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Helene R

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2012

01 Sept 2022, 09:42

Trinity Cavan Matt Tile - A tile defected for bathroom and floor use

I purchased the Trinity Cavan Matt tile from Italtile. I'm very disappointed with the tile. It constantly looks dirty, no matter what you do! I have steam cleaned I have used grout off and I have used their Easy Clean.

I have been told it's not a defect of the tile and told to use various cleaning products to clean the tile. If it weren't such an expensive tile, I would just knock it up.

They said to clean it once off with grout off...I have done it more than once and marks still remain. Grout off is acidic and has damaged my black shower waste (because it is kind of hard not to get it on there while cleaning). It can also only be cleaned after the trap is fitted because it has to be grouted around there....They say it isn't a defect but a tile that constantly looks dirty no matter how much you clean, is a defect...and obviously when you clean it "once off" with grout off it is kind of hard not to get it on the grout that then also leaks again onto the tile, creating a vicious staining cycle.

I believe this tile isn't suitable for the floor and I would appreciate at the very least being refunded for the 4sqm in my bathroom so that I can replace it with a suitable floor tile....I had no problem with my wall tile.

Whilst writing this review I went and attempted the grout off again...works in some parts but not ALL...and like I said again spreads the grout again...

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Replies (6)
Italtile
Italtile's reply01 Sept 2022, 09:44
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Hi Helene,

Please can you confirm which showroom / consultant assisted you, I will then investigate on our side and revert back soonest once chatting to the showroom managers. 

Thank you 
Nicole Russell
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Helene R's update01 Sept 2022, 14:51
Reviewer Update
Hi Nicole this is the feedback I received from your complaints manager. She was adamant that it is not a tile defect. I would like to state that I even tried the grout off with a higher concentration than recommended, and still marks remain. Whether you refund me or not I have decided I will knock these tiles up even though it cost an arm and a leg and is going to cost me even more. I would however appreciate being refunded for the 4sqm laid.
Italtile
Italtile's reply01 Sept 2022, 15:27
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Hi Helene,

I understand your frustration, however I do need further details on who you were dealing with so I can reach out, if you can share their name, I can manage further from my side.

Thank you so much 
Nicole Russell
Italtile
Italtile's reply01 Sept 2022, 15:37
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Hi Helene,

Thank you, I will reach out to them and revert asap. 

Thank you 
Nicole Russell 
Italtile
Italtile's reply02 Sept 2022, 10:30
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Morning Helene,

I hope you are well. 
Lauren has been in contact with you regarding a possible solution. Once all has taken place and you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out again. 

Much appreciated.

Thank you 
Nicole Russell 
Italtile
Italtile's reply13 Sept 2022, 08:22
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Good morning Helene,

Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated that you have taken the time to keep me updated. 
I am going to communicate this to Lauren and request an urgent solution. I will be in contact shortly. 

Many thanks 
Nicole Russell