Bathroom Mosaic Glass Splash Back Preparation Advice - TilersForums.com

[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 silicone 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 silicone 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