checking floor and wall tiles after reno

[user123 5]

Hi,

Do you guys checking both floor and walls tiles if there's any hollow space and ask ID to rectify it if any? Is it normal practice?

thanks

[upthetoon 1]

Yes it is. It is very important. Use a marble or a knocking stick to do the check. 

[TedDibiase 216]

On 14/07/2016 at 5:52 PM, upthetoon said:

Yes it is. It is very important. Use a marble or a knocking stick to do the check. 

Question is now where to buy a "knocking stick"

[user123 5]

But what sound to look for?

[CandiceChua 45]

On 30/07/2016 at 6:07 PM, user123 said:

But what sound to look for?

Hollow sounds

[Arfan 64]

On 25/07/2016 at 6:59 AM, TedDibiase said:

Question is now where to buy a "knocking stick"

I think any normal bamboo stick should be fine

[iceflare 0]

I recently found this on BCA website and thought it is a good guide

Quality Homes: A homeowner's guide

https://www.bca.gov.sg/Professionals/IQUAS/others/home.pdf

[BeerPong 39]

On 17/08/2016 at 3:56 AM, CandiceChua said:

Hollow sounds

Correct, you should be able to tell the difference

[iceflare 0]

Seriously, after my personal experience, I think it is difficult for the ID / contractor to rectify hollow tiles with other tiles, especially if only a few tiles affected

So better upfront, have your contract to indicate what type of compensation you will want; $100 or $200 per hollow tile, etc

If they are confident of their workmanship, should be able to deliver