265 - Tile Check

When looking at tile, whether in the bathroom or the pool's waterline tile, just because it looks good doesn't mean a problem isn't growing. Paul demonstrates how to identify future problems in this episode of Maintenance Mindset Minute.
In this episode, Paul Rhodes explains:
Why tile damage often begins behind the surface, not where you can see it
How failing grout lines let water intrude and weaken the structure underneath
A simple tap test using a piece of wood or dowel to detect solid versus hollow spots
What a clear "tick" sound means when tile is still firmly adhered
What a hollow "tock" sound signals about early tile separation
How delaying repairs makes damage larger and more expensive to fix
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why pool tile failures reveal the same problem in showers
00:31 - How water intrusion starts behind grout and weakens the wall
01:00 - The simple wood tap test for detecting hidden tile damage
01:28 - What to listen for when checking grout lines
01:38 - Solid tick versus hollow tock
02:07 - Why early repairs prevent bigger structural damage
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