Submitted by xdr567 t3_zivgfq in DIY

It was an accident. Put most of the backsplash with the proper adhesive. Picked up the wrong bucket for the last 5 sq feet. The stuff has almost set (20 hrs). The tile seems to be in place for now. Should I redo ?

Edit: Paid heed to advice and pulled the tiles off. It was surprisingly easy to come off. Maybe the tile prevented it from drying and setting too fast. The wall has been scraped. Will allow the remainder to dry out and then sand it. Also soaked the tiles in warm soap water and was able to brush off most of the compound with an old tooth brush. I am set back by a couple days but that's about it. Redditors saved the day. You guys are awesome.

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MediumRarePorkChop t1_izsji8y wrote

Tear it out. Luckily if it's just drywall mud you can soak it and clean the tile. No blood no penalty, right?

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boogers19 t1_izsmrgm wrote

Hey, that's a good call.

They should come up pretty easy too. If OP can get under them, probably wont need to smash em all out.

Then a bucket and a scrub brush should clean em right up.

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MediumRarePorkChop t1_izsnuvt wrote

Oh yeah, those things will pop off easy. Might chip the first couple but after that a flexible scraper will pop the rest off no damage.

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Iron_Star_Runner t1_izsuzfb wrote

I love how supportive this subreddit is :)

You guys are the best.

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MediumRarePorkChop t1_izsw4xz wrote

Heh, the amount of tile I've torn out in the past year tryna teach rookies should make me an expert by this point.

You're fine, just correct the error before it becomes a mistake

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KnowledgeGod t1_izsxyd8 wrote

had to redo and pull up a whole kitchen of tile cause my buddy fucked something up(was out of town and can’t remember what he did) and we used a multitool(oscillating saw) to get any stubborn bits underneath to remove them..

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MovingDayBliss t1_izt3i6r wrote

They don't even chip off if you wet the area first. I lived in a place that this was how the entryway was tiled, lol. Every time we mopped or came in from the rain we would have loose tiles soon after, so we couldn't use that entry again until it dried. Great landlord for most things, but he just laughed and told us to put up with it an he would fix it when we moved. sigh.

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The_cogwheel t1_izthq78 wrote

Speaking as an electrician that constantly has to un mud all his boxes... yeah the stuff just cracks right off. Give those tiles a month and half would probably fall off on thier own. Any flat-ish tool should be able to pop the tiles loose.

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adelie42 t1_izwybah wrote

It will be easy for the same reason it needs to be fixed.

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oldcreaker t1_izt3b1r wrote

I would think the backing needs to be thoroughly cleaned as well? I would think adhesive is not going to work well if it's sticking to drywall compound instead of the wall.

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MediumRarePorkChop t1_izt6iu1 wrote

I'd think it's fine, scrape it kinda tight and it's just drywall again, right? Better to leave a little rather than cut through the green or purple water resistance

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Pinewold t1_izwj0kz wrote

Just soak in water and clean with a sponge. All clean in no time.

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Nexustar t1_izwlux5 wrote

That deals with cleaning the tiles, but you've got the same issue on the drywall. For the latter, I'd sponge it, then let it dry, carefully sand anything that remains, dry-sponge the dust off, and then re-tile once dry again.

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Pinewold t1_izxgwc8 wrote

That works, using a wet sponge and wet sandpaper will produce less dust than dry sanding but you need to be careful around any compound on joints. Renting a pro drywall sander would also make quick work, but you need HEPA filters on your mask since the dust is not good for your lungs.

Of all the mistakes to make drywall compound has to be one of the easiest to remove!

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mylarky t1_izt7w16 wrote

A pressure washer will scrub that tile clean in no time.

If OP had the patience, put the tiles in the tub for a couple hours, then sponge them clean

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Organicgrowth t1_izvgmq9 wrote

Don't put drywall mud in solution down the drain, that's asking for bigger problems.

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supervisord t1_izu1bs1 wrote

No harm, no foul.

Isn’t that the saying?

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not_another_drummer t1_izvbn82 wrote

In pick up basketball, no blood no foul.

Cry on your own time, we got a game to play.

