Who Is Right

[IanA2]

I've taken a few pics which, to some extent show the problem. His latest reasoning is:
"I laid the floor to what I had and this is what any competent tiler would do. The floor is even it is just not 100% flat due to the dip." and: "...the only problem you have is with regarding the floor, which unfortunately is something that happens." I should add that the pics without skirting (that's another story) are of the dais which he built. Dip? He's having a laugh!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I don't think the pics show the real issue!
A plumber doing the tiling is going to raise concern but there are some good all round bathroom fitters who take their time and make a great job.
In the pictures you have provided I assume the gap to the skirting is your worry however a silicone joint to seal the joint to the wood panelling would suffice. Other views may show other concerns.
Preparation is paramount and it should be as flat as possible prior to tiling.

 

[One Day]

Plumber! Lol!

(not helpful I know - sorry!)

 

[IanA2]

I don't think the pics show the real issue!
A plumber doing the tiling is going to raise concern but there are some good all round bathroom fitters who take their time and make a great job.
In the pictures you have provided I assume the gap to the skirting is your worry however a silicone joint to seal the joint to the wood panelling would suffice. Other views may show other concerns.
Preparation is paramount and it should be as flat as possible prior to tiling.

This guy thinks that he is a good all round bathroom/kitchen fitter. He does the electrics (satisfactory) and the plumbing (satisfactory).

The gap is a concern, as it is unsightly and very noticeable (directly opposite the loo!), I showed it to illustrate the general unevenness of his tiling which is apparent across the whole floor.

His main problem is his attitude, he thinks he's brilliant at everything. By the way he wants to charge £30 M2 for laying these tiles. His "day rate" is allegedly £250 which he claims is justifiable because he can do everything!!

 

[hmtiling]

The meterage rate,imo, isn't expensive and the plumbers I work with have similar day rates. The problem lies with him not being ' brilliant'.
He should have checked the floor prior to tiling and offered you the choice of going with it or latexing to get it level. This may have resulted in a height discrepancy at the doorway but, again, that's your choice to make.
As abovea bead of mastic, neatly applied, would greatly improve appearance.

 

[IanA2]

The meterage rate,imo, isn't expensive and the plumbers I work with have similar day rates. The problem lies with him not being ' brilliant'.
He should have checked the floor prior to tiling and offered you the choice of going with it or latexing to get it level. This may have resulted in a height discrepancy at the doorway but, again, that's your choice to make.
As abovea bead of mastic, neatly applied, would greatly improve appearance.

I'll check tomorrow, but I think silicone has been applied. to be honest, I don't think the floor has anything to do with it, it was level enough, I think he just didn't adjust the adhesive to get the levels right. The unevenness extends to the dais and he built that.

 

[hmtiling]

I wouldn't be adjusting or packing up adhesive on a timber floor. You want a solid bed of adhesive and this is much more easily achieved by prepping the floor correctly.
Out of interest you said he plyed the floor. Any idea what thickness?

 

[IanA2]

Sorry, no idea, I just know that he boarded it and then over-boarded with ply.

 

[Rizzle from the Portizzle]

a bit confused here i can see lippy tiles but the skirting jumps at the top but not the bottom ?one pic with skirting one without .so the skirting was added after the floor was tiled ? who fitted and painted the skirting

 

[IanA2]

No, he didn't skirt the dais (he should have done!), but yes, the skirting and T&G was done after the floor was laid. He did the lot.