anybody know where can I sell extra tiles

I got a bunch left after renovation





This post has been edited by macyhouse: Mar 31 2021, 09:48 AM

Do/must you scrap off the old grout to regrout?

I jus done my new floor tiling, my contractor used a light grey color grout (similar to your brand) but the result came out drastic all over my living hall, from black to grey to light grey. He claimed that is it still not fully dried when the tiling was just completed. 3 weeks passed and still look the same...

(My 2 cents) actually for white tiles you could use white mortar so the lines won't stand out as much as standard grey mortar (unless that's your choice). The thing about grout its not a glue, its also a modified cement based compound so you need to force it in (press it in) not just wipe over like spreading butter on toast.

https://www.leaffilter.com/blog/how-to-repa...-grouting-tile/

Thanks for your feedback. actually my tiles are light grey n hence the similar colour grouting was applied. My contractor seem to be ignoring me as i have fully paid him as i ask him on this..

As @ceo684 has pointed out, old grout needs to be removed for regrouting. What I have done was basically was use a scraper to get rid the cement as much as possible. It's very labour intensive and also the cement was freshly done. My grouting was pretty much like a butter spread. Maybe that is why my white grout can wipe off easily. Colour of the grout is pretty much the same on wet and dry, ie milky white when wet. After dry is still milky white, colour will differ a bit. Maybe slightly to white or opposite. Grout packing will have a reminder on colour differences. In your case you see grey, your contractor obviously did cut corners.

To remove the old grout there are 2 ways:
1. Get a multitool. It's like a grinder but vibrates back and forth instead of rotating

2. Use a razor blade. Special for tile use one. This is similar to scraper method I used, but don't use a scraper like I did.

Another issue with regrouting is the tiling man did not use proper spacers during tile installation. This result in uneven gaps and option 1 cannot use. This is due to the risk to damage the tile edges. Even option 2 also cannot guarantee play safe. Some so called 'sifu' claimed to have God's hand. Use eye and hand to measure sort of bs. Well, I tell you, experience is one thing, having the correct tool for the job is another thing.

In other words, if you have messed up in the first place. You have a big headache, unless you are willing to pay premium for a real professional settle for you.

I also have a case with the aircond guy. Installed 4 aircond point and then 2 aircond got gas leak. His copper welding got issue. Paid full already got problem he won't give a f**k. One ac point is RM500 and another is RM100+. Bloody hell he placed cable with copper pipe some more. Now I need to get someone else to rewire those 2 point and get a ceiling guy to repatch the plasterboard ceiling.

Today paying expensive prices doesn't mean good workmanship. I've resorted to self learn some trades: plumbing, plastering, woodworking, electrical etc. Knowing a tiny bit of everything, prevent people from taking advantage from you.

This post has been edited by C0deXeus: Apr 6 2021, 12:34 AM

A tip for the day:

NEVER BUY FROM NIRO GRANITE

I've got these installed in my house kitchen countertop and dining hall floor. Those look different once you have them installed in your house vs visit to showroom. And overpriced. No after sales service as well. Once sold got issue salesman also cabut already. Claim to have 'Swiss Quality' but my floor tiles from them are Made In China. I really wouldn't agree China quality is anywhere close to Swiss. I might as well go for White Horse instead. Their service is 1000x times better than Niro.

If you are looking for high end tiles, Niro Granite is NOT the one you should look for. Avoid this brand at all costs.

Thanks for your sharing and hope it'll work out for you in the end.

Flooring is one of the things that I'll have to undertake in my planned reno and stories like this make me question the decision to go for tiles. I'm currently exploring high grade laminate and engineered wood floors in the mean time as an alternative.

But everyone said Niro is one of the best commonly found brand in Malaysia.

I almost bought their wood grain tiles, but end up buying Porcelanosa instead.

Made in China?

Well many brands are manufacture there too...
Italian one too...

Thus..
Design by Swiss, made in China 😂

Each brand has own quality standard to follow. Not necessarily everything made in China no good. Well, Apple is made in China

Agreed..
When those factory agreed with the brand owner..
They needed to follow the manufacturing standard of the brand... So it's would be different from those chinese brands...

does walnut wood floor attract termite?

I bought a double storey but 1st floor is walnut wood laminated floor. Should I change to tiles before I move in?

I have Niro granite tiles installed in a couple of my houses and they are fine. In fact they last and tougher than even my imported tiles. I have gone through their specifications and they are pretty good as well.

White horse is not better than Niro. MML may be but not most of the others.

Tiles will of course look different on show room vs actual installation. The size of the tiles and lighting affects the look. When you can't articulate your problem well and you claim the product is crap this is highly suspicious

This post has been edited by kuchaikway: Apr 10 2021, 10:25 PM

Pm me the price and your contact ? Tq

Hi,
got a price quotation for tiles installation for my kitchen backsplash. is the price OK/expensive/cheap for this tiles size?

area= 26feet
price=RM3,800
tiles dimension=76mm x 302mm
work=remove existing tiles and lay new one.

would like to seek advises from fellow forumers here.

My house currently has grey tiles for my car porch. Over the years some of the tiles turned black and it looks ugly. I'm considering to replace the existing tiles with new ones, and I am looking at gloss-black tiles.

Other than being slippery while wet, and may get hot during hot sun... any other issues I should be aware of?

Driving up the slope will be tricky on slippery surface in rain.

Hi, I wish to tile my house side land 65 feet x 10 feet, anyone roughly know the cost?

Glossy finish for car porch? How soon you think you start noticing the scratches on glossy finish

Hi sifus, anyone knows any contractor is are very good in installing herringbone style for backsplash kitchen? My main con do not have experience so i don’t want to take any risk by asking him.

*i saw in ig few contractors install herringbone but did not use spacer, and it triggers the OCDness in me 😅

This post has been edited by fleur_cherie: Apr 16 2021, 09:18 AM