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July 17, 2009 at 3:29 PM #16053July 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM #432803
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ParticipantHow big is the bathroom and what kind of tile would you be using? What kind of installation do you want done (regular install w/ grout or European mud set w/out grout)? Installation range between $4.5-10/sq-ft, depending on those variables.
July 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM #433314ParticipantHow big is the bathroom and what kind of tile would you be using? What kind of installation do you want done (regular install w/ grout or European mud set w/out grout)? Installation range between $4.5-10/sq-ft, depending on those variables.
July 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM #433387ParticipantHow big is the bathroom and what kind of tile would you be using? What kind of installation do you want done (regular install w/ grout or European mud set w/out grout)? Installation range between $4.5-10/sq-ft, depending on those variables.
July 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM #433016ParticipantHow big is the bathroom and what kind of tile would you be using? What kind of installation do you want done (regular install w/ grout or European mud set w/out grout)? Installation range between $4.5-10/sq-ft, depending on those variables.
July 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM #433544ParticipantHow big is the bathroom and what kind of tile would you be using? What kind of installation do you want done (regular install w/ grout or European mud set w/out grout)? Installation range between $4.5-10/sq-ft, depending on those variables.
July 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM #433576NotCranky
ParticipantWithout really scoping the job It’s hard to say. Cost could go either way under varying circumstances.
How about asking them to do the minimum to pass inspection and giving you a credit? If you really are planning to turn around and do a ripout, It is still better to tell them not to tile at all even without a credit.It will be cheaper because of the ripout.It will also be a cleaner, faster project and less risky of damaging the things you want to keep. I think the builder can pass inspection with green board( water resistant drywall) and paint. Maybe they can get away with even less. I know in custom homes we can get the permit closed and occupancy, with lots of finish work remaining, either by the choice of the inspector or by pulling an inexpensive combination permit.
I have heard sometimes buidlers will sell the shell to certain buyers.This is from some distant memory that hasn’t been verified recently.
You have to figure out what the complications are worth too.
July 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM #433418ParticipantWithout really scoping the job It’s hard to say. Cost could go either way under varying circumstances.
How about asking them to do the minimum to pass inspection and giving you a credit? If you really are planning to turn around and do a ripout, It is still better to tell them not to tile at all even without a credit.It will be cheaper because of the ripout.It will also be a cleaner, faster project and less risky of damaging the things you want to keep. I think the builder can pass inspection with green board( water resistant drywall) and paint. Maybe they can get away with even less. I know in custom homes we can get the permit closed and occupancy, with lots of finish work remaining, either by the choice of the inspector or by pulling an inexpensive combination permit.
I have heard sometimes buidlers will sell the shell to certain buyers.This is from some distant memory that hasn’t been verified recently.
You have to figure out what the complications are worth too.
July 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM #433046ParticipantWithout really scoping the job It’s hard to say. Cost could go either way under varying circumstances.
How about asking them to do the minimum to pass inspection and giving you a credit? If you really are planning to turn around and do a ripout, It is still better to tell them not to tile at all even without a credit.It will be cheaper because of the ripout.It will also be a cleaner, faster project and less risky of damaging the things you want to keep. I think the builder can pass inspection with green board( water resistant drywall) and paint. Maybe they can get away with even less. I know in custom homes we can get the permit closed and occupancy, with lots of finish work remaining, either by the choice of the inspector or by pulling an inexpensive combination permit.
I have heard sometimes buidlers will sell the shell to certain buyers.This is from some distant memory that hasn’t been verified recently.
You have to figure out what the complications are worth too.
July 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM #432835ParticipantWithout really scoping the job It’s hard to say. Cost could go either way under varying circumstances.
How about asking them to do the minimum to pass inspection and giving you a credit? If you really are planning to turn around and do a ripout, It is still better to tell them not to tile at all even without a credit.It will be cheaper because of the ripout.It will also be a cleaner, faster project and less risky of damaging the things you want to keep. I think the builder can pass inspection with green board( water resistant drywall) and paint. Maybe they can get away with even less. I know in custom homes we can get the permit closed and occupancy, with lots of finish work remaining, either by the choice of the inspector or by pulling an inexpensive combination permit.
I have heard sometimes buidlers will sell the shell to certain buyers.This is from some distant memory that hasn’t been verified recently.
You have to figure out what the complications are worth too.
July 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM #433348ParticipantWithout really scoping the job It’s hard to say. Cost could go either way under varying circumstances.
How about asking them to do the minimum to pass inspection and giving you a credit? If you really are planning to turn around and do a ripout, It is still better to tell them not to tile at all even without a credit.It will be cheaper because of the ripout.It will also be a cleaner, faster project and less risky of damaging the things you want to keep. I think the builder can pass inspection with green board( water resistant drywall) and paint. Maybe they can get away with even less. I know in custom homes we can get the permit closed and occupancy, with lots of finish work remaining, either by the choice of the inspector or by pulling an inexpensive combination permit.
I have heard sometimes buidlers will sell the shell to certain buyers.This is from some distant memory that hasn’t been verified recently.
You have to figure out what the complications are worth too.
July 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM #433581uneven
ParticipantIt;s about 150 sqft of tile. Ceramic @ $5.25/ft. Standard installation with grout. I thought they wouldn’t charge so much for labor since they were already going to install the standard. I guess I did think they would, just pissed off that they did. So I wonder if it’s be cheaper to do it later.
July 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM #433424ParticipantIt;s about 150 sqft of tile. Ceramic @ $5.25/ft. Standard installation with grout. I thought they wouldn’t charge so much for labor since they were already going to install the standard. I guess I did think they would, just pissed off that they did. So I wonder if it’s be cheaper to do it later.
July 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM #432840ParticipantIt;s about 150 sqft of tile. Ceramic @ $5.25/ft. Standard installation with grout. I thought they wouldn’t charge so much for labor since they were already going to install the standard. I guess I did think they would, just pissed off that they did. So I wonder if it’s be cheaper to do it later.
July 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM #433050ParticipantIt;s about 150 sqft of tile. Ceramic @ $5.25/ft. Standard installation with grout. I thought they wouldn’t charge so much for labor since they were already going to install the standard. I guess I did think they would, just pissed off that they did. So I wonder if it’s be cheaper to do it later.
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