The grout is probably
cracking because the floor is flexing …… I had a situation similar
a couple years back. I didn’t know that part of the install (about 100 sq
ft) was on a plywood substrate at the time. Customer knew about the plywood floor
but did not disclose, I refused to continue until I had a signed release.
Customer refused to sign the release, so I walked ….. Customer hired
another company to finish the job,
no release. The tiles didn’t come up but the substrate warped from the
Saltillo holding moisture and the
floor had to be replaced. You are correct, it’s a bad idea.
Good
Luck,
Joe Walters
Stone & Grout Meister, LLC
Phone:
505-890-3835 Ext. 2
Mobile:
505-859-0196
Fax:
866-920-2135
From: supersemi@gmail.com [mailto:supersemi@gmail.com] On
Behalf Of Don Semi
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 6:05 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: [sccpartners] Saltillo Tiles
Good morning All:
Custy has about 1300 sq' of saltillo tiles, 20 years old on
plywood subfloor, wire mesh, mud install. Extreme lippage, with an old
sealant on it. she would like them ground level, grout fixed. I explained that
this was a bad idea due to the inconsistency of install. Am I correct or can
this be ground down? Help is appreciated.
--
Sincerely:
Don Semi
Stone Restoration Services - Denver
Dedicated to the Preservation of Fine Surfaces
don@srsdenver.com
303-249-7909
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