Important Changes to Tiling Standards

[acaciaguy]

I’m very sorry to hear this.

What did the whole contract consist of

 

[acaciaguy]

Can you provide photos?

 

[Boggs]

As far as I’m aware it makes no difference if it’s 9.5mm or 12.5mm, they both take the same weight.

 

[acaciaguy]

As far as I’m aware it makes no difference if it’s 9.5mm or 12.5mm, they both take the same weight.

I agree but I use 12.5 for the rigidity

 

[Soso]

I have lots more pictures etc but these a small selection. I have some that show the peaks and troughs better than these

 

[Soso]

broken tile. Don't worry about the gunk on the window that was there before. But if you can see also from this picture the overhang over the window frame. These is because he hasn't set out properly i guess

 

[Soso]

Cant see it very well in this picture but there is about a 20mm / 1 inch gap from top of tiles to ceiling. Stuff with caulk and grout apparently but i wouldn't know

 

[acaciaguy]

What did you pay them to do ?

You can pm me of you don’t want to talk prices

 

[acaciaguy]

Any bigger / wider room pics. It’s not a great job from those.

 

[Soso]

Just messaged you.

 

[acaciaguy]

It’s a large shower. Shower room. What was Jon you got them to to. Rip out bath etc. And fit new shower room

 

[Leader]

Have made the mistake when I first started but removed them and redone it.

Bit late on the conversation but i too did the same once and like you re did the whole lot.

 

[Chelly]

Hi all, it’s been a while but the dispute is still ongoing. They are now saying that they had to start with a full tile at the bath due to metro tile choice, is this correct? See their reply
We are of the belief that based on the tile selection being bevelled edged, that starting with a cut above the bath, would lead to a greater risk of water ingress as well as less aesthetically pleasing due to the silicone line not being consistent.

 

[hmtiling]

Hi all, it’s been a while but the dispute is still ongoing. They are now saying that they had to start with a full tile at the bath due to metro tile choice, is this correct? See their reply
We are of the belief that based on the tile selection being bevelled edged, that starting with a cut above the bath, would lead to a greater risk of water ingress as well as less aesthetically pleasing due to the silicone line not being consistent.

Nonsense

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Ask the client how to set the room out!
That’s why they are paying you - to do a professional job.
Clients away on holiday, that’s okay I’ll send him a photo of how it’s going to look - he’s going to be really confident in your ability.
What’s been done is sh*te and these chancers do our trade no favours.

Must have been on song that night - apologies!

 

[On one]

Nonsense

Agreed
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Well if their siliconing is like their setting out and excuses(Poor)
It will be a greater risk of water ingress(sarcasm!)

 

[Chelly]

Nonsense

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Thought so

Regarding the vertical corner joints, they say.

Wickes Way of Working stipulates that grout is to be applied to all vertical joints as well as joints between wall and floor tiles etc.

Do you also know what size these corner joints should be as some areas are as small as 1 - 2mm?

 

[hmtiling]

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Thought so View attachment 108050

Regarding the vertical corner joints, they say.

Wickes Way of Working stipulates that grout is to be applied to all vertical joints as well as joints between wall and floor tiles etc.

Do you also know what size these corner joints should be as some areas are as small as 1 - 2mm?

They're wrong(lying) again. All transitions between walls and floors should be siliconed as per adhesive manufacturer instructions. Find out what adhesive and grout they used and you could get that in writing from them

 

[Just Rizzle]

you have a ceiling thats on the wonk re board ceiling and skim the tiling looks fine except the slither cut.
alternatively knock the whole house down and get them to get the joists level.
ps on my 6th can of Guinness may not be thinking straight but i feel great.
but im leveller than that ceiling lol

 

[Unused Account 1]

Why so many people using metros to do full bathrooms,with the choice of tiles today

 

[Qwerty]

Why so many people using metros to do full bathrooms,with the choice of tiles today

Tell me about it! I have a complete bathroom in metros next month

 

[Unused Account 1]

Tell me about it! I have a complete bathroom in metros next month

I just did one 200x75,but vertically,did same procedure battened up then tiled,they were a bit sizy,looked ok but once finished running out when put shower screen ,all youcan do is go with the wall ,

 

[Balloo]

I tiled 6 full bathrooms 195mt in a house for a famous mr nesbit . For the golf open .
Total nightmare of a job herringbone on two of them

 

[Myrdaal]

No update as to what happened. so i'll throw in...Its almost definitely not British Standard. I work at the building site end of things, and Site managers love to show off their 'knowledge' of BS/NHBC standards. Cutting into the bath has NEVER been an issue. Having said that, they look like the 'metro' type tiles there, and cutting in wouldn't have looked good. That rip looks to be about 10mm at the widest, as Andystiletiling said, your tiler should have changed spacers to absorb it, it would be unnoticeable. Bit late now, but its my opinion dark grouts and white glazed tiles is never a good idea, it just highlights any imperfections, (and those small tiles are always a bit 'sizey') the bevel in the tiles would make it look just as good with white grout.

 

[Chelly]

Thanks all for your help and the information you have provided me. Received the 1st positive email yesterday from them saying “you have clearly done your research”, offering a refund for the tiling or for the work to be redone.

I notice that most of you hate installing metro tiles, why are they so bad? They responded.....”The specific tiles you have chosen are notoriously problematic and whilst we are happy to reinstall replacements if this is what you decide, we would suggest an alternative tile is chosen to ensure the finish is completed in line with the standards you have quoted and to enable us to complete your bathroom to meet both yours and our expectations”
But I like metro tiles?! Would you advise against also? Not sure I trust them to redo the work, so thinking of getting a quote from a TTA approved tiler (Swansea area), if you know anyone willing to take on my work?