Plastic tile repair
Within a few weeks, we began to notice a few of the tiles pulling away from the wall. They are caulked rather than grouted, and seams are opening up between a few of them.
What should I do? Can I cut out the caulk and replace with grout? Am I going to have to redo the entire shower? My primary goal at this moment is to prevent further damage to the wallboard - I don't think we can afford to fully replace the tile right now.
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Marion Nesbitt on Jul 06, 2015Are these plastic tiles from way back? If so, they are a fire hazard. I would remove them all, clean up the mess and paint with a super oil-based enamel or melamine paint in the shower area.Helpful Reply
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Ed Held on Jul 07, 2015The new all-in-one bathtub units simply mold existing area then install over the old surface with a completely new surface. Call around, I've forgotten the co.'s name but it's like re-do tubs- al-in -One with fiberglass siding. it fits right over the existing bad areas. Ed HeldHelpful Reply
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