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NoMalarkyZone t1_izx3elv wrote

Technically no blood, just a minor. If we're talking hockey, which there's no reason we would be

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frlejo t1_izsskj4 wrote

It will fall off eventually. Better do it now

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ergodicthoughts_ t1_izt6ois wrote

I actually wouldn't be shocked if it didn't fall off... Don't get me wrong it absolutely needs to be torn out and redone, but some of these shitty tile jobs I've torn out that were there for 20yrs are complete trash and still held up. I'm talking tiles with barely a dab of joint compound on them. Honestly the grout would likely keep the whole thing up for a decent while lol. But still, definitely want to fix it to avoid the risk

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KristinnK t1_iztxm6q wrote

That's the thing about taking shortcuts. It actually works a lot of the time. But sometimes it doesn't work, and that's the people that are going to comment the most on these types of threads.

Not saying he shouldn't tear it down, especially since it hasn't fully set yet. But he would probably have been fine either way, especially since it's a backsplash, and doesn't get wet like a shower for example.

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shotty293 t1_izude6n wrote

He said it was an accident. It wasn't a shortcut.

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dnick t1_izuvkq8 wrote

Right, but it's similar in result, and if they don't treat it out and redo it it will be one.

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FullMetalJ t1_izx4z4m wrote

And it's only 5 sq feet of the backsplash. I would re-do it just to know I've done it properly but probably nothing would ever happen if they leave it as is rn.

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KappuccinoBoi t1_izu8nu3 wrote

Yeah. They're surprisingly strong when they're grouted together and joined to other barely attached tiles.

Problem is when one goes its enough for all of them to go in a usually destructive ways (and often from someone bracing themselves against it, my great aunt broke her ankle from half of a tile wall falling on her).

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aza9999 t1_izuobsx wrote

Coworker told me about the time he heard an explosion in the middle of the night, went to check it out and it was their tiles exploding. He told me that apparently they had been laid with a non flexible adhesive and once the weather changed significantly (or maybe it was cold air con blowing on hot tiles can't fully recall) the expansion and contraction or thermal shock just caused some of the them to start exploding. Had to get the whole floor ripped out and relaid.

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goraidders t1_izvefqx wrote

I have repaired crappy tile jobs that literally was held together by grout. One in particular I remember was 4x4 tile. The tile was not stuck to the wall. The whole wall of tile flexed slightly independent of the wall the grout held it together. Easiest tear out ever.

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MidniteMustard t1_izvvwcb wrote

Yeah especially for a backsplash. That's pretty light duty for tile.

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Dear_Insect_1085 t1_izx2cyc wrote

Yeah we took over my moms rental and they did a diy tile job with like drywall compound and it's been there for 15 years not even a budge. They got lucky I guess or the grout was a champ and held it together lol.

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n0n0nsense t1_izuveet wrote

And if they don't, the tile may be discontinued when it does.

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frlejo t1_izuw21h wrote

It was put on with drywall mud . They can reuse them, water will remove the drywall mud.

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n0n0nsense t1_izuwvj8 wrote

i was speaking more to them falling off the wall 8 years down the line and shattering.

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SolidPoint t1_izsl8na wrote

The reason is that drywall compound isn’t adhesive- it’s shaped dust. Those tiles are coming off the wall one way or another

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f37t2 t1_izszxqu wrote

I agree that the tile needs to be redone, but drywall compound is an adhesive. It adheres paper tape to drywall. The difference between the green and blue lid drywall compound is the amount of adhesives in it.

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MeshColour t1_izt16rg wrote

It's adhesive to paper... Why not use Emlers white glue adhesive, that's how strong your best drywall compound is going to be, and it will work on tile just as well (aka it won't work at all)

Just because something is an adhesive, doesn't mean it can work as an adhesive on any surface

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Clark_Dent t1_iztsftv wrote

By that logic, pudding is an adhesive. Paper drywall tape will adhere to anything wet.

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Mr_Festus t1_izuveqj wrote

Try using water and report back to us

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Clark_Dent t1_izv0v01 wrote

You can stick a piece of paper to almost any surface with just water, yes. There's nothing more adhesive about drywall mud than dirt mud. That's part of why it's such a pain to work with.

