Tile laying tricks for uneven surfaces.
How to fix an uneven tile floor.
Not only are uneven ceramic tiles unsightly but on a floor they also pose a trip hazard.
A reader would like to even out these travertine tiles.
Tiles may crack pop loose or lip a condition that occurs when the corners.
Step 2 hold the tip of your chisel in one of the spaces around the uneven tile where it meets the wall.
This compound can potentially be utilized on a concrete slab or a wood subfloor and it works well when you are dealing with dips in 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.
The problem areas are marked with tape.
How to fix an uneven tile floor.
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.
Reader photo by jeanne huber.