Loose tiles

[DerbyBorn]

A few days ago I noticed some grout around some tiles around the bath (used for showering had) eroded or cracked . I raked it out and regrouted. A few days later I saw it had cracked again. I then realised that 3 in a row of tiles were actually a bit loose - and the wall is plasterboard. The row is immediately above the bath

I guess I know that I should remove them and check for damage - but not really the right time to do it. Should re-grouting - with plenty pushed in

- help to prevent further problems - or should I try raking out and using silicone?

[The Medway Handyman]

I come across this often.

Remove all the loose tiles, clean them up & stick them back with Nail & Seal or Sticks Like Sh*t.

Then you can re grout straight away, more or less. Renew silicone between bath & tiles.

[DerbyBorn]

The Medway Handyman wrote in news:JvI3t.195488$ [e-mail]:

Thanks - I just hope the plasterboard isn't too damaged. Would you try and blast it with a fan heater to dry it out after removing the tiles? any reason why you aren't suggesting tile adhesive?

[meow2222]

no

no

no point. If its wet it'll take weeks

acrylic grip would hold it stillish to gently grout, but may fail later. I'd use proper waterproof tile adhesive & grout next day

NT

[The Medway Handyman]

use proper waterproof tile adhesive & grout next day

Nail & Seal & Sticks Like Sh*t.

[The Medway Handyman]

Nail & Seal & Sticks Like Sh*t are completely water proof (indeed, they work under water) & are unlikely to fail. They will dry much faster than tile adhesive so you can grout within an hour.

[Rick Hughes]

Any of suggestions will not prevent further problem ... only delay the intervention. You will now or in future need to remove times, and probably replace plasterboard - it may well have blown if it has got really wet.

Always thought plasterboard near a sink/bath/shower a daft approach. The USA use Aquapanel or similar that is not bothered by water ... I used Fermacell throughout my build, again fully waterproof. Plasterboard is not good once wet.

[DerbyBorn]

I fully expect to have to replace the plasterboard at some time and I will use a waterproof equivilant (cement based).