I don't want to offend the tiler but...

[Fizz_bosh]

Hi Guys,
I hope you can help. I'vehad some moleanos limestone delivered today, I think it looks lovely, the tiler is due to start on Monday, (bathroom) & I've been thinking about trim, finish, sealing, etc etc. originally, I thought we'd have some trim fitted, & I asked him, he said yeah no prob & his quote includes materials.
But I'm having second thoughts about the trim. Thinking it will look bad Is it easy enough to finish off the tiles well & not use trim. Any suggestions on what to say to the tiler, so as not to offend him/or be too dificult?

Thanks.

 

[widler]

yes,he could mitre them or profile them,looks a lot better than trim on natural stone,much much much better

 

[kilty55]

i would just aproach your tiler and simply state you changed your mind on trims...cant see there being an issue

 

[Gazzer]

Mitre, polish edges or bullnose profile but not trim ! If he does agree though please understand the extra man hours it will need but more than worth it.

 

[kendo1]

Give him as much notice as you can, he might not have bought them yet.
It's a bugger going out to buy materials for a job and the customer informs you when you turn up that they have changed their mind.
He is trying to make a profit.

Final cost should be roughly the same because of his time.

 

[DHTiling]

I don't know about final cost being the same.???? profiling and polishing edges is not a quick process but is deffo a better finish than trims.. i never use trims with natural stone.

 

[The D]

The tools and the extra time it will take to dress the stone rather than using trim may increase the price substantially. It may also conflict with the work your tiler has booked in so definitely contact him ASAP .

 

[peckers]

same as above^ trims can be expensive depends on which ones were chosen, however very easy and quick to install, the labour involved to either mitre/bullnose or butt the edges and polish them is alot more time consuming and will occur an extra charge, however as previously stated it is well worth it in my oppinion. just let your tiler know asap about the changes you want to make as this would be better then him/her finding out the morning he/she is supposed to start. the trims could be returned if already purchased or used on another job unless they were a special order.

 

[kendo1]

I was thinking of the offset cost of buying trim against time doing mitres.

You're right, it will cost more.

*blushes*

 

[Rich]

I agree,I dont like trim with natural stone. There is a lot more time and work involved in polishing and mitering the stone tho but as said, well worth it.

Really isnt going to be a big deal as long as you tell him asap. I wish my customers were this courteous!!

 

[Del W]

If you have the budget.Forget the trim.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

The only way to offend a tiler is to not offer him a cup of tea every hour!
But it's always nice to be informed of any specification changes prior to starting.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

As all above for me, trim cheapens any natural stone imo.

 

[chris.tiling]

Got to agree - no trim and let the tiler know ASAP. Polished edges look soooo much better than trim on stone but may well affect the cost / time required

 

[Fizz_bosh]

Thank you do much everyone!!! Great advice. Will speak to him about profiling the edge of the tiles.