ᐅ Corner with metal edge trim and base connection—poor workmanship?
Created on: 13 Apr 2023 19:17
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sonnenengel13 Apr 2023 19:17Hello everyone,
in my brother’s apartment, the bathroom was renovated over the past few weeks, including the installation of new tiles. At a 90° corner, where a 1.20m (4 feet) high tiled wall (including the finishing profile) meets the baseboard, the tiler, in our view, did a somewhat substandard job. My brother’s wish was for the 1.20m (4 feet) high tiled wall (including the finishing profile) to extend all the way to the floor and be connected to the finishing profile of the baseboard (I tried to illustrate this in the photo).
However, the tiler says this was not possible regarding the installation (without giving a detailed explanation). My initial research showed that the dark baseboard tile could have been bonded with an epoxy resin adhesive to the finishing profile (and the rest of the wall). Alternatively, the area around the finishing strip might have been left without tile adhesive (from the baseboard tile) and the gap simply grouted.
What do you think? Is the tiler correct here, or can my brother raise concerns about this execution?
Thanks in advance!
in my brother’s apartment, the bathroom was renovated over the past few weeks, including the installation of new tiles. At a 90° corner, where a 1.20m (4 feet) high tiled wall (including the finishing profile) meets the baseboard, the tiler, in our view, did a somewhat substandard job. My brother’s wish was for the 1.20m (4 feet) high tiled wall (including the finishing profile) to extend all the way to the floor and be connected to the finishing profile of the baseboard (I tried to illustrate this in the photo).
However, the tiler says this was not possible regarding the installation (without giving a detailed explanation). My initial research showed that the dark baseboard tile could have been bonded with an epoxy resin adhesive to the finishing profile (and the rest of the wall). Alternatively, the area around the finishing strip might have been left without tile adhesive (from the baseboard tile) and the gap simply grouted.
What do you think? Is the tiler correct here, or can my brother raise concerns about this execution?
Thanks in advance!
In principle, bonding the base tile using a reactive resin would have been possible. However, it is questionable whether this was actually done, as the effort and cost of using a reactive resin adhesive are generally not justified for a standard wall.
Nevertheless, considering this is a minor issue (from an expert’s point of view), I would not officially object or formally criticize it. This would only be possible if the execution detail had been documented in writing beforehand, which is certainly not the case here.
Therefore, while the current situation might be aesthetically displeasing, it is not technically problematic. I would suggest discussing the matter with the tiler; they can remove the tile from the wall and install a new one according to the required standards and preferences. This is actually not a significant effort, and certainly not a problem.
I would recommend covering the resulting (undoubtedly manageable) costs and avoid creating any conflict.
The issue is too minor to warrant a dispute—although the client may see it differently.
Best regards and wishing you a wise decision: KlaRa
Nevertheless, considering this is a minor issue (from an expert’s point of view), I would not officially object or formally criticize it. This would only be possible if the execution detail had been documented in writing beforehand, which is certainly not the case here.
Therefore, while the current situation might be aesthetically displeasing, it is not technically problematic. I would suggest discussing the matter with the tiler; they can remove the tile from the wall and install a new one according to the required standards and preferences. This is actually not a significant effort, and certainly not a problem.
I would recommend covering the resulting (undoubtedly manageable) costs and avoid creating any conflict.
The issue is too minor to warrant a dispute—although the client may see it differently.
Best regards and wishing you a wise decision: KlaRa