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Quotes hide costs in line-items

Tile cost is only part of the total. Freight, loading/unloading, floor delivery, adhesive, grout, trims, and GST can swing totals massively.

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Slip resistance is area-dependent

Wet floors need grip, but very high-grip surfaces can feel rough barefoot and are harder to clean. Choose per room, not by salesman claims.

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Batch / lot consistency matters

Shade can vary across manufacturing batches. Mixing boxes from different lots can make the floor look patchy, especially under daylight.

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Return policy is usually conditional

Returns often depend on unopened cartons, time windows, and restocking charges. Breakage-in-transit responsibility can be unclear unless written.

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Wet areas need correct sequencing

Bathroom/terrace failures often come from poor slope planning and rushed waterproofing steps. If sequencing is wrong, fixing later is expensive.

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Large tiles need a flatter base

Bigger tiles show lippage and hollow spots more easily. Base preparation, adhesive type, and laying technique matter more than the tile itself.

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Wastage isn’t a scam

Cuts, breakage, patterns, and shade matching usually require extra material. Too low a wastage buffer can cause last-minute mismatch and delays.

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Adhesive + grout choices change outcomes

Cheaper adhesives and wrong grout for wet areas can cause debonding, cracks, and stains. Specify them like you specify tiles.

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CP fittings: spares + serviceability

Fittings fail at joints and cartridges. If spares aren’t available locally, a small leak becomes a big headache.

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Sanitary: plan for service access

Concealed cisterns and traps need access for repairs. If access panels are ignored, you’ll break tiles later to fix simple issues.

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