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Wetroom tiles grouting

pope
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I had a bathroom wetroom tiled by a person. 3 weeks ago. He finished the job and I paid him £1300 by bank transfer halifax bank. I have now noticed that in various places the person has filled in the tiles with silcone rather than grout.
I am going to phone him to give me a explanation to why he filled with silcone and rectify the wrong doing But I'm worried if he does not fix the problem what can I do to get my money back?
Thanks
I am going to phone him to give me a explanation to why he filled with silcone and rectify the wrong doing But I'm worried if he does not fix the problem what can I do to get my money back?
Thanks
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The corners between walls, and wall to floor should be silicone, is that what you mean?Mr Generous - Landlord for more than 10 years. Generous? - Possibly but sarcastic more likely.0
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pope said:I had a bathroom wetroom tiled by a person. 3 weeks ago. He finished the job and I paid him £1300 by bank transfer halifax bank. I have now noticed that in various places the person has filled in the tiles with silcone rather than grout.
I am going to phone him to give me a explanation to why he filled with silcone and rectify the wrong doing But I'm worried if he does not fix the problem what can I do to get my money back?
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Certain bits need to be filled with silicone to allow for movement, otherwise the grout/tiles will crack.Statement of Affairs (SOA) link: https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.phpFor free, non-judgemental debt advice, try: Stepchange or National Debtline. Beware fee charging companies with similar names.0
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Mr.Generous said:The corners between walls, and wall to floor should be silicone, is that what you mean?0
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Aylesbury_Duck said:pope said:I had a bathroom wetroom tiled by a person. 3 weeks ago. He finished the job and I paid him £1300 by bank transfer halifax bank. I have now noticed that in various places the person has filled in the tiles with silcone rather than grout.
I am going to phone him to give me a explanation to why he filled with silcone and rectify the wrong doing But I'm worried if he does not fix the problem what can I do to get my money back?
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By any chance is the area near any of the shower controls?
I have seen this done because (so I was told) the tiler was allowing 'access' to plumbing in behind without having to dismantle the wall on the other side. On the other hand I would expect tiles to be grouted in except around the areas where walls meet other walls or the floor.Past caring about first world problems.0 -
To answer your original question, if he doesn't rectify any faulty fitting, you would get someone else to do it and sue him for the cost. There's a long way to go before you're at that stage.0
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IvanOpinion said:By any chance is the area near any of the shower controls?
I have seen this done because (so I was told) the tiler was allowing 'access' to plumbing in behind without having to dismantle the wall on the other side. On the other hand I would expect tiles to be grouted in except around the areas where walls meet other walls or the floor.0 -
pope said:IvanOpinion said:By any chance is the area near any of the shower controls?
I have seen this done because (so I was told) the tiler was allowing 'access' to plumbing in behind without having to dismantle the wall on the other side. On the other hand I would expect tiles to be grouted in except around the areas where walls meet other walls or the floor.0
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