Tiling internal corners

[spongebob]

Can anyone help please. I have just had my shower re-tiled, and there was a half inch gap at the internal corners, which the tiler had filled with grout [he said he couldn't cut the tiles that small]. The grout looked bad, so he has now fitted a chrome corner strip, top to bottom on all four internal corners of the shower.
My questions are:
Is this a "normal" thing to do? {i've never seen this before]
Is there a better option, such as a curved corner tile [if there is such a thing?]
Is the chrome edge a safety hazard?
Thanks for all your help!

 

[Colour Republic]

Have you paid this guy?

the internals should have been siliconed not grouted

the tiles should have been set out so to avoid any small cut, so you wouldn't have this problem in the first place if he knew what he was doing.

Chrome edge in the corners?? never heard of somebody doing this before, sounds like a quick fix bodge to me

sorry I have been so negative Spongebob but sometimes it really grates when people try to pass themselves of as professionals:incazzato:

 

[diamondtiling]

Tiles can be cut to any size, he is pulling a fast one with that lame excuse. Your corners should be grout free and filled with Silicon instead for expansion reasons. The trim is a "get me out of jail card" get him back to fix it.

Pictures would help.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Sorry spongebob, half inch cuts are not a part of good tiling. Bad setting out imo, get him back:mad2: tell him to put it right:yikes:

 

[SandyFloor]

Sounds like he's started tiling from the bottom of the walls using whole tiles to save cutting and then found the walls aren't plumb when he got further up...oh dear!

 

[spongebob]

Tiles can be cut to any size, he is pulling a fast one with that lame excuse. Your corners should be grout free and filled with Silicon instead for expansion reasons. The trim is a "get me out of jail card" get him back to fix it.

Pictures would help.

He has left the chrome trim taped up to dry. He says if I am not happy he will re-do the whole shower. I feel bad about this, because he is such a nice guy, and has done other work for me with no problems. How can I tell him he should use Silicon on the corners without peeing him off??

 

[spongebob]

Sorry spongebob, half inch cuts are not a part of good tiling. Bad setting out imo, get him back:mad2: tell him to put it right:yikes:

Should the tiles start in the middle and then work outwards, or should the centre line be in the middle [as mine are]?

 

[spongebob]

The tile lines are centered in the middle of the shower, not sure if this is right or not? It's a shame because he is so nice, and has done other jobs for me. He seems quite exasperated with the whole thing, but he wants me to be happy. Is there any other option [apart from starting again], such as corner tiles or something else?

 

[hillhead]

Tell him simply he's wrong.If he's willing to re do it let him at no extra expense to you.

 

[Colour Republic]

He has left the chrome trim taped up to dry. He says if I am not happy he will re-do the whole shower. I feel bad about this, because he is such a nice guy, and has done other work for me with no problems. How can I tell him he should use Silicon on the corners without peeing him off??

The problem is that he may well be ok at other trades but it sounds as though he isn't very good a tiling.

The fact this is a shower is even more cause for concern because of possible failure. He may be a nice guy but if it leaks and damages other areas of the property who are you going to turn to?

There are some rules regarding setting out but can be adapted to suit the area in question

 

[Scott]

If he is prepared to rectify it and not walk away from the job as lots of others would/have then lets give the guy some credit.

He may not have done it the correct way but we all have to start somewhere!

Spongebob if you can take a picture it would help, you will need to resize it to get it on the forum or use a different method like facebook.

 

[Colour Republic]

If he is prepared to rectify it and not walk away from the job as lots of others would/have then lets give the guy some credit.

He may not have done it the correct way but we all have to start somewhere!

Spongebob if you can take a picture it would help, you will need to resize it to get it on the forum or use a different method like facebook.

I know i'm being grumpy and you're right he does deserve some credit for offering to do it all over again, but I know I wouldn't have tackled a shower before I was sure it would stand up

 

[SandyFloor]

He has left the chrome trim taped up to dry. He says if I am not happy he will re-do the whole shower. I feel bad about this, because he is such a nice guy, and has done other work for me with no problems. How can I tell him he should use Silicon on the corners without peeing him off??

If it's only a shower I wouldn't hesitate have it redone. The fact is showers are really prone to leaking if not finished properly and one of the main areas of leakage is the corner. As there is movement in walls the grout in the corners will crack (even flexible grout) and that is why the corners need Silicon as it is very flexible. The water will then leak under the shower and rot your subfloor, joists and travel into the walls causing mildew which will cause your tiles to fall off anyway. A little water can really cause a lot of damage. You also need to ensure there is a Silicon joint between the tiles and the shower tray for the same reasons.

Sorry to give you bad news but showers really need to be finished right.

 

[Scott]

I know i'm being grumpy and you're right he does deserve some credit for offering to do it all over again, but I know I wouldn't have tackled a shower before I was sure it would stand up

Your right you are being grumpy :lol::lol::lol:

 

[Daz]

As others have commented, it sounds as though the he doesn't understand setting out. If you can post some pics from all around the room we'll help you / him through it .

Good luck.