Ceramic and porcelain tile · Tenting / popping up
Why are my floor tiles popping up?
Tiles tent or pop up when the floor has no room to move. Temperature and moisture changes build pressure, and without movement joints the tiles lift.
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What usually causes it
- Missing perimeter and field movement joints
- Temperature changes, including sun exposure
- Poor bond
What you can check yourself
- Keep people off the area; lifted tiles can have sharp edges
What an independent inspection checks
- Movement joints per TCNA EJ171
- Bond and coverage
Who is responsible?
Usually installation.
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