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HawkspurReturns t1_izwbia8 wrote

Paper sticks to paper with water. Plasterboard has a paper face. Paper to paper sticks with hydrogen bonding. It is exactly how paper holds together - until it gets wet.

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captain-snackbar t1_izuvl0k wrote

No, not exactly. Paper tape is embedded in the compound — first you run a knife’s width of mud on the joint, then embed the tape, swipe with firm pressure to get excess mud out, then you mud over top of the tape. Altogether, the tape becomes encased in the mud not unlike rebar in concrete — serving a similar function, it prevents cracks from forming in dry mud.

If you just leave tape on top of the mud, once everything dries, you can peel the tape off without much resistance.

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marsman t1_izwolzi wrote

As a brit, s drywall compound just plaster (Quick google is less enlightening than I thought it would be)?

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[deleted] t1_izsm23r wrote

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SupaflyIRL t1_izswgkp wrote

“With adhesive”

Added.

Because drywall mud is non fucking adhesive.

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[deleted] t1_izsxupn wrote

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SupaflyIRL t1_izsy342 wrote

Lmao did you just google drywall compound and adhesive and link one that promotes “good adhesion”?

Do you fucking think that means it’s an adhesive?

Linked without comment too because you’re not even sure of the point you’re trying to make with the link.

Holy shit lmao, people on Reddit will try ANYTHING to be right about something they’d never heard of before googling it.

Never build anything.

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[deleted] t1_izsyhoe wrote

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SupaflyIRL t1_izsyn1m wrote

I honestly don’t give a fuck what you’re trying to do here.

You’re trying to convince yourself that the objectively wrong thing you said is correct. In front of people telling you that you are full of shit.

Just shut the fuck up and go away.

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[deleted] t1_izsyr3t wrote

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SupaflyIRL t1_izsytc3 wrote

No thanks I’ll keep collecting upvotes for shitting on you.

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[deleted] t1_izszhpx wrote

I think you are confusing adhesion and adhesives. Taping compounds do not have any form of adhesive added. They are just a bit different mixture, but no adhesive.

The different mixture causes better wetting/adhesion to paper tape. But the improved adhesion is not due to adhesive compounds being specially added. Otherwise it would be roughly impossible to sand.

Check the MSDS:

https://www.usg.com/content/dam/USG_Marketing_Communications/united_states/sds/usg-sheetrock-taping-ready-mixed-joint-compound-sds-en-61000010005.pdf

vs

https://www.usg.com/content/dam/USG_Marketing_Communications/united_states/sds/usg-sheetrock-all-purpose-joint-compound-ready-mixed-sds-en-61000010001.pdf

The main difference is in limestone amounts.

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kneefglarp1928 t1_izt0ldk wrote

bro 1. that has no adhesive of any kind in it.

2 its called "mud" because in reality ready mix joint compound is literally a fine white mud. it is a mixture of water and particles that can harden by drying but can be softened again by water. aka literally white mud.

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xaclewtunu t1_izsy8i0 wrote

Should hold tiles in a wet environment just fine. /s

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[deleted] t1_izsyjqn wrote

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SupaflyIRL t1_izsz3a7 wrote

If something is an adhesive then it fucking works as an adhesive. Drywall compound is not and does not work as an adhesive.

Stop posting.

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Clickar t1_izssslj wrote

5sq ft isn't very much to redo. The moisture is killer here. Also like others have its basically dust. It will only take a small bit of pressure from someone bumping a tile or something bumping a tile to jar it loose especially once some moisture gets in there. Just take the hour or so to fix it right.

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BlasterBilly t1_izsuow7 wrote

If you had hired someone for this project and they informed you of this mistake would you ask them to redo it? Yes you would, so don't rip yourself off.

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kneefglarp1928 t1_izt10zq wrote

lol if you hired someone and they made this mistake you should 1. not pay them. 2. tell them to gtfo immediately without touching anything else. 3. never call them again.

edit: i guess you guys think I'm being too hard on OP. its a DIY project, its not a big deal that he made a mistake and it should be easy to fix. on the other hand if you hired this out and the contractor made this mistake: It's honestly unforgivable that someone claiming to be a professional either couldn't tell the difference between thinset and drywall mud or didn't know they couldn't substitute that. they are really not similar enough in texture or appearance that anyone with any experience would make that mistake. even worse is if they didn't know the difference: that would mean that not only have they never done this before, they didn't even bother spending even 10 minutes educating themselves on how to do this job before they showed up. they would have known they couldn't use drywall mud after watching one video on youtube on tile before walking through the door.

