Can this be done better/differently?

[Dave]

Thank you for your feedback, What would be a proper way? And what’s the difference?

Tile edge trim would be integral flush with the tiles and not overlapping like what they want to use.

 

[DanTest]

Just testing a reply whilst logged out

 

[Mikejonesamberhill]

as a customer, not a ruler, my input is that the people doing this either haven’t got the skills, or equipment, or both to do a proper job. Having botched it is as best they could manage, they know it’s a shocking mess, and are dreaming up ways to cover up their mistakes, ie jumbo right angles trims. My advice would be (a) tell them the tiles around the window will have to come off, walls made good as needed, and if they can’t cut a porcelain tile, to pack up their stuff and discount from their invoice the cost of getting someone else in to fix it - say £300. Fair enough?

 

[Mikejonesamberhill]

And have you looked at the grouting - more shockers!

 

[Mikejonesamberhill]

I suspect they aren’t an established company, but some chancer with a website and a mobile phone, who hopes they’ll get away with it and if they don’t, jump in the car and clear off

 

[Mary12345]

I suspect they aren’t an established company, but some chancer with a website and a mobile phone, who hopes they’ll get away with it and if they don’t, jump in the car and clear off

They actually are an official established company with recommendations and glowing reviews on mybuilder, Google etc. 😞

 

[Mikejonesamberhill]

I would get a reputable tiling company to come and quote to fix the issues. In that way you’ll get a free independent assessment of the faults, a written cost to rectify, and can deduct that from what you pay the builders if they can’t properly sort it. It’s awful when people who are supposed to be professionals do a shoddy job and leave the customer with a mess and still look to get paid. I hope you get it sorted ok.

 

[Ajax123]

You ask if a better result can be achieved. The answer is absolutely. I'll get my blind 3 legged dog to pop round and sort it. I'm certain he could do a better job...

 

[bsc ceramics]

shameful i do hope you've not paid them

 

[Mary12345]

So the corner trims have been installed today, while this does look a bit better overall, I do see a significant gap between the trim and tiles, I suspect they would need to grout it? The gap is due to the fact the tiling is soooo uneven under the trim! Thoughts?