Budget & project planning · Ajax

Waterproofing before the finished look

The visible tile is only one part of a wet-area assembly. Discuss the preparation, waterproofing approach and relevant inspection or testing stages before focusing on the final appearance.

Ask how the selected system’s components are coordinated and which details need special attention around corners, penetrations and the base. Keep product information in the project record. Avoid mixing assumptions from different systems or treating a photograph as proof of correct installation.

Bring these details into the conversation

• Selected system information
• Base and wall junctions
• Penetration details
• Applicable checks and records

Make the assumptions visible

Keep the current drawings, scope and selections together. Mark what is confirmed, what is an allowance and what needs further assessment. Decisions are easier to compare when the same information is available to everyone involved in the project.

Agree the next step

Identify the person responsible for the next action and any decision or document needed first. Record changes in writing with their effect on scope, price and timing. This creates a more useful project record than relying on a sequence of informal conversations.

For local preparation, see the Ajax planning guides. For a budget starting point, explore scope and pricing.