any advice re bad tiling job would be appreciated

[Martyn Leeds]

I think the time has come for Mr T to save the day, he only needs digs and food and he'll leave a bathroom worthy of winning JOTM

 

[sparkle333]

I think the time has come for Mr T to save the day, he only needs digs and food and he'll leave a bathroom worthy of winning JOTM

im a good cook so that's easy and got a big drive if hes got a motorcaravan lol

 

[cam_low]

Her website quotes

"I am a qualified female plasterer and tiler based in Milcombe, near Banbury, in Oxfordshire. I pride myself on providing an exceptionally high standard of work, whilst ensuring a completely professional and reliable service.

I undertake a wide variety of plastering, tiling and finishing work, from plastering a small patch to a full property renovation."

"
Whatever the size of the job I will ensure all work is carried out to a high standard at a good price, whilst making certain all work areas are kept clean. I undertake a variety of plastering work and associated jobs. If you are unsure whether your job fits in to this list then please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss your requirements.

[h=5]Room preparation[/h]I am happy to strip off old wallpaper or sand/scrape uneven surfaces prior to plastering. I will also ensure that all floors and surfaces are fully protected before commencing any work. At the end of a job I will clean away all rubbish created, which will be disposed of correctly. I also carry a vacuum cleaner and mop bucket to ensure all work areas are left in a clean state every evening.



[h=5]Reskimming[/h]Old or tired plaster can be quickly treated with a two coat skim to give a smooth wall ready for decoration. If walls are very uneven they can be levelled up using an undercoat plaster prior to skimming to ensure a smooth plumb finish.



[h=5]Tiling[/h]I tile kitchen and bathroom areas, which includes both wall and floor aspects. I am also happy to utilise mosaic tiles and apply beading and sealant where required.



[h=5]Plastering over Artex[/h]This was very popular during the 70’s and 80’s. However, many homeowners now want to either remove the Artex completely, overboard the ceiling or, have it directly skimmed over to provide a smooth surface for decorating.
[h=5][/h][h=5]Patching and plaster repairs[/h]There are a variety of solutions to any size plaster problem you may have. I am happy to repair anything from a small stress crack, up to a gaping hole in the ceiling due to a burst pipe.


[h=5]Plasterboarding[/h]There are various types of plasterboard on the market, ranging from normal usage to specialist insulating, moisture control and soundproofing boards depending on your needs. This can either be mechanically fixed to ceilings and partition walls, or applied using a dot and dab mixture on to brickwork.



[h=5]Coving[/h]Coving, dado or picture rails can add the finishing touch to any room, and can provide a stylish and sophisticated look to an otherwise plain room.



[h=5]Rendering[/h]I am also happy to carry out small external rendering jobs i.e. outbuildings, porches, garden walls etc"

 

[sparkle333]

nothing there I can see saying shes only just started and is inexperienced :-(

 

[Mr Tiler]

what has been used on the window sill sparkle?

 

[Mr Tiler]

and have you ran out of tiles/adhesive?

 

[sparkle333]

and have you ran out of tiles/adhesive?

she put a layer of adhesive on the sill , that's all so far, ive got 18 full wall tiles left and about 8 floor tiles left, 1 1/2 bags of adhesive and 1/4 bag ish of grout , 2 lengths of edging

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Her website quotes

"I am a qualified female plasterer and tiler based in Milcombe, near Banbury, in Oxfordshire. I pride myself on providing an exceptionally high standard of work, whilst ensuring a completely professional and reliable service.

I undertake a wide variety of plastering, tiling and finishing work, from plastering a small patch to a full property renovation."

"
Whatever the size of the job I will ensure all work is carried out to a high standard at a good price, whilst making certain all work areas are kept clean. I undertake a variety of plastering work and associated jobs. If you are unsure whether your job fits in to this list then please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss your requirements.

[h=5]Room preparation[/h]I am happy to strip off old wallpaper or sand/scrape uneven surfaces prior to plastering. I will also ensure that all floors and surfaces are fully protected before commencing any work. At the end of a job I will clean away all rubbish created, which will be disposed of correctly. I also carry a vacuum cleaner and mop bucket to ensure all work areas are left in a clean state every evening.



