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This doesn’t really belong here.
I don’t want to spoil anyone’s joy about their new tiles. I know how exciting it is when everything starts to look finished, and how frustrating it can be to be pointed out something and then keep noticing it.
I can gladly send you a private message.
@Blaupuma: It’s nothing serious, just maybe not the best workmanship from a technical point of view.

@borderpuschel

I know this from my wife; if I don’t show it to her, she doesn’t mind, but once she knows about it, it’s a disaster.

I would also be interested to know what is wrong.

Thank you

I don't see any issues with the joint pattern; it looks good to me. The problem with insulation strips is that adhesive and joint filler can seep under the tile all the way to the wall, which then causes significant sound insulation problems.

The solution is simple: before installing the baseboards, let everything dry and check it thoroughly. You can easily fix such spots with a utility knife and a screwdriver.

Bookstar schrieb:
The solution is simple: before installing the baseboards, walk through and check everything. You can easily fix such spots using a utility knife and screwdriver.

Of course, that works too, but it is more tedious than taping beforehand or leaving edge insulation strips in place.
Back to the grout lines, since many seem interested.
It’s good that the tiles were installed in a brick pattern, as 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in) tiles always tend to warp slightly.
My criticism referred to the uneven grout lines. This could possibly also be related to the tile quality (calibration value), so maybe my choice of words was off and the tiler simply can’t make it more precise and also couldn’t use a leveling system for that reason. We don’t know!
However, you will always end up with some tile edges sticking out, which can be uncomfortable when walking barefoot.

But what is your view on this? I don’t understand.

I don’t see any grout lines that look off, and I’m quite picky.

Where exactly do you mean?
I find it a bit surprising because my tiler is actually known for being very picky. He completely removed the cover of the toilet cistern because he made a very slight measurement error. I wouldn’t have noticed.