Unhappy with bathroom tiling

[Customer]

I’m not happy with the quality of tiling in my bathroom. The builder says the wide, uneven and chipped edges will be hidden by the Silicon. I think this will look awful. Some of the tiles are chipped and some are marked. I’d really appreciate views on whether my disappointment is justified.

 

[Customer]

You guys carry on polishing the turd if you want - it needs doing again if you want a professional finish.
Also I’d be worried about prep work… what stages of preparation did they go through?

Thanks Ben. I’d love to get it done again.

 

[Customer]

Yes it is. You want nice chrome trim or brushed aluminium effect maybe? But it being pulled off, then all tiles checked for which ones are pushing it out of line and those need trimming.

Can you show us a pic of the trim from the side of the tile. What's that look like? Show me all your trim.

Yes it is. You want nice chrome trim or brushed aluminium effect maybe? But it being pulled off, then all tiles checked for which ones are pushing it out of line and those need trimming.

Can you show us a pic of the trim from the side of the tile. What's that look like? Show me all your trim.

Hi Dan

I’ve had difficulty accessing the forum. When I log in it seems to just show a blank page. Have you got any advice on how I establish what is reasonable care and skill? As Ben says I’d really like the tiling done again to a professional standard.

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

That is poor craftsmanship/cheap labor. Trying to fix that botched job might cost you more, I would take it all out and hire a pro tiler to get the job done right. You are not alone!

 

[Tracy100]

That is poor craftsmanship/cheap labor. Trying to fix that botched job might cost you more, I would take it all out and hire a pro tiler to get the job done right. You are not alone!

Thank you for the response/advice.

 

[Dan]

Yeah, now looking at the pictures, OMFG!

Tap the tiling with a coin and see whether there are any areas with no (or very little) adhesive behind them.

Is this the same people as did the ensuite you say?!?

 

[Tracy100]

Yeah, now looking at the pictures, OMFG!

Tap the tiling with a coin and see whether there are any areas with no (or very little) adhesive behind them.

Is this the same people as did the ensuite you say?!?

No Dan. My en-suite was done by an excellent tiler that the builder sub-contracted. While I was away the builder got the bricklayer (he’s an excellent bricklayer!) to tile the bathroom. I can only assume to save money.

I will follow your advice. Thank you for your time.

I’ve been away for Christmas and he’s siliconed over the faults to try and make it look better.

 

[Customer]

Yeah, now looking at the pictures, OMFG!

Tap the tiling with a coin and see whether there are any areas with no (or very little) adhesive behind them.

Is this the same people as did the ensuite you say?!?

 

[CJ]

Jeez 🙄 that is shockingly bad. Only option is to remove & start again with a “real” tiler

 

[Tracy100]

Jeez 🙄 that is shockingly bad. Only option is to remove & start again with a “real” tiler

Thank you for your time.