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bigneil · 31-07-2008

i thought B&Q were a bit dodgy for size, but check out these Homebase beauties.:mad2:
there are no batch numbers either, only thier own product code.
two of these pics are just to give an over all impression,
the pic quality is not great, i must have addy on the lense LOL

**Dave** · 31-07-2008

Don't you just love them.......

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**grumpygrouter** · 31-07-2008

isn't that how all tiles are.........

robbo · 31-07-2008

The great B&Q brand strikes again.......pmsl

bigneil · 31-07-2008

there is not a lot you can do either, except shift them around a bit and to try and hide the discrepancies. but you can never get it perfect.
then when your customer comes home from work and decides to inspect it with a magnifying glass (i'm sure some do !), they think its all your fault. HURRUMPH!

**Dave** · 31-07-2008

As they say neil.......Grout hides a multitude of sins......

bigneil · 31-07-2008

yea, so true Dave. spending a bit of time grouting it neatly and dusting it all off, then a neat silicone line where needed, creates a good overall impression.
:thumbsup:

**grumpygrouter** · 31-07-2008

I always endevour to tell/show my customers when the tiles are differnt sizes. The reaction is invariably....really, well I never realised that! Just do the best you can then.

Saltire69 · 31-07-2008

Do the same as Grumpygrouter. Check a few tiles from different boxes before u start and if out, show them to customer.

**whitebeam** · 31-07-2008

Had one years ago, 5mm difference same as Neil showed the customer quite happy to accept it

**brian c** · 31-07-2008

as you say Neil just move them around a bit and dont use spacers on verticles.I had b and q ripple tiles to fix the past 2 days and guess what 600x600 polished porcelain tomorrow...happy days eh?.....NOT!!!!!!

bigneil · 01-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

I always endevour to tell/show my customers when the tiles are differnt sizes. The reaction is invariably....really, well I never realised that! Just do the best you can then.

is that a techical term for moaning, lol

I agree, communication is the key.