Buying ceramic tiles for decoration is a big expense. If you don’t pay a little attention during the process, the decoration money will slip away quietly, and it will also cause a lot of troubles. Today, Zhongtaojun is here to reveal the five secrets of buying ceramic tiles and help you avoid minefields.
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Putting full-body marble tiles on the wall means spending a lot of money
In recent years, full-body marble tiles have continued to maintain popularity and attention. Merchants in the building materials market always boast when recommending full-body marble tiles to consumers. For example, full-body marble tiles have a hard texture, a color close to natural marble, and are beautiful. Easy to take care of...
Are full-body marble tiles really that good? Is it worth spending an extra 8,000 yuan on the whole house? I believe many people have doubts. A consumer once sent a private message to Tao Jun through Douyin. The general content was: The designer recommended that he use full-body marble tiles for the walls. Is it suitable?
First of all, we need to understand what full-body marble tiles are. Full-body marble tiles are an upgraded version of ordinary marble tiles. By mixing colorants into the bricks, the bricks of the tiles are closer to the surface texture, in order to achieve the decorative effect of "the exterior and the interior are the same". In terms ofusability, full-body marble tiles have a higher degree of porcelain, so they have the characteristics of high density and low water absorption.
In terms of Price, taking the specification of 800×800mm as an example, the price of ordinary glazed tiles is 30-50 yuan/ Between pieces, the price of imitation marble texture is about 80 yuan/piece, while the price of full-body marble tiles of well-known brands on the market is between 150-200 yuan/piece, and the price has increased several times.
Back to the question raised by consumers: Are full-body marble tiles suitable for walls? In fact, in order to pursue low water absorption and high hardness, it has become very common for floor tiles to be installed on walls in home decoration. But compared to floor tiles, wall tiles are more cost-effective. The "same inside and outside" feature of full-body marble tiles is only beneficial for background wall processing or partial beveling.For ordinary large-area wall paving, there is no difference in use between full-body and non-full-body.
So Zhongtao Jun recommends: When buying ceramic tiles, you can listen to more suggestions, but you still need to have the ability to make independent judgments when making choices. Just choose the appropriate category and your favorite color, and don't blindly follow trends.
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Full discounts and deductions during promotions will not make you spend less
When people buy things, they tend to be greedy for petty gains. Many merchants take advantage of this psychology of consumers and play some mathematical games during promotions to give consumers the illusion of enjoying discounts, but in fact they increase the unit price.
Some time ago, Mr. Lu, a consumer in Chongqing, participated in an event in a local shopping mall that gave away 500 coupons for purchases over 5,000. The coupons given can be used to purchase other home building materials. So Mr. Lu bought a batch of wood grain tiles at "original price" and used the coupons given by the merchant to buy some tile adhesive. At first, he was proud of his careful budgeting, but after careful calculation, he found that apart from using coupons, he spent more money compared to the discounted price. “At that time, I bought more just to make up for the discount, but now that I think about it, it’s really not worth it.”
“During the event, I saw that a 50 deposit can be used to redeem 1,000. If you purchase over 8,000, you will receive a 500 coupon. In order to enjoy the discount, I spent approximately It cost 10,000 yuan to buy the same ceramic tiles for the same house type as my neighbor’s. My family only has one more rice cooker than theirs.” Ms. Xu from Shantou also had the same experience. I believe that the so-called offers and discounts are just inflated prices by merchants in advance to attract customers.
Of course, this does not mean that all merchants have routines in their preferential and promotional activities, but there are indeed many merchants that are full of routines. Their full discounts and deductions will not make consumers spend less. As for whether consumers enjoy real discounts, the key point is whether the products they buy are what they need. Buying the best product at the lowest price is something everyone thinks of when buying something; however, on the other hand, There will be services only if there is profit. If you blindly pursue low prices and cheapness, you will end up losing more than you gain.
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Loss and replenishment charges are not included in the area calculation
Most consumers only know the area of their home, but do not understand how to calculate the amount of ceramic tiles. Since it involves the selection of brick size, cutting, loss, etc., most merchants calculate the amount and total price of ceramic tiles for consumers during the ceramic tile sales process.
In order to show the price advantage compared with competitors, some businesses like to "count less area, ignore losses, and finally quote a lower price for the whole house than others. Impress consumers" careful tips. Often, many consumers only discover the need to replenish the tiles after the ceramic tiles are laid. Even if the replenishment is still at a discounted price, the final total amount is not less at all, and they even have to pay additional shipping costs.
