Is this a good Tiling Job?

[Gazzer]

I feel so sorry for the paying client but when will people realise that Tiling is a skilled trade and not a sideline for other trades ?

 

[Smudger]

Is the forum allowed to start a rogues gallery? How about an unofficial approved list (not like the governmet ones though, because they are a joke). One where you have to have served time and produced proof of competency, not just done a 5 day course (run by a plumber).

 

[Gazzer]

Is the forum allowed to start a rogues gallery? How about an unofficial approved list (not like the governmet ones though, because they are a joke). One where you have to have served time and produced proof of competency, not just done a 5 day course (run by a plumber).

We do have a rogues gallery but we dont wish to getting into naming people.

 

[simon1]

I feel so sorry for the paying client but when will people realise that Tiling is a skilled trade and not a sideline for other trades ?

Totally agree

the levels should have been sorted before tiling began with regards to the two substrates

the manhole cover should also have been sorted with one that can be tiled in

 

[DHTiling]

Is the forum allowed to start a rogues gallery? How about an unofficial approved list (not like the governmet ones though, because they are a joke). One where you have to have served time and produced proof of competency, not just done a 5 day course (run by a plumber).

Yes we have one.. but it is in the Tilers Arms.. A section of the forums not viewable by any joe soap.. http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/7477-wheres-door-tilers-forums-arms.html

 

[riviera]

Just spoke to him, it looks like my dad is the one who supplied him with the wickes grout - so the builder isn't to blame for that one.

He says the reason for the uneven foor tiles is possibly due to the difference of the floor on both sides of the kitchen (1 half is wooden floor boards and the other half is concrete from an extension carried out years ago). He believes the temperature difference due to the wood ply on the concrete floor being much colder/damper may be a reason as to why the tiles are not level. He says he will be sorting out those tiles that are uneven.

As for the cracks in grouting, he said its expected and due to the grouting not fully sinking in. He says after another layer of grouting, it should be ok.

He says he is yet to put the strip thing on the wall tiles and he will be sorting out the one which was sticking out in the photos. Same with the one where the grout has gone over a white tile. Some of the other tiles sticking out on that side of the wall are due to some pipe work on the original wall so it would never be a 100% straight finish. He seems to acknowledge all of these things and looking to rectify. Will keep you updated and thanks for everyones input.

 

[Gazzer]

He is talking pure and utter rubbish !

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

There are no excuses for sub-standard work, if you are paying for a professional job, that is what you should be getting imo:mad2:

 

[White Room]

Are the tiles fixed directly to an Artex wall

 

[CJ CERAMICS]

how is he going to fit the profiles on the window when the tiles are stuck and grouted ? there is no way that going over the grouting again is going to do the job it just wont take and will be washed out, this i know as i once tried to do this when i first started tiling at didnt fill the joints enough. You have my sympathy but it does go to show that using another professionother than a tiler to tile is a bad idea.
chris

 

[riviera]

i'm not sure if its an artex wall

Since he hasnt quite "finished" the work and I have raised my concerns with him, I guess all I can do is to give him a chance to rectify

 

[Spud]

i'm not sure if its an artex wall

Since he hasnt quite "finished" the work and I have raised my concerns with him, I guess all I can do is to give him a chance to rectify

there is no way of rectifying this tiling job other than taking all the tiles off and starting again with the correct preparation works,pictures of jobs of this calibre should be placed in all outlets selling tiles with the message" tiles are expensive dont cut corners with the fitting as you will regret it"

 

[easyt]

I am an amateur. I've tiled a few kitchens - Walls, floors, worktops and 4 bathrooms walls and floors, replaced damaged tiles for friends.and a sitting room floor. The ones I have done for friends I have always refused payment but said that they can buy me a bottle of malt for everyday I have worked . (For later consumption).

If I produced work anywhere as poor as that would be totally embarrassed. I find it hard to believe someone can have so little pride in their work. As for the lipping on floor tiles. That is unbelievable. Last year I laid some 18 3x2 50mm flags on a full 4:1 bed for a disabled friend (Heavy blighters but free . Even with those I would not except a slight lip. Compared to those floor tiles should be a doddle to set flush.

 

[Perry]

as i said i have seen it and it cant be rectified without removing everything and starting again it doesn't matter if his father supplied the grout would any of you guys used it no it would have gone straight back these so called builders should be taken to court and be made to pay but where he lives you wont get a penny

 

[Perry]

Just spoke to him, it looks like my dad is the one who supplied him with the wickes grout - so the builder isn't to blame for that one.

He says the reason for the uneven foor tiles is possibly due to the difference of the floor on both sides of the kitchen (1 half is wooden floor boards and the other half is concrete from an extension carried out years ago). He believes the temperature difference due to the wood ply on the concrete floor being much colder/damper may be a reason as to why the tiles are not level. He says he will be sorting out those tiles that are uneven.

As for the cracks in grouting, he said its expected and due to the grouting not fully sinking in. He says after another layer of grouting, it should be ok.

He says he is yet to put the strip thing on the wall tiles and he will be sorting out the one which was sticking out in the photos. Same with the one where the grout has gone over a white tile. Some of the other tiles sticking out on that side of the wall are due to some pipe work on the original wall so it would never be a 100% straight finish. He seems to acknowledge all of these things and looking to rectify. Will keep you updated and thanks for everyones input.

put some pics of the window and plugs