Hey everyone! I just had my contractor finish grouting my shower, and honestly, most of it looks fantastic! However, there's a little misalignment in the joints at one corner, and I can't decide if I should just let it go or if it's something that will bother me forever. Here's a link to some pictures: https://imgur.com/a/IITX2a6. After talking it over with the contractor, he even pointed it out when we reviewed the work together. A lot of folks seem to think expecting perfection might be unreasonable, but I wanted to get more opinions. What do you all think?
3 Answers
Looks like your contractor put in a solid effort! Just remember, it’s tough to perfectly line things up, especially with all the variables like wall angles and tile sizes. Most importantly, if you're happy overall with the job, that's what really matters!
So true! I always remind myself that perfection isn’t realistic, especially with these kinds of materials.
Honestly, I don't think you should expect it to be perfect. Your contractor did a great job overall, and I get what you're saying about the misalignment, but it’s really hard to get everything 100% perfect, especially with tiles. Most folks will likely overlook the minor imperfections.
Exactly! Even in new builds, things can be slightly off. If the rest is solid, I'd say you're in good shape.
Totally agree. It’s a decent job, and over time, you might not even notice that corner.
I had the same feeling about my tile job! From what I see, it looks like a solid installation, and I had to really zoom in to spot anything off. You've got a nice design going on, and the rest of the tiling looks clean to me. Give it some time, and you probably won't even think about that corner much anymore.
Yeah, I really had to look to find the issue you mentioned. Looks pretty good overall!
Right? I think a lot of it comes down to how tight the walls are. It’s not always perfect when dealing with human-made materials.
Exactly! Plus, I think once you're using the shower daily, you might forget about that little spot.