So how can you avoid the twists and turns in calculating the area of tiles when buying tiles? The best way is of course to know how to calculate the approximate amount of ceramic tiles. For the calculation method, please refer to: Total number of tiles = tile paving area ÷ (length of single tile × width of single tile) × 105% (loss).
In addition to understanding the calculation method of ceramic tile consumption, Zhongtaojun recommends that you still need to communicate with the merchant in advance to confirm several points: whether the "whole house quotation" is the final delivery price; whether sales services such as "return, exchange, and replacement" are provided; secondary Who will bear the freight for replenishment, etc.
A responsible merchant will explain every "hidden detail" in the decoration to consumers in advance, but not everyone is lucky enough to encounter a reliable merchant, so it is always good to be more cautious.
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Verbal promise that if there is any problem with the ceramic tiles within 3-5 years, there will be a "warranty"
In decoration, ceramic tiles are one of the most expensive main materials. Affected by the construction characteristics of the tiles themselves, if quality problems are discovered once the tiles are laid, not only will the troublesome rework be frustrating, but the bumpy road to after-sales rights protection will be even more troublesome. It all comes down to one problem: unlike appliances, ceramic tiles don't come with a warranty.
According to statistics, most complaints and disputes about ceramic tile consumption come from after-sales problems that cannot be properly resolved. Due to the long sales chain of ceramic tiles and the complicated delivery and construction links, most businesses are stuck in the past business philosophy - termination upon sale. When people are afraid of trouble, they will inevitably take chances. When faced with doubts raised by customers, most businesses only verbally promise "warranty" to customers.
As the saying goes, words are worthless. Once after-sales problems arise, they often evolve into the following wrangling situations:
Kicking the ball - it's none of my business, you go find the manufacturer; blaming the blame - it was caused by the plasterer's non-standard construction; passing the blame - we have a quality inspection report, it is not a quality problem... It is difficult to protect the rights and interests of consumers. .
Some people may ask: "The ceramic tile merchants say that they are a big brand, their quality is absolutely trustworthy, and they have a warranty if there is any quality problem within 3-5 years. Can I believe it?"
In fact, brand is not 100% equivalent to quality, and it is extremely difficult for ordinary people to distinguish the quality of ceramic tiles with the naked eye. If you want to buy bricks with confidence and peace of mind, Zhongtaojun recommends trying two methods: one is to find a brand that promises the warranty period in writing, and the other is to find a merchant with a good reputation and who keeps their promises. Remember not to take “verbal promises” lightly.
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If the product information is not clearly stated in the order, be careful of cheating
A few days ago, Mr. Wang from Wuhan spent 489 yuan to order 7 dishes on a takeout platform, but what he received was "1+6 real and fake meals" spelled out by the rider. It was confirmed that only one dish was from the restaurant in the order, and the rest were purchased by the rider at another restaurant. For a takeout delivery order, the rider earned 20 yuan for the errand purchase fee + 36 yuan for the price difference of the dishes, and even forged the bill.
Imagine that for a takeaway order worth several hundred yuan, someone would swap it for profit, let alone an order for ceramic tiles that often costs tens of thousands of yuan?
Everything is graded, and ceramic tiles are no exception. The quality comparison between high-quality products and first-class products is simply worlds apart; in addition, there are so many brands, colors, and models of ceramic tiles that ordinary consumers cannot remember or distinguish them. This is why so many consumers encounter the problem of "the ceramic tiles delivered to their homes are different from those seen in the store". It is very likely that the merchants have cheated on them.
Ms. Hu from Suining encountered this situation. She purchased ceramic tiles worth more than 7,000 yuan in a ceramic tile store. After receiving the goods, she found that the ceramic tiles she received were significantly different from the sample tiles she had ordered. The brand logo and shading of the bedroom tiles were completely different from the sample tiles she had ordered. There are also certain differences in the colors of the two tiles. In this regard, the merchant explained that the two brands belong to the same company, and the different shading is caused by the different molds and batches used to produce the ceramic tiles. Although the merchant agreed to return the goods, the two parties argued over "Who should bear the transportation fees for the return and exchange".
So, Zhongtaojun reminds everyone: when buying ceramic tiles, be sure to clearly write down the brand, specification, model, and color of the product on the purchase order; Inspect the goods first before receiving them. Once there is a problem, it is proved by black and white letters and the merchant will have no excuse. Denial and wrangling.
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The ancients said: Every time you take a step, you will gain wisdom. However, many ordinary working-class consumers may never buy a brick house more than twice in their lifetime, and they really cannot afford the failure of accumulated experience. To this end, Zhongtaojun has specially collected various cases today as a warning, hoping that everyone can avoid mistakes when buying bricks.
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