Resetting a tile with silicone

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Bud Cline

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#2 · May 1, 2006

If it were in a traffic area or under the footprint of the stool it could prove to be a problem because the silicone may have the ability to flex. In an out-of-the-way location where it will never be stepped on I suppose it will never be an issue.

I have done that same thing a number of times over the years but don't ever remember using anything but thinset. Every time I do it I kick my butt for being so damned dumb.

For me, I usually do it in a doorway where I lay-down a dry tile to get a measurement and then walk off and forget about it. It sure is a surprise the next day when that tile moves or clicks just when I have the grout mixed and am ready to grout.

This is another reason I always have speed-set on my truck.

 

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Eric K

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#3 · May 2, 2006

I have done that using liquid nails. Been bout 2 yrs now and no call back.

 

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reveivl

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#4 · May 2, 2006

I had a retile job in a walk-in cooler that couldn't be turned off. Tested a bunch of different products at home in the bar fridge to see what would set up under those conditions. The stuff that worked best was liquid nails. I had said that there would be no guarantees if they wouldn't warm up the area but the tiles are still down over four years (I think) later.