Shower floor needs to be replaced after mistakes

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Sorry about the spacing errors in the original post. My I pad does it's own thing!!  
  This is a new shower install.I recently hired a contractor to have an old shower enlarged and retiled plus new tile on the bathroom floor. We are getting to old for a DIY of this kind.LOL   
  The tile I used was MSI porcelain Griegio in the diamond and brick pattern. See photos. The trim is Bliss silver which is glass and stone. The floor is 2x2’s porcelain. The grout was improperly installed and the floor needs to be taken out and reinstalled. What kind of problems is this going to cause?   
  What happened was the installer washed the floor too soon, and it caused sharp edges on the 2 x 2’s . The contractor has agreed to reinstall the floor. I saw a product called Quartzite, it is a 2x2 tiles which match the natural stone in the glass trim.The card stated good for bathrooms, outdoors etc. After some research I found out that natural stone should not be installed on a shower floor.   
  Does anyone know of this product? It would be a good choice because it would not be slippery and has rounded edges. Research shows mixed opinions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Some natural stones are very porous and do not do well in wet areas. Even with proper sealing many will still accept soap and dirt scum into the tiny voids making them difficult to clean. 
My concern when replacing the floor tile is it is under the wall tiles. It is difficult at best to prevent leaks around the edges when the floor is replaced without the wall being removed. I would suggest that the bottom row of wall tiles be removed in order for the new floor to be properly installed. 
Do you know what kind of water proofing membrane was installed under the shower floor? Some can be destroyed by removal of the tile. This is not an easy task that will be done here. 
Keep us posted on how you make out.

Dee · Answer

Thank you for your detailed answer.

I will stick with the porcelain tiles. Guess I should have them replace with the same tile, but grout it more efficiently.

I do not know what kind of water proofing membrane was used. We have a mud shower pan and the membrane is under that. I watched them install it. This is how they do it in Texas over the concrete slab.My original shower was installed the same way and lasted 40 years.

You did bring some questions to mind. The tiles that installed were grouted and wiped away too quickly which caused the corners to be sharp and have some valleys. Should I have them leave the outer tiles and just replace the center tiles?

I am sick because I had this company tile a different bathroom in the house and it came out perfect. My master bath was not done by the same installer. There are high and low spots on the bathroom floor, and the shower floor is all uneven. The company is willing to replace the shower floor but I do not want additional problems with it.

They are also going to replace 2 tiles on the bathroom floor. I had 12 x 24 tiles installed. They used a leveling system.

Again thanks for your help.

Cyndi Moore Tippett · Answer

There is a 'code' on every box of tile that will tell you how tolerant it is to standing water.  I think it is a PSI code ???  When we put our shower in last summer we looked for a very high number and then we sealed the grout and let it cure for 3 days before we use it and we have had no trouble.  For future reference:  as long as the water is beading on the grout you are good, when you see it doesn't bead anymore...time to seal the grout again.  I love your tile choices looks like mine....  :)

Dee · Answer

Thanks Cyndi, I knew about the PSI #. That is why I originally choose porcelain. But the floor tiles have rectified corners, and the grout guys were in a hurry, to get to the next job, [I hate that, finish what you are doing correctly] and washed the floor too soon, which caused the grout to dissipate. The company I used is willing to fix the tile. I was considering another type because the edges were rounded. But have decided to stay with the porcelain. If they can fix this to my satisfaction without disturbing the seals around the wall edges I will be thrilled. Will definitely let you know.

Retro Steam Works · Answer

Why would they want to re-install the tile? That is obviously more work, it will involve demolition of the tile because if the tiles have thin set on them they won't work and they could break the wall tiles. They could just remove the grout and install new grout, just let them know that you are not in a hurry.

Dee · Answer

I already did let them know I was not in a hurry. Removing grout from 2x2's is not an easy task.

Pat · Answer

Would highly recommend you ask for epoxy grout. We have used it in two bathroom remodels. Doesn't need resealing and our one bathroom was remodeled in 2004. Still looks great and doesn't grow mold.

Dee · Answer

I spoke to the manager about that today. They are going to order more material and they are going to probably take out the entire floor. will keep everyone updated.

Dee · Answer

Update the shower floor was repaired. They took out the bad tiles then cleaned the grout out and regrouped. The company totally replaced my bathroom floor. It looks great now, but I cannot find a good pint color for the walls. I tried mindful gray from SW, I tried magnetic gray,  pewter color and sage green. The pics do not do the tiles justice, they re gray and white, with beige undertones. My vanity and mirror frame re bright white. I m willing to pint the vanity as well as the walls. 
I need help, what colors go with gray? This is. Small bathroom. Thanks for your help.

Lisa · Answer

You might try a blue with grey undertones.  That would go with everything you have described, including the white vanity.

Dee · Answer

Thanks I tried that and it looks bla LOL 
I thought gray's would be easy, but it is not. There are too many undertones. I am painting the vanity, it will be the darker shade of whatever color I do the walls. Thanks for your suggestions.

Sue Kiene · Answer

I think I would try something more vibrant like a light orchid. Not light light. I can not see the pictures but it sounds like you need something not muted to me. Maybe a green more like a seafoam green. With these colors I would leave that vanity white.

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