Refixing tiles to wooden boxing for pipes

Question

Hello and thank you in advance for answering my question.

In my kitchen the boiler pipe work is covered by an L shaped wooden boxing which is tiled with the same tiles as those on the kitchen walls.  I assume the tiler who completed the kitchen tiling created this under the previous owners of my flat.  A couple of the tiles from the corner section have fallen off.  I'd like to reattach them but I am not sure what the correct adhesive to use is.  From some initial research I have done I have seen a range of adhesives either ready made or not that come in a range of sizes but it seems many may not be good for sticking tiles to wood.  I am confused about what is suitable to buy. 

Also there is a tile trim that has come away as well as the tiles.  When reattaching the tiles do I stick down the trim to the wood first using the adhesive and then add more adhesive to the trim and place the tiles on top? I have never done any type of tiling before.

Many thanks

Jason · Accepted Answer

If it’s just one or two tiles and trim I would use a adhesive that is called “sticks like” in the same tubes as silicone screwfix will sell it you will only need one tube and yes stick trim first then tiles then leave for one day and then grout 👍
And good luck

Joe · Answer

You’ve got to use flexible adhesive and be sure to prime the area first. With trim you’d be best watching a quick YouTube video

Darrell · Answer

Chances are that the boxing is made from MDF board. No good for tiling onto. As the tiles fall off after a while. I would suggest that you re-stick them using Gripslike.
Then grout after they have set. To use tile adhesive you will need to seal the boxing etc. then there is still no garantee that they will stay

Sherwin · Answer

Scrape off 9ld adhesive on tile and wood, prime wood with tile primer( not pva), knock up abit of flexible adhesive and reinstall tiles. Can put trim in place whilst installing the tiles. This would be the proper way to do it. You could also just go for tubed contact adhesive if its to be a quick fix with least hassle.

Steve · Answer

I would suggest sticking them back on with a glue like, No More Nails, or another instant grab adhesive. It can be quite thick so I would maybe scrape some of the old adhesive off the tile (or boxing if the adhesive stayed on there), this way the tile is less likely to sit proud of the tiles still attached. 
I would also scape off the old adhesive where the trim was attached to the tile, put a nice bead of glue in its place and stick it all back on together, this way you can be sure that the trim is tight up against the tile and that it's all straight before it dries completely.

Dean · Answer

Mapei Ultimate Supergrab is the best ready mixed adhesive to use. If the trim is plastic has a back flap that sits behind the tiles, obviously smother it in adhesive to stick to the wall first before placing the tile on the wall. Make sure to use the right size tile spacers against the existing tiles on the wall, then don't be shy about using the adhesive to glue the tiles to the wall abd the trim to the tiles. Once you're happy with teh placement of teh tiles/trim, give everything a good wipe with a wet sponge as you don't want dried adhesive on show.

Let it all go off (i.e. go hard) for 30 mins and then give everything another good rub with a moist sponge and eventually a soft dry cloth to polish up your tiles and trim.

Daniel · Answer

Hi you can used tubbed adhesive if the tile are small metro tiles, get some primer and brush a bit on the area let it dry then add your tile,
The trim slots behind the tile and in-front of the wood.

Simon · Answer

I assume this is a pipe “cover” that can be moved in and to gain access to boiler. In all honesty I wouldn’t get to hung up on this. Tiles will move from time to time because it’s not a fixed structure. I’d go to your local diy store, look for a small pot of tile adhesive/grout all in one. Clean of any loose bits from the tiles and trim, put some adhesive on back of tile, push into place, same with trim, fill gaps with more mixture, clean off excess with damp sponge, wait 10 minutes, fill and clean any where that needs it. It will dust up when fully dry, clean again, done

Carlos David · Answer

Hello, I would like to tell you that there are a variety of adhesives that you can use. Most are good, but it would be better to buy a quick-drying adhesive since only a few tiles came off. If it helps you, you can go to Topp Tiles. They will give you better information about the adhesive you should use.

Bb · Answer

Hi you can used tubbed adhesive if the tile are small metro tiles, get some primer and brush a bit on the area let it dry then add your tile,
The trim slots behind the tile and in-front of the wood."

Refixing tiles to wooden boxing for pipes

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