New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra :(

[gamma38]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

I agree with the other guys concerning the pricing, it definitely is too high. However I think it is a bit harsh telling you his workmanship is bad. While I agree that it should indeed follow round the corners, that is not why you came here. All this has done is now is make what you thought was acceptable seem bad which brings with it a whole new set of issues.

 

[tuthai]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

Thank you so much for the replies!! Really appreciate it.

The only change was the diamond above the dado. I don't know anything about tiling but it seemed pretty straight forward and he didn't suggest it would cost more.

I certainly don't want to fall out with him, but this extra cost has dissapointed me.

Added to that as you point out, yes I now know about the issue with the wrap in the corners I showed a family member earlier and its the first thing he said.

Looking online and in brochures all diamond tiled line up in the corners. It just looks ugly if it doesn't. Oh dear!

Is there a fix? Can the corner diamond tiles be removed and a border with horizontal tiles be put in? This is probably the easiest solution. Please say it's possible :-/

Thanks guys.

 

[dave l and l]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

yeah the person seems happy at quality of work so i dont see the need to start on the guys quality of work or what he should or shouldnt have done,, in regards to the change in price a full week seems excessive, maybe you should speak to him about this, an extra day seems a bit more reasonable it that was the only add on

 

[Pro-spec]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

A week!!! The guy is obviously trying it on with you and he's being nice and building a relationship up so it makes it hard for you to confront him.
Tell him you refuse to pay it as he should have pointed out and discussed any extra costs before carrying out the work. And wtf why did he not wrap the tiles round?

 

[DHTiling]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

We as tilers will always spot tiling mistakes etc when pictures are posted ... and if it is wrong to make comment on this also , then maybe 1000's of pics already commented on should be removed from this forum..

At the end of the day , there are a lot of pro tilers on here and when they see a job that isn't right , then sometimes they will say they have spotted said mistakes.. so IMO don't shoot down tilers for saying about it...

If anyone feels that the comments on the pics setting out are wrong to be posted , then report said posts and i'm sure the forum staff will look into it , .. just my take on it and don't ball me out for saying so.

And if you read the OP's post above , it was already mentioned by a visitor to the bathroom.

 

[tuthai]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

Regarding the wrap around I missed it but my father noticed it straight off. He didn't like it.

Is there a relatively easy fix?

The tiles are fairly thick marble so not brittle like ceramics so could an angle grinder or similar cut out the corners and a border put in for example.

Appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks guys.

 

[DHTiling]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

Regarding the wrap around I missed it but my father noticed it straight off. He didn't like it.

Is there a relatively easy fix?

The tiles are fairly thick marble so not brittle like ceramics so could an angle grinder or similar cut out the corners and a border put in for example.

Appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks guys.

Yes, you can picture frame each wall , making each diamond set a separate panel.. quite easy to do and seen it done a few times..

 

[Gazzer]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

Fix or cover up ?
2 side wall would need removing IMO

 

[tuthai]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

Thank you again.

I've been able to look at the job properly this morning and I would like your professional opinions.

I will start a new post to show the results.

 

[Colour Republic]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

that price you gave elsewhere, I know you said it included adhesive, grout and plaster. But did it include the shower drain and waterproof membrane or did you pay for that on top along with the tiles?

 

[tuthai]

Re: New here and asking for some expert opinion. Tiler charging extra

Sorry.... My mistake. He paid for the membrane and drain.