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kleinisfijn t1_iztcsza wrote

If they would inform me about a mistake they made, they would get every next job too! Honesty should be payed back.

Now if they made the mistake and didn't tell me, then we're getting to your solution.

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kneefglarp1928 t1_izte4cm wrote

yeah but this would be the kind of mistake that betrays some kind of deep lack of understanding on the part of the guy doing the work. if a contractor did this I would have an honest suspicion the worker is literally illiterate. as a diy project mistake its no harm/ no foul.

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Yowomboo t1_izvsg0e wrote

I don't think people understand how difficult it is to mix up pre-mixed mortar or mastic for joint compound. The texture and smell is different for each one. A professional making that mistake is VERY concerning.

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asr t1_izte8vy wrote

That's your reaction to someone picking up the wrong bucket of material?

Yikes. Humans make mistakes. It's all in how they handle things after the mistake. But to be that harsh for a mistake?

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kneefglarp1928 t1_izuco30 wrote

In this hypothetical situation, this would be like getting two new tires on your pickup, but when you go to pick it up they accidentally put two 29" bicycle tires on your rims instead of two 29" light truck tires. They don't see the problem and expect you to drive away like this. You'd be like yeah, hmm, I see how that could be confusing, they're both 29" tires after all. no big deal, you guys take care of this, OK? you guys are totally competent enough to put the proper tires on after we've had this issue and learned from this mistake. carry on.

this would be like your plumber accidentally substituting some 1 1/2" galvanized fence post for 1 1/2 galvanized iron pipe and not noticing the difference, your electrician substituting some shit like this as a ground wire because they're both wire coated in green plastic https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-32-in-x-50-ft-Vinyl-Coated-Wire-Clothesline-Green-65025/202957532 and you'd be all like, yeah, no problem, I trust you to finish the job properly.

does this hypothetical drywall/tile guy just dump all his materials into unlabeled home depot buckets and drive around not knowing which of his 7 buckets is 90 minute mud, which is easy sand, which is thinset, which is grout, which is fertilizer for the roses at this one customer, this one bucket of diatomaceous earth for his swimming pool gig, and this one is calcium chloride, for when its snowing...

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ShuRugal t1_izuei3h wrote

Yeah, as a DIY job, this mistake is a teachable moment, if it were a professional job, it would be a straight up "GTFO and touch nothing on the way" moment.

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ShuRugal t1_izueukn wrote

I agree with the other guy. If a "professional" made this error and managed to do several square feet of wall without noticing, every single other thing that "professional" has touched is now suspect. This is the same level of fuckup as a body shop using house paint on your car.

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Yowomboo t1_izvsd4g wrote

Pre-mixed mortar or mastic only share a color with joint compound. Aside from that they have all wildly different textures and smells. It is hard to mix them up if you've actually used them a few times.

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tomato_rancher t1_iztkp84 wrote

I agree. If this were done by a pro, there'd be no excuse.

Thinset and joint compound are different in every conceivable way... Texture, appearance, smell. I haven't tasted either, but I'd imagine they taste different too.

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gmabarrett t1_izsvswg wrote

No need to redo, just wait a week or two and it will fall down on its own

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bignateyk t1_izss6iv wrote

Redo it before you waste even more time grouting it. It’s only 5sq ft. Shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to scrape the bad stuff off…

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loganab13 t1_izsjcb3 wrote

Pretty screwed. Definitely going to want to rip it out and redo if you expect any longevity.

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ikeosaurus t1_izsm993 wrote

Very screwed. At least you got some practice for the real install! I did mine twice too 👌

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bmxbumpkin t1_izsnqwn wrote

I’m gonna disagree with all these guys, you should be able to tell how bonded it should be tomorrow and decide then whether to redo. My bet is with enough surface tension it should stay stuck, I mean it’s already done, what is the benefit of not experimenting

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Maplelongjohn t1_izspfn0 wrote

I'm with ya in this one.

