Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 21Jan 15, 2010 4:23 pm We are facing a similar situation at the moment. This is for tiling to be done after handover, the wet areas have been done on a cement base (skreed). Our tiler didn't say it could NOT be done (in relation to OUR slab), he said the best result would be on a cement base not glued. Here's my thread re this in case there is anything in it that can help you at all. We have decided that we will probably take off the skirtings, have the cement base done and level and the put the skirtings back on. We will cross the bridge of the carpet adjoining height when we get to it. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=28318 www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 22Jan 15, 2010 5:12 pm Tillie Had the supervisor and somebody else from the builder come out yesterday and havew spoken to the state manager about the uneven slab and apparently the building commission tolerances are not legislative and there is nothing wrong with the slab, yes it has highers areas but this should not effect the tiles being laid on to it. The state manager quoted other standard and tolerances which were higher than the building commission, am going to contact them again today to clarify this. The original tiler I had booked will not lay the tiles until the house is self levelled an added cost cost which I was not prepared for. Am getting some more quotes from tilers to see what they say... Hi, maybe this can help too ... this is an explanation that I found somehere ... Although the Standards & Tolerances (which is a short version of the main points from the various AUS building standards) is not a legislation in itself, it has been accepted as such even if, for example, your contract doesn't even mention them. So, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) is called into legislation by every State and Territory, and is recognised as the document which contains the minimum standards to which buildings (classified by the BCA as requiring building approval) must meet. Tolerances are generally not nominated by the Building Code, as Deemed to Satisfy construction is prescriptive in its intent - to state the minimum standards which buildings must achieve, and these standards can be exceeded. So, in short, S&T are the go (officially). Unofficially, I've heard some negative comments from building inspectors, eg. it's too harsh in some instances and so on, so, sadly, some inspectors would not report a certain fault although it can be classified as a defect according to S&Ts. But this is digressing My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 23Jan 15, 2010 5:27 pm Well then, I would ask who is 'paying' the 'Independent Inspectors' wages/salary. ... and what point is there in having them make an assessment, if the book is thrown out with the bath water? A guide is one thing, a piece of legislation is a ruling made to help pick faults/ anomalies that need to be fixed. Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 24Jan 18, 2010 10:47 am Well have spoken and met with another tiler whose work I have seen and he stated that there is no real issue with the flooring, There is one section which is clearly too high and will require some grinding, but the entire does not need the self levelling agent applied. I am more than happy with this and hope to have the floors down within the next couple of weeks, he is doing it over a weekend Thankyou for all the posted replies Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 25Jan 18, 2010 4:09 pm Tillie, are your tiles shiny or matt? We are having very shiny porcelain tiles and I am worried that the dips and rises will show up more with the reflection of the tiles. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 26Jan 19, 2010 6:12 am Hi Themax, my tiles are a matt olive brown in colour as I have a dog and didn't want here scratching them too much I had never taken that into consideration also themax, about the dipping, but the tioler has assured me with all of his years experience that my slab is not a really wavy slab as compared to others he has seen, which is a relief and as he has already done tiling to areas in the home whilst it was being built then I am quite happy with how he described he shall be laying them. Hope that it is not too far away before they are laid and can show pics. Will try and take pics of the slab to show you what he is going to to and where to ensure that it shall be even Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 27Jan 19, 2010 6:16 am Thank you Tillie. We will need to make a decision by the 1st Feb which way we are going to go.(glue or cement) I appreciate any info at all. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 28Jan 19, 2010 8:52 am Themax, the tiler that is actually going to do the tiling stated that with the size tile I have 450mm x 450mm he shall using approx 10-12mm of glue which shall allow him to manipulate the tile over areas which are not completely flat, use more glue where it is a little lower than higher areas, there is one area which does need grinding but not excessively. Hope this helps, the tiler shall be calling me some time this week to start. If there are any specific questions you would like me to ask, feel free to and can either PM theanswers or post them Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 29Jan 19, 2010 10:17 am No floors are ever perfect. With the bigger floor tiles, and "especially" those with rectificated edges or a very samll aris - screeding is generally required 9 out of 10 times. The larger the tile, and depending on its edge - the less a tolerance a tiler has when laying. Polished or Matt doesnt generally relate to the final look. Yes a tiler can play with his adhesive to compensate for this - but only a slight amount. And its always best to use adhesives to lay your tiles. Also check that the adhesive being used is suitable to the type of tile you are using. Cheers Charlie Re: Slab not level in areas for tiling 30Jan 19, 2010 10:19 am Tillie, maybe you've mention this already but I can't find it - has the tiler mention (or do you know) what would be the final finished height of your tiled floor? I know that themax's will be around 35mm ... (I suppose this should be measured at the area where the slab is at its lowest point ) My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17528 they can, it's a fairly standard solution when the slab isn't recessed. the falls need to be in the main floor, if it hasn't been done then you need to ask them to redo… 4 6595 interesting situation what happened after builder issued final invoice? did you list as defect or not does the building surveyor have any responsibility? ie. issuing… 13 46973 |