An echoing, hollow sound coming from your floor is a sign of loose or improperly installed tiles. Loose tiles aren’t a home-threatening problem, but they’ll eventually crack and look bad. Here are some solutions:
Hiring a pro is the best solution for repairing loose tile. A professional will have the tools, knowledge and time to properly repair your flooring. Also, faulty tiles are sometimes related to other problems, like loose backing or bad grout. A tile setter will recognize any additional issues and provide a solution.
You can also DIY your tile replacement. If you’ve determined the problem is an unseated tile, your repair is simple. Here’s a quick how-to:
Step 1: Collect your tools:
- Iron
- Tile adhesive
- Putty knife
- Mineral spirits
- Rags
- Rolling pin
Step 2: Place your iron over the tile to loosen the adhesive.
Step 3: Pry the loose tile out with a putty knife.
Step 4: Use mineral spirits to dissolve adhesive.
Step 5: Scrape away the old adhesive with your putty knife.
Step 6: Apply the new tile adhesive.
Step 7: Set your tile in place.
Step 8: Roll the tile with a rolling pin to get rid of air pockets.
Step 9: Use a mineral spirit-dampened rag to wipe down the outside of the tile.
Ready to start your hollow tiles?
Find Pros
how long drying time for 2 , 12 inch tiles to dry ?
I used thinset
After a lot of researching have finally found a sustainable and good solution to avoid hollowness sound from tiles. I use the admixture system Razon Master Mortar MM101B & TG-135 to eliminate the hollow sounds from the tiles when tapped. I prepare a mix in proportion using 1 part 53grade OPC 6 parts of sand and 1 litre of Razon MM101B & TG135. This system not only ensures a good workable mortar but also very good bonding and good strength in the mortar ensuring no hollow sound from the tiles placed.