Dear forum members,
I have purchased an apartment from a developer. The standard specifications are already quite generous (e.g., tiles in the size of 60x60cm (24x24 inches) as standard).
However, I have now chosen even larger tile formats. Do you consider the following additional charges for installation to be reasonable (pure labor costs, additional charges for other items are separate):
- Extra charge for laying floor tiles 80x80cm (32x32 inches) instead of 60x60cm (24x24 inches): EUR 22 plus VAT per sqm (square meter)
- Extra charge for laying large format wall tiles 120x240cm (48x96 inches) instead of 30x60cm (12x24 inches): EUR 93 plus VAT per sqm
We are talking about approximately 19sqm (204 sq ft) of flooring and 35sqm (377 sq ft) of wall area in two bathrooms.
These price increases seem extremely high to me.
Regards,
Sven1969
I have purchased an apartment from a developer. The standard specifications are already quite generous (e.g., tiles in the size of 60x60cm (24x24 inches) as standard).
However, I have now chosen even larger tile formats. Do you consider the following additional charges for installation to be reasonable (pure labor costs, additional charges for other items are separate):
- Extra charge for laying floor tiles 80x80cm (32x32 inches) instead of 60x60cm (24x24 inches): EUR 22 plus VAT per sqm (square meter)
- Extra charge for laying large format wall tiles 120x240cm (48x96 inches) instead of 30x60cm (12x24 inches): EUR 93 plus VAT per sqm
We are talking about approximately 19sqm (204 sq ft) of flooring and 35sqm (377 sq ft) of wall area in two bathrooms.
These price increases seem extremely high to me.
Regards,
Sven1969
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R.Hotzenplotz4 Dec 2017 21:40I also have a reliable man who installs the tiles. He has been working for my parents for 15 years. Always top quality.
If there are any defects, you can file a complaint. This can definitely happen with both online retailers and local suppliers.
Then you were probably lucky with the tile price. I personally don’t feel like visiting 5 to 6 tile companies to maybe find a price close to the online offer. I find that really annoying. You’re already constantly going somewhere in person where email and the internet aren’t enough (electrician, kitchen showroom, etc.).
If there are any defects, you can file a complaint. This can definitely happen with both online retailers and local suppliers.
Then you were probably lucky with the tile price. I personally don’t feel like visiting 5 to 6 tile companies to maybe find a price close to the online offer. I find that really annoying. You’re already constantly going somewhere in person where email and the internet aren’t enough (electrician, kitchen showroom, etc.).
You already find it annoying. Just wait and see what else comes along the way.
And you can also make phone calls to get price quotes. If you want to save money, you have to put in some effort.
Email and the internet are not the best options. Pick up the phone and get started.
And you can also make phone calls to get price quotes. If you want to save money, you have to put in some effort.
Email and the internet are not the best options. Pick up the phone and get started.
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R.Hotzenplotz4 Dec 2017 21:48RobsonMKK schrieb:
You already find it annoying.
Just wait and see what else is coming along the way.You're right. That's why I'm trying to be efficient.
RobsonMKK schrieb:
And you can also call and get price quotes.You're right. I will definitely do that once the format, quantity, etc. are finalized. However, the question remains whether a local supplier really offers an advantage over delivery straight to the door—even if they match the same price. But at least to clarify this, I will definitely call 2-3 suppliers.
RobsonMKK schrieb:
If you want to save money, you have to put in some effort.It would be amazing to save even more compared to buying online. Then the time spent would really be worthwhile.
RobsonMKK schrieb:
Pick up the phone and just go for it.You're right. That's what I'll do!
Don’t forget small items like primer, baseboards, adhesives, grout, corner beads, silicone, etc. when calculating material prices and labor costs. These add up quickly.
With a low price of $34 gross for 75.5cm (30 inch) tiles (utility room, about 10 square meters), we ended up at around 120–130 EUR per square meter for everything.
Add roughly 100 EUR per square meter on top of the tile price to get a realistic total.
By the way, two packages of the 75.5cm (30 inch) tiles weighed 28 kg (62 lbs) each. The team carried the amount equivalent to six Euro pallets into the house. That quickly explains the extra cost.
With a low price of $34 gross for 75.5cm (30 inch) tiles (utility room, about 10 square meters), we ended up at around 120–130 EUR per square meter for everything.
Add roughly 100 EUR per square meter on top of the tile price to get a realistic total.
By the way, two packages of the 75.5cm (30 inch) tiles weighed 28 kg (62 lbs) each. The team carried the amount equivalent to six Euro pallets into the house. That quickly explains the extra cost.
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werners816 Dec 2017 08:00So, yesterday I visited a local tiling company. The consultation was very good, and now I’m curious to see what they offer. According to them, there is a big difference between 80cm x 80cm (31.5 inches x 31.5 inches) and 60cm x 60cm (23.6 inches x 23.6 inches) tiles, because with the smaller size, it seems the floor doesn’t need to be leveled with a screed.
Now I’m waiting to see what happens...
Now I’m waiting to see what happens...
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