Is this normal tiling standard?

[AngelaH]

Hi
I have just had a new wetroom installed and wanted two inset shelves putting in. The builder used his own tiler and I was not happy with a couple of tiles that were proud and the mitre corners on the inset shelves. The builder told me in his eyes they were acceptable but would get them redone as I was not happy with them. Below are pictures of the redone inset shelves which I am still unhappy with as the corners are still not perfect and the tile edges look chipped. The builder tells me this is "typical tiler standard" and he feels I won't get this any better. I would like to know am I being unreasonable as I think the job is below standard and would like to get another tiler in to fix this. Do you think I can improve on this work?

 

[Dougs Third Go]

the edges do look ragged Angela, possibly the original tiler needs a new blade in his wet cutter or the glaze is soft and easily chipped. Are they Porcelanosa tiles?

 

[Bubblecraft]

It isn't the best but is far from the worst. As Doug has mentioned, it could be that the blade isn't sharp enough or could be a soft glazing on the tile. Even a weak motor on his cutter could cause this if the RPM was too slow but this generally can be rectified by a new blade

 

[charlie1]

To answer your question - yes, this is pretty typical standard. Will anyone on tf come and say they find it acceptable, doubt it! I've seen better and worse tbh.

 

[beanz]

If it's the actual mitres (on the trims) that you're unhappy with, i'd say you are probably being overly fussy. These plastic trims aren't always exactly 90 degrees, so expecting them to butt up perfectly is a tad unrealistic. The tiles are a bit tatty, but sometimes porcelain chips up. I usually pull the trims slightly proud in this case, so you can hide the chips with grout.

 

[peteablard]

Definitely looks like it's done with a poor quality blade and the mitres look like they've been done by somone with no pride in their work. Also is that a lip that runs between the 2 bottom corners?

 

[area tiling]

Sometimes tiles we work with can be a nightmare, He should have scored the tiles first with his tile cutter if his blade wasn't up to the job, and a rub down with sandpaper would have helped the edges, but that's just my opinion !

 

[AngelaH]

Yes if you mean is the tile underneath proud, it is only slightly but is noticable. I put this post up as if it can be done again by someone who is better skilled I would sooner pay and get it done as the wetroom is amazing and this bit of poor tiling spoils it.

 

[Ian]

Hi Angela, the answer to your question is,"yes", it can be done better, no doubt about that.

 

[AMtek]

It isn't the best but far from the worst. I would get the tiler to pull the tiles that are lipping and do them again and I think a bead of silicone over the slightly rough cuts might cure that. The mitres are rough so I would be getting your tiler to look at those, I don't agree with beanz that you are being over critical, they should be done right, if you paid a professional what a pro tiler should be paid then they are unacceptable but if you paid a handyman a handyman's rate then they aren't that bad. Depends if you want to go to the trouble of having it re done or negotiate with the tiler for a discount on the bits your not happy with.

 

[peteablard]

Have you paid for all the work yet?

 

[beanz]

I don't agree with beanz that you are being over critical.

Nobody's asking you to agree or disagree with me!?! We were asked for opinions, and i gave mine.

As has been said above, i've seen better, and i've seen a whole lot worse! I'm assuming you've (OP) talked to the tiler, and he's refused to rectify it at his expense? Have you paid him yet?

 

[widler]

I agree the tiles are chipped, either blunt blade OR tiles are prone to chipping, ive had tiles chip like that with a manual cutter.
The mitres aint that bad either, ive seen a lot lot worse

 

[peteablard]

Nobody's asking you to agree or disagree with me!?! We were asked for opinions, and i gave mine.

As has been said above, i've seen better, and i've seen a whole lot worse! I'm assuming you've (OP) talked to the tiler, and he's refused to rectify it at his expense? Have you paid him yet?

They've been re-done by him once, I suppose it could be third time lucky!

 

[AMtek]

Not trying to start an argument, that's just my opinion on the matter

 

[widler]

Just a quickie lads, the mitres look tight to me or can't be any tighter, anyone any pics of them done differently ? AMtc you must have some pics somewhere of yours to show.
Bit of a challenge for you there mate

 

[beanz]

They've been re-done by him once, I suppose it could be third time lucky!

Oh yeah, so they were lol!

 

[peteablard]

If I was getting it done again I'd consider having chrome ones instead......

 

[beanz]

Widler, i was thinking the same thing mate. Assuming that's a 2 or 3mm grout line, the gap between the trims is about 0.5mm. They're not 100% perfect, but plastic trims rarely look perfect imho.

 

[beanz]

I wanted to "like" your last post Pete, but can't find the option!?!?! I think i'm going blind... Chrome for the win!

 

[AMtek]

They are about the best ones I have but I normally try and get as much into a photo as I can. I will however get close up photos on the next job. I quite often cut trims 3-4 times to get them perfect and at £1 a length I am happy to do that

 

[charlie1]

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They are about the best ones I have but I normally try and get as much into a photo as I can. I will however get close up photos on the next job. I quite often cut trims 3-4 times to get them perfect and at £1 a length I am happy to do that

just curious what plastic trims you use mate

 

[beanz]

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What, no 3 way mitre!?! Lucky you didn't have a picky customer.. hehe!

 

[AMtek]

just curious what plastic trims you use mate

Topps trade trims unless customer supplies trims

 

[AMtek]

What, no 3 way mitre!?! Lucky you didn't have a picky customer.. hehe!

You have got me on that one! I've never been able to do them, wish I could. The topic isn't about 3 way mitres though rrr: haha