Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 May 30, 2019 11:02 am Hi all We had our bathroom done in February 2018. The tilers weren't experienced in encaustics (builder thought tiles were ceramic), they had the following issues. - grout gap was 5mm instead of 2mm for encaustics. - they used builders sand/cement for grout instead of grout As a result, the grout is wearing away quite quickly. This is something the builder will need to rectify as it's only been 15 months. That said, I am going to organise a couple of quotes and solutions so the builder can pay, rather than getting the same tilers back which I have no faith in. It will be a pain for them as they'll have to re caulk around the silicone, and take off the floating vanity - disconnect taps etc. I'd love some advice from any tilers here - the tile supply company said using a misty grey colour was fine as it;s light and the tiles were pre sealed before installation. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Encaustic/cement tile grout issue 2Jul 18, 2019 8:44 pm had a quote to grind out the sand/cement/grout and regrout using epoxy! $850, seems decent! Thanks splashers, that makes sense. The waterproofing guy used this Davco product, I will raise the issue with builder and hopefully get resolved with him - if not… 2 12892 Hi, Currently building, we are on a sloping block so we have from floor level to the roof in axon cladding. Below floor level to the ground I want to put brick facings /… 0 4480 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair All my inside walls are Fibre Cement & House has Steel frames... Tricky when one wants to hang pictures or do Wainscoating Paneling up the hallway. Those little nail… 0 3152 |