Update - What a Bodge in the Bathroom

[lawrenso]

Hi Guys,

just thought I would let you know - it is official, I have had an inspection carried out by a Tile Association registered company and it is basically a bodge job - he agrees with a full hack off and start again.

see thread here http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/18723-what-bodge-up-bathroom-3.html

Should have the written report with relevant extracts from the British Standards.

I will send a copy of it to the tiler, demanding payment in full if not it will be off to the small claims court. Who knows, maybe his dad will come round again :incazzato:

Thanks again for all your advice

Cheers

Steve

 

[salmonfisher]

I have been following this thread since it started and totally agree that the fitting of tiles are sub standard but have some things to say
1, there are at a guess 24 sqm of porcelain tiles to be fitted in this bathroom at a cost of £350 approx £15 a sqm (very cheap) and he was not the cheapest
2, is this tiler working part time? because lawrenso noticed the botch up over 2 week ends
3, (2 walls are wet plastered and two are plasterboard on studs)10mm porcilin approx 28kg per sqm with 6mm bed, plastered walls max 20kg
4, I would have insisted on door facings tiling over a wooden door frame is asking for trouble slamming the door will loosen the tile
5,I wouldn’t have tiled it without the bath being in first
6, (when doing something for the first time I do countless research) if looking on this site he would probably found answers to most of the above
I am no way trying to condone bad workmanship in any way but there are 2 sides to every story and we have only heard 1

 

[chris.tiling]

good luck with it all and well done for persevering:hurray:

 

[tile55]

6, (when doing something for the first time I do countless research) if looking on this site he would probably found answers to most of the above
I am no way trying to condone bad workmanship in any way but there are 2 sides to every story and we have only heard 1[/quote]

This is quite true, we haven't heard from the :81:tiler, but I would say actions speak louder than words.
If you look at the state of the tiling work, and the letter justifying the method of fixing plus no resonable action to remedy the problems - what else are you supposed to do. I think that the tiler should be hanging his head in shame.
I've done work that I'm not 100% proud of, but nothing on the scale of the workmanship that is in this instance.
£15 per square metre in my opinion is way to low, especially for pocelain as is in a way a warning to protential customers/clients that cheapest is by no means the best. Take everything in mind, cost, pictures of previous work, on time, confidence etc.


Ps this is an open forum, so the so called tiler has a right of reply on here like everybody else - freedom of speech etc.

Ok rant over, have a good day.

 

[lawrenso]

Open Forum

Indeed it is and I have directed him to here - or rather his dad :incazzato: - and I did notice a guest viewing it for a while on the Sunday - but no counter posts. As for the weight - well I have gone off CTD when I explained what the substrates were. I think the tiles are under 10mm though.

CTD said they were within tolerance although looking at rectifying that when the tiles are ripped off (see other threads of mine)

SalmonFisher - don't get your point 4 - could you clarify please



Cheers

Steve

PS - 20 sqM of wall - total cost £490

 

[2Balls]

I think its time for the Tiler in question to have his say,as CDT said its an open forum, if your looking in, say your piece:welcome: 2balls

 

[salmonfisher]

on the pictures it looks like you have removed the wood door facings and tiled over where they should be putting edging bead to finish off, the banging of the door will loosen the tiles over the door frame

was he only working part time on the job ?

 

[2Balls]

Hi Salmonfisher, reguarding point 4 ,I would not have the bath in untill i had to fit the last row around the Bath. To me its to risky with big plates.:8:2Balls

 

[2Balls]

on the pictures it looks like you have removed the wood door facings and tiled over where they should be putting edging bead to finish off, the banging of the door will loosen the tiles over the door frame

was he only working part time on the job ?

When the tiles are dot and dabed you are probably right. However when they are set in a good adhesive bed, I don`t think so.

Cheers 2Balls

 

[mikethetile]

on the pictures it looks like you have removed the wood door facings and tiled over where they should be putting edging bead to finish off, the banging of the door will loosen the tiles over the door frame

was he only working part time on the job ?

do you mean the architraves mate

you are absolutly right the tiles would loosen and likely fall off

no tiler would do such a thing even if its what the client asked for

i had a similar doorframe without archys , i used a tile trim just shy of the frame and then caulked the joint on the frame side

looked nice and neat when done, the client said to me i wondered how you would finish that bit, he was really pleased

 

[salmonfisher]

Hi Salmonfisher, reguarding point 4 ,I would not have the bath in untill i had to fit the last row around the Bath. To me its to risky with big plates.:8:2Balls

I have a sheet of 9 mm ply cut to size of a bath with tap holes cut out i put it on top of the bath when tiling to save any accidents, makes an excellent workbench to

 

[DHTiling]

You must have a few of these sheets of ply them S/fisher...as not all baths are the same size.. or shape.

 

[salmonfisher]

9 out of 10 1700 x 700 that i have come across

 

[2Balls]

Good , I don`t have enough room or lust to carry wood in my van,its just some thing else I must carry,don`t let me stop you from what you do , its only my opinion, maybe I´LL try it, I´m not afraid or proud to try it

 

[DHTiling]

I have come across 1.5 baths...1.6 baths...1.7 baths...and some super long 2mtr baths and i did one that was 2.4 mtr long and 1.8 wide...

So you cannot summise they will all be the same but i take your valid point on the looking after a customers bath point though...

 

[Olz]

Talking about bathboards..... Anyone tried these

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