Bond Loss
Bond Loss (Tile)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
What You Need to Know
Bond loss in tile installations describes a condition in which ceramic, porcelain, or stone tiles lose adhesion to the bonding mortar, substrate, or both.
The condition may occur immediately following installation or develop over time during normal in-service use.
Bond loss evaluation focuses on identifying the failure interface and determining whether contributing factors are related to
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