Length of time between applying primer and fixing tiles - Tile Advice

[DazedConfused]

There is were the problem lays, if they are coming back to refit work that they are adamant there nothing up with why they coming back at all or subsequently if what you have said about the lack of adhesive coverage on the tiles originally why are you having them back

the architect who's managed the project said I need to give them the chance to rectify the problem. I've got them to redo just the hallway first (about 8 tiles) and since I work from home and have cameras fitted everywhere I can monitor their work.

sadly, I'm not sure if I'm in a position to demand they hire a professional tiler to carry out the works

 

[acaciaguy]

Did you hire a professional architect? Who hired the “tiler” them or you?

 

[DazedConfused]

Do you trust they will do a good job ?

they either did a rubbish job the first time because they were trying to cut corners, or they are simply incompetent and are tiling based off what they'd seen on youtube (which tbh should have resulted in a better job than they originally did)

they'll be refixing a small section initially so I can ,with my limited experience/knowledge at least check the've done an adequate job before they do the rest

 

[One Day]

Architect could be liable if they were subbed in.

 

[acaciaguy]

Have you asked them why they are doing anything different now and if so why they didn’t the first time

 

[DazedConfused]

Did you hire a professional architect? Who hired the “tiler” them or you?

we used the architect who designed the plans for the renovation to oversee the project.

I wouldn't say they're in cahoots but I believe they have worked together in the past on other projects and the architects did recommend them.

they also have recommended I wait another 6 months for everything to 'settle' before any remedial works be carried out something I've been opposed to as I view this as a patent defect, not something that has occurred due to general post-building work movement.

the contractors did the tiling of the ground floor themselves. the bathrooms were done by a subcontractor (no problems with those tiles)

 

[DazedConfused]

Architect could be liable if they were subbed in.

what do you mean by 'subbed in'?

 

[acaciaguy]

what do you mean by 'subbed in'?

That the tiler was employed / instructed by / paid them not by you. It was part of your fee to the architect / over all boss

 

[DazedConfused]

That the tiler was employed / instructed by / paid them not by you. It was part of your fee to the architect / over all boss

unfortunately the contractors were the ones who tiled the floor. the architects were paid to visit the site every two weeks or so to check progress and flag up any concerns. money not well spent it appears

 

[Andy Rhodes]

So you paid the architect & he paid the contractors/tilers who did the ground floor ,then the architect paid another tiler to do the upstairs which is fine correct,so are contractors builders/tilers or just tilers if get my understanding because it's a bit confusing

 

[DazedConfused]

So you paid the architect & he paid the contractors/tilers who did the ground floor ,then the architect paid another tiler to do the upstairs which is fine correct,so are contractors builders/tilers or just tilers if get my understanding because it's a bit confusing

apologies for the confusion

1. I hired architect A to draw up plans for renovation
2. A put out to tender and also recommended contractor C for the job
3. I signed a JCT contract with C to undertake the project
4. C did the tiling for the ground floor but sub contracted the bathroom tiling to a professional tiler T.

Incidentally, C also did my neighbours renovation but used the professional tiler T to tile their ground floor.

 

[Dumbo]

There is were the problem lays, if they are coming back to refit work that they are adamant there nothing up with why they coming back at all or subsequently if what you have said about the lack of adhesive coverage on the tiles originally why are you having them back

They may of been advised not to admit liability even though they are putting it right and probably be claiming it as a good will gesture .

 

[Dumbo]

Architect could be liable if they were subbed in.

I doubt it as he didnt hire . The householder did that . But possibly for not spotting inneptitude when it was his job to do so

 

[Flintstone]

I would let them know you are intending to film them working.

 

[DazedConfused]

They may of been advised not to admit liability even though they are putting it right and probably be claiming it as a good will gesture .

this is likely the case. they have never admitted to doing a rubbish job even though it's patently obvious to everyone who's looked at it, but have agreed to redo most of the tiles.

either way, if I get my floor tiled properly I'll won't be too bothered. The extra disruption will certainly be annoying but I've got to the stage where I just want it done and start living in my house