Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 2Mar 21, 2017 10:43 pm Follow our first house build here! -> https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=86484 Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 4Mar 22, 2017 7:16 am Building the simonds palisade in gippsland Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 9Mar 22, 2017 10:45 pm Follow our first house build here! -> https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=86484 Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 11Mar 23, 2017 9:02 am ![]() ![]() Actually everyone is quite right. Subway lay should probably be standard lay. I agree with Cassie's point. I guess another way to look at it... and whilst I have probably already made my point about paying for what the work is worth etc. ... Maybe that particular tiler doesn't do subway tile as standard... and if that's the case might be a red flag to ask yourself "hmm... why would I be charged for a tile pattern that would otherwise be considered standard??..." ?not enough skill or know-how? ?maybe will only do simple lays for quick and cheap? I can only imagine this might raise some alarm bells for you to look into further? also, for our tiler, we weren't gonna be charged extra for subway tile but we did get charged a variation for the 'stairwell lay' we wanted. However... supposedly, we are also under the premium level inclusions for our contract. Could it be that you aren't on a high enough inclusion level? Which would then be a builder's "I can charge for any non-standard extras" technique to charge more from a lower level inclusions package?? Either way, I hope you find a reasonable solution to your predicament! and again all the best with your build!;;) Hey Yep it did ring alarm bells for me.. Our package is the highest level package and includes polyurethane cabinets in all bathrooms and kitchen, floor to ceiling tiling and many other really great inclusions, this is why it boggles my mind. The builder doesnt do the tiling it is done through 'tile direct' they do tiling for a whole bunch of builders. Tile direct also told me that charge extra for laying porcelain tiles... one tile (porcelain) that i want to use as the kitchen splashback they charge $50 sqm just for the laying of the tile!!!! The lady said something about it having a rectified edge... Anyways i have now decided against the subway even though it was my dream to have them, due to people warning against cleaning issues etc and i kind of dont want any extra variation costs in the bathrooms.. I think i am going to do the same tiles in all wet areas these are what i am thinking, they are ceramic and dont cost any extra to lay... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I will mention to the tile lady about what i have been told by several people and ask her why they are different, i mean specifically the subway pattern its not like it takes any longer to lay, it actually kinda ticks me off that they are trying to get extra money out of us on top of what the builder is already paying them. It's really silly the little things builders/trades bump their prices up for. Sometimes it's purely just beacause there's a higher demand. ![]() On the up side those tiles are stunning! I absolutely love them. Building the Simonds Palisade in Gippsland https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t Building the simonds palisade in gippsland Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 12Mar 23, 2017 11:25 am Yes it is crazy the things they charge. I spoke to the lady at the tile place and she said its because the tilers charge more due it being more work so they pass the price on... My fiance is happy because he didnt want subway to begin with lol I love the tiles im getting although i was really dissapointed with the standard range so im glad they had these ones! Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 13Mar 23, 2017 9:15 pm ![]() Yes it is crazy the things they charge. I spoke to the lady at the tile place and she said its because the tilers charge more due it being more work so they pass the price on... My fiance is happy because he didnt want subway to begin with lol I love the tiles im getting although i was really dissapointed with the standard range so im glad they had these ones! These are the kinds of decisions you will keep revisiting over and over. Even now, whilst our build is going, I'm still oggling other people's tiling and selections! It's also bad that I watch the house building shows on 9Life.. and again, get tempted to totally change our selections! Alas, as I've said in a different thread, you kind have to choose from things that might end up being more timeless than current trends. So I do wonder if subway tile may fall out of style soon. Also it sometimes just doesn't suit the tile or the house. The other one is as you've pointed out - will need to compromise with the people you are building with! i.e. dear beloved fiance! Believe it or not, our five year-old has a better design taste than us! So he's contributed for a few decisions! So... how soon till you start building!? Follow our first house build here! -> https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=86484 Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 14Mar 23, 2017 10:19 pm Henley are charging me $43 to lay my subway tiles in a herringbone pattern for my kitchen splashback. Was expecting it to come back as more. Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 15Mar 24, 2017 7:49 am ![]() ![]() Yes it is crazy the things they charge. I spoke to the lady at the tile place and she said its because the tilers charge more due it being more work so they pass the price on... My fiance is happy because he didnt want subway to begin with lol I love the tiles im getting although i was really dissapointed with the standard range so im glad they had these ones! These are the kinds of decisions you will keep revisiting over and over. Even now, whilst our build is going, I'm still oggling other people's tiling and selections! It's also bad that I watch the house building shows on 9Life.. and again, get tempted to totally change our selections! Alas, as I've said in a different thread, you kind have to choose from things that might end up being more timeless than current trends. So I do wonder if subway tile may fall out of style soon. Also it sometimes just doesn't suit the tile or the house. The other one is as you've pointed out - will need to compromise with the people you are building with! i.e. dear beloved fiance! Believe it or not, our five year-old has a better design taste than us! So he's contributed for a few decisions! So... how soon till you start building!? Hey yep you are soo right and i think what we have chosen will be a bit more versitile with the rest of the house, plus as people have stated in other threads along with the fiance, the grout is a real issue with mold... You are so right tho i am addicted to selling houses australia and always see new things i like and i have to calm myself down lol We wont be building for a while, we have a sloping block that is about to be excavated and cut and filled and completley levelled so we have to wait untill that is done before we can even get our final consolodated tender, but our builder has been great and are happy to wait for the land to be ready before we go further they have even given me the name of all their suppliers so i can suss every thing out so that when we are ready we have everything already planned. What about you? Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 16Mar 24, 2017 7:50 am [quote="cant decide"]Henley are charging me $43 to lay my subway tiles in a herringbone pattern for my kitchen splashback. Was expecting it to come back as more. [/quote Wow that is soooo cheap!!! And this tile company wanted to charge $350 for a simple brick lay! I love the herringbone pattern i would have loved that style for the floor tiles in our powder room, but i hate to even imagine how much they would charge me for that! Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 17Mar 24, 2017 8:02 am Interesting topic Even if you are DIYing or getting quotes from a tile contractor It's important to have a fair idea of what's involved regarding Rates,Material, Labour and Plant,etc,etc in order to work out a fair price 3D Simulations of tile laying patterns and their data can be automated using apps Here's' a sobering post in which I am critical of 3D rendering software packages that gives you Photo realistic (light rendering) images of what your tiling will look like when your tiling project is finished..but simulations for Cost analysis & Optimisation are ignored by designers, Tilers & Builders.. 2 guesses why the battlers and punters are keep in the dark on costs? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 18Mar 31, 2017 2:39 pm ![]() ![]() ![]() Yes it is crazy the things they charge. I spoke to the lady at the tile place and she said its because the tilers charge more due it being more work so they pass the price on... My fiance is happy because he didnt want subway to begin with lol I love the tiles im getting although i was really dissapointed with the standard range so im glad they had these ones! These are the kinds of decisions you will keep revisiting over and over. Even now, whilst our build is going, I'm still oggling other people's tiling and selections! It's also bad that I watch the house building shows on 9Life.. and again, get tempted to totally change our selections! Alas, as I've said in a different thread, you kind have to choose from things that might end up being more timeless than current trends. So I do wonder if subway tile may fall out of style soon. Also it sometimes just doesn't suit the tile or the house. The other one is as you've pointed out - will need to compromise with the people you are building with! i.e. dear beloved fiance! Believe it or not, our five year-old has a better design taste than us! So he's contributed for a few decisions! So... how soon till you start building!? Hey yep you are soo right and i think what we have chosen will be a bit more versitile with the rest of the house, plus as people have stated in other threads along with the fiance, the grout is a real issue with mold... You are so right tho i am addicted to selling houses australia and always see new things i like and i have to calm myself down lol We wont be building for a while, we have a sloping block that is about to be excavated and cut and filled and completley levelled so we have to wait untill that is done before we can even get our final consolodated tender, but our builder has been great and are happy to wait for the land to be ready before we go further they have even given me the name of all their suppliers so i can suss every thing out so that when we are ready we have everything already planned. What about you? Oops! Haven't seen this reply! As of today, we are at the near-slab stage! (as in... fill is almost done and once all the wet clears... we best be off and running!!) Feel free to peruse our build! Incidentally, I am already trying to find ways to ask our builder to reduce some of their costings, but it might just be the constant bargainer in me. ![]() Will look forward to seeing yours progress. All the best! Follow our first house build here! -> https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=86484 Re: Tile company charging for different tile lay pattern 19Mar 31, 2017 2:40 pm ![]() Interesting topic Even if you are DIYing or getting quotes from a tile contractor It's important to have a fair idea of what's involved regarding Rates,Material, Labour and Plant,etc,etc in order to work out a fair price 3D Simulations of tile laying patterns and their data can be automated using apps Here's' a sobering post in which I am critical of 3D rendering software packages that gives you Photo realistic (light rendering) images of what your tiling will look like when your tiling project is finished..but simulations for Cost analysis & Optimisation are ignored by designers, Tilers & Builders.. 2 guesses why the battlers and punters are keep in the dark on costs? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Thanks, that looks helpful... I keep dreaming of DIY, but alas no time or skill or experience... 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