Hi everyone, just found this forum - I have great hopes!

[exporttrainer]

Marble floor tiles have been laid on the floor of a new conservatory. They vary in level by up to about 4mm. The Conservatory supplier says this is "up to standard." I am told there is a Brirtish Standard for this, but it costs around £200. Does anyone have access to it, and can let me know what the standard is for the differences please?
Thanks
Mike - Exporttrainer

 

[Gazzer]

Do you mean they are lipping up to 4mm ? Any photos would help.

 

[faithhealer]

welcome to the forum Mike, 4mm lippage is out of order, did thry level the floor before they started

 

[doug boardley]

welcome to TF Mike, as above (both posts):welcome:

 

[exporttrainer]

Thanks for such a quick response. I will get some photos a bit later.
Regards

 

[exporttrainer]

welcome to the forum Mike, 4mm lippage is out of order, did thry level the floor before they started

They used a "self levelling compound" but the tiler complained that it had a hump in it which he said he was able to deal with!

 

[hillhead]

Welcome.overall and close up pics needed here.

 

[exporttrainer]

Sorry guys, all attempts at downloading photos are failing. I have tried jif and Word (3.98MB) but no luck. Can you please help?
Regards

 

[Gazzer]

Jpeg no bigger than 2400x1200

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

hi mate :welcome:to the forum

 

[exporttrainer]

Thanks. I have adjusted and attach some to give an idea.
Regards

 

[Scott]

Poor workmanship! That needs re doing.

 

[exporttrainer]

Manhgy thanks Scottley; gthats my argument. Just the response I needed
Regards
Mike - exporttrainer

 

[Dan]

Welcome to the Tilers Forum, thanks for signing up. Hope you stick around.

 

[DHTiling]

Not good is it.. Too much lippage IMO..

BS5385 is the standard for tiling works.. and it should be flat.. 1mm max lippage IMO at a max.. and that lippage you have is shocking.

 

[exporttrainer]

Not good is it.. Too much lippage IMO..

BS5385 is the standard for tiling works.. and it should be flat.. 1mm max lippage IMO at a max.. and that lippage you have is shocking.

Hi Dave. Thanks for a great response. Great ammunition.
Regards
Mike - exporttrainer:smilewinkgrin:

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome

 

[exporttrainer]

Welcome to the Tilers Forum, thanks for signing up. Hope you stick around.

Thanks Dan, and many thanks to all who have given me a welcome and advice. A really great forum. I will be like the bad penny and keep turniung up, if only to learn more.
Regards
Mike exporttrainer

 

[Ajax123]

Blooming Heck - that is a trip hazard. Could stub your toe on that......get them back to sort it.

 

[Ajax123]

BS 5385 part 5 section 4.1.4

Maximum deviation between tile surfaces either side of a joint
for joints in excess of 6mm - 2mm deviation
for joints under 6mm - 1mm deviation

 

[DHTiling]

I was sure it was 1mm.. cheers for searching that out Al..

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

BS5385 for natural stone products-Modular tiles, I would think Marble would fall into this category, BS EN 12057:2004. 1mm lippage with 3mm joints may be acceptable for BS. but not for me. No disrespect to BS

 

[suave]

:welcome:

 

[Ajax123]

BS5385 for natural stone products-Modular tiles, I would think Marble would fall into this category, BS EN 12057:2004. 1mm lippage with 3mm joints may be acceptable for BS. but not for me. No disrespect to BS

BS only offers advice on what the worst case scenario should be. Obviously being a proper tiler you aim for the best case scenario as is only right and propper.

 

[exporttrainer]

Hi Guys

It's me back again. I took the issue up again, but the Conservatory guys insist they are right and will not budge. What I need now is an expert opinion based on actual examination. I MAY need to use it in court. Naturally I will pay for the examination and report. I cannot guarantee work from it as you realise.

Is anyone prepared to do it please? I am at Fiskerton, near Lincoln.