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tom8080

See photo... is this standard preparation for a mosaic glass splash back in the bathroom?

The wall was freshly painted.

Will this need now to be skimmed or can the tiles be applied immediately to this surface with some good adhesive? Is a mesh of some sort required for alignment?

The tiles are going to be just the width of of the sink and to the top of the ledge (basically the top of the photo).

What do you suggest the next steps are, so whoever takes this job on, I know does a really really good job and how much should I consider paying?

Cheers.

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@tom8080... Personally I'd cut the tiler some slack. To say it's a bad job seems a bit too harsh. Compared to some absolutely schocking tiling out there. Personally I always Silicon where the tiles meet the basin (a grout joint will more than likely crack with slight movement through leverage on the basin). Plus a little bit more attention could have been given to the finished edge of the mosaics. But nothing major that can't still be done.
 
No worries, if you wish to seal the basin I would carefully use a Stanley blade to score/scrape back the grout where it meets the basin. Then apply a small bead of quality sanitary Silicon sealant. Spray with a little water with a bit of washing up liquid added (stops sealant from dragging out over mosaics and basin and easier/cleaner to work). Then spray a bit on your finger and smooth over, any excess can be removed with multi wipes. Cheers, James.
 
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Qwerty

Off centre and the 'bow' in the mosaic are the obvious unchangeable issues. 'It's only a splashback' attitude doesn't wash with me and my ethics I'm afraid. I put the same attention to detail into a small mosaic splashback as I do a full blown natural stone wet room. You are only as good as your last job, and I'm sure the OP's feedback will be testament to that!
 
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Time's Ran Out

Off centre and the 'bow' in the mosaic are the obvious unchangeable issues. 'It's only a splashback' attitude doesn't wash with me and my ethics I'm afraid. I put the same attention to detail into a small mosaic splashback as I do a full blown natural stone wet room. You are only as good as your last job, and I'm sure the OP's feedback will be testament to that!

It's a wind up thread - he's pulling your plonker!
He's going to write a review on 'my builder' for a splash back of £20!
We can all see what's wrong with his splash back, but why didn't he ask that first ?
Your everything he needs.
 

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