Bathroom Mosaic Glass Splash Back Preparation Advice

[tom8080]

See photo... is this standard preparation for a mosaic glass splash back in the bathroom?

The wall was freshly painted.

Will this need now to be skimmed or can the tiles be applied immediately to this surface with some good adhesive? Is a mesh of some sort required for alignment?

The tiles are going to be just the width of of the sink and to the top of the ledge (basically the top of the photo).

What do you suggest the next steps are, so whoever takes this job on, I know does a really really good job and how much should I consider paying?

Cheers.

 

[Flintstone]

Who's scored the wall if you don't have a tiler ?

 

[tom8080]

Haha, a tiler, but I was just wondering -- is this best practice? Couldn't see any reference to it on any forum or YouTube. Seems like they skim then apply to an ultra flat surface.

 

[Flintstone]

Is he not tiling it now then the tiler who scored it ?

 

[Mark Frost]

scoring the surface is fine.. what mosaics do you have?

 

[tom8080]

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[Qwerty]

Remove the paint

 

[MTiler]

Get as much of the paint off as possible, prime with an acrylic primer and fix with a white cement based adhesive. Theyll probably use a 3-4mm trowel.

 

[tom8080]

Seems like sensible advice. Unfortunately, I doubt if any of that took place. I'll upload photos so you can give me your honest feedback of the work.

 

[tom8080]

 

[Qwerty]

Are you pleased with it?

 

[LM]

Could have been centred! Sorry, but it could have! 🙁

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Your an engineer aren't you?

 

[Qwerty]

Could have been centred! Sorry, but it could have! 🙁

This and a few other points were my concern. I was trying to be diplomatic but you've blown that out of the water Lee! 😀😛

 

[Time's Ran Out]

The OP is checking to see if he should pay the poor 'tiler' or not!

 

[Dumbo]

What I don't understand is why didn't they just come with the finished picture

 

[Time's Ran Out]

He's checking everything to save the £20 due!

 

[tom8080]

Fortunately I'm cross-eyed so it looks perfectly aligned, haha. Love the fact he couldn't even be arsed to add sealant between the sink and the tiles. The guy wanted to do my kitchen floor too, hmmm, let me think about that... NO! He was so mad that I turned him down.

 

[tom8080]

I'm going to post a review on mybuilder. Does anyone want to provide their 'professional' opinion as to why this is a bad job. Just so it's not a biased review, haha.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

It's just a splash back!
And people call me a sad b'tard
We should bring back the birch or send him to the Tower!

 

[WetSaw]

And people call me a sad b'tard

Some people call me that too!!

 

[J K Tiling Cornwall]

@tom8080... Personally I'd cut the tiler some slack. To say it's a bad job seems a bit too harsh. Compared to some absolutely schocking tiling out there. Personally I always Silicon where the tiles meet the basin (a grout joint will more than likely crack with slight movement through leverage on the basin). Plus a little bit more attention could have been given to the finished edge of the mosaics. But nothing major that can't still be done.

 

[tom8080]

Thanks JK. I won't be too harsh. It is, after all... just a splash back and your feedback and opinion counts, so thank you for taking the time to provide constructive criticism and how you would approach / finish this type of job.

 

[J K Tiling Cornwall]

No worries, if you wish to seal the basin I would carefully use a Stanley blade to score/scrape back the grout where it meets the basin. Then apply a small bead of quality sanitary Silicon sealant. Spray with a little water with a bit of washing up liquid added (stops sealant from dragging out over mosaics and basin and easier/cleaner to work). Then spray a bit on your finger and smooth over, any excess can be removed with multi wipes. Cheers, James.

 

[Qwerty]

Off centre and the 'bow' in the mosaic are the obvious unchangeable issues. 'It's only a splashback' attitude doesn't wash with me and my ethics I'm afraid. I put the same attention to detail into a small mosaic splashback as I do a full blown natural stone wet room. You are only as good as your last job, and I'm sure the OP's feedback will be testament to that!

 

[tom8080]

@J K Tiling Cornwall Great tips thank you
@Plan Tec Tiling you're absolutely right, if only everyone would share your attitude. A job worth doing, is worth doing well.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Off centre and the 'bow' in the mosaic are the obvious unchangeable issues. 'It's only a splashback' attitude doesn't wash with me and my ethics I'm afraid. I put the same attention to detail into a small mosaic splashback as I do a full blown natural stone wet room. You are only as good as your last job, and I'm sure the OP's feedback will be testament to that!

It's a wind up thread - he's pulling your plonker!
He's going to write a review on 'my builder' for a splash back of £20!
We can all see what's wrong with his splash back, but why didn't he ask that first ?
Your everything he needs.

 

[Qwerty]

I aim to please @timeless john 😀