Just qualified as a plumber, first one....

[Joanne]

All design, supply, installation my own work. (Including tiling, plumbing, carpentry).

Before:-


After:-


Details:-

[chip off the block]

Looks good apart from whats the crack with the toilet flush? Looks like it sticks out a mile and seems an odd placement

[Joanne]

Looks good apart from whats the crack with the toilet flush? Looks like it sticks out a mile and seems an odd placement

Customers idea, on placement. As far as I could see from the design thats how it sits. Would have looked better recessed into the boxing and tiles on hindsite.
Live and learn.

[Colour Republic]

Can I be honest?

There are a few areas that you've made some mistakes sadly. The push button for the wc is fitted incorrectly, the coned chrome bit is either not needed or it goes behind as a spacer if needed.

You appear to have gone half brick bond behind the bath with the tiles but then elsewhere you've gone foe 1/4 bond it seems.

The cupboard doors are cut a little too much, are they 2ft 3's?? Or larger?

In general it's a fairly tidy job and a big one to take on for one of your first jobs but in some ways they are easier than working in small spaces. I'm sure your customer is happy which is the main thing but the design and execution can be improved on a little. Don't want to burst your bubble or discourage you, in fact the opposite but it would be wrong to lie.

Good luck with your new venture ;)

[Joanne]

Can I be honest?

There are a few areas that you've made some mistakes sadly. The push button for the wc is fitted incorrectly, the coned chrome bit is either not needed or it goes behind as a spacer if needed.

You appear to have gone half brick bond behind the bath with the tiles but then elsewhere you've gone foe 1/4 bond it seems.

The cupboard doors are cut a little too much, are they 2ft 3's?? Or larger?

In general it's a fairly tidy job and a big one to take on for one of your first jobs but in some ways they are easier than working in small spaces. I'm sure your customer is happy which is the main thing but the design and execution can be improved on a little. Don't want to burst your bubble or discourage you, in fact the opposite but it would be wrong to lie.

Good luck with your new venture ;)

All constructive criticism most welcome. Striving to improve all the time and thats why I posted these pics up. (off to cry in a corner now).
Whats 1/4 and half bond?
Cheers jo.

[Daniel]

........ whats the crack with the toilet flush? .....

..... the irony in this reply cracked me up

Well done on your first job Joanne, overall it look is good.

[Colour Republic]

It's the way you set the tiles out , you seem to have lost your way a bit.

Notice how on the back wall above the bath the grout joint is in the middle of the tile below it, this is called brick bond

Then look at the wall opposite with the door in it, the grout joints are no longer half way along the tile below.

This is most noticeable by the sink, the grout joint is maybe 1/4 along the tile below it, now look at the wall to the right, the jointis maybe 1/3 of the way along the tile below each time. You need to set out so it is the same all the way around and not deviate... Even if that means fitting 2 tiles where one would fit... Like you've done on the slanted wall by the wc and again down either side of the cupboard.

Chin up and take your time ;)

[Joanne]

It's the way you set the tiles out , you seem to have lost your way a bit.

Notice how on the back wall above the bath the grout joint is in the middle of the tile below it, this is called brick bond

Then look at the wall opposite with the door in it, the grout joints are no longer half way along the tile below.

This is most noticeable by the sink, the grout joint is maybe 1/4 along the tile below it, now look at the wall to the right, the jointis maybe 1/3 of the way along the tile below each time. You need to set out so it is the same all the way around and not deviate... Even if that means fitting 2 tiles where one would fit... Like you've done on the slanted wall by the wc and again down either side of the cupboard.

Chin up and take your time ;)

Thanks, duely noted for next time. Chin will be up and time will be spent.

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........ whats the crack with the toilet flush? .....

..... the irony in this reply cracked me up

Well done on your first job Joanne, overall it look is good.

Cheers.
Cracking comment!

[Colour Republic]

Cool

Maybe get a tiler in to help you on the next one and over time you'll learn although you may find it is more profitable to sub the tiling out anyway as the would be a lot quicker and less stress on yourself.

Is there access to the cistern by the way? As that may cause some problems if not.


Sorry i'll shut up now. It's a big learning curve as with any new trade.

As I say, good luck ;)