Shocking New build tiling.

[NWB Tiling]

This is the 2nd anniversary of moving in to my Wimpey new build. When we first moved in all looked ok. However after recently doing a tiling course the actual qaulity of tiling in our on -suite is actually pretty poor. Ranging from poorly cut tiles to raised uneven field tiles.
Is this common ?

The silicone has also developed back mould spots. Neighbours are also seeing similar mould issues.

Is this primarly due to cheap product? We were shown to use BAl Microban silicone i assume this would still be mould free after 2 years ?

Also i am thinking of re-grouting but after reading the forum digging out the old grout seems a tad labourerous and i don't won't to damage the tiles.

I have read about aqua mix to rejuvenate the grout could someone elablorate on how to use it....

Cheers

Nige

[GazTech]

This is the 2nd anniversary of moving in to my Wimpey new build. When we first moved in all looked ok. However after recently doing a tiling course the actual qaulity of tiling in our on -suite is actually pretty poor. Ranging from poorly cut tiles to raised uneven field tiles.
Is this common ?

The silicone has also developed back mould spots. Neighbours are also seeing similar mould issues.

Is this primarly due to cheap product? We were shown to use BAl Microban silicone i assume this would still be mould free after 2 years ?

Also i am thinking of re-grouting but after reading the forum digging out the old grout seems a tad labourerous and i don't won't to damage the tiles.

I have read about aqua mix to rejuvenate the grout could someone elablorate on how to use it....

Cheers

Nige

Your silicone won't be Bal microseal if you have black mould in it (aspergillus niger). We do have a product which will save raking out the grout.....Gaz

• Contains Microban® antibacterial protection: for extra hygiene
• Inhibits growth of bacteria and black mould
• Water-resistant

[NWB Tiling]

Cool, thanks Gaz

Is it easy to use ?

[GazTech]

Cool, thanks Gaz

Is it easy to use ?

Childsplay mate, click the link and open the pdf file, it shows how to use it.....Gaz
BAL Adhesives - Products - microrevive

[NWB Tiling]

Childs play it is....

I'll look to do my shower first and re -silicone then do a little promotion with the neighbours !

Cheers Gaz

[Dave]

Not to be used in power showers though....

BAL Microrevive with built-in Microban® antibacterial protection
renews the appearance of existing wall grouts whilst providing an
added level of hygiene protection in kitchens, bathrooms and
food consumption areas. Suitable for interior use only. It is water resistant
but not suitable for use in power showers or where
prolonged or permanently damp/wet conditions exist

[NWB Tiling]

Ah,

What else would suggest to use in that case ?

Nige

[365drills]

Any photos of the tiling work?

[Dave]

Never used the Aquamix stuff so can't comment.....is the grout dirty or just needs cleaning....lithofin do a grout cleaner.....
Also is it a power shower you have..?..

[LM Ceramics]

typical new house building we used to tile wimpey homes as well when i was working for a tiling firm the materials are basic everything is rough on new builds

i bet your tiles arent spaced neither probably but jointed its not just your house most major builds are all the same. we were on £9 m2 some tilers i knew could blitz a plot a day its a poor habit house bashing and some of the experience tilers are bringin there house bashing "skills" with them on the domestic market which is not a good sign

[GazTech]

Ah,

What else would suggest to use in that case ?

Nige

Sorry Nige, if you have a power shower, as Dave rightly points out ( thanks Dave) it isn't suitable. Your only course of action is either rake out and use Microflex or easypoxy grout.
You could try an epoxy paint on solution....again not sure if suited to power showers, consult the manufacturer for details

[NWB Tiling]

Dave,
The grout is yellowing / off white and cracked in places.

LM,

Out of interest would the shower cubicle be tanked ?

365drills,

I;ll see if i can take some pics.

Thanks

Nige

[LM Ceramics]

Dave,
The grout is yellowing / off white and cracked in places.

LM,

Out of interest would the shower cubicle be tanked ?

365drills,

I;ll see if i can take some pics.

Thanks

Nige

tanked i doubt it they will use the cheapest materials going

[Dave]

Deffo rake it out nige and re-do ....

[penno]

Get on the phone to Wimpy and get them to take a look. May be 2 years ago but you never know you may get it sorted, if the tiling is that bad then it should have been snagged, it is their fault.
Have a look at some neighbours houses, if there tiling is spot on then you have more of a case to argue as yours isn't of the same standard.

[Oli]

If its like new builds i've looked at over the last four months, (i've been house hunting and looked at loads), then it's no suprise it's rubbish, one i looked at hadent even been wiped down after grouting. I asked for some money of in one as part of the deal for NOT tiling anywhere if we bought it and told them id do it properly myself

[Daz]

If its like new builds i've looked at over the last four months, (i've been house hunting and looked at loads), then it's no suprise it's rubbish, one i looked at hadent even been wiped down after grouting. I asked for some money of in one as part of the deal for NOT tiling anywhere if we bought it and told them id do it properly myself

ROFL!
Oli, I did the exact same thing recently and they phoned me back 2 weeks later with £40k off the original price, although, I don't think the reduction was just due to me doing the tiling .

[whitebeam]

Never seen tanking on new builds and all addy was at the bottom of the rung of materials

[LM Ceramics]

all new house build tiling is crap mostly ive worked on a few of them i very doubt that wimpey would come out i think there is only a year gurantee on the property

as oli said if you consider buying a new build then you could ask them not to tile it my old boss bought a house on persimmon homes and asked for it not to be tiled they werent pleased but end of the day it was his house

consider what people spend on new houses i think it is ridicoulus how rough everything is when the plot is being built

[GazTech]

all new house build tiling is crap mostly ive worked on a few of them i very doubt that wimpey would come out i think there is only a year gurantee on the property

as oli said if you consider buying a new build then you could ask them not to tile it my old boss bought a house on persimmon homes and asked for it not to be tiled they werent pleased but end of the day it was his house

consider what people spend on new houses i think it is ridiculous how rough everything is when the plot is being built

Welcome to Britain...you are tuned into 'Reality FM'

[LM Ceramics]

Welcome to Britain...you are tuned into 'Reality FM'

when i was on the plots into peoples houses who have just moved in the most famous saying was "I LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NEW HOUSE AGAIN"

one site i was on the whole block of flats flooded due to the boiler not installed correctly the flats were all done and ready for the tenants to move in then it was delayed for 2 months

[GazTech]

when i was on the plots into peoples houses who have just moved in the most famous saying was "I LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NEW HOUSE AGAIN"

one site i was on the whole block of flats flooded due to the boiler not installed correctly the flats were all done and ready for the tenants to move in then it was delayed for 2 months

Sad state of affairs Lee mate, although we can laugh...peoples lives are badly disrupted due to poor service and the greed of the builders...I have no sympathy when builders go bust due to mis-management...but I feel for the people left in the wake....Gaz