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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    I'm kind of in limbo at the moment with respect to timing as the replacement tiles have already been ordered by the contractors but not delivered as they are coming in from Italy. Ideally I would have the tile supplier deliver them to the house but I'm at the mercy of how quickly the tiles get...
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    I have asked the main contractors twice already to get the subcontractors to finish the job and I will pay the difference and twice they've come up with some excuse as to why it's not possible.
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    thanks for that. It's hard to know how one will come across to strangers on a public forum but being completely green about tiles when I first moved back into the house post renovation (and the tiles looked fantastic on the surface, all flat as they used a levelling system). Bottom line, I just...
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    I assume you're being a little tongue in cheek here. If that isn't the case whilst I trust a professional's opinion, the subcontractor they got to do the bathroom tiles did a brilliant job. Solid adhesive bed and both floor and wall tiles all flat. His rate was 50/m2. I also asked an...
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    Wish I could but that's probably not a good idea as there's still a good few months till the final retention fee is due and I would like them to still come in and sort out any other issues without it being difficult
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    I absolutely understand, no one likes picking up after other ppl. I used to do a lot of computer programming and having to sort out someone else's code can often be a nightmare as code that needs to be redone often isn't done the proper way. We have guests coming to stay in August for a few...
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    the tiling was a small part of a larger low 6-figure renovation. All the bits that the main contractor didn't handle I certainly paid a premium. I asked for the ground floor to be tiled, I expected the contractors to do a proper job or hire someone who could. Had I been given the choice of...
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    I replied to another comment, I used a level to show the difference in height between tiles as opposed to the tiles themselves being level. The screed underneath is actually level, but the tiles themselves are not flat. It's like lego bricks of diff heights, it's that obvious given the...
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    the picture with the level was meant to highlight the difference in height between adjacent tiles. I should have said the tiles are not flat as opposed to just leaving a picture with a level. If I were to drag my trainers across where the tiles join, the tread will catch on the edge of the...
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    Virtually every single tile has hollow points so the aim is to replace the whole area
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    Tiler needed to replace badly fixed tiles in Greenwich/blackheath

    I made a post earlier this year regarding poorly fixed tiles and after much to and fro the contractors agreed to start replacing the tiles. They have since redone the hallway and front room and whilst they now have a nice solid bed under them, they are all at different heights to each other...
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    Length of time between applying primer and fixing tiles

    I actually had a formal assessment carried out by a specialist tile consultant whose services include being a expert witness so if I wanted to go down that route I certainly have the ammunition. I've given them the opportunity to redo the hallway (only about 10 900x900 tiles) and if they don't...
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    Length of time between applying primer and fixing tiles

    I guess my reluctance comes from how I could accomplish the refixing of my tiles at no further expense to myself. Can I force the contractor to hire and pay a sub-contractor of my choosing (whilst refusing to pay any premium) or would I have to pay the professional tiler separately and then...
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    Length of time between applying primer and fixing tiles

    will let them know in advance just in case. even if they're aware it probably can't hurt and covers my arse as well i guess
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    Length of time between applying primer and fixing tiles

    with the contractors booked to come in next mon/tue to redo the tiiles in the hallway, I'll give them the chance to fix those correctly. If there's any hint of them cutting corners or doing a rubbish job in general I will request they get the professional tiler in. I have separate contracts with...
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