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.

How to fix an uneven tile floor.

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. Reader photo by jeanne huber. Tiles may crack pop loose or lip a condition that occurs when the corners. 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.

Step 2 hold the tip of your chisel in one of the spaces around the uneven tile where it meets the wall. An uneven floor or wall surface can lead to several problems in a tile job. 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. Not only are uneven ceramic tiles unsightly but on a floor they also pose a trip hazard.

Tile laying tricks for uneven surfaces. The problem areas are marked with tape.