It's a backsplash not a steam shower.

Run it.

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Tukkerisnoob t1_izsv0qp wrote

Indeed, itll stay on . Untill your steam from cooking takes them off and your backsplash takes a swim in your dinner...order food in and redo it then, will be a good story on birthdays

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Starlordy- t1_izsuene wrote

I'd think that the grouting process would introduce enough water to make these tiles fall off...

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Tukkerisnoob t1_izswiat wrote

Probably depends. Theres a big change the vacuum ( if properly aplied, which probably hasent happened lol ) will keep em sticked to the wall and the inevitable collapse of this backsplash willhappen when that vacuum fails completly unexpectedly because of too agressive breathing near the tiles.

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Theresnowayoutahere t1_izt5yex wrote

I think this as well. Try to take a tile off and see how hard it is. If you can’t pop it off you’re probably fine. Depending on the grout you’re using that will also help hold everything together.

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bentcoin t1_izsmvem wrote

Complete write-off. Mist the tiles if you can. Take the tiles out and clean them. Remove all remaining drywall compound from the tiles and the wall and start over using the proper adhesive. No other option, my friend.

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popeyegui t1_iztwxib wrote

I did this about 5 years ago. Tiled an entire commercial bathroom and realized when I was done that I used pre-mixed drywall compound instead of mastic for the top half. Made an agreement with the owner to replace if the tiles moved or fell within ten years. Nothing has moved yet.

I should note that there’s no shower, so moisture probably isn’t a big factor.

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B3gg4r t1_izsq318 wrote

I’d say, if a tile falls off, glue it back on with the right stuff. If it doesn’t fall off, why force the issue?

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marriedacarrot t1_izsrmtc wrote

Because the falling tile can chip the counter top. Also it's annoying to mix up a tiny batch of thinset, grout, and applying grout sealer twenty different times over the next few years will be a massive PITA. Just get it done right once now.

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MpVpRb t1_izssg4c wrote

It's water soluble. Should be easy to remove

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Theresnowayoutahere t1_izt6qyz wrote

The mud from Mapie that I’m using right now is also water soluble. Even after it dries you can get it wet and wash it off the tools. And this is what the pros use. That mud is probably not that different from what you used. Like I said. I’d try to take a tile off and see how easy it is. Then decide.

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TheShoot141 t1_izsrm0w wrote

You have to take it down unfortunately

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ailee43 t1_izsxcm6 wrote

Wet mud? Super easy to pull off and redo.

Also mandatory.

You should be able to get your wall smooth and level no prob at all

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[deleted] t1_izsxw8n wrote

Wow - I'd hate to live in a house with any of the work done by half the people in the this thread.

Have the littlest amount pride in your work and do it as right as you can.

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MeshColour t1_izt1rt3 wrote

Truth. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing right. How do you know you've done something right? By doing it wrong then redoing it :)

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[deleted] t1_iztei8c wrote

100% on that one - we all make mistakes, and ideally, learn from them and use what we learned to do it right.

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mr78rpm t1_izt60kg wrote

Now or later.

As for doing it now, everybody thinks it's a project in process, so even if it's a total delay, it will be acceptable.

As for doing it later, a nice finished room will fall apart at some time that you have no control over. This (and you) will then be seen as a screw up and as an event totally separate from your progress as of now.

So I vote DO It Now.

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pirateduck t1_iztnpug wrote

I did the same exact thing to the top half of a shower wall. The adhesive and the drywall came in very, very similar plastic buckets. "I don't remember the tile adhesive being this lightly colored..........oh for F's sake."
Take them down, rinse them off and do it right.

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Hey_cool_username t1_izu9tok wrote

You already know what to do but I have a good? story. I got a job replacing floor tile in a large custom kitchen. Dishwasher had leaked and all the tile nearby came loose and was buckling up. After pulling up the loose tiles I found the issue was there was a bunch of overspray on the slab from when they shot the drywall texture on. The places they didn’t clean it off first turned back to mud when it got wet & the tiles came right off. Where they did clean the mud off first I had to chip the tile off with a demo hammer and it would chip the top of the slab before the thinset would release in those spots.

