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23-06-2008
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| quality | | Hi,
Have done a bit of DIY tiling in the past but prefer to pay to have the work done.
Having some work done at the moment but would like some advice as to what quality and standards I should expect.
The kitchen has just been tiled 4 courses above the worktop (U-shape in plan) about 1.5 sq metres total area. At the start of the tiling the gap between the bottom of the tiles to the worktop is about 3mm, a few areas there is no gap, he has not sealed the tiles to the worktop in any way.
He brought edging strip, didn`t have the correct size for the tiles he brought, so has left the tiles around the window, untrimmed not used edge glazed tiles.
He spread adhesive past where he has tiled, not removed the excess off before it set, it now needs sanding off.
There are about 6 spacers showing through the grout, there is a fine dusting of grout spread across all the tiles which is comong off with a bit of polishing.
There are also 4 sockets on the wall, the cut-outs aren`t large enough to fit the sockets in to the wall boxes, he reckons its the electricians job to open em up.
The worktops & floor covering are all newly fitted but he managed to get adhesive on both, which he has tried to clean off, now theres a film of it engrained in the worktops & lino floor covering which I have had a few attemts at cleaning, its just drying as a white dusty film.
Have mentioned most of the above to him, he aint keen on tidying anything up, I paid him for materials, he was due to come back and tile approx 2.5 sq metres in the bathroom.
It looks as if I might have to get someone else in to finish off.
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23-06-2008
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#2 | | Marie
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| Re: quality | | Haver you got any photos you cvan add so the guys on here can see what you are talking about?? | |
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23-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | grout haze can be removed with a dry cloth like a stockinette roll
as for the socket cuts its his job to do not the sparks
from worktop gap should be equal all along unless worktop uneven then you would cut the tile to fit to the bunker to acheive an equal gap
use a product called lithothin cement away to remove the film
unedged tiles will need to be removed and adhesive scraped off and reapplied, trim isnt expensive
i would not pay this clown anyhting until you are satisified and if tiles are to be removed then its at his expense to purchase new tiles etc
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23-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | from what you are saying its not looking good.
i would be looking for another tiler,let him have a look at the work done so far,let him comment,then u have a standard to start with. | | |
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23-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | Thanks to all for your comments & information.
I will post some photos. | | |
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23-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | I hate thinking a tiler isn't getting paid here. Give him the chance to correct it and TELL HIM that you're giving him a chance here. At least before holding any labour payment (which will be feeding his family!). | Dan  TilersForums.co.uk- the UK's Biggest Tile Forum, used by the Professional and DIY Tiler alike. Quote:
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23-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | Quote: |
I hate thinking a tiler isn't getting paid here. Give him the chance to correct it and TELL HIM that you're giving him a chance here. At least before holding any labour payment (which will be feeding his family!).
| If he has left the adhesive on the walls to be sanded off then are we really talking about a tiler here.
I understand this isnt a good situation viewed from your side and from what you have said I would be less than happy also.
Take a couple of pics then get another tiler in to have a look at it.
Part with no more money my friend. tiler
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23-06-2008
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#8 | | Tilersforums Black Prince | Re: quality | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan I hate thinking a tiler isn't getting paid here. Give him the chance to correct it and TELL HIM that you're giving him a chance here. At least before holding any labour payment (which will be feeding his family!). |
I sort of understand where your coming from Dan, you've said this before in threads, but the way I see it is if someone cannot do a propper job the first time around, then why should we expect good paying customers to allow someone a second attempt to sort it all out, when they obviously have shown they do not have either the trade skills\know how or enthusiasm to do the job propperly in the first place.
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24-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | He`s had ample time to correct the job and finish it off properly.
Has been blase about everything I have mentioned to him, he said he would cut the edge tiles back and trim the edges with grout, he also said he would cut out for the sockets if I marked out where they wanted cutting.
I am reluctant to let him loose in my house again, have got someone else coming today to look at putting things right who has already said he may need to remove a row of tiles along the window sill to fit some edge trim but obviously can`t comment further until he has seen the job.
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions.
I`ve got a missus n children to feed as well. | | |
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24-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | i never heard of a tiler that didn't do the sockets properly. had he left the socket screwed to the wall and cut round the outside of the face plate. or what? if its done right the face plate is loosened and the tile cut to the box in the wall, then the faceplate screwed back on top of the tile with a longer screw if required. and if the trim he had was the wrong size why didn't he go and change it instead of just battering on without it? from your descriptions i would say that by not asking him back you have done the wise thing. did you say that you paid him for materials? | | |
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24-06-2008
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| Re: quality | | Sockets had all been removed so all he needed to do was cut the tiles to the profile of the plaster box (not rocket science).
Will take some photos tonight and post them tomorrow, am open to reason so if there were issues re work that was not perfect but a reasonable compromise was reached I would be happy.
Just put new kitchen units, floor covering etc... in and wanted a quality job done,
bizarrely my bro recommended him from work done for people he knows (that bit has really got me scratching my head??? wtf)
Yh, he asked for cash for materials up front, I know some people work that way, but I won`t employ anyone again on that basis.
Didn`t notice the "John Wayne" sign on his van. | | |
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| Re: quality | | LOL, grout cassidy and the silicone kid. I look forward to see those pics. good luck
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