Paul, has anyone ever told you how professional your narration is? You speak loudly, distinctly, slowly, and without hesitation. Listen to professional newscasters. They do exactly the same. That's one of many things you guys do that make your videos so great. As for your skills, you have great talent. Your son agrees. What's unique is how humble you are. You're like an experienced test pilot trying a new plane for the first time. You got this!
I live in New Zealand, I moved here from the states 21 years ago. I do renovation work for a living and when I first moved here and saw how different it was here as far as work, it was wierd to me. One of those things is that they didn't use wet saws for tile work. They used grinders and cut dry. It works great. I'm sure you found it great as well. Good looking work guys
I had to have my gall bladder removed 10 days ago. The laparoscopic tools were on the fritz. The surgeon made an emergency call to Paul to come freehand that sucker out of there with his angle grinder. You saved me Paul. True Story. Thanks man, I am healing up great!
“I am 60 but I’m still teachable”. Best mentality. That right there is why Paul is amazing and why he’s so knowledgeable. If you won’t allow others to teach you what they know, it’s so much harder to improve yourself.
I kind of think this is just a mentality you naturally have or don't have. I'm 32 in a trade and understand I don't know close to everything. Trying to learn everyday. Been in the field about 6 years now. I don't think I'll ever stop learning and lose my willingness to say I don't know everything and have a lot to learn. Especially with all the new technology and equipment that has yet to come out. Yet I see people in the field younger than me and less experienced thinking they know everything. Overconfident and unwilling to take responsibility. Worst kind of people to work with.
As a 49 year old "know it all" that is in the trades. The worst thing that I hate hearing is, "I have been doing it this way forever." I am always looking for better ways and best practices. Nothing worse than the person that acts/says that there way is the best and they get anger when you question it. I always notice that those peoples tend to be drunks and are angry. i could/ work with paul any day.
Bittersweet video to watch knowing what was coming the next day with the shower tile slab install. Almost makes what happened even more of a crime after watching that beautiful floor install. Always fun watching Paul learn something new and excelling at it.
Brother seeing the care and attention to detail yall invested the day before the wall panels were installed makes the eventual outcome all the more heartbreaking. 😟 Here’s to knowing you all will persevere regardless. 👊
Yeah dude, after seeing that video and now this one, I wanted to get in a time machine and tell them to not worry about the "pros" installing the shower walls and instead do it themselves. A similar thing happened to me when I finished my last basement. I was feeling really intimidated with tiling, breaking up the concrete to run the shower drain, under layment, heated floor, etc... I should've just done it all myself, it's really not that hard and I know it would've turned out better.
I was literally writing this exact comment when I saw yours: "It's honestly kind of heartbreaking seeing all the care and attention these guys are putting into this tile knowing what's about to happen with the porcelain." I hope the folks at Elevation Stone are cable of being humble and honest enough to learn some lessons from this and do better in the future. Everyone makes mistakes. That's normal. It's how we handle those mistakes that makes all the difference.
I learned the hard way about grout lines and thin set. After spending many hours cleaning the thin set out of the grout lines, i discovered that there exists a grout brush. I bought a grout brush and used it on my next DIY tile project. After laying the tile and wiping clean, you wait a bit and before the thin set hardens and is still a bit soft, you use the grout brush to clean out the grout lines. After the thin set dries out, you vacuum up the crumbs. Virtually no grout line cleanup needed afterwards.
That comment about grout getting away from you ... that triggered bad memories from when I had that happened and I had to work ten times harder at the end of a long day to get it done right. I learned a hard and important lesson about grout that day. I mix small batches, do them sections at a time and don't let it get away from me.
Its humbling to see someone as skilled as Paul still doubt his abilities and being nervous. Glad Jordan knew you could do it and you leveled up your tile cutting skills. Great work and appreciate the videos. It has boosted my confidence it wanting to remodel my bathroom.
