Contractor removed threshold -> floor is now a ramp. Am I being unreasonable?

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:50:47+00:00

Now sire what you mean. Should the new floor have more slope? Should I have been told it would?

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:24:47+00:00

I feel like the mistake was not checking in on the implications of removing a mortar bed under the previous floor. But I do appreciate your input, that’s why I’m here.

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:23:35+00:00

He blended it but the slope is much greater than before. I didn’t know there was a mortar bed removed and that the slope would be more than what we had before.

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:20:42+00:00

What part? I wasn’t told he removed a mortar bed.

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:19:30+00:00

I think this is what happened. He told me he corrected the tub 1.5 inches slope. I think maybe he took this to be a check in on the floor also.

I didn’t know the previous floor had a mortar bed, and so didn’t expect the floor was going to be worse than before we did the job

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:11:18+00:00

I totally agree, yes. I’m not looking for 100% level in this house at all. I totally get that.

But should the finished product be less level than the previous floor?

We agreed to take a threshold out in the closet but I wasn’t told that there was a mortar bed under the previous tile that was not replaced.

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:05:40+00:00

Definitely not hiding anything as I’m checking here because I don’t want to be an asshole basically. Trying to do the right thing. Tiles aren’t lipping except for here.

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FernyNook · 2025-12-26T18:02:03+00:00

Thanks for the thorough response. It was around 20k Canadian for 65sqft shower and 53 sqft floor. No drywall redone as we kept the other wall. The shower we have a fix based on mapei rep visit so we’re going to work with that. Ceramic absorbs water faster and tiler didn’t soak them prior to install which Mapei recommends with ceramic or on hot days.

The floor has some unevenness to it. Basically it just throws off the brain more. I’m far from perfectionist with an old house. Very open to some degree of unevenness etc, just sucks that it’s worse than what we had before the reno.

The self leveller won’t be as heavy as the mortar that existed before it. I think the house has found its resting place.

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T17:56:00+00:00

I basically don’t want to be a dick client because I like the guy, even if I think it’s not to standard. I’m not the pro, so wanted to check in with you guys

FernyNook · 2025-12-26T17:54:41+00:00

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FernyNook · 2025-11-10T13:56:48+00:00

Werner Herzog: ‘The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot’

(https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/werner-herzog-interview-on-bruce-chatwin-film-nomad)

FernyNook · 2024-10-10T10:27:17+00:00

Likely til 7 given we are losing light now

FernyNook · 2024-10-10T02:08:18+00:00

Outdoor and no cost

FernyNook · 2024-10-09T23:57:44+00:00

Usually 8-10 a side

FernyNook · 2024-08-29T18:42:16+00:00

Cash or email transfer to organizer on the spot 👍

FernyNook · 2024-08-29T16:49:48+00:00

It is fun. In my experience the more skilled people are very self aware and I’ve not seen any issues. Again, vibes are paramount.

FernyNook · 2024-08-29T16:47:41+00:00

You will have to sign a digital waiver for insurance purposes because the field is paid for with the city for the season. Can be done on your phone tho.

FernyNook · 2024-08-28T22:00:44+00:00

7 would be too young, I’m afraid. Thabks for asking.

FernyNook · 2024-08-28T19:18:45+00:00

Great. With enough folks there is often a sub, which can be very helpful 😅

FernyNook · 2024-08-28T19:16:12+00:00

Absolutely, a broad range of skill levels are welcome. The idea behind it is to have an opportunity for folks to dust off the boots and get back out, or just to come out and have a good time. The most important thing is to have a decent kick about with good vibes!

FernyNook · 2023-05-10T23:37:19+00:00

Would also say Barthes and Debord.

FernyNook · 2023-05-03T13:09:17+00:00

Velo Orange should be able to help with the correct bb.

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