At some point, I will return to this post and add some pearls of wisdom.
For now, let's start with #1.
1) Not all the pros are competent.
I had a GC build and rough in the shower for me. His other work was solid, but when I posted pictures up on the John Bridge tile forum, they said it was a redo, for several reasons. I couldn't believe that a 20 year pro could possibly not know what he was doing, but he clearly didn't. We came to an agreement about the issue, and I hired a different person to redo the shower walls and pans. Since we're now a week away from movein, I also had him tile the walls.
For now, let's start with #1.
1) Not all the pros are competent.
I had a GC build and rough in the shower for me. His other work was solid, but when I posted pictures up on the John Bridge tile forum, they said it was a redo, for several reasons. I couldn't believe that a 20 year pro could possibly not know what he was doing, but he clearly didn't. We came to an agreement about the issue, and I hired a different person to redo the shower walls and pans. Since we're now a week away from movein, I also had him tile the walls.
Consider this a sneak peek of the gorgeous Heath Ceramics tile.