I've been watching you guys since shortly before you started the Dream House build. I love Paul's comment about being 60, but still teachable. I'll be 60 next week, and I'd like to think I'm still teachable. I definitely feel like I've got a lot to learn yet, especially from guys as skilled as Paul is. I recently started doing handyman work full time. This past week I've been doing a variety of projects for a client. Their 20some year old nephew has been watching me all week. Yesterday, he asked me, "How do you know how to do so many things? You do plumbing, and electrical, and roofing, and irrigation. Where did you learn all that? I want to learn to do all this stuff like you do." I laughed out loud. Not because his question was funny or anything. I laughed because in my mind, I'm a complete amateur compared to guys like Paul. Thirty years ago, I bought my first house with plans to completely remodel it. I had learned a few things from my dad, but for the most part I was pretty clueless about everything. One of my first sources of information for DIY projects came from the predecessor to Lowe's, called Eagle Hardware. They had a display full of pamphlets on virtually every skill imaginable. From framing, to hanging drywall, to sweating copper pipe, to wiring a three-way switch. You name it, they had a pamphlet for it. I had a stack of those pamphlets several inches thick. These days, I feel a lot more comfortable doing various projects, but hardly a day goes by when I'm not looking something up on RUclips. I'm so grateful for guys like Paul and Jordan and Rad, and so many others who share their knowledge and expertise so that amateurs like myself can learn enough to look like a seasoned professional to guys like my client's 20some nephew.
Nice work with the grinder Paul. I had a job where I was cutting 3/4" porcelain flagstones that were close to 3' square. and instead of buying a big saw, i bought a 4" dewalt wet saw, and used a track clamped to the tile to guide the line. Worked like a charm. It was slow because of the thickness, but gave a perfectly straight line, DWC860W and only $160. Paid for itself in the first day!
Paul, just wanted to say that it looks like you and Jordan have a great father-son relationship. That's the most impressive part of this channel and I commend you both for that.
1 benefit of leaving the wood in place is that if something happens (someone tripping over the cord of the grinder for example) your grinder won't go skating across the piece you are cutting.
Paul, You Really did a Great Job with This Tile Job. Your Attention to Detail is Above and Beyond what most people would do. As far as the water on your cutting blade. Get a gallon Bleach container and put a small nail hole on the lower side across from where he handle is. Fill with water and then pull the Nail or Screw out when you start cutting. Another thing, get yourself a Glacier Suction Cup. We used this many Times on Polished or Honed Marble, Granite, Onyx Slab Installed. You Guys are the Best!!! Thanks for Bringing All of Us this Great Channel.
Paul, I have a construction company in the Netherlands (I'm an all-round handyman) and I do a lot of tiling, and I always use a grinder and no water. I also use those spacers with large tiles, but I never use a rubber mallet to remove them, you can simply remove them with your foot by kicking against them in the length of the joint. That grinder with water is nice, I need that one too. Where can I find it? The porcelain problem is a bummer, but if it's a good company, they will solve it regardless of the cost.
Paul you make it look very easy working with the large size tiles. For your first time, a very professional job. I've watched all the videos of this build and I am very impressed with your professionalism. I discovered your channel after seeing you working with the Perkins Brothers another one of my favorite channels. You and your sons keep up the great work. I can't wait to see the house build.
Ok, now I'm mad. Seeing the effort you put into those tiles, polishing the edges, even if they were dang straight for my taste, i can't but feel mad for the trouble with the shower... As someone else suggested in top comments, suck it up as a loss, tear it down, and DIY it. You'll get results that you'll be proud of looking at. And it might seem that I say this just to grind more on that bad work, but really, I mean it for your mental health and peace of mind. That bad work is going to stick in your brain and consume you every time you enter that bathroom. Myself, I couldn't bear it long term.
You're doing better than what most people do but you also could have used a handheld circular saw and a clamp-on straight edge with a guide for a circular saw And what would have been the best method is to find a granite fabricator that has the overhead saw bring him all your material and say how much to cut these lines for me slip him a hundred maybe up to 200 at most but that would be steep and not get dusty or wet and have perfectly straight lines 🙂👍
Remember when you guys made the ultimate extension cord? Put a junction in it with a motor speed control you can pick up at any box store and dial back under 50%, or even just a dimmer switch
It was SO FUN to watch your skill and confidence level increase cut by cut! While watching it all I could think was "well, that's a marketable skill." I bet the folks that have done 5,000 cuts are magnificently good at it. The human brain is pretty neat, and you guys all have good ones! Thank you for the entertainment and education!
