and this actually works with only one drilled hole.

[peterbakalski]

Had hollow tiles in my remodeled house. Fixed myself for $50 with FixAFloor tile repair by drilling into the grout, not the tile and then refilling the grout. Services like this cost hundreds and they rarely repair the tile correctly after drilling.

[shroomzzz]

Safety sandals are a good sign that you're getting the most competent contractor

[AyeCarumba]

Unlike most other people here, I like this. Sometimes hollow spots just happen. Happened to me two years ago.

[urglegurgle]

Yay, little spots of grout in the middle of my ceramic tile, because someone didn’t install them correctly. What a great look!

[musman]

Reworked. Asked the contractor to replace with new one.

[Mahdi-dbop]

این واقعا عالیه.. خیلی از هزینه های الکی جلوگیری میکنه❤❤

[jeffreyperrault]

I find it easier to just install the tile correctly the first time

[James-reco]

I was 87 years old when tiles were invented and I still use this hack.

[TheGerardshinigami]

I once saw a guy fixing it from underneath, and it was all just crap the cement under looked like it was as expensive as caviar😂😂

[letsgrow]

Imagine doing it right the first time that's crazy .

[yurelysrengel]

Magnífica idea para cuando las cerámicas quedan con aire .... Excelente 👍

[Ryan-mqmi]

In honor of Black History Month I will remind everyone that they invented the ice cream scoop

[倪永福]

Your consistency is inspiring—keep going