Help - not sure if tiling is acceptable or not

[guess1]

Hi everyone,

I'd really appreciate it if anyone could feedback on the tiling I've just had done and if it looks acceptable to you or not.

The tiles in question are porcelain 300x600 for the walls with 600x600 for the floor, they have been tiled into a brand new bathroom, so no removal of tiles or anything like that was required - direct onto the plasterboard.

Firstly, I had gone to the trouble of putting together a tiling plan so the tiler could see where I wanted the tiles and pattern etc, this was only partially followed. Not the end of the world but I thought that would be followed or at least I'd be told before they put the tiles on the wall. So not a great start.

The main issue I've got is the inconsistent gaps between the tiles in some places and where some stick out from the wall further than others (lipping I believe you call it)? I've attached a few images to give you an idea of what I'm talking about and would really appreciate any feedback. I don't think this looks like a proper finish but am I being too picky?

Thanks in advance. Richard

 

[Ian]

Richard, welcome to TF. That is quite simply appalling, please tell me you haven't parted with any money yet?

 

[peteablard]

You're absolutely right to be unhappy with that job Richard, it's awful. Have you spoken to the person who did it?

 

[dave l and l]

terrible, do not pay for this work,
did you see what adhesive he used, you find with that quality of work they come of the wall easily
i see grout residue all over everything i take it he needs to come back

 

[beanz]

As above... Shocking! :yikes:

I doubt very much i'd work to a tiling plan, but would definitely discuss it with you before starting!?!

 

[CJ]

:yikes:

 

[beanz]

I bet he was quick though.. lol

 

[DHTiling]

Bit of clever grouting and it will look the biz .....

































:lol:...( Joke)..


That is yet another classic cannot tile ruff ***...

 

[Andy Allen]

shocking work, was this a tiler that did this..? or a builder / handyman, did you get more that one quote ? or was he recomended to you....

defo needs putting right, and i wouldn't pay him anything just yet..

 

[EverDon Tiling]

How dose a supposed tiler think he's gonna get paid for work like that baffles me.

 

[John Benton]

You already know the answer as to whether this is acceptable Richard. You are quite right to get the opinions from the guys on here. They will not lie to you, neither will I.

That is truly shocking, When you say a new bathroom, I presume either in new build or an extension. Either way the walls would, and should, have been pretty good order, as in flat ready to tile to, so there are no excuses.

Just to repeat, I hope you haven't parted with any of your hard earned cash. That quality is not worthy of payment in my opinion. It cannot be rectified without removing and starting again. Depending on what adhesive has been used, probably tubbed, then the full tiles may be re-usable.

Was this actually carried out by a tiler or a builder?

 

[widler]

now,holy cow,that is some rough tiling,holy mary,thats dog rough.

i honestly don't know what to say,apart from :shades_smile: "i just called to say i loved you":shades_smile:

 

[Colour Republic]

not good by any stretch of the imagination.

A very poor job without a doubt

 

[White Room]

I actually felt a sick feeling in the gut when I looked at the pictures....holy moses:ack2:

 

[NZ_Tiler]

In photo 11 he cut the tile nice, but didn't quite get the trim flush. There is'nt much you can salvage here, you will have to start from scratch.

 

[Colour Republic]

In photo 11 he cut the tile nice, but didn't quite get the trim flush. There is'nt much you can salvage here, you will have to start from scratch.

you're a glass half full kinda a guy aren't you! :lol:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi Richard and welcome to TF, sorry to say this but "saddlebag ceramics have struck again" this guy is no tiler, the cuts fit where they touch, and the overall job is pathetic. Did this cowboy have a white stick and a Labrador by any chance? I hope you havn't paid him yet, and hope you get it sorted. This kind of work makes my blood boil, there are very good fixers sat at home with no work because of chancers like this.:mad2:

 

[Dougs Third Go]

that is terrible, beggars belief:incazzato:

 

[Andrew]

Ouch! I would hate to think what it looks like under the tiles, that is truly shocking. The Tiler no sorry clearly not a tiler! should be photographed, named, shamed and struck off!

 

[DHTiling]

Hi Richard and welcome to TF, sorry to say this but "saddlebag ceramics have struck again" this guy is no tiler, the cuts fit where they touch, and the overall job is pathetic. Did this cowboy have a white stick and a Labrador by any chance? I hope you havn't paid him yet, and hope you get it sorted. This kind of work makes my blood boil, there are very good fixers sat at home with no work because of chancers like this.:mad2:

Other guide dogs are available :lol:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Other guide dogs are available :lol:

I know Dave,:lol: it's a shame that a real tiler wasn't

 

[Brian the Tile]

cant speak, terrible,sue him for every penny you have had to pay out and more for the inconvienience

 

[Jeff the tiler]

Complete nightmare. It's not like paint where you easily rectify the situation. Did you employ him direct or was he a builders sub contractor?

 

[ishi69]

Hi Richard, as everyone on here has stated the work is a disgrace and not at all acceptable. The person you employed to carry out this work definitely wasn't a tiler.
Did you ask to see any of this persons previous work before you he created this abomination. In respect of tiling you should always ask to see someone's previous work beforehand. A bad tiling job isn't something that's easy or cheap to put right.

 

[charlie1]

Hi Richard, as everyone on here has stated the work is a disgrace and not at all acceptable. The person you employed to carry out this work definitely wasn't a tiler.
Did you ask to see any of this persons previous work before you he created this abomination. In respect of tiling you should always ask to see someone's previous work beforehand. A bad tiling job isn't something that's easy or cheap to put right.

I didnt say it was a disgrace! Also, do you know who done it to know that he was not a tiler??