Jordan, thank you. I’m so glad you decided to share your dad with us. Love his passion and precision! My lady watched a bit with me for the first time, and she was a bit taken back by his positivity and passion.
after seeing how the walls went in... I'd rip off the walls, get a refund. I couldn't look at that mess after all the hard work you guys put into that space.
I was really hoping Paul was a few years younger so I could believe his energy and enthusiasm was due to youth. Now I have to suck it up and stop whining that "I'm too old for this".
I’m 60 but still teachable, and this is why you have so much success. Very impressive as we are always learning but not always teachable, you guys rock- you’re an inspiration.
Learning something new at Paul’s age is tuff especially with his level of talent. The videos continue to impress and will be useful for generations to come.
What caught my attention a few years ago was a thumbnail with Paul, I thought it was Raymond Cruz from breaking bad and I was intrigued as to what he was doing home remodeling. Well that’s how I found Stud pack and I have been watching since; I have even done some binge watching to catch up in the beginning. You guys have never ceased to amaze me with how you work together and how you show the whole project, mistakes and all. One thing that I love about the channel is you guys never fail to admit when you make the mistake or call out someone else when they do. You also give credit where and when it’s due. If they don’t step up to fix that shower make sure you let your viewers know, and when you don’t use them in the house remind everyone why. Can’t wait for the next video! Now I’m thinking Paul kinda resembles a young Charles Bronson.
Love the persistence with the grinder. I think after one or two cuts I would have given up and hired a tile saw from my local equipment hire shop. So great job here with the grinder
Way to go Paul on the tile cutting.... LOVE that the 'old dog' is still learning new tricks. I cannot wait to see what you guys come up with to fix that mess with the wall tile install.... Keep the videos coming. One of the things I look forward to every week.
Rarely is anyone excellent the first time they try something. You definitely have to put yourself out there and be willing to fail in order to learn something new. Thanks for sharing it on video because that inspires confidence in the rest of us. A well thought out plan executed with lots of patience and skill. Plan your work and work your plan. Great advice.
😮 Paul is a treasure for sure. Rad easy days today make up for all the climbing & hanging off the roof & sides of buildings you do. Not to mentioned the work & behind the scene shopping / editing Jordan does. Great team.
Agree that it was a bittersweet watch, knowing that the walls were not going to go to plan. Ironically a few observations from an armchair builder. 1) An indoor watering can. Such a device with a narrow spout...might have provided the water flow you needed without the higher pressure of a garden hose. Better than a sponge. 2) Not that you needed it, but I noted that the profile of the 'nut' that tightened the disc to the grinder looked uniformly flat. You could have placed a piece of wood along the tile and ran that nut along the wood edge to maintain a perpendicular aspect to the tile. Wouldn't have had to eye ball it so much. 3) I know you must have one, so where was your electric suction cup device? Could have used it especially for laying that last tile. Hope things work out for the walls, looking forward to the next video. Cheers
Great job Paul! Free handing a tile takes a lot of practice and you did it like a pro! Don’t listen to the haters you guys did great!! One suggestion I have if you’re planning on doing large tiles like those invest in grabo it’s a game changer
You guys work ethic is amazing but your father son friend relationship is inspiring..Been watching since the floating platform bed.Thanks for sharing your journey.
General PSA...Ive used that same grout and you got it, definitely do not want to use a high speed mixer. I used a small mixer attachment on my drill and barely feathered the trigger to mix it slowly and in small amounts. Some ppl even recommend hand mixing to be safe but err on the side of caution for sure.
Awesome job Stud Pack! Love the fact that you are showing all the decision making processes for these projects. I have picked up quite a few tips and tricks over the last couple of years from checking out the videos. As Essential Craftsman says...keep up the good work!
SO excited with your continued success and keeping BIG projects going .... I do miss the early days tho ... when there wasn't a million comments and felt like I discovered a NEW band. CHEERS STUD PACK!
