Hello,
We are about to receive the handover of our new build from the developer.
During the last inspection, we noticed rather large gaps between the baseboards and the walls. It seems the walls or plaster are not perfectly straight and also not exactly at right angles.
I have attached two photos as examples.
The site manager just dismissed it and said it would simply be sealed with acrylic.
What is your opinion on this? Is this acceptable?
Best regards,
Thomas
We are about to receive the handover of our new build from the developer.
During the last inspection, we noticed rather large gaps between the baseboards and the walls. It seems the walls or plaster are not perfectly straight and also not exactly at right angles.
I have attached two photos as examples.
The site manager just dismissed it and said it would simply be sealed with acrylic.
What is your opinion on this? Is this acceptable?
Best regards,
Thomas
Winniefred30 Apr 2021 19:45We have a 100-year-old house and the same problems. But I wouldn’t have expected that anymore in a new build. We have plastered some rooms ourselves by now, and unfortunately, we still have these issues in some areas, but unlike the professionals who plastered this, we are not experts.
At the doors, I recommend decorative trim—there are quarter-round moldings or whatever style you prefer, in white. It looks smart and hides the gaps.
At the doors, I recommend decorative trim—there are quarter-round moldings or whatever style you prefer, in white. It looks smart and hides the gaps.
Winniefred schrieb:
I recommend decorative trim for the doors, like quarter round or whichever style you prefer, in white. It looks elegant and hides the gaps.Could you please explain exactly what you mean and where one can buy this? Thank you!Winniefred30 Apr 2021 20:20Just enter "quarter round white" at Obi!
We attached them with simple mounting adhesive; you just need to miter the corners. It’s not difficult.
We attached them with simple mounting adhesive; you just need to miter the corners. It’s not difficult.
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Smialbuddler30 Apr 2021 20:22Myrna_Loy schrieb:
I would rather hit the tradesman who taped the painter's fleece to the floor with duct tape,... To emphasize this point again: Have you already tried to remove the tape without leaving any residues? 😱
On our oiled oak floor, it was clearly stated in several places that not even painter’s tape should be applied, as shadows might remain visible.
The stuff your tradesman used to fix it here... well... that’s going to be interesting.
I would strongly recommend checking this urgently!
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nordanney30 Apr 2021 20:32Smialbuddler schrieb:
Our oiled oak floor had large warnings in several places stating that not even painter’s tape should be applied, as shadows might remain visible.Since it’s tiles, everything is quite relaxed.S
Smialbuddler30 Apr 2021 21:26nordanney schrieb:
Tiles, so everything is quite relaxed.Exactly! Nice wood pattern, totally fooled me. 😎