Repairs and problems
A soft or springy bathroom floor
Likely causes
Point 1
Chipboard swells and loses strength once wet, typically around the WC and bath trap where slow leaks sit unnoticed.
Point 2
Deflection between joists can be reduced with additional noggins or an overlay board suited to the tile weight.
Where this fits with our work
Questions to ask any fitter
Chipboard swells and loses strength once wet, typically around the WC and bath trap where slow leaks sit unnoticed.
Frequently asked
Can I tile over a springy floor?
Not without addressing it, the grout, and eventually the tiles, will crack.
Does the whole floor need replacing?
Often only the damaged sections, once the cause has been fixed.
Second opinion on soft bathroom floors
If you already have a quote or a design and something does not sit right, it is worth another set of eyes before work starts.