Mildew underneath tile

02-26-2008, 07:18 PM	#1
budfava Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	Mildew underneath tile I had mildew in my tile caulking and cleaned it. I noted the tiles were loose and popped one off. Underneath the tile, I fold mold/mildew. I have sprayed it with 50/50 bleach and water. Can I lay the tile back on the wood surface ? Any suggestions re sealing the wood and then retiling ? Should I use a thinset ? Thanks.

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02-26-2008, 07:58 PM	#2
JazMan Tileguy     Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 3,265	Mildew underneath tile A total rip out is in your future. Anything you try now is temporary. Jaz __________________ Tile 4 You LLC Troy, MI KERDI Shower Specialist ... DITRA Installs ... Product-Method suitability consultation. I have NEVER made a mistake, I thought I did once...........but I was wrong! - PRODUCTS ADVERTISED WITHIN MY POST ARE NOT ENDORSED BY ME!

02-26-2008, 08:57 PM	#3
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler     Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Mildew underneath tile Gut it out. Remove any damaged wood materials and replace. Undamaged wood = Spray with a Fungicide. Bleach will not kill mold spores on porous surfaces (like wood). __________________ - Build Well -