Need help to ID the tile!

last year

We moved into our home 3 years ago, the bathroom was already renovated before we moved in. One of the bathroom tiles fell and broke last week and I’m unable to figure out what it is to replace it! I’ve been to home depot, the tile store, and floor and decor and no matches. Can someone help? I know it’s a porcelain polished tile 12 x 24 inches.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
The tile wasn't grouted in and the method of mortar application was incorrect.

Even if you could find the tile, it won't be from the same color run and it likely wouldn't match.
Lyn Nielson
last year
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I'd tap on all of them and see if you need to remove some before others fall.

looks like they used panel adhesive. I hope this isn't how the tile was installed in the shower

not water tight, could be a major issue. Budget for a removal and replace.
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Kendrah
last year
I'm glad that nobody got hurt, especially in that location. @Lyn Nielson's advice is so prudent. This is a safety issue in addition to a potential water issue.
Flora Mercado
Original Author
last year
No it’s a half bath, no shower. No other tiles are loose, already checked. But if anyone knows what color the tile is, or its name, would really appreciate it! Thanks!
apple_pie_order
last year
Have you tried asking the previous owners?
Lyn Nielson
last year
YOU need to photograph it for a google find, the photo posted will get lost in translation.

Sorry. wish I could help.
la_la Girl
last year
I think it’s going to be really tough to match - could you just remove the tile since it’s a powder room?
Jennifer Hogan
last year
Sadly, you probably won't be able to match the tile and will have to figure out what you want to do with the room to fix it.

Since it was not applied correctly this is probably one of many that will eventually fall off.

I don't have a good answer on how to fix this.

You may want to talk to your realtor and your homeowners insurance. The previous owner probably did the tile work DIY and didn't do it correctly, causing a safety hazard. What did they disclose on the disclosure form? Did you have a home inspection? Did the inspector note anything about the tile work? If the stars align you may be able to get the tile replaced without having to pay the whole thing yourself. The previous owner could be held liable since it was not done right.
millworkman
last year
@Jennifer Hogan I seriously doubt 3 years later the realtor or HO insurance can or will much of anything. Not something HO Ins. would even cover, really ever.
dani_m08
last year
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If the prior homeowner(s) did the work DIY, in many jurisdictions, there are restrictions on how long he/she/they must wait before selling the home. These requirements were added to prevent homeowners from acting as their own GC - and not doing the work correctly (homeowners do not need a contractor's license to work on their own homes).

When you checked to confirm that none of the other tiles were potential falling hazards, how did you determine that they weren't? Did you knock all over each tile to see if there was a different sound made by any of your knocking? You can look up videos on YouTube to see how this works.

The reason I'm asking you is because the tiles were spot bonded instead of having 95% mortar coverage on the back of each tile. Also, I'm not sure what type of adhesive was used. If one tile just randomly fell off the wall after three years, it seems pretty likely that another one will fall at some point. Also, the other tiles will have been spot bonded also = they will not pass the "knock" test.

A 12x24 porcelain tile has some weight to it (natural stone would be heavier) - if another one falls - and hits someone - it could injure someone. You would likely be liable for having a known dangerous condition on your property. Plus, just the fact that someone could suffer a serious injury (a small child could be hit by a falling tile - plus, broken tiles may have sharp edges that could puncture someone) would cause me to worry regardless of the potential liability.

Do the disclosure forms in your state require a homeowner to disclose whether he/she/they did any work in the home?

Home insurance does not cover this type of situation (except if you are sued because someone was hurt on your property - however, there may be an exclusion in your policy for known dangerous conditions that are not remedied by the insured).
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
If necessary you can remove the tile on the upper part of the wall.
Jennifer Hogan
last year
@millworkman - My Home Owners Insurance local office is a wealth of information and always willing to discuss issues and provide assistance even when it is not a covered item. My hot water heater went out during a snow storm. I couldn't find a plumber - they called "their guy" who was here in a couple of hours.
rebasheba
last year
I agree with proactively removing some or all of the tile, then new drywall and paint. Sorry to say OP! The chance of finding what is likely a 5+ year old tile from a big box store is really small.