Tiler used dot dab on bathroom tiles - help!

[Lwed22]

Tiler used dot dab on bathroom tiles but saying it’s not a problem. What can we reasonably expect to happen here?

The tiler finished our bathroom today and when we’ve questioned the circular marks coming through the tile he’s confessed to using dot dab but doesn’t seem to think it’s a problem. From what I’ve read on forums on this website it should not have been done like this and will need ripping out and replacing. Any advice on what we can reasonably expect him to do here? Just to confirm he has tiled over flat boarding. We will be speaking to the tile shop in regards to the fact that the adhesive is showing through the tiles but for now I need to understand if we are being unreasonable if we refuse to pay and ask him to redo the tiling?

 

[Steven]

Not only should you not be paying him a penny, when you take those tiles off you are likely to damage your wall and there will be a cost to repair/replace it.

 

[Lwed22]

I know, we’ll have to replace the boards I imagine. If the floor needs redoing we’re going to have to replace the underfloor heating mat I imagine too not to mention having to stay in a hotel for a few days because im guessing they will have to take out our new bathroom again. Cant believe he’s insisting we pay him

 

[QS Graham]

Plenty of good opinions here but not what to do next. My advice - spend a few quid on a solicitor to make sure you don't accidentally wreck your case

 

[bsc ceramics]

Write to him with your concerns and tell him you would like him to take off a wall
tile and a floor tile to assess the coverage and his methold. and if all is ok and your happy
then you will pay him and for his extra time. might cost you a bit extra but at least
you will know and you can plan what you want to do next, but if its bad then its a
total rip out and re-do

 

[Ian Jacobson]

Don't pay him a penny. No self respecting tiler Dots and dabs. Yes we dot and dab here and there, corner tiles or replacement tiles. But as a whole we don't dot and dab., Also, I haven't used ready mixed adhesive for about 10 years! who does that anymore!? Also, a tiler should always use white adhesive. Grey just doesn't do it anymore. I know its cheaper but why save a pound per bag?

Why is grey not used anymore? Just asking every day is a school day