How can I prevent movement in tile joints?

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"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"

"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."

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

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

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

"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"

"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."

"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."