ᐅ Bathroom Renovated – Now the Floor Is Higher! Is This a Defect?
Created on: 30 Nov 2015 23:06
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Nachfrager
Hello,
we had both of our bathrooms renovated for over 60,000 euros. The whole project was managed by a single "full-service provider" that handles everything from start to finish. Only the electrical work is subcontracted to an external company, but this is included in the bill from the full-service provider.
We are very pleased with the first bathroom, and the second one will be finished soon (probably tomorrow or the day after). The tiler finished today, and tomorrow the final steps will be completed (installing the bathroom furniture and fitting the lights and outlets). The bathroom is located on an upper floor of a single-family house built in the 1980s.
Today, I noticed that the floor level is about 0.7 to 0.8 cm (0.3 inches) higher than the hallway "outside the door." Previously, the bathroom had tiles as well, but they were just removed without apparently taking out the old tile adhesive or screed underneath. I can only explain the level difference this way. I don't believe the new tiles are that much thicker than the old ones.
Now there is a height difference of approximately 0.7 cm (0.3 inches) compared to the hallway, where carpet is installed. The difference compared to the subfloor beneath the carpet is more than 1 cm (0.4 inches).
Is this normal? Do we have to accept this? Is it a defect? Should the company have informed us in advance that it could not be done differently?
The door opens inward and was removed during the renovation. I'm curious how they will react tomorrow when they realize the door will no longer open because there is not enough clearance at the bottom after rehanging it. Or what they will say about it.
Thanks for your answers.
we had both of our bathrooms renovated for over 60,000 euros. The whole project was managed by a single "full-service provider" that handles everything from start to finish. Only the electrical work is subcontracted to an external company, but this is included in the bill from the full-service provider.
We are very pleased with the first bathroom, and the second one will be finished soon (probably tomorrow or the day after). The tiler finished today, and tomorrow the final steps will be completed (installing the bathroom furniture and fitting the lights and outlets). The bathroom is located on an upper floor of a single-family house built in the 1980s.
Today, I noticed that the floor level is about 0.7 to 0.8 cm (0.3 inches) higher than the hallway "outside the door." Previously, the bathroom had tiles as well, but they were just removed without apparently taking out the old tile adhesive or screed underneath. I can only explain the level difference this way. I don't believe the new tiles are that much thicker than the old ones.
Now there is a height difference of approximately 0.7 cm (0.3 inches) compared to the hallway, where carpet is installed. The difference compared to the subfloor beneath the carpet is more than 1 cm (0.4 inches).
Is this normal? Do we have to accept this? Is it a defect? Should the company have informed us in advance that it could not be done differently?
The door opens inward and was removed during the renovation. I'm curious how they will react tomorrow when they realize the door will no longer open because there is not enough clearance at the bottom after rehanging it. Or what they will say about it.
Thanks for your answers.
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Nachfrager1 Dec 2015 21:29Hello!
I should mention that this is actually my father’s single-family house (where I also lived until I started university). Therefore, I am usually not on site when the bathroom company is working.
Today, they installed the furniture, and my father brought up the threshold issue with them.
The construction manager said they will install a transition strip or something similar to make it less sharp. He also mentioned that it would likely even out over time, for example, if a new carpet is laid in the hallway...
By the way, today they also realized that the radiator they had planned and brought with them is too tall due to the sloping roof. Now they have to order a new radiator that is 5cm (2 inches) smaller...
Unbelievable!
My father doesn’t want to cause any stress or insist on level alignment (as I would), because he believes the transition strip announced by the construction manager will be fine. Also, if they lowered the floor, the wall tiles would probably have to be completely replaced since they would then be “too high”...
The procedure was as follows: My father and I went directly to the company’s location (they also have a large showroom). There, they said they needed the bathroom measurements. I took the measurements and sent them to the company by email. Afterwards, a 3D model was created, tiles, bathroom furniture, etc. were selected, and the construction contract was signed (this was about 3 months before construction started).
Only then did someone from the company actually visit the house to take measurements and inspect the site in person. This was about 2 weeks before construction started.
I should mention that this is actually my father’s single-family house (where I also lived until I started university). Therefore, I am usually not on site when the bathroom company is working.
Today, they installed the furniture, and my father brought up the threshold issue with them.
The construction manager said they will install a transition strip or something similar to make it less sharp. He also mentioned that it would likely even out over time, for example, if a new carpet is laid in the hallway...
By the way, today they also realized that the radiator they had planned and brought with them is too tall due to the sloping roof. Now they have to order a new radiator that is 5cm (2 inches) smaller...
Unbelievable!
My father doesn’t want to cause any stress or insist on level alignment (as I would), because he believes the transition strip announced by the construction manager will be fine. Also, if they lowered the floor, the wall tiles would probably have to be completely replaced since they would then be “too high”...
The procedure was as follows: My father and I went directly to the company’s location (they also have a large showroom). There, they said they needed the bathroom measurements. I took the measurements and sent them to the company by email. Afterwards, a 3D model was created, tiles, bathroom furniture, etc. were selected, and the construction contract was signed (this was about 3 months before construction started).
Only then did someone from the company actually visit the house to take measurements and inspect the site in person. This was about 2 weeks before construction started.
Nachfrager schrieb:
By the way, today they also realized that the radiator they planned for and brought along is too tall because of the sloping roof. Now they have to order a new radiator that is 5cm (2 inches) smaller...
Unbelievable!These things can happen – and as long as they deliver and install a different radiator without complaint, everything is fine! No need to get upset
Everything that could be said about your (your father’s) height issue has already been mentioned.
€60,000 is a lot of money – but companies offering a complete package do charge accordingly. And we don’t know the quality of the installed materials.
Chipping the screed down by one centimeter (0.4 inches) – I’ve never heard of that. A new screed… probably wouldn’t be proportional. Those mosaic tiles are simply thinner than today’s larger ceramic or porcelain tiles…
In my opinion, you have to accept such “inconveniences” (which really aren’t) when renovating or restoring something old.
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HilfeHilfe2 Dec 2015 07:44Well, your dad pays and accepts it 🙂 so everything has been said. I already mentioned, attach the trim, take down the door panel, and yes, it’s true that a different floor covering will also be installed in the hallway.
What will you do when you take over the house and want laminate or hardwood flooring? Then you'll be glad that the bathroom floor is currently 1 cm (0.4 inches) higher.
What will you do when you take over the house and want laminate or hardwood flooring? Then you'll be glad that the bathroom floor is currently 1 cm (0.4 inches) higher.
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