Hello,
we are currently planning the tiles for our guest bathroom on the ground floor of our new build.
We would really like a grout-free solution in the shower.
Are there any experiences regarding the extra costs the tiler might charge for installing two tiles measuring 260 x 120 cm (102 x 47 inches) each, including cutting out a shampoo niche and trimming the width to 90 cm (35 inches)?
We look forward to your feedback.
we are currently planning the tiles for our guest bathroom on the ground floor of our new build.
We would really like a grout-free solution in the shower.
Are there any experiences regarding the extra costs the tiler might charge for installing two tiles measuring 260 x 120 cm (102 x 47 inches) each, including cutting out a shampoo niche and trimming the width to 90 cm (35 inches)?
We look forward to your feedback.
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hampshire18 Nov 2020 21:27If the goal is "seamless" surfaces, look for alternative technology instead of using large tiles cut into pieces. That will result in costly subpar work.
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borderpuschl19 Nov 2020 08:53My tiler charges 700€ for this size 240x120cm (including tiles and installation).
For the larger size 320x160cm, he charges 1000€ (also including tiles and installation).
Since my tiler owns a waterjet cutting machine, the tiles are cut to fit the exact conditions. This means the installation site is precisely measured with a laser, and the tile is then cut exactly to these dimensions (of course with some clearance on both sides). Even the holes are cut with millimeter accuracy.
For him, it doesn’t matter how many holes or cuts are needed; the price remains the same.
In my opinion, this is not excessively expensive.
For the larger size 320x160cm, he charges 1000€ (also including tiles and installation).
Since my tiler owns a waterjet cutting machine, the tiles are cut to fit the exact conditions. This means the installation site is precisely measured with a laser, and the tile is then cut exactly to these dimensions (of course with some clearance on both sides). Even the holes are cut with millimeter accuracy.
For him, it doesn’t matter how many holes or cuts are needed; the price remains the same.
In my opinion, this is not excessively expensive.
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Osnabruecker19 Nov 2020 09:04I find the prices fair... but how do you get a 3.2 x 1.6 meter (10.5 x 5.2 feet) item into the house?
When I think about how often you bump into things transporting a slatted bed base (2 x 1.8 meters / 6.6 x 5.9 feet)…
And the slatted bed base is 100 kg (220 lbs) lighter 😉
When I think about how often you bump into things transporting a slatted bed base (2 x 1.8 meters / 6.6 x 5.9 feet)…
And the slatted bed base is 100 kg (220 lbs) lighter 😉
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borderpuschl19 Nov 2020 09:24The tiles are not as heavy as you might think, since they are only 6mm (1/4 inch) thick.
However, handling the tiles is not that easy, especially if you want to have the shower floor made from a single piece (tile). In that case, there’s very little room to stand and lay the tile, so you have to get creative. 😉
However, handling the tiles is not that easy, especially if you want to have the shower floor made from a single piece (tile). In that case, there’s very little room to stand and lay the tile, so you have to get creative. 😉
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pagoni202019 Nov 2020 09:52The original poster was looking for a "seamless" solution, but this cutout for shampoo and similar products actually creates the exact opposite effect. Therefore, in my opinion, it is not very practical for him, but I do find the descriptions of the general process quite interesting.