Hello forum community,
I’m not sure if this is just complaining at a high level or justified frustration.
We are only partly satisfied with the tile installer’s workmanship from the contractor.
Here are three examples:
1. Toilet fixture pre-wall corner with Jolie trim strip is untidy
2. Generally, corners with Jolie finishing strips are untidy
3. Decorative tiles are frayed/chipped when cut
A credit is one thing, repairs another. However, we are sure that the tile installers have already done their best here.
Does it even make sense to raise any complaints, or is everything within the so-called “tolerance range”?
Good luck
m
I’m not sure if this is just complaining at a high level or justified frustration.
We are only partly satisfied with the tile installer’s workmanship from the contractor.
Here are three examples:
1. Toilet fixture pre-wall corner with Jolie trim strip is untidy
2. Generally, corners with Jolie finishing strips are untidy
3. Decorative tiles are frayed/chipped when cut
A credit is one thing, repairs another. However, we are sure that the tile installers have already done their best here.
Does it even make sense to raise any complaints, or is everything within the so-called “tolerance range”?
Good luck
m
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pagoni202021 Mar 2021 11:59My advice: Have it redone.
Your feeling is not deceiving you. What does he actually do for a living during the day?
Honestly, a bathroom has to look good... that would bother me, especially since he calls himself a professional.
Your feeling is not deceiving you. What does he actually do for a living during the day?
Honestly, a bathroom has to look good... that would bother me, especially since he calls himself a professional.
Hmm. I’m not sure. These are quite extreme close-ups, which may look imperfect up close but might not be noticeable or significant in relation to the overall area, and could still be within tolerance.
For example, in image 1, the alignment... you would have to see the entire view, which would be image 3. And there, I don’t see any issues. I would rather criticize the design for the fact that the largest bathroom area hardly gets any natural light.
Regarding the toilet’s pre-wall installation: the top view in the picture, I wouldn’t criticize that, but the way the rail protrudes, that I would.
Image 4 out of 7, I would criticize that, but with some silicone or filler and a finger to smooth it out, it wouldn’t be a big deal anymore. What is that exactly? A tile? A rail?
Overall, I do appreciate the sharp close-up shots, but these are misleading because nobody goes through life—or a bathroom—with a magnifying glass or macro lens, and these issues likely fall within acceptable tolerances. However, I can’t be completely sure.
For example, in image 1, the alignment... you would have to see the entire view, which would be image 3. And there, I don’t see any issues. I would rather criticize the design for the fact that the largest bathroom area hardly gets any natural light.
Regarding the toilet’s pre-wall installation: the top view in the picture, I wouldn’t criticize that, but the way the rail protrudes, that I would.
Image 4 out of 7, I would criticize that, but with some silicone or filler and a finger to smooth it out, it wouldn’t be a big deal anymore. What is that exactly? A tile? A rail?
Overall, I do appreciate the sharp close-up shots, but these are misleading because nobody goes through life—or a bathroom—with a magnifying glass or macro lens, and these issues likely fall within acceptable tolerances. However, I can’t be completely sure.
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knalltüte21 Mar 2021 13:29Just now at breakfast, we were discussing the "picky nature of German homeowners" and how the introduction of Industry 4.0 into trades sparks expectations that are not feasible in practice. I agree with @ypg.
Take a step back, if necessary take off your glasses 😉 and look at the whole thing more casually. If there are still objectively defects present (that no longer fall within the range of A8 gap tolerances), casually address the tradesperson and look for practical ways to improve. I believe the trade is far from any "demolition demands."
Take a step back, if necessary take off your glasses 😉 and look at the whole thing more casually. If there are still objectively defects present (that no longer fall within the range of A8 gap tolerances), casually address the tradesperson and look for practical ways to improve. I believe the trade is far from any "demolition demands."
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HilfeHilfe21 Mar 2021 14:06I think this will make it worse instead of better. Once the furniture is in, you won’t even notice it.
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pagoni202021 Mar 2021 15:01I certainly didn’t mean to overdo it, but the two spots where the metal rail protrudes might have sharp edges. So, there’s a difference between this being just an aesthetic issue or a safety concern, although the risk is probably low. Maybe I’m being more particular in this area and more lenient elsewhere, that’s also possible, so everyone needs to decide for themselves.