Bad tile job and how to address it?
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Please help--bad tile job! What now?
Comments (24)I googled something else and found this thread. Lippageis poor craftsmanship. I was looking for a way to explain to my client why im taking so long. They keep complaining im slow at tiling I keep telling them im very detailed and every stone must fit perfect. Polishing lippage is wrong probably why it broke. A planatary floor sander should be used first to smooth out lippage. a full section should be done, like a room and stop on a grout line/seem. Then honing using honing powder to the desired finish this for natural stone. Polishing will not remove lippage. From WORK From WORK...See MoreBad Tile Job?? Need advice ASAP.
Comments (3)What StoneTech says. The total system is so important, not just the esthetics. PICTURES. Always take pictures of the process. I am a DIYer in several areas of my remodels and I take a million pictures of my progress. IT IS SO HELPFUL :) The "top couple feet" of drywall you mention, is that in a shower? With shower surounds there are a couple of feet above the unit that is drywall, so I don't think that is an issue unless it is in the actual splash zone. The ventilation and the paint must be first rate to prevent moisture condensation damage. In my current bathroom project, I will be tiling to the ceiling but not the ceiling. I have a vent fan in my shower, approved for wet areas, to control the moisture. And I will be using paint specifically designed for bathroom use....See MoreHow bad is this tile job?
Comments (7)You have probably already given the contractor more money than he deserves for such lousy work. Insist on a re-do and file a complaint with your state's home improvement commission so legal action can be taken if work isn't redone to your satisfaction. If you don't have a state commission, research what consumer protections are available in your state to help you have the work corrected by the contractor or to receive money back to have it done correctly by another contractor....See MoreReality check for me, does this tile job look bad to you?
Comments (34)Today he sent the punch list back with comments and wrote, "Tiles are hand made and grout/caulk lines cannot be consistent due to the way the tiles are manufactured". Just my 2 cents... Integrity issues are where I draw a hard line in these types of arrangements. I am typically willing to make many sacrifices to keep a project moving forward including bearing some of the costs that I rightly shouldn't have to bear and occasionally accepting less than perfect results. However, when a contractor starts lying to me or threatening to quit are things I draw the line at right quick. As for seeing an attorney in these situations, I often advise people to see their attorney to help get a handle on negotiations and legal rights. However, this is not likely a situation that you are going to want to resolve through your attorney. Use your attorney to advise what you should do, and maybe get him to send a demand letter, but don't try to use your attorney to resolve this situation. This is the way a good attorney should direct you anyway. Good luck...See Morecpartist
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