Several Types of tiles causes General solution

Ceramic tiles 1. Improper Cleaning Replace with new tiles with correct
2. Floor Expansion methods of installation.
3. Uneven Subfloor
4. Improper Set Tiles
5. Incorrect Movement Joints Installation
6. Using Poor Quality Bonding Agent and poor
quality Tile Adhesive
7. Improper Bonding Material
8. Using Old Tiles
Vinyl tile 1. Experiencing too much tension such as Major damage
manufacturing problem with too much Replace with new tiles with correct
tension in fibers. methods of installation.
2. Improper storage, poor application of the Minor damage
adhesive, plasticizer migration, and poor sub Only repair the damage part
floor preparation.
Glass mosaic tiles 1. Tiles is improperly installed Replace with new tiles with correct
2. Any gaps between the material and the methods of installation.
subfloor will be weak points ready to burst
and break under even standard pressure.
Granite tiles 1. Placing extremely hot objects on the surface. Replace with new tiles with correct
2. Stress during handling, fabrication, or methods of installation.
installation.

Hardwood tiles 1. Cupping minor damage

Excessive moisture which causes the wood
flooring to swell, crushing the boards
together and deforming them at the edges.
2. Buckiling
Water damage
Can be repaired simply by removing
the excess moisture,
Major damage
Replacing the hardwood boards.