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SatanLifeProTips t1_izuo4kf wrote

Screwed however you can rinse out the drywall compound with warm water from a hose, pop the tiles off, let the backer board dry and do it again properly.

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Fearless_Beyond_3924 t1_izv13k0 wrote

Completely screwed once water penetrates through the grout it will all come down

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KidzBop_Anonymous t1_izw3ojc wrote

I applaud your humility. It isn’t easy to 1) ask for help when your stuck and/or mess up and 2) taking advice when it counters your own experience.

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jet_heller t1_izstule wrote

Not at all. It'll be super easy to get those tiles off and use proper adhesive.

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bookishinparis t1_izswywf wrote

you have to redo, I'm sorry that sucks. It will clean off fairly easily though.

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MetricJester t1_izsxy0t wrote

It'll fall off in a couple years. Not a big deal.

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Chicken_Water t1_izsyndd wrote

You should definitely write in to the family handyman magazine and share this story. I'm almost certain it will get published.

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Temp186 t1_izt38ce wrote

It’s just drywall compound. Pop those tiles off because I guarantee that shit hasn’t dried. Scrap off with preferred tool and do it right

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Crusty_Nostrils t1_izt4kmc wrote

Redo or you'll regret it. Tiles fall off sometimes even with grout, there's no way gypsum is going to be adhesive enough to bond tiles to a wall. Plus grout is designed to be moisture resistant but gypsum compound definitely isn't.

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Fortherealtalk t1_iztdn4j wrote

Yea, if the tiles DID happen to stay up, I’d be concerned about mold or mildew if water got back there

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Itisd t1_izt6efa wrote

You have to redo, drywall compound is not going to work as tile adhesive, it will crumble and fall apart

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-super-hans t1_izt9ba2 wrote

That won't last a month, redo

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mslashandrajohnson t1_izuymei wrote

Before you paint joint compound, it’s water soluble. Take a big sponge to clean it off, let the area dry.

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KRed75 t1_izvi3em wrote

I did this once as well. I caught the mistake after I had done 4 sq ft. Pulled them off and did them with the tile adhesive.

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texas1982 t1_izvotm2 wrote

It will last just fine as long as you want to redo your kitchen again in 4 months.

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Pleasant-Wrongdoer-4 t1_izw5nav wrote

You're not screwed because the floor is easy to fix but you might be screwed because you're a dumb ass

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SJBreed t1_izsp9lm wrote

Yeah you're fucked. Start over

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2faaaast t1_izstt4p wrote

Pull the 5 square. It's going to be pretty easy.

If it's resistant, then use a spray bottle of water. Compound has no adhesive(if its water mixed all purpose). Wet and it's gooey again.

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day7seven t1_izt5oxd wrote

Replace it before it falls off and injures someone's foot.

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IRMacGuyver t1_iztari9 wrote

Yes. Since it's a backsplash that's expected to get wet the drywall compound wont hold up.

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plumb_master t1_iztb36m wrote

Reminds me of that episode of First Time Flippers where they used drywall compound to set tile on the tub walls. I would redo it now since it should be relatively easy to remove.

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kijim t1_iztfimt wrote

You are screwed. You must tear out and replace.

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frlejo t1_izth8fo wrote

Get as much of the mud off possible. The thinset may not mix with with the mud very well.

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cheerios2k t1_iztt8bj wrote

Grout it in so water does get behind it might last for some time

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[deleted] t1_iztuqms wrote

Lol the fact that it came off easily goes to show you

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notHooptieJ t1_iztw61q wrote

pretty darn.

first time it gets humid the tiles coming off wether you want it to or not.

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shaolinspunk t1_iztyz82 wrote

If its ceramic tile you'll get away with it. Porcelain or natural tile needs flexible adheisive.

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CoderJoe1 t1_izu11yb wrote

Reminds me of the newlyweds that mistook vaseline for window putty.

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adidasbdd t1_izudb60 wrote

I would sand it, too much dust. Just give it a spray with water and scrape it

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chasmuel t1_izugdjc wrote

Redo, it’s not waterproof!

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Tesser_Wolf t1_izuq9j9 wrote

It’s not going to hold since its not a bond rather a fill. I would replace as soon as you can.

