Help please.

[Adam Byrne]

Hello,

I've had a major problem with the tiling in my bathroom. Got a mate to do it (I know...big mistake) I'll let the pics speak for themselves (you won't believe what you're looking at!)

Anyway...I want to rip the tiles off 2 walls and the floor. The original work was done last august. The floor tiles have not been grouted, and only a few of the travertine wall tiles have been grouted.

2 questions: Will a pro tiler be able to take these tiles off and replace them fairly easily?

And what is the best way to find a good tiler? I have looked at some of the sites, but have been told that some people write their own reviews etc... So I'm a bit worried about getting the work done. I've already lost a fortune, and don't want to throw away more money.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pics below

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...m/P1000627.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...m/P1000621.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...m/P1000624.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...m/P1000620.jpg

I was away when my "mate" was doing this work in case anyone is wondering how it got that far.

Thanks

Adam

[Dave]

Hi Adam... Not good is it..

We can sort a tiler for you if you wish..

[brinkley]

the cuts didnt work out then?

[Adam Byrne]

Hi Adam... Not good is it..

We can sort a tiler for you if you wish..

I would be so grateful if you could. The whole thing is doing my head in.

[kilty55]

hi there,,seen worse but it still isnt pretty is it. the best place to find a good tiler is here im sure dave or one of the mods will post this up as a job for you

[diamondtiling]

Oh dear.........

You will find a pro tiler on here Adam.

Welcome to the forum, your in safe hands.

[Adam Byrne]

the cuts didnt work out then?

Mate, I know nothing about tiling. Just know it's a mess up.

[diamondtiling]

Is he still your mate?

[Adam Byrne]

Oh dear.........

You will find a pro tiler on here Adam.

Welcome to the forum, your in safe hands.

Thanks...was looking a thread from one of your happy customers earlier. I'll get on to it in the morning

[Adam Byrne]

Is he still your mate?

no.

[Adam Byrne]

I read the thread by Carpy about his mums bathroom. Poor woman!! I thought I had problems!!!

[whitebeam]

What adhesive did he use

[mikethetile]

[brinkley]

looks like he may of dot and dabbed them cant see any adhesive lines through the joints

[Adam Byrne]

What adhesive did he use

Brand is BAL. product is called GRIP.

[Dave]

Brand is BAL. product is called GRIP.

Wrong adhesive as well..

[Adam Byrne]

What adhesive did he use

BAL is the brand. Product is called GRIP

[Adam Byrne]

Wrong adhesive as well..

Will they be a problem to get off?

[Dave]

Will they be a problem to get off?

you might break a few small ones.. i 'm sure the addy has had time to set since last august,,

[Adam Byrne]

you might break a few small ones.. i 'm sure the addy has had time to set since last august,,

I don't care if they are smashed to pieces. I hate the site of them now. Going to get new tiles. I'll forever associate travertine tiles with this crappy episode

[Sean Page]

Hi & welcome Adam :

It's a shame, they're nice tiles too. I know you'll be able to get it sorted through here though. You shouldn't let this episode put you off travertine, if its fixed correctly it looks great

[doug boardley]

I don't care if they are smashed to pieces. I hate the site of them now. Going to get new tiles. I'll forever associate travertine tiles with this crappy episode

when done correctly Adam, travertine is lovely (imo), but has to be done right.

[garretridge]

oh dear not good!