Botched tile job! Is it fixable?
Mimi
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Botched Tile job.
Comments (17). Update: I Just realized he did redo it, I'm so happy for you! It looks much much better! ................................................................................ Yes. He needs to do a redo. I believe one complete tile should be 'centered' in the center of the shower wall and then work out from there. He did not do that. Also the large gaps between tile where it is grouted is unacceptable. If you are working with a big box store, complain and demand they do it over. We just had the same problem with the backsplash in our kitchen. It too them THREE DIFFERENT TRIES of redoing it before they got it right {HD}. I advice you don't settle for shoddy work and speak up. They were not worried about doing quality work and making you happy, so I would not worry about what they think. You paid for a good job, they need to give you one.....can you tell I'm mad? lol! Still upset from my own reno and seeing what they did to your bathroom makes me mad too....See MoreCountertop Fabrication Botch Job - What Would you do?
Comments (4)The answers to all your questions is yes. But next time, please do your homework on the company that you choose to do the work. There’s a lot of jack legs out there and it appears you found one. Ask for references and he offers to put you in contact with say 2 of his clients to check his work, ask to see at least 10. Hope you had a contract specifying exactly what was to be done and any recourse available to you. And make sure their licensed and insured. Hope this can be resolved without a mountain of stress and frustration for you....See MoreBotched Tile: how should I ask contractor to fix this mistake?
Comments (6)Hi Patricia and thank you for your comment. However, I did not post on the same subject. My other question is separate as I indicated in this post. If you'd like to check out the other post I welcome your feedback on that grout issue as well. And, as I said, we've been happy with our contractors work overall. That's why discovering this mistake and his lack of communication about it surprised us so much. 90% of the job is done and done well, so I'm not too concerned about that. I know he'll come for his last check, and I expect that he will fix it per what we request. I am seeking advice on exactly what to ask him to do from those with tiling/tile-fixing experience. Replace the whole tile on each piece that is chipped/or has the accidental hole? Or, is there an acceptable enamel-type fix anyone would recommend? I am the painter on this project and 2 of these tiles are next to the ceiling. I'm worried about damage to the new drywall, ceiling, and time I don't have to paint again as hubby and I are working full time during this closure. So, rather than flippant calls for shame, why not thoughtful ones about what to ask my contractor to do?...See MoreBotched penny tiles - what do you recommend?
Comments (9)it amazes me how many "professionals" do not know that tile on mesh (like penny tiles) need to be staggered. I'm a DIY'er and I know that. WTH is wrong with people???!? To the OP; the white grout fix looks much better. Is it perfect? no. Can you live with it? That is up to you. At this point you have to decide if the fight, time, and money are worth it. Yes, he should pay for the cost of new tile and re-do it but if he decides not to then you have to find and pay someone else to do it on your dime then turn around and sue him in small claims court. If you win...good luck collecting. It's just all a big flipping headache that you shouldn't have to deal with! I think most people just choose to live with it so these subpar professionals stay in business and go on to their next victim. Maybe if enough people hold these so called "professionals" accountable they will either get out of the business or get better. Alas, I don't think that will happen. Keep us updated....See MoreMimi
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