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Teddy_canuck t1_izv4dzz wrote

Haha last month I covered my radiant floor mat with drywall compound. Had to scrape it all off, toss it in the yard and spray it with the hose. Had to scrape the rest of the floor and toss it. Fucking disaster.

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Wise-Stable-3356 t1_izv5hry wrote

I did the exact opposite. Used mortar as joint compound. No suggestions, just know you’re not alone

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moriero t1_izv9qmj wrote

Have you redo that one buddy

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internetlad t1_izvrpep wrote

I dunno but it'll be a great story whenever you're shitfaced.

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Public-Car9360 t1_izw2kl3 wrote

You can get the compound off the tiles easily enough . Tear them out

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lscaloni t1_izwblj5 wrote

If you have already used drywall compound instead of tile adhesive to install tiles, you may be in a difficult situation. The tiles are likely not properly secured to the surface, and there is a risk that they could come loose and fall off. Additionally, the drywall compound may not provide a strong, durable bond between the tiles and the surface, which could lead to problems with the tiles cracking or breaking.

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lockslob t1_izwhsnk wrote

Next tip - don't grout it with grey when you meant to pick up the white bag.

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Pinewold t1_izwjfbh wrote

Soak the floor with water and use a thin flexible putty knife to gently work under the first couple. After that a stiff putty knife wil pop off the rest. Water dissolves compound so any remaining compound can be removed by soaking the compound and letting it soak in. A coarse brick sponge will be helpful.

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iswackynewarchdevil t1_izwjtrp wrote

There was a hotel, knoxville, it think, where the plasterers used drywall mud when they bedded in their mesh coat, eifs system. I've seen pics of same from china

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Kinodog t1_izx1ov4 wrote

Redo - it will fail and taint the whole. Have a good laugh and set your mind straight that you’re not done and start chipping away

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Michamus t1_izx560k wrote

You probably won't have to break any tiles, but at most the first one might break. Just scrape under the tiles and give them a good soak in a tub outside. Pull them out one at a time and scrubs the backs with a brush and then rinse them off. While soaking and letting them dry, scrape off all the compound from the floor. The biggest hit here will be your own labor and time, so the loss is whatever you value that at.

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Easante t1_izy58hv wrote

Hahahahahha screwed is an understatement.. rip it out and try again

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mailerdeemon t1_izsnjda wrote

Premixed wet stuff? Or the Easy Sand/Durabond setting type compound? If the latter you may be ok.

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Jaffacakereddit t1_izsshep wrote

Can you get something with a strong suction cup on it? Once the wrong stuff has dried, try sticking the suction cup to the tile and see if pulling on it removes the tile too. If the tile stays on the wall, call it done?

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CloneEngineer t1_izsugsh wrote

Personally, I'd wait for the first time to fall off then re do it all. May take 2 years, may take 5 years - but I'm sure the adhesive will fail.

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[deleted] t1_izsy5iy wrote

Why wait?

You will end up with lots of fun issues doing it that way - inconsistent grout colors, possible chipping/denting tiles/counter/etc.

It also could just crack the tile depending on the tile.

It will look horrible in the end. Or you could just, you know, spend an hour removing it now and do it right once.

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CloneEngineer t1_izsyj6v wrote

Mainly because I'm lazy and hate doing rework. That being said - I only want to rework once. When the first tile fails I'd do them all.

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supermarkise t1_izt8yo4 wrote

I'd say OP is still in the middle of it, not done. Makes it easier.

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CurioussJo t1_iztecuu wrote

Plus having to redo the grout, that doesn’t sound like fun. Definitely worth taking the time to fix this before doing that

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dinomontino t1_izt2ma3 wrote

If they are stuck I would roll with it.

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Imissalot t1_izt7wqc wrote

I would keep it up. You can have fun trying to figure when it will fall.

Personally I think it will last as a backsplash for a very long time. Have fun with it

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spantz t1_izsjwb6 wrote

Haha….it’s all good bro!

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clear_thoughts_now t1_izt88s0 wrote

If you need to ask, you shouldn’t be doing this job

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Tukkerisnoob t1_izsuqe3 wrote

Are you flipping the house? Leave it on, if you hope for them to stay on longer than spaghetti cooking time, follow the average advice on here

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