Can adhesive colour bleed to stain tiles or grout?

[Kayeah]

I’ve just had white marble effect tiles laid with grey adhesive. And some of the tiles have dark large spotting that have come through, I can only think it’s from the adhesive. This was confirmed from the place I bought the tiles from. Really annoyed as it only got laid a day ago, it’s not yet been grouted. How is that even possible for it to go through the bottom layer of the tile and appear on the top. Can’t even be wiped off.

 

[Dave]

I’ve just had white marble effect tiles laid with grey adhesive. And some of the tiles have dark large spotting that have come through, I can only think it’s from the adhesive. This was confirmed from the place I bought the tiles from. Really annoyed as it only got laid a day ago, it’s not yet been grouted. How is that even possible for it to go through the bottom layer of the tile and appear on the top. Can’t even be wiped off.

It’s because the tiles are porous and with the adhesive being grey , the water from the adhesive bleeds through the body of the tiles. Thus getting what you have. Totally wrong installation method, should never be spot fixed. Looks like it more than likely knackered. Your fixer is at fault.

 

[Lou]

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