Customer has removed tray etc and wants tiled floor no tray

armyash · Jul 10, 2019

Hi, been to look at this job, customer has removed the tray, screen and tiles and now wants a tiled floor instead of a tray and a pivot door fitted.

Wall tiles not a problem. Not the sort of thing I have done but between me and another guy also a plumber have been asked to quote it. They want the waste flush with the tiles. The good thing is there is already a false floor there so getting the waste out is not an issue.

Really asking for advice on best way to prep the existing floor (or replace existing floor).

Shower, wall tiles and screen not an issue.

Thanks

ShaunCorbs · Jul 10, 2019

Harvest Fields · Jul 10, 2019

snowhead · Jul 10, 2019

Looks like the Customer chickened out of doing it.

Give the job to a tiler.

Welder · Jul 10, 2019

That needs a former. Without it, it will never drain properly or seal. If it doesn't then the floor will eventually rot through too.

If they not prepared to have a proper former, then simply walk away. If you don't, you WILL regret it. With the sort of attitude displayed, it will be YOU who cops the blame for his lack of spending.

Just relooked at the image. It needs ripping out and doing properly. That drain is NOT suitable for an in floor drain. As a tiny 'wetroom', it will need tanking too.

Harvest Fields · Jul 10, 2019

I’m with you on the former mate. Makes it water tight

Ben-gee · Jul 10, 2019

If those small hexagons are for the floor I would specify a rigid former (eg Impey AquaDec) do not be tempted to use a cheap foam one as they can’t take the point loading of small tiles.
If you are not experienced in this type of Wetroom floor do one of two things.
1) run away, quickly.
2) pay someone else to do it and assist them so you learn.
Honestly this is not a thing to “have a go at”, it will end in tears and an insurance claim - just saying.

king of pipes · Jul 11, 2019

Fit a solid stone tray the falls are built into it, easiest all round and can be fitted flush with tile did this one recently . Kop

armyash · Jul 12, 2019

Thanks for all the replies.

Have gone back to customer with different options. Hopefully they will go for the low profile tray option.

Will update either way.

armyash · Jul 16, 2019

OK. Customer has now decided on a low profile tray. Will be sending price over tomorrow.

armyash · Jul 25, 2019

Here's an update.

Made a start on this job.

There was no other option than a tray. Rooms a bit of a muddle as customer has done their own tiling outside of the shower area so they have horrible uneven cuts all round the room. Im not quite sure where they started and shame really as they've spent a lot of money.

Only standard work and not complete but a slight improvement.

armyash · Jul 25, 2019

And don't ask about the ceiling. The lady said she's plastering it in a few weeks. And they didn't think through the light position.

Ben-gee · Jul 25, 2019

Well done steering away from no tray!

Is that niche tall enough for shampoo bottles?

I guess ceiling is getting plastic boarding rather than plaster?

Ben-gee · Jul 25, 2019

Ah ok , she’s a dafty.

Good luck getting the pink plaster colour off the grout lady.......

armyash · Jul 25, 2019

Ben-gee said:
Well done steering away from no tray!

Is that niche tall enough for shampoo bottles?

I guess ceiling is getting plastic boarding rather than plaster?

To be honest I think they are redoing the ceiling....the light is directly above the shower.

No it's quite a small box, apparently they are eco friendly and will be buying large bottles of shampoo etc and filling mini bottles. Box/tiles etc supplied by customer.

It was fun being asked to use minimal adhesive.

Harvest Fields · Jul 25, 2019

I hate niches

Ben-gee · Jul 25, 2019

Let’s hope they do minimal falling off the wall...... these earnest ‘eco’ types get on my nerves - I bet she flies regularly thus undoing all the ‘good work’

armyash · Jul 25, 2019

Ben-gee said:
Let’s hope they do minimal falling off the wall.... these earnest ‘eco’ types get on my nerves - I bet she flies regularly thus undoing all the ‘good work’

I said I'll be using as much adhesive as needed. Faces were a picture when they had to go for another bag

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