quick/easy/cheap/temporary fix for missing tile (subfloor, colors, bathroom)

[kelly237]

We plan to complete rip out this bathroom in 6 months to a year.
But for now.....we have a 4"x6" area next to the tub where the tiles
came up and the floor beneath was rotten. We cleaned it all out and the floor under the next tiles seems decently solid.

I am wondering if I can put 1/2 inch of latex mortar down to adher the tiles and when that dries use waterproof grout . Will that work for a
temporary solution and keep water from seeping below the tiles and
causing more damage??

What do you call waterproof grout..I get really confused at the
store when you have a zillion choices.

Any input would be appreciated .

[pitt_transplant]

I wouldnt put anything over it in case there is a mold issue you havent gotten to yet underneath there. I would go cheap as crap by splashing some mold resistant bathroom paint and do it over in 3 months. Any loose tiles I would pop off before painting. Throw a rug over it when dry to hide the ugly-ness. lol

Have someone help you pick your grout. You pick it based on the tile being used. They even have colors to match your tiles so its not just basic grey, white or black. You want to seal the grout after you put in new tiles. Thats what helps it guard against water/stains.

With the rotton floor be prepared to need to put in a new sub floor. Water damage could be around the toilet etc. that you just havent gotten to yet.

Good Luck! I love tiles! Check out some of the glass tiles. SO pretty.

[skbs]

I would rip up the rest of the tile on the floor, inspect it, make sure it is dry and mold free... then put cheap lanolium down until you have the time and money to replace the tile.

[ShaneSA]

Insted of ripping up the old tile, since you are going to replace the floor in 6 months or so, get backerboard, remove the toilet, cut the backerboard to fit the entire floor and seal the edges with caulk. That way the floor will stay dry underneath, you already have backerboard for the subfloor when it comes time to rip up the old floor, and no worry about seepage while waiting for time and or money.