Wall Tiles Defects
Examples exposure to beach sand from foot traffic highly.
Wall tiles defects. Lippage occurs when tile is set at different levels meaning tiles may be spaced evenly in width but not in height. Abnormal wear rates. Ceramic tiles surface defects are often about improper tile installation e g. When the adhesive under the tile did not cover the entire surface there will be void under some.
Cracking of floor tiles. Caused by a weakness in the glazed ceramic tile or porcelain tile itself a defect ex. Must be visible from a minimum distance of 1 metre under light conditions of 300 lux which is equivalent to fluorescent office lighting conditions. Must be visible with the naked eye from a height of 1 65 metres or 5 ft and 6 inches and 2 metres 6 ft and 8 inches lateral distance away.
Caused by a manufacturing defect or. The type and quality of the tiles some tiles may have manufacturing defects in them such as varying width varying size warping curves and surface anomalies. These could also relate to the incorrect percentage of adhesive used in placing the tiles. The tiles lose their gloss.
The buckled tiles defect is defined as the lifting of tiles from their originally installed position. Surface anomalies include discoloration pin holes protruding lumps and crazes small surface scratches. Missing movement joints or putting defective tiles in the first place. Uneven tile surface raise corners lipping.
Wall tile aesthetic defects.