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Thread Author: Robin O'Reliant Replies: 13
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 14:31 
 loose Wall Tile - Robin O'Reliant
The grout in my tiled shower cubicle needs renewing as it is looking rather tired and flaking. I have noticed a couple of loose tiles which could do with re-fixing, has anyone any hints and tips for getting these off in one piece as the chance of finding a match is pretty slim and the entire bathroom wall is tiled so a complete job with replacements is not a route I want to go down.

Last edited by: Robin Regal on Sat 23 Jun 12 at 14:31
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 14:54 
 loose Wall Tile - Old Navy
The only way to remove a tile without damaging the ones around it is to hit it in the middle with a hammer and remove the pieces from the middle out towards the edge.
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 14:59 
 loose Wall Tile - Dulwich Estate
If the tile really is loose then it can be only the grout which is holding it in place. Carefullly grind out the grout with a Dremel or very small grinder and the tile may come off. Put loads of sheets on the floor in case the tile drops suddenly.

Failing that try a sink plunger on it - it was good enough for the Daleks !
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 15:59 
 loose Wall Tile - L'escargot
>> Failing that try a sink plunger on it .............

........... or one of those suction grip safety handles.
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 16:08 
 loose Wall Tile - Zero
If one is loose, its got water behind it. If its got water behind it, the wall is wet. The lot may have to come off anyway.
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 17:40 
 loose Wall Tile - Fursty Ferret
What he said. ^^

Do the lot.
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 17:41 
 loose Wall Tile - MD
Pah! Don't listen to Zeddo. I think I'll give him a grumbly face.

Sadly though he is of course..........................RIGHT.

Again>>>>>>>>>>>>
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 17:50 
 loose Wall Tile - Old Navy
A way round the problem is to fit one of these, I have one, they are an excellent bit of kit.

www.douglasjames.com/

A bit extreme for a loose tile though, but if the wall is wet..............
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 18:00 
 loose Wall Tile - Iffy
Mmm. loose tile, wet wall - I'd demolish the wall and rebuild it, just to be on the safe side.

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 Sat 23 Jun 12 18:04 
 loose Wall Tile - MD
And film it. He likes filming steam does our boy.
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 18:09 
 loose Wall Tile - Old Navy
Filming that sort of steam could get you (him) in trouble. :-)
Last edited by: Old Navy on Sat 23 Jun 12 at 18:10
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 18:08 
 loose Wall Tile - Dog
Any advice for a loose slate would be welcome.

"Thanks in advance!"
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 18:12 
 loose Wall Tile - Zero
Well it aint gonna get fixed from the ground. Someone is gonna have to get up there.

The "who" is your first question.
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 Sat 23 Jun 12 18:12 
 loose Wall Tile - MD
On me way Guv..............Just gotta finish the Ruby she's made..
Last edited by: Martin Devon on Sat 23 Jun 12 at 18:13
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