Tiles coming up, cracks, and hollow points

[One Day]

I suppose you have to weigh it up against the overall disruption and risk of damage to the existing kitchen.

Agreed, but it was truly eye watering!

 

[DazedConfused]

Agreed, but it was truly eye watering!

Do you have a ballpark figure of the cost per square meter just so I can get an idea? The kitchen company informed me that the tiles that cannot be taken up could have resin injected, it appears to be under 10 tiles

 

[DazedConfused]

Hi, I’ve yet to read this thread unfortunately, but it has come to my attention that there a lot of calls to
‘Not pay’
Whilst this may be the action you are ultimately advised to carry out by a qualified professional, we are not authorised or qualified to encourage you to take this action.
These are opinions of individuals, and not the forum as an organisation.
Just want to make sure you are aware that we do not have the authority to instruct you to take that course of action.
Please take professional advice over payment.

Marc.
Admin.

thanks for this reminder

 

[Dumbo]

can I insist they redo the tiles or would these incorrectly laid tiles not be considered a defect until they actually crack?

That Is a question for your solicitor . I think it's fair you ask for our opinion on your work and even what we think may or may not happen in the future . But certain questions like what course of

Do you have a ballpark figure of the cost per square meter just so I can get an idea? The kitchen company informed me that the tiles that cannot be taken up could have resin injected, it appears to be under 10 tiles

You probably can not cost per square metre as there will be a variable cost as to how much material is used .

 

[DazedConfused]

Ultimate for a reason! Good choice, even if a bit "icky" to work with.
Look out for Magix S2...

The contractors have agreed to start relaying a good portion of the tiles. Should I suggest they used Tilemaster Ultimate S2 adhesive?

 

[Ajax123]

you should not suggest anything. they should tell you what they intend to use. if they say something you are not comfortable with then you can query it.

 

[DazedConfused]

you should not suggest anything. they should tell you what they intend to use. if they say something you are not comfortable with then you can query it.

understood. I did say I was concerned about their choice of adhesive given some of the comments in this thread and they seemed ok with
me offering an alternative, so just wondering what yo guys thought might be most suitable

 

[Ajax123]

they are the tilers. You are not. They are therefore the "expert" in the relationship. If you suggest the adhesive and they use it and it goes wrong again they would have a lot of wriggle room to deny liability. the British Standards are clear on the types of adhesives used for different applications. If they tell you what they are going to use call the manufacturers to make sure its suitable.

 

[DazedConfused]

they are the tilers. You are not. They are therefore the "expert" in the relationship. If you suggest the adhesive and they use it and it goes wrong again they would have a lot of wriggle room to deny liability. the British Standards are clear on the types of adhesives used for different applications. If they tell you what they are going to use call the manufacturers to make sure its suitable.

unfortunately, whilst they did the tiling, the contractors are not professional tilers.

Given they denied anything was wrong with their fixing method from the start I have little faith in their ability to relay the the tiles properly the second time, let alone pick the correct adhesive.

I fully understand your point about liability so I'll give the tile suppliers a calls to see what their recommended adhesive would be.

 

[Dumbo]

unfortunately, whilst they did the tiling, the contractors are not professional tilers.

Given they denied anything was wrong with their fixing method from the start I have little faith in their ability to relay the the tiles properly the second time, let alone pick the correct adhesive.

I fully understand your point about liability so I'll give the tile suppliers a calls to see what their recommended adhesive would be.

I think you misunderstand @Ajax123 he is saying, see what they say they are going to use then check with manufacturer's. As Alan says if you tell them what to use which is essentially you specifying the job and it fails the failure could be put at your door as you are/we're the specifier of the adhesive .