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.Hotzenplotz9 Dec 2017 09:13@ypg
Respect, you are definitely ahead of us when it comes to foresight and planning.
Respect, you are definitely ahead of us when it comes to foresight and planning.
R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
@ypg
Respect, you are definitely ahead of us when it comes to foresight and planning.Don’t you have any images in your mind?
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R.Hotzenplotz9 Dec 2017 10:01ypg schrieb:
Don’t you have any images in your mind?Not for all the details you mentioned. Usually not before a thorough examination of the specific topic and reviewing various alternatives. And when you come across an option you hadn’t seen before and like, your preference can definitely change.
Basically, it is true that for many of us, visualizing things is often difficult. Not so much with floor coverings, but especially with architectural elements.
But that’s not a problem. We will reach our goal… along the way.
In any case, I have already gained many great and valuable ideas here, without which the house definitely wouldn’t be as nice as it already looks from today’s perspective.
Always stay open to new ideas.
For example, I knew the kitchen should be white. But I didn’t stress about it. In the kitchen showroom, there was a lot of country cottage style, which I ruled out. Then there were ultra-modern cabinets, mounted with a 30cm (12 inch) toe kick at the expense of countertop space, which I found uncomfortable anyway. The exact style I liked was actually offered by Nolte, so what was there to consider?
My husband wanted a thin countertop... so now we have this masterpiece.
When it comes to tiles, it’s good to test how they react to moisture, how dust looks on them after several days, how easy they are to clean, and how they feel to the touch. You can do this with sample tiles [emoji6]
Hair: we naturally shed hair due to age [emoji6]
Do you see the hair on the surfaces? For example, this is important in the bathroom to avoid it looking dirty every day [emoji4]
What about pets? Cat, dog...
For example, I knew the kitchen should be white. But I didn’t stress about it. In the kitchen showroom, there was a lot of country cottage style, which I ruled out. Then there were ultra-modern cabinets, mounted with a 30cm (12 inch) toe kick at the expense of countertop space, which I found uncomfortable anyway. The exact style I liked was actually offered by Nolte, so what was there to consider?
My husband wanted a thin countertop... so now we have this masterpiece.
When it comes to tiles, it’s good to test how they react to moisture, how dust looks on them after several days, how easy they are to clean, and how they feel to the touch. You can do this with sample tiles [emoji6]
Hair: we naturally shed hair due to age [emoji6]
Do you see the hair on the surfaces? For example, this is important in the bathroom to avoid it looking dirty every day [emoji4]
What about pets? Cat, dog...
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R.Hotzenplotz9 Dec 2017 11:50It’s similar with the kitchen for us. It has to be white—possibly with a rounded element in wood or concrete look. We just visited a kitchen showroom again. We also have a preference for the sink. We’re having a hard time deciding on the countertop.
Everything else is relatively clear from an aesthetic point of view. The challenge will be comparing offers from 2-3 suppliers and negotiating prices.
Everything else is relatively clear from an aesthetic point of view. The challenge will be comparing offers from 2-3 suppliers and negotiating prices.
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