blueyben 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Dear all, my new apartment comes with marble flooring, however the condition of the flooring is really bad and the contractor has since refused to do anything about it. Am seeking to claim against the developer and need to engage a marble expert. Does anyone know a good marble expert with the relevant certifications? Please assist to recommend. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoongf 11 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 You shd call the architect of the project to verify. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wuga98 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 sorry did not fully understand your question, why is the developer not responsible for the repair work?. If your place is "new", i assume you must have some years/mths of warranty for defects. and if you fall within this period, the main con that the developer used have to provide the rectification you do not need certification/marble expert to be engaged. Unless both parties has a different classification on these defects. One says is a defect but not the other and the dispute can only be validated by an expert. if i am you, i would just talk to the main con and if not the developer and have these resolve and if it's going to be an impasse, sue their rat a*s. During the process, all these assessment will be a necessity for a verdict. Dear all, my new apartment comes with marble flooring, however the condition of the flooring is really bad and the contractor has since refused to do anything about it. Am seeking to claim against the developer and need to engage a marble expert. Does anyone know a good marble expert with the relevant certifications? Please assist to recommend. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoongf 11 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Standard Phrase.. " Marble, limestone and granite are natural stone materials containing veins with tonality differences. There will be colour and markings caused by their complex mineral composition and incorporated impurities. While such materials can be pre-selected before installation, this non-conformity in the marble, limestone or granite as well as non-uniformity between pieces cannot be totally avoided. Granite tiles are prepolished before laying and care has been taken for their installation. However granite, being a much harder material than marble cannot be re-polished after installation. Hence some differences may be felt at the joints. *Subject to Clause 14.3, the tonality and pattern of the marble, limestone or granite selected and installed shall be subject to availability. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueyben 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 The architect have already verified that the colour of the marble is acceptable however the grouting is not acceptable and should be redone completely. So far the main con has said that is not possible and developer is not accepting for the flooring to be redone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Sorry to interject, if anyone knows a good way to remove brown stains off marble please update. Tks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites