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Posted by DD_BobK on October 23, 2009, 11:05 pm
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> > > > Master Betty wrote:
> > > >>>> I was visiting my brother and they have 12" ceramic tile in most
> > > >>>> rooms.
> > > >>>> A lot of the tiles are about a half millimeter higher or lower t=
han
> > > >>>> the one next to it. Maybe less, but I can easily feel the
> > > >>>> difference with my fingers, and when pushing a dresser, the dres=
ser
> > > >>>> has to be lifted up to get onto the next tile.
> > > >>>> Is this work within professional standards?
> > > >>> *Every professional has his own standards. If this was a low bid,
> > > >>> fast install, get in and get out job I think those tolerances are
> > > >>> pretty good. If this is a multi-million dollar celebrity mansion =
I
> > > >>> would say that is unacceptable.
> > > >> That seems like strange logic.
> > > >> If you get paid less, you'd do the job intentionally sloppy? I'd
> > > >> think a competent tile person would have to try to screw it up.
> > > > Fast, correct, cheap. Pick two.
> > > Maybe I'm not thinking in the real world but usually the better worke=
rs
> > > "are" the faster workers.
> > > For example: If a barber is taking too long to cut my hair I know I
> > > won't
> > > like the results.
> > > A cheaper tile job to me means cheaper tile. Not sloppy installation.
> > > Jim
> > your POV might be correct in a parallel universe but in my experience
> > HeyBub's comment is "spot on"
> > or as we say "fast, cheap or good" ..... pick the two you'll be
> > happiest with...... :)
> > A guy who's trying to deliver on a "cheap" job with skimp on mat'l AND
> > labor cost to minimize the overall cost
> > Very few people intentionally do sloppy work but the realities of
> > business & low bids force workers to cut corners and accept lessor
> > results.
> > Just the facts. :(
> > cheers
> > Bob
> > +++++
> > The guy doing the job in a mansion or a shack is probably going to lay =
the
> > tile to the best of his ability. The pro is going to do the job right
> > regardless. He's not going to screw it up because he's laying cheaper
> > tile. ---
> Dear MB-
> I know there is a dead horse in here some where........
> but you;re just not "getting it"
> ++++++++
> Having laid a bit of tile myself and having worked in a tile store for a
> short period may have something to do with it. I will not accept shoddy
> work. Which is why I always warn anyone working on my house upfront. If
> you'll accept shoddy work that's your business.
> But I agree with the consensus that .5 mm is nothing to complain about.
My point is:
you cant pay for a Yugo and expect a Cadillac, that's all
Paying top dollar and getting shoddy work is a bummer.
Expecting perfection when one pays bargain rates is abusive.
Consider painting..... blemish free / top quality results require
careful prep, good painting skills & sufficient, good quality paint.
If the customer is only will to pay for one coat & doesn't want you to
spend much time on prep and wants the prime coat omitted......whose
fault is it when the results suck? Is the painter supposed to make up
the difference out of his own pocket?
You get what you pay for ....... if you're vigilant, lucky or hire
good people.
cheers
Bob
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> > > >>>> I was visiting my brother and they have 12" ceramic tile in most
> > > >>>> rooms.
> > > >>>> A lot of the tiles are about a half millimeter higher or lower t=