How To Fix An Uneven Tile Floor

Tiles may crack pop loose or lip a condition that occurs when the corners.

How to fix an uneven tile floor.

Not only are uneven ceramic tiles unsightly but on a floor they also pose a trip hazard. Step 2 hold the tip of your chisel in one of the spaces around the uneven tile where it meets the wall. How to fix an uneven tile floor. Quite often the reason for uneven tiles is an uneven layer of thinset mortar holding tiles on the floor.

If the uneven floor is due to floor joists that have warped or twisted over time or were incorrectly installed the only way to level the floor is to remove the subflooring and shim the joists. Reader photo by jeanne huber. Tile laying tricks for uneven surfaces. When you are dealing with uneven floors one option that you have is to use self leveling compound.

Dig the grout from the edges of the uneven tile using your tile saw to break the grout surface and scrape it out without damaging the tiles. An uneven floor or wall surface can lead to several problems in a tile job.