04/18/2026
People think that tile is a waterproof product. It is not, the waterproofing is behind the product. Tile is water permeable and will actually wick water up. Just because you have tile floors doesn't mean that you can just pour water over it and nothing happens. The moisture will travel through the grout and pass through the tile, if the exposure is significant. Thankfully with science and innovation these problems have become the foreground for new techniques and products. The old ways were good for what they had back then but the systems are only as good as the installer. Make sure to use good products and techniques to prevent these issues before they get a chance to start.