Exterior Wall Tiles Fell Off

Poor initial installation often results in tiles loosening from the last of properly applied thinset mortar.

Exterior wall tiles fell off.

This is why my tile job failed all those years ago. Falling tiles from the kitchen wall can damage the floor or countertop below the tile. The problem investigation of porcelain tile falling from exterior veneer of building background a 20 x 36 inch glazed porcelain tile was installed over the plaster substrate on the exterior walls of a 4 story condominium project. A plain garden or patio outdoor wall will look more finished with the application of tile.

After about 90 days someone carrying a ladder bumped into the tile on the wall and the tile fell off ctasc was retained to investigate the cause of the tile falling. As you can see the issues that relate to bathroom tiles falling off are tied very closely to the installation of the bathroom tiles and the process thereof. If the wall has humps the back of the tile will touch the hump and then not contact the wall where there is a dip. Properly installed bathroom tiles will not fall off even in the busiest bathroom with the hottest water exposure.

Though known for their durability ceramic tiles can become damaged or cracked. As ceramic tile get larger the wall or floor surface must be flatter and flatter. Otherwise the water will penetrate the wall. Sometimes they can even fall off the wall a common occurrence in older homes where settling can add pressure by shifting how walls align potentially popping a tile off.

How to tile an outdoor exterior wall.