Hello,
after the tiling work was completed, we walked through the house and were a bit surprised by some issues.
Now we are not sure if we are just being picky or if the work was really done carelessly. Are these defects fixable and should they be raised with the tiler?
These corner cubes are mostly installed at an angle.
One rail in the photos is also slightly twisted. The grout joints are not parallel in a few places.
And in the last photo, isn’t an internal corner supposed to be mitered?
See photos
after the tiling work was completed, we walked through the house and were a bit surprised by some issues.
Now we are not sure if we are just being picky or if the work was really done carelessly. Are these defects fixable and should they be raised with the tiler?
These corner cubes are mostly installed at an angle.
One rail in the photos is also slightly twisted. The grout joints are not parallel in a few places.
And in the last photo, isn’t an internal corner supposed to be mitered?
See photos
Simple answer: This definitely falls within the acceptable tolerance range. Not great workmanship, but it’s skilled trade work and acceptable. Legally, there’s no chance to make a complaint.
I would cautiously let the builder know that you are dissatisfied. However, I don’t see any outcome beyond a price reduction.
I have seen much worse work many times, but also significantly better work on numerous occasions.
It’s a matter of luck, especially with a builder.
I would cautiously let the builder know that you are dissatisfied. However, I don’t see any outcome beyond a price reduction.
I have seen much worse work many times, but also significantly better work on numerous occasions.
It’s a matter of luck, especially with a builder.
Look at it this way...
Tiles are usually quite straight. If the wall is slightly uneven, which does happen, the tiler can only compensate for this by adjusting the grout lines, since the tiles themselves are generally straight.
So, it's not exactly a perfect example of top-quality workmanship, but it's acceptable and fine as it is...
Tiles are usually quite straight. If the wall is slightly uneven, which does happen, the tiler can only compensate for this by adjusting the grout lines, since the tiles themselves are generally straight.
So, it's not exactly a perfect example of top-quality workmanship, but it's acceptable and fine as it is...
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HilfeHilfe14 Oct 2019 06:36It's simply craftsmanship. It will be tolerant.
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hampshire14 Oct 2019 15:13Hello Lars, you’re not being too picky; those spots didn’t turn out well. Trainees also need to learn how to correct poor workmanship. I would definitely recommend approaching the situation with a constructive, rather than confrontational, conversation. Because even if no formal claim can be made, that doesn’t mean that some goodwill can’t be negotiated, even if it’s in a different area.
We had a tiling issue that was certainly within professional standards but didn’t exactly scream excellence. The tiler was a gentleman with a proud attitude toward his trade. The repair was no problem; he invested the time for a round trip and about 4 hours of work. After that, we were both satisfied.
We had a tiling issue that was certainly within professional standards but didn’t exactly scream excellence. The tiler was a gentleman with a proud attitude toward his trade. The repair was no problem; he invested the time for a round trip and about 4 hours of work. After that, we were both satisfied.
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