What hollow-tile checking means
The practical homeowner method is comparative tapping: tap tiles in a consistent way and listen for meaningful differences across neighbouring tiles. The purpose is to identify suspected areas for documentation and follow-up, not to produce a structural or engineering diagnosis.
Use a consistent tapping method
Use the same tapping tool and similar force across the area. Compare neighbouring tiles rather than relying on one isolated sound. Avoid hitting tiles hard enough to damage the finish.
Mark the suspected tile, not just the photo
A general bathroom photo is not enough to remember which tile sounded different. Wefect lets the homeowner place free-position markers directly on the photo after tapping.
Free-position markers work with any tile layout: place each marker over the exact tile or area that sounded different.
Photograph and label the area
Keep a photo showing the tile layout, mark the suspected positions, and include room context. If the same surface needs finishing checks, keep those findings separate from hollow-tile observations so the report remains clear.
What AI should not claim
AI should not state that a tile is hollow based only on a photograph. It may assist with visible finishing conditions and help organise owner-selected markers, but the hollow-tile observation itself remains linked to the user's tapping process.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a coin to tap tiles?
A coin or suitable light tapping tool may be used by homeowners for comparative tapping, provided it is used gently and consistently.
Can Wefect detect hollowness from a photo?
No. Hollow-tile documentation remains based on a real tapping process.
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