We tiled a 25 sq. ft bathroom with 12X12 porcelain tiles. Instead of a bag of normal powered mortar (which covered more area than we needed), we picked up the tub of Type 1 Mapei and were told it was okay to use too. We thought it was just a premixed version of the normal stuff. After the tiles were laid we learned it should not be used for 12X12 floor tiles, only 12X12 wall tiles.
We tried to see if we could remove the tiles, but it had already been 24 hours and they wouldn't come up. This is the second day. We have not grouted yet.
Should we try harder to remove the tiles? We do not want to take the chance of them breaking. OR Should we grout and hope for the best and deal with any breakage when or if it comes? Or does anyone have another suggestion?
Best Answer
What's done is done. I'd grout and generally move on with life, and only revisit it if and when the tiles start popping on their own, which may never happen.
You are NOT a professional tile installer who would be well advised to rip out and do it over for the sake of their reputation. So you don't need to act like one.