Using vacuum plate suction cup handles on 24x48 tiles helped me immensely. I'll never handle tile that big again without them. Just make sure they and the tile are clean when you attach them, turn the tile over to back butter, then reach under for the handles and use them to position the tile. When you have the tile on, just release the handles and start your next one.
When amateur hour beats "professional" hour. Well done Paul. I've cut more brass webbing for cabinet doors then tile but some things transfer. For a grinder clamp a second piece of plywood to hold the blade in a straight line ,and dead vertical . I've also sacrificed 1 guide rail for rough stuff like steel etc. A tracksaw has a speed dial,and you can flip the inner flange to go from 20mm arbor,to 5/8 standard 6 1/2 blades. Its important to note this shifts the blade slightly (heavy 1/32) away from the rail and motor. Steel cutting blades want slower rpms,just like the polisher. Most diamond blades come with a bushing from 7/8-5/8. You could use your old tracksaw for all rough cuts,and buy a new one for finish work.
Paul, hold that sponge against the blade tight. That'll give you the control and support you're wanting by having two hands on the grinder. If you're worried about getting zapped putting a wet sponge on a power tool, it takes quite a bit of overspray to do that. You don't need a dripping sponge. Just wet enough so you get a few drops when you wring it out. Cut 12"-18", wipe up any standing water, rewet your sponge, keep going. For jobs when you don't want to use your polishing setup, get your hands on a small terrazzo grinding stone. They're better than any tile rub stone that I've ever used. They'll give you that beveled edge without a whole lot of work. Not going to polish the edge, but they do a fine job of softening a cut edge.
I just JUST bought 600 square feet of Township Beige plank tile from Floor and Decor to complete my living room and kitchen. The countertops are done and now it's the floors!! Floor and Decor was the most helpful and knowledgeable.
been loving this series. I think I can speak for everyone; we appreciate and respect your transparency and passion in explaining everything to us viewers! much love!
I used a small speed square to make sure my blade was at 90 to the material and then cut a 1-inch-wide long strip of wood to go under the grinder head at the right height. I set the strip and cut using the strip to keep my cut 90 from the material and works great. You can get many cuts before the wood swells.
Amazing that you just put this video out today. I just did my first free hand rip cut of a 72 inch tile. Will be free cutting 30 x 60 tiles on Monday. I found that two hands are better than one as well. Good job.
Hey guys, Awesome work you three are doing. I would suggest getting a water bottle and poke the top, making a hole. Use that water bottle to squirt a light stream of water on the grinder disk. Not too much, not too little, just enough. Cheers to the great work on the house.
You guys are my second favorite RUclips channel. But my favorite home building channel. And I’m subscribed to over 130 channels. But I only watch all the videos of a few yours being one. You should be on tv.
Paul great job on the tile cutting. As us old guys say never to old to learn or try new things. Also great job Jordan encouraging your dad 31:47 that he can do it. All of you are great to watch . I think they should replace all of the porcelain wall tiles. As always great video of the dream garage.
Congratulation, Paul, on leveling up with cutting tiles. Well done! Can't wait to hear about the resolution of the shower wall and it's good to see you in better spirit after the major letdown of the porcelain shower wall installation.
The walls may have their flaws, but the floor turned out quite well. Great work! I completely understand the talking instead of getting into what you don't really want to do even though you can definitely do it. I'm keeping this video in mind if I find myself installing any large tiles in the future.
My stone guy sets up a fan that blows the dust away from him while dry grinding outside. Works quite well I now setup that way for outside tablesaw cuts as well - especially mdf.
I think I would have used a handheld wet saw or a diamond blade on a circular saw with a clamped straightedge. That's how I cut my granite countertops. If you are good with power tools like Paul I think free cutting on a very sharp line would be totally fine once you stoned the edge and grouted it. You guys are getting me excited about putting my shower in soon! Paul I don't really like to give people too much credit but you are fantastic on camera and I know real skill when I see it when it comes to tools and construction. I like your attitude, I like how you are always teaching. When you are working on a job it always takes a little more time and motivation to show and explain all the little things you can think about and do that it takes to be really great and do great work. And screwups will happen. You have to be positive and adaptable and ready with a couple different ideas for solutions to deal with it and move on. I'm excited for all your success!!
Wow! Dad's hands are exceedingly skillful. All covered in tile dust and making those cuts look so easy... which is dangerous for us DIY-ers! 😜 Great episode, fellas!!
I just remodeled my entire kitchen & for the counter tops I went with 24x48” porcelain tiles from Floor & Decor. I used a Vevor 48” manual tile cutter, went through the tile like butter & a laser straight edge. Large format tiles are amazing. Thank you for sharing this video, I appreciate YOU!
If I had the time, I'd be tempted to make some kind of little sled for the angle grinder, hold it in place with some big worm clamps, put a little wedge to set the height. Then you could get a perfect vertical edge and ride the sled against your plywood for a straight cut - almost like a home-made circular saw for tile. But turned out great, I love the attention to detail you guys show. It makes a difference for sure!
I've used a grinder to cut tile. It looks like you are pushing the grinder. I learned, at least for me, that pulling it worked better for me. What is most comfortable for you to do is what will be the best.
They would turn it into a drama fest with the three men fake fighting and arguing about something pointless for half the episode. Reality tv is cancer.
I’m so AR I’d tear out the crappy craftsmanship and do my own tile in the shower. Sorry you had to deal with people who don’t take pride in their work!! You guys are doing great!
That floor looks great. What I like about the work is that it was a skill builder project and you nailed it... rather, you thin seted and grouted it. I almost think you could have done the shower porcelain walls too and avoided what happened with that (not to give away that story in the comments) but you pay attention to details and do it right! I think the installers should watch some of your videos to hopefully up their game, because that was not their "A" game that day when they did your shower. I pray it gets resolved, any issues you have, because you guys work sooo hard on making everything Excellent! And I mean Excellent. If I had a project I needed absolute perfection I'd HIRE you in a second, it's a no-brainer. Cheers on your progress and so excited for you Jordan for your new apartment, it's coming together!
The water is there to make it so you don't wear out so many diamond tip blades, when it gets red hot you are losing some abrasion quickly. You need to cool that disc not keep the medium wet. Edit: sorry that was not meant to sound too critical, I know you guys like some feedback, love your content, love from across the pond.
Dude! I found that thought awesome! All they needed was a spray bottle. Not 4L per minute stream of water. Then they found out they could Dry Cut. I am guilty as they are! I don't read enough anymore. Cheers Man! Great Comment!
Been using my Makita variable speed grinder for over 20 years. I've found that using DRY Monster diamond pads, 50, 100 and 200 grit, to bullnose tile. Allows me to use field tile, many times, for the curb topper and not having to use metal trim edging. I also use the field tile for my insert shelves, polishing the underside smooth. Obviously, the interior porcelain color has to somewhat match the exterior finish.
To help keep it square, a mate of mine welded up a screw with a nut on it that could screw in normal holes on the angle grinder for grips, then made a threaded rod with a flat nylon plate on the bottom, so he can adjust to perfectly square and just let the grinder slide over the surface leaving no marks.
I recently did my first tile job, it was a splashback with porcelain subway tiles. Did not want to buy/hire a tilesaw for the job so just picked up a blade similer to that one. Had an offcut of yellowtongue flooring (kind of like osb subfloor) that i screwed down to a couple of saw horses. As they were only small tiles, i just used the garden hose to wet the 'bench' which stayed wet and would clamp down the tiles with a quick clamp, give the tile a squirt with the hose and then cut. Worked really well and i dont think i would ever bother with a proper tile saw for diy as i was able to get really nice, clean cuts with the angle grinder.
i use a cookie sheet with a towel in the standing water. i also use my angle grinder with a blade from milner haufen no cleaning of clogged water lines on a tile saw tray etc
Paul, has anyone ever told you how professional your narration is? You speak loudly, distinctly, slowly, and without hesitation. Listen to professional newscasters. They do exactly the same. That's one of many things you guys do that make your videos so great. As for your skills, you have great talent. Your son agrees. What's unique is how humble you are. You're like an experienced test pilot trying a new plane for the first time. You got this!
He's a natural. Some guys just have it all!
