How to put back the falling tiles in the bathroom? An effective method.

Step-by-step instructions for installing tiles in place

1. Remove any remaining old mortar from the wall using a chisel, hammer and spatula.
2. Slightly moisten the cleaned surface with water and treat it with a construction float.
3. Apply primer and antiseptic (to prevent fungus) to the prepared section of the wall.
4. Apply glue to the tile joints in an even layer using a notched trowel.
5. Press the tile firmly to the wall and hold it for a while.
6. Carefully remove any remaining glue that has appeared on the surface and insert construction crosses into the seams.
7. After 24 hours, treat the seams with grout of a suitable color.

How to glue peeling ceramic tiles?

• cement mixture – ideal for brick and concrete walls. Before applying the tile, it is necessary to slightly moisten it with water;
• dispersion mixture – universal adhesive base, suitable for any type of ceramics;
• epoxy mixture – for walls made of metal or wood, it glues ceramics to ceramics well and is highly waterproof;
• polyurethane mixture – very elastic, universal in use;
• liquid nails – glue quickly, but not for long;
• mastic – convenient because it is sold ready-made, before starting the gluing process it only needs to be thoroughly mixed;
• a mixture of sand, cement and PVA glue – is considered one of the best adhesive bases. The only drawback is the need to carefully adhere to the proportions during preparation. Usually it is 2 kg of cement + 8 kg of sand + 200 g of PVA glue + water;
• silicone sealant – suitable for spot use on small areas.

Read also Rules for cleaning ceramic tiles.

Emergency technique for repairing peeling tiles using liquid nails

Video instructions

For grouting, it is best to use epoxy or silicone mixtures, they have a dense consistency and hermetically seal the seams between the elements of the tile covering. If the technology of work is observed, the glued tiles will have the same service life as the rest of the tiles in the bathroom.