Contractor Tiling Issues: What is accceptable?
Kevin Doherty
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Comments (8)Thanks everyone. We gave him a detailed list itemizing everything we feel should be corrected. He came this morning to meet with DH and said he agreed with the list and will fix all items (which I knew he would - he is a nice person). I guess I'm losing faith that it will ever really be done as well as I feel it should be given that I'm paying for it. We'll see. We were really hoping it worked out because we need the other bathroom done, as well as several other projects around the house....See More"Issues" With Bathroom Remodel (And Contractor)
Comments (21)Got the estimate from the professional design and remodel company--$1,500 plus materials. I have most of the materials ready to go. They will provide the mortar for setting the tub, thinset, wallboard, and "red guard" a waterproof mastic. He said it's a 2-day job max and he get started in about a week. Twenty percent deposit up front. The other guy, word processor printout dude, I spoke with yesterday and he was to call after getting off the other job but the call never came. Then I had to bite the bullet and let the folks know what was going on, that I had fired the original contractor. They went through the roof. "How could you do that? Why couldn't you be more patient? You must have spoken to him in a very negative tone. What are you going to do now?" I replied that I had been very patient, that he didn't keep his end of the bargain, and that I had treated him with "kid gloves", which was why felt he could take continual advantage of me/us. Keep in mind it has officially been 1 whole month since we began this project, and they just got back from their bi-yearly trip to Las Vegas. I would have told them before their trip but I didn't want to ruin it. So, after all the drama was over and the smoke had settled, I told them that I had a guy that could do it for $1,500, the going rate, not the 50% off rate like the other guy. They didn't mind the cost, but were more bothered by the "50% off" comment. They felt that the original price of $1,600 for the whole job was expensive enough, where the going rate, like an earlier poster mentioned, is $3,000 to $4,000. And that is probably what this last company would have charged to do the whole thing, but since it's halfway done they're only charging $1,500....See MoreIssues laying tile, My contractor can't get it right, is it me?
Comments (81)I just got an email from realstone systems, the tile manufacturer stating which adhesive to use for a warranty and the contractors lawyer just filed a mechanics lien on my property! This really pisses me off, he hasn’t even finished the other projects! He still has to wallpaper a wall, patch painting and redo a window glass install he didn’t match properly because I didn’t tell him which glass to use...my condo association isn’t happy about that! And just look at the discoloration!!...See MoreIssue with Tile - Contractors do not want to take responsibility
Comments (2)Do not make final payment. Your concerns are valid. The first thing I noticed was the jagged cut. Go to a professional tile shop and explain your situation. Have them come out and give you a quote for a proper installation in writing. Include waterproofing. Offer to pay them for the quote. You will need this to negotiate the way forward. Contact glass manufacturer for proper installation methods. As for the mosaics it's just poor workmanship....See MoreKevin Doherty
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