Dynaquest XL - Cracking Tile and Grout

[Orangecrush]

I know this is an old thread but my DX3 suffered the same cracks. I had 7-8 tiles cracked and the dealer replaced them. Now, here again I have another. I'm about to call Dynamax to order one tile to see if I can get the dealer to install it. I'm glad to find out about different type of grout.

Personally, I'm not fond of the tile floor, they crack and they're cold. I've been tempted talked to a professional to see if they can just change it all out to something else.

Brian, since apparently this is an issue, would Dynamax replace the floor with something else if I chipped in?


Thanks,

Mark

[fred555]

I do not have cracked tile but loose tile and msissing grout and would also like an alternative, preferrably that could be installed OVER tile...like the Isata 5 flooring material?

[Worm43]

Unfortunately the ceramic tiles are a bad design. I have a 17XL. Have replaced 12 tiles last year on my own. In the last year 13 more have cracked. Its a losing battle. I intend on replacing the tiles with a wood plank floor when I get the money.

[Orangecrush]

Originally Posted by Worm43

Unfortunately the ceramic tiles are a bad design. I have a 17XL. Have replaced 12 tiles last year on my own. In the last year 13 more have cracked. Its a losing battle. I intend on replacing the tiles with a wood plank floor when I get the money.

Are you planning on doing it yourself? My concern is going under moldings, carpet, etc, etc...

Mark

[roadpapa]

I know this is an ancient and perhaps dead thread but just wanted to get some ideas on this repair.
Just removed six or so tiles as they were loose and obviously something wrong under them.
What I found was as bclemons described in that some overtightened carriage bolts created a low spot and the snap stone just floated over it until enough traffic caused it to start breaking loose. The snap stone I cut out really won't do much good anymore as it will no longer lock together.
So now what is the best repair, level up subfloor and cement down the tile while letting the surrounding tile to float, seems likely the grout around this area wouldn't hold up for too long.

[djmedel]

I have the same problem. I also have a couple of cracked tiles I would like to replace.
I can’t find them anywhere. I have the brown ones and was only able to find new gray ones.
If anyone has brown ones I would like to buy a couple or trade for the gray ones.

[D W]

A couple years ago I watched a guy and his wife restoring a 1970's Airstream on DIY channel. They decided to tile a portion of the floor and they use a PRISM non sanded grout along with a silicone based thinset. The guy commented that these product allow for a certain amount of flex, expansion and contraction without breaking the tiles or the grout lines. The PRISM grout was also self sealing and resisted stains. They guy seemed to know what he was doing.

[Orangecrush]

Originally Posted by roadpapa

I know this is an ancient and perhaps dead thread but just wanted to get some ideas on this repair.
Just removed six or so tiles as they were loose and obviously something wrong under them.
What I found was as bclemons described in that some overtightened carriage bolts created a low spot and the snap stone just floated over it until enough traffic caused it to start breaking loose. The snap stone I cut out really won't do much good anymore as it will no longer lock together.
So now what is the best repair, level up subfloor and cement down the tile while letting the surrounding tile to float, seems likely the grout around this area wouldn't hold up for too long.

It’s been just over 2 years ago but I had mine pulled and replaced with LVP. No cracking, looks better and not cold on your feet.

I would do it again.

[DR Quest]

It's a cheap, fix I just run a bead of super glue along the crack and work the tile up and down a little. some of the tiles are holding and some lasted about a year and re-cracked.

[roadpapa]

Have probably 6-7 loose tiles that I pulled up and leveled the low spot between the fridge and kit. sink.
Going to cement them back down and try regrouting probably won't hold up for long but the rest of the floor is solid and just don't have the time this summer to replace.

[shultz01]

We had issues but wanted to keep the porcelain. We happen to like the shiny porcelain tile, have rugs, and don't find it that cold in the mornings.

I pulled up and replaced tiles from the front all the way to the back wall. I was lucky that Service still had my tiles and was able to provide me three boxes under warranty. Most of the tiles that were loose pulled right up with two suction cups that are meant for glass (got them cheap at Harbor Freight). Many of the tiles I reused then, and I used all but two of the new ones that I kept for spares.

I'm happy with the finished result, but just in case I'm not at any point, Warranty said I could have the whole floor replaced with the LVT.

Part of the issue was not having a professional tiler lay the tile as there was a "plandemic" under way causing a shortage of skilled craftsmen among many other things. The mortar wasn't spread properly, the tiles weren't buttered, and the tiles weren't set into the mortar far enough to create 100% coverage. This resulted in about 50% coverage on mortar holding the tile in place. You might get by with this at home, but not in a motorhome. LOL. This is why I was able to pull them up so easily.

I also found an issue near a carriage bolt, but it was pushing up and needed tightened, and wasn't the dip down issue others have had.

Like someone else said, the trick is to use polymer-based grout. Sanded and unsanded are out now. This is what I was told at the local tile distributor where I bought the Schluter brand mortar. I used Schluter mortar because Dynamax went to the expense of using Schluter mat as the underlayment. That stuff isn't cheap! I wasn't going to waste their investment. :-)

I'm not going to lie; it was a lot of work. Thousands of mortar "Chicklets" had to be removed from the Schluter mat my hand with a screwdriver. But it was worth it. I've had zero issues since relaying the tile and using the poly grout.

Thank you Dynamax, for supporting me in the way I wanted to handle it, giving me choices, and being there when I needed help.

I attached a picture of the finished job. I hope this helps if there's someone out there with the same issue and wondering what to do.

[Orangecrush]

After dealing with this several, several times, I gave up. I had a company come in, remove the tile and put LVP flooring down.

Looks better, isn’t cold under my feet, is super easy to clean and best of all, doesn’t crack.

Mark

[djmedel]

Thanks for the reply.

My Force has been back to the factory two times for this issue and continues to have cracked tiles and grout falling out.

I would like to go with the LVT. Does the factory offer any financial assistance when replacing the tile?