How much should I be spending?

[Loulou]

Wow - a reply from across the pond! You must have known I've got Aussie blood. Thanks for taking the trouble....in fact I have taken Grace's dad's advice and just spent nearly three hours in Toppps tiles in Preston. The manager, Pete, was amazingly helpful (and patient!). He made me a coffee and spent lots of time showing me alternatives - some cheap, some very expensive. And I have come away knowing exactly what I want in each bathroom! He is even going to come out to see the bathrooms to suggest the best way of arranging the tiles as I am thinking of having feature mosaic on the actual shower floors and following it up the wall to break up the plainness of the main tiles(as he suggested).

 

[Loulou]

Whoops - shows how little I know about forums. I somehow managed to send the message without finishing it.
An interesting comment Mick about doing things at my speed, not to suit the fitters' . That is exactly what Pete said too.
All in all, if I hadn't found this forum I would still be wandering about without any direction and would probably have given up on tiles and gone to Marks & Spencers instead :lol:. (Wow, i've even managed to use one of those smiley things now - is there no stopping me!)
So I am extremely happy this Friday afternoon, and look forward to moving this project forward.

So I owe you all a big thank you, and will let you know how we get on if anyone's interested.

 

[Grace'sDad]

Of course, we'd love to know how it all goes now. (we love photos too!)

Glad you had a good experience at Topps Preston too!

 

[Loulou]

Just a quick update for you all....I have finally placed an order today with Topps Tiles in Preston. Its taken a while because its quite a big project and Pete (manager from Topps) has been out a couple of times to measure up and talk to my builder to ensure everything goes to plan which has been a huge weight off my mind. We're now getting the wetrooms from Topps as well, as an 'all in' package.We've also decided to re-tile and heat the kitchen/dining area - a massive 45m2 in total! The service has been excellent and we've been given a good discount as its such a big order.
Grace's dad - had in not been for my builder bringing his own men in (and he'd promised them the work months ago so it would have been unfair to pul them off the job)) I'd have been more than happy to get you involved. You come highly recommended by Topps and I will keep you in mind if I know of anyone wanting any work done. You should be on commission!!!
I'll let you know how things progress..
Loulou

 

[doug boardley]

well done loulou for keeping forum updated, perhaps you would post some piccies when project is complete
doug

 

[Loulou]

I'll be happy to do so I will if I can work out how to! I'm not great with computers but I'm sure someone here will be able to help when the time comes in a few weeks...

 

[doug boardley]

and did you notice that I'm only up the road? don't worry, not fishing 4 work, booked up till spring!

 

[Grace'sDad]

Thanks LouLou! I hope all works out well for you now. Feel free to get in touch if I can help in anyway. (I'm mad busy right now though so no complaints!)