Nicely worded and so true. Great father / son duo. The Tubes needed it.
Yeah you right ronnie the 5th , no mumbles, command voice projection, and not too fast
Yes. Paul is very good at it. I love that that he is not a phony pretending that everything is super easy and includes the struggles.
I live in New Zealand, I moved here from the states 21 years ago. I do renovation work for a living and when I first moved here and saw how different it was here as far as work, it was wierd to me. One of those things is that they didn't use wet saws for tile work. They used grinders and cut dry. It works great. I'm sure you found it great as well. Good looking work guys
I had to have my gall bladder removed 10 days ago. The laparoscopic tools were on the fritz. The surgeon made an emergency call to Paul to come freehand that sucker out of there with his angle grinder. You saved me Paul. True Story. Thanks man, I am healing up great!
“I am 60 but I’m still teachable”. Best mentality. That right there is why Paul is amazing and why he’s so knowledgeable. If you won’t allow others to teach you what they know, it’s so much harder to improve yourself.
A true master is an eternal student.
I kind of think this is just a mentality you naturally have or don't have. I'm 32 in a trade and understand I don't know close to everything. Trying to learn everyday. Been in the field about 6 years now. I don't think I'll ever stop learning and lose my willingness to say I don't know everything and have a lot to learn. Especially with all the new technology and equipment that has yet to come out. Yet I see people in the field younger than me and less experienced thinking they know everything. Overconfident and unwilling to take responsibility. Worst kind of people to work with.
As a 49 year old "know it all" that is in the trades. The worst thing that I hate hearing is, "I have been doing it this way forever." I am always looking for better ways and best practices. Nothing worse than the person that acts/says that there way is the best and they get anger when you question it. I always notice that those peoples tend to be drunks and are angry.
i could/ work with paul any day.
Bittersweet video to watch knowing what was coming the next day with the shower tile slab install. Almost makes what happened even more of a crime after watching that beautiful floor install. Always fun watching Paul learn something new and excelling at it.
Brother seeing the care and attention to detail yall invested the day before the wall panels were installed makes the eventual outcome all the more heartbreaking. 😟 Here’s to knowing you all will persevere regardless. 👊
thats what i was thinking also. they even did templates to make sure everything was perfect only to have a couple newbs come along and slop it up
Don't forget the boys busted their buts to get this done, only to be told by the installers they were going to be 48 hours late.
Yeah dude, after seeing that video and now this one, I wanted to get in a time machine and tell them to not worry about the "pros" installing the shower walls and instead do it themselves. A similar thing happened to me when I finished my last basement. I was feeling really intimidated with tiling, breaking up the concrete to run the shower drain, under layment, heated floor, etc... I should've just done it all myself, it's really not that hard and I know it would've turned out better.
Same thoughts
I was literally writing this exact comment when I saw yours: "It's honestly kind of heartbreaking seeing all the care and attention these guys are putting into this tile knowing what's about to happen with the porcelain." I hope the folks at Elevation Stone are cable of being humble and honest enough to learn some lessons from this and do better in the future. Everyone makes mistakes. That's normal. It's how we handle those mistakes that makes all the difference.
Paul, the way you and the boys bounce ideas off each other is one of the biggest reasons for your success! No ego just results driven.
I learned the hard way about grout lines and thin set. After spending many hours cleaning the thin set out of the grout lines, i discovered that there exists a grout brush. I bought a grout brush and used it on my next DIY tile project. After laying the tile and wiping clean, you wait a bit and before the thin set hardens and is still a bit soft, you use the grout brush to clean out the grout lines. After the thin set dries out, you vacuum up the crumbs. Virtually no grout line cleanup needed afterwards.
man, that's the good tip for the day
New Studpack on a Saturday? LETS GOOOOOO!!! 🎉
I saw the notification and did some stretching first...I knew this one was going to take my full attention. They never disappoint.
when i discovered polishing the edges of tile cuts, especially on glazed tile, my life changed and mind was blown
I hate polishing glazed tile. It seems to always chip the glazing more
That comment about grout getting away from you ... that triggered bad memories from when I had that happened and I had to work ten times harder at the end of a long day to get it done right. I learned a hard and important lesson about grout that day. I mix small batches, do them sections at a time and don't let it get away from me.
