How To Fix An Uneven Tile Floor

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How to fix an uneven tile floor.

The problem areas are marked with tape. Tiles may crack pop loose or lip a condition that occurs when the corners. Not only are uneven ceramic tiles unsightly but on a floor they also pose a trip hazard. Quite often the reason for uneven tiles is an uneven layer of thinset mortar holding tiles on the floor.

An uneven floor or wall surface can lead to several problems in a tile job. Step 2 hold the tip of your chisel in one of the spaces around the uneven tile where it meets the wall. Dig the grout from the edges of the uneven tile using your tile saw to break the grout surface and scrape it out without damaging the tiles. This compound can potentially be utilized on a concrete slab or a wood subfloor and it works well when you are dealing with dips in the floor.

When you are dealing with uneven floors one option that you have is to use self leveling compound. A reader would like to even out these travertine tiles.