You've used a quality tanking solution, there's a good chance though that taking up the tiles could tear it from the tray. If you work methodically and clean the adhesive residues away carefully, you could reapply any that gets damaged. Not ideal but short of a full rip up, that's what I'd do.
Without the tray brand I can't comment on its suitability though.
Most wet trays are inherently waterproof, but cheaper ones tend to need extra attention to the tray/waste junction.
 
It looks like a bad job from start to finish to me, get it up. I don't think you'll get very far on here with your attitude either, no need.
 
You've used a quality tanking solution, there's a good chance though that taking up the tiles could tear it from the tray. If you work methodically and clean the adhesive residues away carefully, you could reapply any that gets damaged. Not ideal but short of a full rip up, that's what I'd do.
Without the tray brand I can't comment on its suitability though.
Most wet trays are inherently waterproof, but cheaper ones tend to need extra attention to the tray/waste junction.

Thanks. It was an expensive tray. I'm always aware or using the cheapest materials and didn't want to for this job. I think the tray was about £200.

I'm obviously going to ask him back. If he's honorable he'll come and fix it. If not be will know it's likely a tear up job and will disappear. I'll know if he replies to me after the long weekend.

If not all I can do is name him.

I suspect it's going to need to be taken up. I'm just annoyed because I thought I was getting a professional to avoid mistakes line this in such a delicate job. It's an old house and I can't risk leaks because wet rot can easily take hold
 
Thanks. It was an expensive tray. I'm always aware or using the cheapest materials and didn't want to for this job. I think the tray was about £200.

I'm obviously going to ask him back. If he's honorable he'll come and fix it. If not be will know it's likely a tear up job and will disappear. I'll know if he replies to me after the long weekend.

If not all I can do is name him.

I suspect it's going to need to be taken up. I'm just annoyed because I thought I was getting a professional to avoid mistakes line this in such a delicate job. It's an old house and I can't risk leaks because wet rot can easily take hold


If it comes down to it, I can give you the number of a guy near you who would do it well. Victorian floors and wet rooms, he works with me and I with him occasionally....
 
It looks like a bad job from start to finish to me, get it up. I don't think you'll get very far on here with your attitude either, no need.

So your suggesting get it up and start over? That would cost about £1000 worth tiles, wet boards, shower tray, tape, etc.

Apart from around the drain I don't think it's any worse than I've seen anyone else do.
 
If it comes down to it, I can give you the number of a guy near you who would do it well. Victorian floors and wet rooms, he works with me and I with him occasionally....

What's his number? I still need someone to do the walls regardless of the decision here. Not sure I want to use this guy anyway because we are using original style tiles.
 
So your suggesting get it up and start over? That would cost about £1000 worth tiles, wet boards, shower tray, tape, etc.

Apart from around the drain I don't think it's any worse than I've seen anyone else do.

I'll be honest with you, from what I can see, the tiling is poor. I don't know about the prep but wet rooms have to be spot on as you know. It depends if you want a 'hopefully it will be ok' job, or a start again get it right and have no worries job.
 
What's his number? I still need someone to do the walls regardless of the decision here. Not sure I want to use this guy anyway because we are using original style tiles.

Like me, and most on here, he'd only do it from scratch I'm afraid. It's horrible picking up after a job starts badly. If you go down the full route, pm me and I'll pass his details on.
 

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