Its humbling to see someone as skilled as Paul still doubt his abilities and being nervous. Glad Jordan knew you could do it and you leveled up your tile cutting skills. Great work and appreciate the videos. It has boosted my confidence it wanting to remodel my bathroom.
Lots of guys do. But keep it to themselves
Only 4 days since last video what a treat!
I've been watching you guys since shortly before you started the Dream House build. I love Paul's comment about being 60, but still teachable. I'll be 60 next week, and I'd like to think I'm still teachable. I definitely feel like I've got a lot to learn yet, especially from guys as skilled as Paul is.
I recently started doing handyman work full time. This past week I've been doing a variety of projects for a client. Their 20some year old nephew has been watching me all week. Yesterday, he asked me, "How do you know how to do so many things? You do plumbing, and electrical, and roofing, and irrigation. Where did you learn all that? I want to learn to do all this stuff like you do."
I laughed out loud. Not because his question was funny or anything. I laughed because in my mind, I'm a complete amateur compared to guys like Paul.
Thirty years ago, I bought my first house with plans to completely remodel it. I had learned a few things from my dad, but for the most part I was pretty clueless about everything. One of my first sources of information for DIY projects came from the predecessor to Lowe's, called Eagle Hardware. They had a display full of pamphlets on virtually every skill imaginable. From framing, to hanging drywall, to sweating copper pipe, to wiring a three-way switch. You name it, they had a pamphlet for it. I had a stack of those pamphlets several inches thick.
These days, I feel a lot more comfortable doing various projects, but hardly a day goes by when I'm not looking something up on RUclips. I'm so grateful for guys like Paul and Jordan and Rad, and so many others who share their knowledge and expertise so that amateurs like myself can learn enough to look like a seasoned professional to guys like my client's 20some nephew.
Nice work with the grinder Paul. I had a job where I was cutting 3/4" porcelain flagstones that were close to 3' square. and instead of buying a big saw, i bought a 4" dewalt wet saw, and used a track clamped to the tile to guide the line. Worked like a charm. It was slow because of the thickness, but gave a perfectly straight line, DWC860W and only $160. Paid for itself in the first day!
Similar experience here. Bought a second hand wet tile saw for some sandstone retaining wall build and found it very versatile
Seeing the confidence Jordan has in his dad warms my heart 😊
Paul, just wanted to say that it looks like you and Jordan have a great father-son relationship. That's the most impressive part of this channel and I commend you both for that.
You guys make every project a great learning experience. Always have a positive attitude and good communication. Just class acts. Enjoyable to watch.
1 benefit of leaving the wood in place is that if something happens (someone tripping over the cord of the grinder for example) your grinder won't go skating across the piece you are cutting.
Paul, You Really did a Great Job with This Tile Job. Your Attention to Detail is Above and Beyond what most people would do.
As far as the water on your cutting blade. Get a gallon Bleach container and put a small nail hole on the lower side across from where he handle is. Fill with water and then pull the Nail or Screw out when you start cutting.
Another thing, get yourself a Glacier Suction Cup. We used this many Times on Polished or Honed Marble, Granite, Onyx Slab Installed.
You Guys are the Best!!! Thanks for Bringing All of Us this Great Channel.
Paul, I have a construction company in the Netherlands (I'm an all-round handyman) and I do a lot of tiling, and I always use a grinder and no water. I also use those spacers with large tiles, but I never use a rubber mallet to remove them, you can simply remove them with your foot by kicking against them in the length of the joint. That grinder with water is nice, I need that one too. Where can I find it? The porcelain problem is a bummer, but if it's a good company, they will solve it regardless of the cost.
Paul you make it look very easy working with the large size tiles. For your first time, a very professional job. I've watched all the videos of this build and I am very impressed with your professionalism. I discovered your channel after seeing you working with the Perkins Brothers another one of my favorite channels. You and your sons keep up the great work. I can't wait to see the house build.
