{"id":9945,"date":"2018-11-05T17:40:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T06:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/\/?p=9945"},"modified":"2024-08-20T02:52:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T16:52:32","slug":"drummy-tiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/drummy-tiles\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Drummy Tiles and How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/what_causes_drummy_tiles_and_how_to_fix_them.jpg\" alt=\"What Causes Drummy Tiles and How to Fix Them\" class=\"wp-image-9957\" title=\"How to fix drummy tiles in your home.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/what_causes_drummy_tiles_and_how_to_fix_them.jpg 908w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/what_causes_drummy_tiles_and_how_to_fix_them-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/what_causes_drummy_tiles_and_how_to_fix_them-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">F8 studio \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your tile floor feels unstable and makes a hollow sound in spots when you walk, most likely, a few tiles have not bonded properly with the screed underneath and have become loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also called \u201cdrummy\u201d tiles by building professionals, this type of floor defect can be truly annoying, we agree. <em>But what causes it?<\/em> Well, this post will look into exactly that &#8211; the reasons behind drummy tiles. <strong>You\u2019ll also learn how to fix them.<\/strong> <a name=\"what_are_drummy_tiles\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_are_drummy_tiles\">What are \u201cdrummy\u201d tiles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drummy tiles are loose tiles, which, if tapped with a resonance-testing tool (a metal bar or rod), will produce a drummy type of sound. They are typically detected with ease on floor surfaces, as the latter are subjected to frequent foot traffic. Still, you can get drummy tiles on walls, too.<br \/><a name=\"what_causes_drummy_tiles\"><\/a><br \/>Broadly speaking, the tiles have not been glued correctly during installation but there may be, in effect, various more specific reasons behind the flawed function of the flooring, be it ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at these in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_causes_drummy_tiles\">What causes drummy tiles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There could be different causes for tiles to become loose, sound drummy or lift altogether over time. These may be related to structural issues with your property, poor workmanship or to other events. Most often drummy tiles are caused by poor tile fitting, structural problems of the floor, or even using the tiled area too early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor tile fitting expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laying tiles may seem simple enough. You watch a how-to video and rush to have a go at installing your kitchen floor. Unfortunately, even if you entrust the job to professional tilers, they may lack the high level of expertise needed for the substrate installation and preparation, as well as for the tile laying task itself. So, in reality, a functional tiling system with a long lifespan may not be the desired result if one or more of the following malpractices have occurred during the fitting process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--minus\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>The tiler has used the wrong adhesive product and this has compromised the quality of the bond;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>An insufficient quantity of a fixative material has been applied, resulting in void spaces and a weakened tiling system;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>The technician has waited a bit too long before laying the tiles over the glue and this, again, has produced unsatisfactory results, regarding the strength of the bond;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>The tiler has not prepared the substrate layer correctly (it was not cleaned properly or left to cure for long enough);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>Wrong-sized grout joints have been used, affecting tile movement (expansion\/contraction);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>Incorrect installation of movement\/expansion joint profiles, which has compromised the strength of the entire system during movement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>Lack of expansion joints installation, resulting in failure to control\/minimise tile movement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>Thermal exposure &#8211; temperature fluctuation is also closely related to tile movement and its control or lack of (tile growth and contraction need to be managed via correctly fitted expansion joint profiles).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural reasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although rarely the culprits behind the presence of loose tiles, occasionally problems with the structure of your home or old tiling system may be to blame for your faulty tiled floor or bathroom wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Termite infestation:<\/strong> Your timber subfloor or wall frame structure has been infested and thus, weakened by some type of wood-boring insects, including termites;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moisture exposure:<\/strong> Leaks, flooding, wet weather conditions (exterior tile surfaces), steam or humidity exposure (bathroom surfaces) can be the reasons for your tiles to debond over time and become drummy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tile over tile:<\/strong> Naturally, if you <a href=\"https:\/\/fantastichandyman.com.au\/blog\/tiling-over-existing-tiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lay tiles over tiles<\/a> and the old ones are drummy, areas of the new surface will carry on making the same hollow sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-dry-your-wet-carpet-to-prevent-damage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"5 Ways to Dry Your Wet Carpet to Prevent Damage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-Ways-to-Dry-Your-Wet-Carpet-to-Prevent-Damage-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"5 Ways to Dry Your Wet Carpet to Prevent Damage - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"5 Ways to Dry Your Wet Carpet to Prevent Damage &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-dry-your-wet-carpet-to-prevent-damage\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"5 Ways to Dry Your Wet Carpet to Prevent Damage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Ways to Dry Your Wet Carpet to Prevent Damage\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other reasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of those can be avoided by using common sense and others &#8211; by envisaging them during the installation process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using the newly fitted floor too soon:<\/strong> Walking on the tiles too soon after installation will jeopardise the bond;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manufacturing faults:<\/strong> Imperfections with the tiles, especially if they are not rectified edge tiles, may eventually result in \u201cdrumminess\u201d, due to tiles not fitting perfectly and debonding in areas over time;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaning methods:<\/strong> Some <a href=\"https:\/\/fantastichandyman.com.au\/blog\/tile-types-guide\/\">types of tiles<\/a>, if not sealed, can debond and become loose if exposed to harsh cleaning products or high-pressure washing methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">A professional cleaner knows how to do it right<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Check out our tile and grout cleaning service!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-category=\"7\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/cleaner.png\" alt=\"A professional cleaner knows how to do it right\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_problems_can_drummy_tiles_cause\">What problems can drummy tiles cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question is self-explanatory, you may say. Tiles are designed to stay put. And drummy tiles are in effect loose tiles. So, if you don\u2019t take immediate action to do the appropriate tile repairs, the affected tiles may crack, lift or buckle. The movement forces, that take place in a tiling system, may cause the adjacent tiles of drummy tiles to \u201ctent\u201d or the loose tiles to \u201clip\u201d when the flooring has been installed poorly.<a name=\"how_to_fix_drummy_tiles\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been even cases of tiles \u201cexploding\u201d, due to pressure forces, if the appropriate control of tile movement has not been applied during installation. Add incorrect adhesive-related procedures to the above and you\u2019ll end up with a compromised tile floor sooner or later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how_to_fix_drummy_tiles\">How to fix drummy tiles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways of fixing a drummy tile problem. The first one involves removing the tiles and relaying them afresh. The second method avoids lifting the tiles and installing them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Re-tiling the entire floor or just an area, if the issue is relatively small<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you\u2019re better off redoing the poorly executed job all over again by hiring a specialist with proven credentials. The same goes if the drummy floor\/wall area is not that big. A tile repairs expert should be able to lift the loose tiles, clean the substrate surface well from the old glue and relay the tiles by using the appropriate strong adhesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Injecting a specialised bonding product to fill the voids between the loose tiles and the screed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The other tile repair technique, which experts use nowadays to rectify tile \u201cdrumminess\u201d, involves the use of an advanced, injectable adhesive product, which is flexible, fast-acting and strong. The tiler drills several holes in the grout joints of the affected area and injects the solution, which fills the voids underneath the tiles. The method is effective, affordable and not as messy as retiling the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What tile fixing technique is appropriate for your situation, you can find out, again, by seeking the advice of <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/handyman-services\/\">an experienced tile repair expert<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Need a handyman?<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Find a professional who can help you fix your drummy tiles.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-category=\"22\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/handyman.png\" alt=\"Need a handyman?\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your tile floor feels unstable and makes a hollow sound in spots when you walk, most likely, a few tiles have not bonded properly with the screed underneath and have become loose. Also called \u201cdrummy\u201d tiles by building professionals, this type of floor defect can be truly annoying, we agree. But what causes it? [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[972,964,1007],"tags":[960],"class_list":["post-9945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-articles","category-home-improvement","category-interior-upgrades","tag-we-suggest"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Causes Drummy Tiles and How to Fix Them | Fantastic Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Loose tiles, also called &quot;drummy tiles&quot; by building pros, can be a truly bothersome floor defect. 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