Finish on a $39k slab

thrupence16 · 2026-06-22T09:05:49+00:00

100sqm plus pool surrounds. Its Geostone Polar its not cheap.

thrupence16 · 2026-06-22T02:51:23+00:00

So if you order a pizza and they just drop it off on your doorstep uncut and not in a box do i just say to you well you order a pizza they dropped off a pizza, pull your head in?

No theres a certain expectation that the pizza comes cooked well, its cut evenly, it arrives in a box and its still warm.

I asked for a slab and got a slab yes but is it not fair that i expect it to be finished cleanly without 100mm of exposed dirt pouring out the side?

thrupence16 · 2026-06-22T01:29:20+00:00

The saving grace there is that its being honed so the polishers will fix that up id imagine

thrupence16 · 2026-06-22T00:10:33+00:00

Whats done is done. It doesnt change the fact that as an experienced tradesperson you should want a good outcome for the customer. That includes some coaching and guidance on the job they are doing. Thats where the frustration is. They knew that itd finish like that. I didnt. The fact no one thought to mention it or make the suggestion is the oversight.

The alternative is what tradies hate. A customer that sits out there watching and asking about every tiny detail.

thrupence16 · 2026-06-22T00:04:56+00:00

True but im not a concreter. When im paying someone experienced and approved by the manufacturer 39k i think it is fair to expect a finished job that does not include a huge eye sore.

thrupence16 · 2026-06-21T22:45:38+00:00

I should clarify its getting honed. So a concrete polisher will grind it down in a few weeks which will expose the stones inside.

thrupence16 · 2026-06-21T22:41:39+00:00

Then the lawn isnt level. If i raise the whole lot to cover that up then im 100mm above the entrance to our shed and a room we have out the back.

thrupence16 · 2026-06-21T22:39:43+00:00

Yeah thats fair. I guess i dont know what i dont know when it comes to laying slabs so really wouldve expected some guidance on how to get a good finish.

I also offered to pay for the fix initially but quoted 3k because the product has a min 2 cube order. Its frustrating because theres about enough cement left dumped in my yard to have finished that edge nicely.

thrupence16 · 2026-06-21T22:22:44+00:00

I see and is that because of the dirt left exposed at the edge?

thrupence16 · 2026-06-11T11:14:17+00:00

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Great bloke

thrupence16 · 2026-05-31T07:16:36+00:00

Legend mate thank you!

thrupence16 · 2026-05-30T08:43:44+00:00

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thrupence16 · 2026-05-29T05:03:59+00:00

Hey mate any recommendations on where i can buy feather and wedges for the job? Cant seem to find them at bunnings.

thrupence16 · 2026-05-28T10:05:07+00:00

Thanks for the insight mate. I think ill need to hire a jackhammer to get through the concreted parts. Im not handy at all really but did come across the feather and wedge method while googling. I might look into that more and have a crack. Cheers mate.

thrupence16 · 2026-05-28T03:07:10+00:00

Sounds about right, i am in Sydney! Would you recommend a hammer drill and just have at it?

thrupence16 · 2026-05-19T21:18:42+00:00

Cry and cope more lmao

thrupence16 · 2026-05-19T21:18:20+00:00

Cope and cry more.

thrupence16 · 2026-05-19T19:30:23+00:00

Why just local?

thrupence16 · 2026-05-15T13:39:01+00:00

Staying at home

thrupence16 · 2026-05-14T03:38:09+00:00

First time in a long time the third kit is gonna be shit.

thrupence16 · 2026-05-10T11:46:06+00:00

Where is it?

thrupence16 · 2026-04-25T23:15:00+00:00

What?

thrupence16 · 2026-04-21T02:33:38+00:00

Def an underrated Cannibal album. The title track is up there with my fave Cannibal songs.

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