opinion on this pool tiling work

6 years ago

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Would be interested in feedback on this pool tiling job.

There will be a window looking into the pool and this tiling will be on view all the time, from both within the house and outside.

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annb1997

6 years ago

I also wonder why the tiler couldn't have done a better job lining up the rows and columns of tiles at joins despite the curves etc. I agree with Lisa, speak directly to pool builder as he is responsible for all trades he hires to do each aspect of the job.

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Lisa Bird
6 years ago
Think once there is water in there you won’t notice so much but I would have thought that they would do one line of tiles on wall and another on base of pool with join at bottom corner rather than 1/4 way up. However if you haven’t paid them yet ask why they did it that way. Maybe there was a reason. If really bothers you tell them to fix it.
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Just because your builder doesn't normally use a material doesn't mean it shouldn't be used. Builders often like to only use what they are used to and what they know will work well as they have used it on a previous job. Just make sure that your tile selection has a suitable edge for a pool, often called a coping tile, which is sometimes rounded and thicker. A standard square edge tile risks chipping if the square edge is exposed at the edge of the pool. Do your research, find some examples in real life and go with the best solution for the issue, which is not necessarily what your builder wants. Too often I meet unhappy homeowners who wanted one thing and their builder bullied them into something else (often as it was easier for the builder to install) to their long term regret. As long as your have researched it, and understand the issues so you can make an informed decision. After the job is finished your builder will probably never see your pool again, whereas you will see it every day. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits
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Nancy
6 years ago
I suppose it won't be too noticeable once water is in it. I'd tell the builder or tiler if you're not happy with it and see what they come up with. I agree with the above advice to ask the builder to fix it if you're really not happy with it. It would bug me.
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Paula
6 years ago
Withhold final payment first and foremost. Contact Department of Fair Trading . You should also be covered with some sort of home builders insurance as it is construction over a certain amount of $$$$$.
It’s not acceptable.
Gallifrey
6 years ago
Not sure how you will see it once the pool is filled. I do not think the Dept of Fair Trading will be interested unless the tiling faulty.

I think it looks great. It would have been very difficult if not impossible to line up all these tiles. have you seen other tiled pools up this close without water?Don't let this spoil the excitement of getting your new pool. I had bad experience as we have a similar glass panel in our pool. It broke in the factory when betting made and put completion back months.
annb1997
6 years ago
You must give contractor a chance to remedy the situation before progressing to any further complaint body. Best to document all phone conversations, emails, etc., and be firm and clear about what you object to about the job, and always maintain composure. Best wishes.
annb1997
6 years ago
It is the last photo which shows the most noticeable poor alignment of tiles along the outside edge.
bigreader
6 years ago
Because of the fall of the slope at some point there has to be a mismatched join. The coving area does look a bit gappy but you won't notice one water is in.
annb1997
6 years ago
http://www.tyrrells.com/literature_121709/Mapping_out_mistakes_in_tiling(Building_Connection_Magazine)
annb1997
6 years ago
http://www.tyrrells.com/literature_121709/Mapping_out_mistakes_in_tiling(Building_Connection_Magazine)
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Paul Di Stefano Design
6 years ago
it's never perfect and always involves a balance/compromise to achieve the less noticeable outcome - it's the decision with the convergence lines as to whether the base run is cut or the wall. That the wall run is cut it accentuates the pool fall more - if it was the other way around, in that the wall run comes down to a straight/horizontal line and the base is cut into that line the angle would not be as noticeable......you can fix it, and in this case arguably due to the window perspective looking straight on it's a justified request - adding water won't improve/soften the end result dramatically in this case IMO....that main thing is that it's been prep'd straight which it looks like it has been - this is only cosmetic remedial, which whilst yes will cost the contractor, you have to live with the end result so it's worth the (hard) conversation......good luck!
HU-730948660
5 years ago
I am a pool tiler , There is not a lot of good pool tilers around !! I think a lot of people choose to go with the cheapest ones not thinking about the quality of work at all. I have seen a lot of pool tilers giving up on their jobs because pool tiling is an art and needs a lot of patience. So my advice is to pay couple of grands extra and get quality jobs done. Again as soon as i saw the photoes i can not only see one mistakes but many !! To me it looks like a bathtoom tiler who has nevet tiled a pool has tiled this pool !

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