Help - not sure if tiling is acceptable or not

[Martyn Leeds]

Bad.
Very bad.

Did this 'tiler' give a reason for not following your plans??
Not that it matters, but probably so he could start on a full tile from 1 side, to leave a nice little slither on the other (as in pic 8).

My favorite though is pic 2.

It does my head in that I and many others are fighting like mad to keep work ticking over each week, yet this bloke has probably got a full diary.

 

[guess1]

Thanks everyone for confirming what I already knew. Words will be had tomorrow. In answer to a couple of questions the "tiler" is also plumbing in the bathroom/boiler and was sub-contracted as part of an extension project. 5k still owed and that will be going knowhere anytime soon. Thanks again for all the opinions, wish I'd come here first. Richard

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Richard as many others have stated, this work is not acceptable. Did he claim to be a tiler? if so he is trading illegally imo. I do hope he has not/ will not be paid. Point him to this forum, he may just hang his head in shame,

 

[John Benton]

Thanks everyone for confirming what I already knew. Words will be had tomorrow. In answer to a couple of questions the "tiler" is also plumbing in the bathroom/boiler and was sub-contracted as part of an extension project. 5k still owed and that will be going knowhere anytime soon. Thanks again for all the opinions, wish I'd come here first. Richard

It definitely pays to do a bit of groundwork first when taking on a project like this. Good luck and let us know how things progress

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Good luck Richard. as John says please let us know the outcome.

 

[Andrew]

Can I also suggest that you check his plumbing qualifications, before you let him loose with gas!

 

[dave l and l]

Maybe it would be wise to get someone in yo make sure the rest of the work he has done is to a decent standard. If so then you can use the money still owed to buy tiles and get thej job done right. Plus it may give you peace of mind

 

[Time's Ran Out]

0 for and 30+against says it all.
There is nothing in these photos that would suggest that this person had any background in tiling, from the poor setting out to the poor cutting!
Something would have to be done immeadiately to have any chance of saving any tiles, but why bother, just get him to strip the lot off repair the walls/floor and replace all the materials used.
This is an issue with the main contractor to deal with and ultimately he will be held responsible.
Good luck.

 

[charlie1]

Richard, we often get jobs on the tiling forum of very poor quality... I would need to rank this in 3rd place of worst jobs i have seen on here, so be under no illusion that it require a full rip out to put right. Thank god you didn't pay him!!

 

[stephenoneill]

Loving that 1 inch cut at the wall incredible to be that bad takes talent lol

 

[guess1]

Thanks for all the comments.

Have had a word with the project manager today and pointed out all the issues with the tiling that I could see. Have asked for the lot to be taken off and re-done. He's not made any argument so we'll have to see how the plumber/tiler takes it. If he doesn't seem happy with it for any reason I think we'll show him the door and get some quotes from decent tilers and bathroom fitters. Should the tiles not be re-useable then they can pay for the new ones.

At the end of the day I'm holding the final payment for the extension work, so unless it gets finished to a decent standard then they won't get any more money.

 

[John Benton]

Thanks for all the comments.

Have had a word with the project manager today and pointed out all the issues with the tiling that I could see. Have asked for the lot to be taken off and re-done. He's not made any argument so we'll have to see how the plumber/tiler takes it. If he doesn't seem happy with it for any reason I think we'll show him the door and get some quotes from decent tilers and bathroom fitters. Should the tiles not be re-useable then they can pay for the new ones.

At the end of the day I'm holding the final payment for the extension work, so unless it gets finished to a decent standard then they won't get any more money.

And ask to see the new tilers work prior to any work commencing if at all possible. That way you can make a judgement as to whether the standard will meet your expectations!

Keep us posted, it's nice to hear when these numptys are taken out of the equation. Hopefully good tilers will be able to pick up the work that they will now lose out on.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

And ask to see the new tilers work prior to any work commencing if at all possible. That way you can make a judgement as to whether the standard will meet your expectations!

Keep us posted, it's nice to hear when these numptys are taken out of the equation. Hopefully good tilers will be able to pick up the work that they will now lose out on.

Amen to that John.

 

[kilty55]

really bad job

 

[G Taylor Tiling]

Hi Richard
So Sorry to see this, This is Not acceptable by any means,
This Tiler, Well Shall we say DIY- er Has Let you & the True Professionals Down Badly!!

The Only way this will look right is I am afraid to say Start Again!
Grant Taylor