Ian, I don't know what to make of your question, and find it quite offensive as you give the impression that all contract tilers are just playing some kind of bang the tiles down as quickly as possible and walk of the job. Believe me the truth is far from that. We have to programme in work up to two years ahead, work out the logisitics, the substrate build up, and then file all the relevent documentation before we have even set foot on site. On the multitude of contracts you have work everyone and his uncle following the progress, snagging, self snagging and basically it can be a war zone. We do not have time to stand around, we have to get on with it, and ensure the workmanship is the highest that can be achieved. A good contract tiler, is someone who is at the top of his game, acurate, fast and takes pride in his workmanship. We know after a couple of days if they are up to it, if not they are told to pack up their tools and leave site immediately. As a side note, we are a finishing trade, if the substrate is out, or any other problems, then it is thrown straight back onto the main contractor. There is no excuse for sloppy work, never has been, or never will be. Reputation is everything on large projects, there is a massive difference between messing up someones bathroom to a 3500m2 hotel reception.
Pebbs
