Post in process pictures. What is behind the tile is more important than the tile.

it's not horrible.

the grout in the floor can be fixed. scrape out any loose stuff and apply some newly mixed. it may not match exactly, but should be close enough.

i don't know if you just keep calling the contractor and he refuses to come out, or what's happening there. you can try leaving a negative review if they still refuse. But try calling everyday. If they refuse, then I guess you're on your own.

any idea what grout they used?

The 'frame' you're talking about is called a metal edging. Schluter is one maker of them. they are used if there are no bullnose edged tiles to finish the outside edge.

the tile job itself looks ok, but you have the shower curtain covering half of it, so I really can't see.

where is this shelf you're talking about?

Hopefully what's behind the tile is properly done.

What do you want to have re-tiled? Shower? Floor? The floor tile is a nice selection.

Thanks for responding. Shower wall the gap at the top is bothersome plus metal frame irritates me

Beth H - thank you. The contractor will come eventually I just have to keep calling. I cover the tile with the shower curtain on purpose bc I don’t like it. I suppose I could apply my own grout.

I think behind the wall is green board? they said, water proof material. i think they’re reputable and did a solid job underneath tile.

im more bothered about the tile job. The tile just seems cheap.

do you have any ideas for fixing the wall tile? Color schemes etc.?

btw thx for the education on frame, I has no idea!

Celadon - what do you mean process pics?

I like the Schluter edging, personally, and I don't think it looks off in your bathroom. It also sounds like they noted that your ceiling was not level and taking the tile to the ceiling would have highlighted that. I don't really see the problem there either. You could have pushed back if it was more important to you to go to the ceiling. In all, I can't stop you from hating it, but I don't think a potential buyer will be put off at all.

Now, whether it was waterproofed correctly is a different thing. If you didn't watch or take pictures, you might ask what system they used (e.g., kerdi, red guard, ...) when they come to fix whatever is cracked, just for good measure.

I prefer the metal edging over bullnose and don’t mind at all that the tile stops short of the ceiling.

Of course it’s your bathroom so you should be sure you are getting the end result you hoped for, but from a resale perspective there is nothing off putting here IMO.

Sorry but my post Deleted 3 times bc I had too many pics maybe. I think they used cement board in the shower but I’ll have to confirm the other items Beth noted.

just posted pics of the gap at the top, any way to close the gap? I was thinking of painting the walls a Taupe to warm the space up so it matches the rest of my house. maybe a different shower curtain? also the light fixture is already rusting as seen in my pic :( is that normal?

Also, the gap is uneven it slants so the right side is a smaller gap then the left side.

What a frustrating situation. Perhaps you could forget your contractor and find someone else to finish tiling to the ceiling? Next time, hold back some money until you are satisfied.

they didn't bring the tile to the ceiling because then they would have had to cut tiles and make it work...ass hats. You CAN tile to the ceiling. You may end up with some slivers though. I think even slivers would look better than leaving that small space untiled.

As far as the edge...I LIKE Schluter edge. Much more modern than using a tile trim.

a good tile person could have tiled up to the ceiling without any issue.

you could try having a new tile guy cut the same type of tile and fill in the space.

Or, use a tile chair rail molding. I believe this is a type of Cap Molding

Or, do a decorative piece of tile.

Or, fill in the gap with a vinyl crown molding

you could also see if a tile guy could use some quarter round tile molding on your outside edge since you don't like the metal. not sure if this would work though

pencil liner molding

Thank you so much for your suggestions everyone! these options make it look more finished. I think I’m going to forget this contractor and find someone else once I save a little more money. $13k later I had no clue what I was in store for :(