Does this grout install on this tile backsplash look bad?

11 years ago

Help! This is the second time we had tiles installed by a professional. The first time they installed porcelain sheet tile and it look awful. We couldn't replace as the tile was discontinued so I selected the glass tile as the said tiles on a mesh backing were easier to install. Now I'm not happy with this either. Can anyone comment on what they think? We did a major renovation and the finishes I think are less than the professional price we are paying.

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By Any Design Ltd.

11 years ago

Looks like the job was hurried a little. The grout has been raked away a touch to much an this is showing in the corners. The lack of grout is adding the shadows.

Was the task lighting in place when the tile was installed? This is a common mistake people make. Not having the finished lighting on while tiling or grouting.

It would appear as well that some of the sheets sagged a little. When setting small tile like this it is important to use shims. between every row of tile. This keeps the spacing even and supports the tile while the thin-set sets up.

The work looks good. But far from perfect.

"When it's perfect. It's good enough." JW

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dclostboy
11 years ago
Can you show a less close up view also?
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Johanne Blansche Designs
11 years ago
I think they may have been a little skimpy with the grout.
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dclostboy
11 years ago
Or is it the apparent unevenness of the tile that's bothering you?
Tracey O'Brien
Original Author
11 years ago
Here it is
Tracey O'Brien
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes the unevenness of the grout and some tiles are crooked.
Tracey O'Brien
Original Author
11 years ago
Also, how the grout looks around the outlets. I will see it every day. It's not like it's in a corner out of sight.
Tracey O'Brien
Original Author
11 years ago
This bothers me too. Am I being too picky?
Theresa Holt
11 years ago
No, you are not being picky.
PRO
User
11 years ago
Paint your switch plate to match the tile. You may want to view our painted plates project
Terri Clark
11 years ago
Yes, I would be very upset about crooked tiles.
C P
11 years ago
I agree that the grout looks too deep...we have similar tile and the grout is only slightly recessed. But maybe that's just a different technique, to make the tiles stand out more?
C P
11 years ago
The crooked tiles would bother me, but overall I think it looks lovely!
PRO
Nicole White Designs Interiors LLC
11 years ago
Not flawless but not horrible. I've seen a lot worse. A good installer should be able to cut, remove and reinstall new pieces to fix the few crooked ones then regrout the entire area to cover the tiles properly. Can't believe they skimped on the grout. That's what's highlighting all the other imperfections. Ps your white outlet covers are just fine.
Tracey O'Brien
Original Author
11 years ago
The lighting was in place. I don't think he even took it into account. Thanks to everyone for you comments.
User
11 years ago
I would suggest filling up with more grout so that it is even with the tiles. Other than that..it looks good. No need to change your outlets as the white is a perfect colour.