Tile contractor Hack - Plumbing Zone

TheMaster · 11-06-2009, 05:32 PM

Had a customer call me today that is having a party tonight with a broken toilet handle and wanted me to come right over,I was in between jobs and could go right away so I agreed and got about 1/2 mile before she called back and said her TILEman offered to install it for her.......I said "Well ok maybe next time" she said "I have alot of plumbing work coming up after the 1st of the year I'm going to want done and I will call you" I say..."Hey I'm about to tile my kitchen and I need a good tileman...who do you use?" She gave me the guys name........I'm not sure what I'ma do but I'ma teach this guy a lesson some how.

I have a friend with a large empty building on a concrete slab...maybe I will get an estimate to tile the whole 10,000 sq ft building and then string him along for a few weeks thinking hes got the job. Then tell him he lost the job because a friend said you cross trades and do plumbing so I cant use a hack to lay my tile.

slickrick · 11-06-2009, 06:00 PM

Maybe he will snap the corner off of the tank..

TheMaster · 11-06-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by slickrick

Maybe he will snap the corner off of the tank..

That the 1st thing I said when I hung up the phone..."I hope the ******* turns the nut the wrong way"

GREENPLUM · 11-06-2009, 06:06 PM

let me get this right,, your gonna f with the tileguy over a toilet handle

service guy · 11-06-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GREENPLUM

let me get this right,, your gonna f with the tileguy over a toilet handle

Thats what I was thinking. WHo cares? Anyone can install a handle. It doesn't matter if you are licensed or skilled or have a 45 IQ.

TheMaster · 11-06-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GREENPLUM

let me get this right,, your gonna f with the tileguy over a toilet handle

Well I want to. I know its stupid. I mean wtf the guy just voluntered to take my job......and I was already on the way.

TheMaster · 11-06-2009, 06:11 PM

plus if he broke the toilet he would prolly go get her a new one and install it. F that guy.

service guy · 11-06-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Well I want to. I know its stupid. I mean wtf the guy just voluntered to take my job......and I was already on the way.

Its about as hard as changing a light bulb. Let it go.

slickrick · 11-06-2009, 06:16 PM

I've seen a lot of broken tanks it's so easy sometimes.

**Matt** · 11-06-2009, 06:52 PM

You don't have to be a plumber to change the handle.

11-06-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
TheMaster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,236 My Photos	Tile contractor Hack Had a customer call me today that is having a party tonight with a broken toilet handle and wanted me to come right over,I was in between jobs and could go right away so I agreed and got about 1/2 mile before she called back and said her TILEman offered to install it for her.......I said "Well ok maybe next time" she said "I have alot of plumbing work coming up after the 1st of the year I'm going to want done and I will call you" I say..."Hey I'm about to tile my kitchen and I need a good tileman...who do you use?" She gave me the guys name........I'm not sure what I'ma do but I'ma teach this guy a lesson some how. I have a friend with a large empty building on a concrete slab...maybe I will get an estimate to tile the whole 10,000 sq ft building and then string him along for a few weeks thinking hes got the job. Then tell him he lost the job because a friend said you cross trades and do plumbing so I cant use a hack to lay my tile. __________________ Too much flux causes the copper to remain clean. Not developing the protective patina. It is then over time eaten away by the chemicals in the water. That's what I was taught. Last edited by TheMaster; 11-06-2009 at 06:52 PM..

11-06-2009, 06:00 PM	#2
slickrick Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gilmer, Texas Posts: 2,695 My Photos	Maybe he will snap the corner off of the tank.. __________________ "I believe human-beings and fist can co-exist peacefully....." GW

11-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#7
TheMaster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,236 My Photos	plus if he broke the toilet he would prolly go get her a new one and install it. F that guy. __________________ Too much flux causes the copper to remain clean. Not developing the protective patina. It is then over time eaten away by the chemicals in the water. That's what I was taught.

11-06-2009, 06:16 PM	#9
slickrick Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gilmer, Texas Posts: 2,695 My Photos	I've seen a lot of broken tanks it's so easy sometimes. __________________ "I believe human-beings and fist can co-exist peacefully....." GW

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11-06-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
GREENPLUM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 1,496 My Photos	let me get this right,, your gonna f with the tileguy over a toilet handle

11-06-2009, 06:52 PM	#10
Matt Bourgeoisie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,150 My Photos	You don't have to be a plumber to change the handle.

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