Wall and Floor Tiling Advice for Kate the Mate

[enduro]

Will the tiles be ruined if they are taken off?

Depends if they come off without breaking, then use an electric sander to remove adhesive from back of the tiles.

 

[Kate the mate]

Oh, dear. I knew instinctively that it was wrong and I told the tiler that I thought so, but he said 'are you trying to tell me how to do my job?' That's why I came here to check. I wish you could come and tell the tiler rather than me.

 

[enduro]

Oh, dear. I knew instinctively that it was wrong and I told the tiler that I thought so, but he said 'are you trying to tell me how to do my job?' That's why I came here to check. I wish you could come and tell the tiler rather than me.

Sounds like you know more about tiling than the tiler.

 

[Kate the mate]

faithealer, I have tiled in my utility and was so careful to make sure the tiles matched at either side. I honestly think I would have done a better job of the walls but I really wanted it to look perfect.

 

[Stewart]

If they still disagree, ask them to come to the forum to explain their setting out. You have to remember it's your money, and with work like that, you can tell him how to do his job properly. Be brave, and if they wont remedy the problem, ask them to leave.

 

[enduro]

What area are you from maybe a forum member could help you with this.

 

[Ian]

Oh, dear. I knew instinctively that it was wrong and I told the tiler that I thought so, but he said 'are you trying to tell me how to do my job?' That's why I came here to check. I wish you could come and tell the tiler rather than me.

Kate i'd love to come and tell your tiler that his work is sub-standard. Ive confronted a guy before who'd done some awful work for a female friend of mine. and refused to leave her house until he'd removed the mess he called a job. Can you get your partner or a friend to be present when you talk to him? Remember you are right and that is not a good job as you have already worked out for yourself. Best of luck Bri

 

[Peter]

Looks like tubbed adhesive too.

 

[Kate the mate]

Here is the repair he did to fill the corner,

 

[Scott]

Rubbish! What is he going to do around the taps then? The first pic didnt look too bad until i zoomed in. Get him to put it right!