green star

[nybor62]

got a phone call from one of my pals yesterday . can i pop round and take a look at the tiling im having done, he usually uses me but i was busy anyway
gets round to house 2 ensuites 600x400 tiles dot and dabbed with green star, i know the tiler who is doing it and im shocked at his method of tiling

told my pal rip the lot down and start again , so im now doing the job for him , he rang the tiler to come and get his tools , he also paid him for the day which i think was very decent of him considering the mess he had made

the so called tiler told him i allways use green star and have never had a problem , would you give me another chance to sort it out, sorry but no chance , one of the walls he had started he aint even spaced them , no tanking to shower walls , and i noticed a bottle of pva in one of the rooms
anyway is lack of knowledge have gained me some more work, has i can now fit my pal in

 

[peteablard]

Every cloud has a silver lining Rob! Tubbed gear is bad enough with tiles that size but D+D too......muppet!

 

[nybor62]

yep i was amazed , i told my pal give his horse a slap on the back side has he leaves

 

[kilty55]

sounds shoccking

 

[Bubblecraft]

Where did your pal get his number? Is he a known tiler in the area?

 

[gamma38]

I was in my local supplier the other day and listened to a conversation that I couldn't believe. The guy looked like a tradesman but then again.
Tradesman: so I have laid my underfloor heating and I am just about to lay the tiles, I am going to dot and dab them so what adhesive do you recommend? I was thinking of greenstar?
Sales: no to greenstar and no to dot and dab sir.
Trades: ok which adhesive then, but I will still dot and dab?
Sales: toppfix or bal various bags etc.
Trades: that sounds too dear to me I am going to try the greenstar, give me 10 tubs.
The conversation did go on more than that but you get the jist. That is what everyone is up against. It's no wonder people think anyone can chuck up a couple of tiles. I was laughing at the time but someone is getting ripped off but thinking they are getting a good job.:yikes:

 

[nybor62]

Where did your pal get his number? Is he a known tiler in the area?

yes he is well known in my area , and seems to be quite busy , how i dont know

 

[charlie1]

There are well established 'tilers' dot dabbing and doing it with tubbed gear too!! I know who they are in my area but what can you do!! They are not breaking the law! I always think that they will get found out sooner or later

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Another reason why licensing should be introduced in this industry, far to many cowboys in the trade, and not enough tradsmen.:mad2:

 

[charlie1]

Another reason why licensing should be introduced in this industry, far to many cowboys in the trade, and not enough tradsmen.:mad2:

how do we go about introducing that though? But yes, i totally agree!!!