Hairline cracks in terracotta tiles that is seeping some sort of dark brown oil

[kruno]

Yes we do, once a month - could that be the problem

 

[Dumbo]

I believe and this my own personal stance but don't know if others will agree . Any minor imperfection in the grout and the steamer will drive moisture through it and then after a while that will have an effect in that area which will allow more steam through which will have a larger effect, and then it keeps compounding

 

[kruno]

Ok so if we stop using the steamer you think it might dry out eventually - would can we do to speed the drying process along, if anything

 

[Dumbo]

I think you will find it's to late for you floor , it may dry but you will wet wash it somehow and water will get in cracked grout , I'm more thinking about your next floor

 

[kruno]

I think you are right - time to take it up and repair any damage and relay a new one - thanks for all your help mate -

 

[Tony_C]

She's getting a new ironing board this Christmas - will let you know what those snakes at the insurance company say - btw where are you based

If you were asking me I'm based just outside Glasgow. If your looking for someone to maybe help with the work there is a directory on here Find a Tiler. It isn't fully updated yet you could alternatively post the job in this section Tiler required 😉

 

[Dan]

If you were asking me I'm based just outside Glasgow. If your looking for someone to maybe help with the work there is a directory on here Find a Tiler. It isn't fully updated yet you could alternatively post the job in this section Tiler required 😉

Spot on post mate thank you!