Wrong or missing fall in the shower
Standing water in level-access showers is the classic fault. Cause often subfloor or fall board — expensive and disputed after tiling.
Tiles laid and grouted: check falls, hollow spots and scratches
Once the tile is in the adhesive, the water fall — for example in a level-access shower — is hardly correctable. Now check hollow spots, drainage behaviour and visible damage before sanitary fixtures hide the surfaces.
The most frequent expensive defects in laid and grouted tiles
Hollow-sounding tiles
Clear differences in sound can indicate hollow spaces. Such tiles break more easily and are hard to replace later.
Scratches, chips and untidy cuts
Visible damage and poor cuts jump out immediately at acceptance and cannot be masked by grout.
Untidy or missing silicone joints
Gaps, waves and wrong perimeter seals are the most common reason for complaint in the finished bathroom.
What you should document and check now on tiles and joints
Test shower with fall and drain
After the joints have fully cured, run water. Wait briefly and photograph whether residual water remains or everything drains.
Tap tiles for hollow spots and damage
Tap with your knuckle. Take an overview and close-ups of scratches and cuts.
Systematically check silicone joints
Check floor-to-wall, internal corners, shower and junctions in full length for gaps and cracks.
Check cement grout for cracks and holes
Check the normal grouted areas. Document noticeable defects with an overview and close-up.
Secure falls and tiles now
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