4 years ago
On October 10, we shopped at the Menard's Alexis R...
On October 10, we shopped at the Menard's Alexis Rd., Toledo, OH Store, placing a Special Order of Mohawk Castillian Gray, SANDALO Ceramic Floor Tile. All this for a shower and bathroom floor update. When ordered on 10/10, in a few weeks our order was delivered to Toledo. We were then called to pick up, and on arrival found the order in complete disarray in various places around the store. Menards virtually could not give us the order that day. After a few days, we again were called for pickup. Once there, we found multiple problems with the order. The count was off along with many broken tile. The broken tile was replaced, but at another few weeks delay. We ordered 12x12 for the shower, decorative trim, the 2" shower pieces for the shower floor along with bullnose for the trim. With each described here, there were either count errors, broken pieces, and in the case of the bullnose, a completely incorrect pattern.
Suppliers along with employees pulling ordered to be delivered to Menards seem to be a major problem. Menards representatives are left to try and ease the issues. Finally yesterday, Dec. 1. We received notice that our final needs were in. On arrival and unbelievably, the Menards employee could not find the order............Throughout these many days and issues, we were working to be understanding of the complexities involved in a special order. Today, Dec 2 we received a phone message stating that the bullnose tile was sitting "right here on the department desk." The department representative that searched yesterday was thorough, and if it had been "right here on the department desk," we would have both known.
All this delay and combined reorder created problems for our contractor and his busy schedule. Our original plan was to be completed by the end of October. This obviously has been foiled by problem after problem. With today's delivery, Dec 2, we will hope to.have the project completed within 5-6 days. That's 53 days now since our first order on Oct. 10.
Bottom line, if shopping at Menards for tile, we recommend that you do not place special order at Menards. If a desired product is on the shelve/in stock, and if enough to complete your order, go ahead. If you are shopping for anything that needs to be shipped to the store, we advise folks to purchase from a tile specialty shop.
Do we like our tile.......yes!
Are we enjoying it as you'd expect.........No! The path and frustration to get to today has created a scar, family plan altered and contractor problems.
We are hesitant to return to Menards for specialty needs.