[h=5]Reskimming[/h]Old or tired plaster can be quickly treated with a two coat skim to give a smooth wall ready for decoration. If walls are very uneven they can be levelled up using an undercoat plaster prior to skimming to ensure a smooth plumb finish.



[h=5]Tiling[/h]I tile kitchen and bathroom areas, which includes both wall and floor aspects. I am also happy to utilise mosaic tiles and apply beading and sealant where required.



[h=5]Plastering over Artex[/h]This was very popular during the 70’s and 80’s. However, many homeowners now want to either remove the Artex completely, overboard the ceiling or, have it directly skimmed over to provide a smooth surface for decorating.
[h=5][/h][h=5]Patching and plaster repairs[/h]There are a variety of solutions to any size plaster problem you may have. I am happy to repair anything from a small stress crack, up to a gaping hole in the ceiling due to a burst pipe.


[h=5]Plasterboarding[/h]There are various types of plasterboard on the market, ranging from normal usage to specialist insulating, moisture control and soundproofing boards depending on your needs. This can either be mechanically fixed to ceilings and partition walls, or applied using a dot and dab mixture on to brickwork.



[h=5]Coving[/h]Coving, dado or picture rails can add the finishing touch to any room, and can provide a stylish and sophisticated look to an otherwise plain room.



[h=5]Rendering[/h]I am also happy to carry out small external rendering jobs i.e. outbuildings, porches, garden walls etc"

This quoted from her website only looks like she has adapted someone else's website content !

There is no excuse for poor workmanship, and defiantly no allowance on blame.. Walls & floor (substrates) should be prepared accordingly before any tiling work commences!

I'm sorry you have been hit by a cowboy, as far as getting any other tiling work done in your home I recommend you request on this forum for 'I'm looking for a wall & floor tiler'

 

[sparkle333]

This quoted from her website only looks like she has adapted someone else's website content !

There is no excuse for poor workmanship, and defiantly no allowance on blame.. Walls & floor (substrates) should be prepared accordingly before any tiling work commences!

I'm sorry you have been hit by a cowboy, as far as getting any other tiling work done in your home I recommend you


request on this forum for 'I'm looking for a wall & floor tiler'

thx for that advice, ive got someone coming at 12 today to have a look, I really cant afford to restart this, and would have to re pay for more tiles, adhesive , grout etc, shes now sayings shes off work, so even if this went to court and I won I would probably get a fiver a mth for next 10 yrs lol, I need to get this job finished now, my daughter and I have been living in a building site since aug, with lots of other prbs gone on aswell as this tiling, not had much luck with trades men. ive decided to have some of the real obvious things redone and put up with some of the minor mistakes, I just don't have the money to have all this redone sadly , that's of course if someone will do that, ill keep you informed , but I would like to thank everyone that has replied to this thread , I really do appreciate all help and advice

 

[Gazzer]

I hope it all works out for you or at least you can get a working bathroom.

 

[sparkle333]

the plumber was going to come back last sun to finish shower doors, rad , bath panel etc but now this all happened he couldn't come and finish and hes busy for wks so that's another problem , im getting ceiling plastered 2 moz just hope that can be done if tiles are not finished all around room , although wondering if that should have been done first , if this tiler today cant do it or is very expensive I will put another thread on here to see if anyone is local to me

 

[Mr Tiler]

me too hope you at least get it finished keep us updated thanks

 

[Mr Tiler]

who gave you the advice to get the walls plastered but not the ceiling?

 

[Gazzer]

Should have all been plastered before tiling ??

 

[High Peak Tiling]

thx for that advice, ive got someone coming at 12 today to have a look, I really cant afford to restart this, and would have to re pay for more tiles, adhesive , grout etc, shes now sayings shes off work, so even if this went to court and I won I would probably get a fiver a mth for next 10 yrs lol, I need to get this job finished now, my daughter and I have been living in a building site since aug, with lots of other prbs gone on aswell as this tiling, not had much luck with trades men. ive decided to have some of the real obvious things redone and put up with some of the minor mistakes, I just don't have the money to have all this redone sadly , that's of course if someone will do that, ill keep you informed , but I would like to thank everyone that has replied to this thread , I really do appreciate all help and advice

Your welcome, it isn't easy for most people when innocent people get hot by tradesmen/women.
Good luck with your on going project