Workmanship?

[grid]

HI,

I have recently had some tiling work done at home in the bathroom - yet unfinished. I am unhappy with the quality of work but don't know where I stand.

Can I post pictures here for some feedback and advice? if so is this the right area to post it in?

Thanks in advance.

[Oli]

Fire away mate, whats the problem with the tiling, stick some pictures up so we can see what your talking about.

[Fekin]

Yes, post some pictures and there won't be a shortage of replies

[davy_G]

Thats what we are here for, fair impartial advice.

Also let us know what adhesive is being used and what the surface being tiled onto, ta

[grid]

OK - thanks. I have had an electrician around (who has done alot of work for a mate and is very good) He put in anew fuse board for me so I could have a shower fitted. I said I needed to tile the bathroom also and he said the plumber that came with him for the shower does tiling. Here are some pictures of the work so far. I'd appreciate honest, fair constructive feedback from you guys that do this for a living. Is it a good / fair / bad job?
ImageShack© - Gallery
ImageShack© - Gallery

[simhopper]

Stepped tiles,tiles to short on ceiling,trim badly cut,poorly cut/set out round window,mosaics badly set,Not worked clean

Need we go on!

[Alan.P]

Got to the forth picture before I had to stop looking, sorry grid but that in no way constitutes tiling as we know it.

What size are the tiles, and what adhesive was used ? I know there will be lots of comments on this job, which, in layman's terms is gash.

Sorry again mate, who supplied the materials, and have you paid this cowboy anything yet ?


The list of snags / wrong doing is endless, where in the country are you by the way ?

[Sir Ramic]

Mate that is terrible.
A few of the pics were bad but i am sorry when i saw the pic of the head of the window i actually laughed......is this guy a comedian ? he sure as hell isnt a tiler.

[Oli]

[Dave]

That is some of the worst tiling i have ever seen...
And this one as well OLi.

[Oli]

[billhicks]

Ouch, look at the level on the window cill....

Don't let him do anymore and point out all the things that are wrong. You obviously know what they are as you took pics of them all.

[Saltire69]

Sry m8. Thats really bad.The top off the window is a joke.

[Oli]

That is some of the worst tiling i have ever seen...
And this one as well OLi.

LOL.... Give me chance mate, my stubby little fingers cant copy and past the links that quick.

[tommyzooom]

I Feel sorry for you, that is very poor workmanship imo

[billhicks]

If he puts up an argument, print out this page and show him it

[Oli]

Sorry mate but thats terrible, stop him before he goes any further.

[CJ]

Ropey

[whitebeam]

The cutting above the window head is dire

[CJ CERAMICS]

i think is an understatement oli......that is some of the worst tiling ive seen.
stop him from doing any more work.

[Oli]

i think is an understatement oli......that is some of the worst tiling ive seen.
stop him from doing any more work.

I agree mate but couldnt really think of anything else without swearing and I dont want to have to warn myself

Im afraid these pics are ripe for the rogues gallery.

To the OP, please keep us updated and please dont let the guy do any more work. This needs removing and redoing properly, by someone else.

[grid]

I bought the tiles, adhesive (Bal Grip) and grout (bal microflex) from Topps.

I have paid for the electrical work, part of which was fitting the shower (not done yet) but and the tiling I havn't paid for yet.

I want to be sure that I'm not being fussy but to me it looks like it wasn't measured up correctly to start with.

Does anyone know what come back I have or what the fairest way to deal with this is?

My options I guess are to ask him to put it right (but now have no confidence) or get someone else to make good the rest of the job, or to rip it all down and start again but then of course there is the cost of more tiles and plastering the wall from taking the tiles off?

Feel a bit dissapointed really

[Alan.P]

To be fair, if the guy's standard of work is such as this, I don't think he is capable of putting it right, I would point out................ I was going to say the mistakes, but that really is not the right phrase, tell him your not happy at all, instead of paying him, you want reimbursing for the botch job, tiles / adhesive and any other outlay, plus any extra costs incurred for repairs to walls, see how he goes at that but don't let him do any more work.

My 2 cents

We as a forum are nationwide, I'm sure if you wanted a 'real' fixer, someone would be more than willing to quote, sorry to tout in your moment of need, but you do need this doing right.

[Oli]

Tell him not to do anything further, point out all the errors, IE everything you've photo'd.

Tell him that the work is not up to standard and you want it rectifying at his cost.

Sorry but its blatantly terrible, theres no way he could think it was decent.

The worst case scenario is that you have to take him to court to get the money back for the cost of rectification if he refuses to do it, but you must give him oppertunity fisrst, having things in writing always helps.

Best thing to do though first is to have a chat with him calmly and explain your not satisfied, point out the mistakes and tell him you want it redoing properly at his expense to a satisfactory standard.

[Sir Ramic]

The only way to rectify that mess is to strip it all off. It hasnt even been set out right so changing a few tiles will make no difference.

[CJ CERAMICS]

I bought the tiles, adhesive (Bal Grip) and grout (bal microflex) from Topps.

I have paid for the electrical work, part of which was fitting the shower (not done yet) but and the tiling I havn't paid for yet.

I want to be sure that I'm not being fussy but to me it looks like it wasn't measured up correctly to start with.

Does anyone know what come back I have or what the fairest way to deal with this is?

My options I guess are to ask him to put it right (but now have no confidence) or get someone else to make good the rest of the job, or to rip it all down and start again but then of course there is the cost of more tiles and plastering the wall from taking the tiles off?

Feel a bit dissapointed really

if he is a registered plumber i am sure that he will already know that this work is not up to standard and should be willing to pay to rectify to preserve his reputation.

[Dave]

To keep this NONE liable, please do not mention any names or details of the said tradesmen involved...


cheeeers grid for sharing this with us and i hope you get this resolved..

[Colour Republic]

That is Shocking!!! What's more i can't believe the sparky let him carry on, he recommended this guy

I..I... I'm lost for words, I feel so sorry for you Grid

[basshunter]

on a positive note-he has used tubbed so walls and tiles should clean up.
Sorry to hear of another one...when will it end?
Good luck with it all grid

[Daz]

As well as taking the diplomatic route, I would tap a few tiles with your knuckles, listening for hollow sounds. Judging by the poor standard of work, poor setting out and general poor quality of workmanship you will identify a number of incorrectly fixed tiles that will need to be removed and replaced.

You are well within your rights to demand that the tiles are all removed and the substrate made good, and then to have tiles re-fixed correctly with proper setting out and finishing.

Good luck and remember that there is always someone on here that will be willing to come and provide an individual non-bias report, just tell us where you are.