How can I prevent movement in tile joints?

Question

What causes movement joints in tiles and how can this be prevented?

M Gordon · Accepted Answer

You can’t really prevent if the joints have cracked/opened up, it’s the substrate (background they’re on) that’s already failed. An excessive amount of water saturation may be a because ( for example in a shower enclosure

Konrad · Answer

Hi. I'm happy to answer You. 
1. if tiles are moving  when you lay them on the surface to prevent movement you should use space savers 
2. if tiles are moving after finishing work means they are not done in a proper way. The best option is to retail them in a good way. 
3. You may need to check if the surface you lay down a tile is properly fixed so the surface under tile isn't moving.

Richard · Answer

Make sure they are laid by a professional who uses the correct method & materials.

Nicolae · Answer

Fixing the floor boards 1st 
Fit 9mm(minimum)ply 2nd 
Fit decoupling matt 3rd

Damian · Answer

badly layer and under adhesive tiles. when im tiling i adhisive the tiles and floor both also take into account making sure the floor is level

Harry · Answer

this is a very difficult thing to do now the tiles are fixed you can remove current grout and re grout  with flexible grout that will help

Robert · Answer

Incorrect installation. The tiles would need to be removed and installed correctly.

Eyale · Answer

Hie there
Causes of joints movement, one can be not enough adhesive on the tiles.
Can be base if it's not properly you end up having those issues
Always use flexible Adhesive

Benjamin · Answer

If there is movement present that would cause your grout to fail, crack, and powder out then they've not been installed correctly...
Eliminating movement in Tile joints is down to the substrate they're adhered to, and the correct preparation.

In large expanses of Tiled areas where movement is still likely to a degree, then expansion joints can be installed when fitting the Tiles which will allow for some degree of movement in each section.

Any Tiler should carry out the correct prep work to eradicate the risk of any movement before the tiles are affixed and use suitable adhesives and grout.

Nigel · Answer

If the tiles are moving it's usually because the backing is not fixed or there's a problem with the surface the tiles are fixed to.

How can I prevent movement in tile joints?

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