Am I Expecting Too Much - TilersForums.com

[Amichel]

We are in a new build and I’m not happy with the tile floors. Yesterday an inspector from the flooring company which provided both the tiles and the labor came out to look at the floors. He declared them ‘damned good.’ He also said the acceptable lippage was equal to two nickels. Can that be right? I’m attaching some pictures which I also provided to the flooring company and builder.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry, there are a lot of pictures.

 

[Flintstone]

On first impression it looks to be mostly poor grouting.

 

[Amichel]

On first impression it looks to be mostly poor grouting.

Thanks. Do you think it can or should be repaired?

 

[GoneGuy]

As above, looks like the grout has been washed out.
With regards to the lippage I would say it’s not acceptable and might be worth having a look at the ANSI website

 

[Dumbo]

I think he misunderstands the two nickel test . In Canada I don't think it's an official test but they might do a tooney(two dollar coin) test where you slide it over the floor and it doesn't get stuck on tile edges .

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Are you an engineer by any chance?

 

[Dan]

I think you might be able to go over the grout. Cement will still to cement. But really it needs digging back a bit maybe.

The lippage if it's just one I'm kinda thinking on those kinda plank tiles it is inevitable if you cant use lash clips at the ends and the middle? (The tilers will know more) because they can bow during firing.

 

[Amichel]

As above, looks like the grout has been washed out.
With regards to the lippage I would say it’s not acceptable and might be worth having a look at the ANSI website

Thank you for taking the time to look.

As above, looks like the grout has been washed out.
With regards to the lippage I would say it’s not acceptable and might be worth having a look at the ANSI website

Also, the grout lines vary from a bit under 2 mm to 8 mm. We upgraded to have the thin grout lines but I was told this was within standards.

Are you an engineer by any chance?

No.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

How big an area of flooring are we talking about and have you any distant photos.

 

[Amichel]

How big an area of flooring are we talking about and have you any distant photos.

It’s the entire house, over 3000 square feet. Here are some distant pics. Thank you for looking, I appreciate it.