Thanks 👍
Great Job Paul!!! Next time tell Jordan that he has to pick the tiles that fit the tile saw 😁
Ok, now I'm mad. Seeing the effort you put into those tiles, polishing the edges, even if they were dang straight for my taste, i can't but feel mad for the trouble with the shower...
As someone else suggested in top comments, suck it up as a loss, tear it down, and DIY it. You'll get results that you'll be proud of looking at.
And it might seem that I say this just to grind more on that bad work, but really, I mean it for your mental health and peace of mind. That bad work is going to stick in your brain and consume you every time you enter that bathroom. Myself, I couldn't bear it long term.
Outstanding work, Paul! I'm watching this on Father's Day. You're the best Dad!
I like that the envelope cuts leave you with so many less grout joints, but harder to do successfully for sure.
You're doing better than what most people do but you also could have used a handheld circular saw and a clamp-on straight edge with a guide for a circular saw
And what would have been the best method is to find a granite fabricator that has the overhead saw bring him all your material and say how much to cut these lines for me slip him a hundred maybe up to 200 at most but that would be steep and not get dusty or wet and have perfectly straight lines 🙂👍
Remember when you guys made the ultimate extension cord? Put a junction in it with a motor speed control you can pick up at any box store and dial back under 50%, or even just a dimmer switch
It was SO FUN to watch your skill and confidence level increase cut by cut! While watching it all I could think was "well, that's a marketable skill." I bet the folks that have done 5,000 cuts are magnificently good at it. The human brain is pretty neat, and you guys all have good ones! Thank you for the entertainment and education!
Jordan, thank you. I’m so glad you decided to share your dad with us. Love his passion and precision! My lady watched a bit with me for the first time, and she was a bit taken back by his positivity and passion.
after seeing how the walls went in... I'd rip off the walls, get a refund. I couldn't look at that mess after all the hard work you guys put into that space.
I was really hoping Paul was a few years younger so I could believe his energy and enthusiasm was due to youth. Now I have to suck it up and stop whining that "I'm too old for this".
I’m 60 but still teachable, and this is why you have so much success. Very impressive as we are always learning but not always teachable, you guys rock- you’re an inspiration.
I wish i knew a detail oriented contractor like paul.
Learning something new at Paul’s age is tuff especially with his level of talent. The videos continue to impress and will be useful for generations to come.
What caught my attention a few years ago was a thumbnail with Paul, I thought it was Raymond Cruz from breaking bad and I was intrigued as to what he was doing home remodeling. Well that’s how I found Stud pack and I have been watching since; I have even done some binge watching to catch up in the beginning. You guys have never ceased to amaze me with how you work together and how you show the whole project, mistakes and all. One thing that I love about the channel is you guys never fail to admit when you make the mistake or call out someone else when they do. You also give credit where and when it’s due. If they don’t step up to fix that shower make sure you let your viewers know, and when you don’t use them in the house remind everyone why.
Can’t wait for the next video!
Now I’m thinking Paul kinda resembles a young Charles Bronson.
The bond the 2 of you have is special
Paul, awesome job. Next time use the suction cups on the large tile. Makes moving them alot easier.
Love the persistence with the grinder.
I think after one or two cuts I would have given up and hired a tile saw from my local equipment hire shop.
So great job here with the grinder
Suction cups help a lot. Great job guys.
great idea!
Your dad is such a sweet man, I bet he’s a great father - such humility in men is a rarity these days!!!
Way to go Paul on the tile cutting.... LOVE that the 'old dog' is still learning new tricks. I cannot wait to see what you guys come up with to fix that mess with the wall tile install.... Keep the videos coming. One of the things I look forward to every week.
Love this channel. Allways authentic. Even on the trial and error stuff.
Paul, Your Q's at Floor and Decor are why we love your channel. Attention to detail... Love It. Sorry the bathroom shenanigans happened....
It's strange how I like the look of the wood templates.
Rarely is anyone excellent the first time they try something. You definitely have to put yourself out there and be willing to fail in order to learn something new. Thanks for sharing it on video because that inspires confidence in the rest of us. A well thought out plan executed with lots of patience and skill. Plan your work and work your plan. Great advice.
😮 Paul is a treasure for sure. Rad easy days today make up for all the climbing & hanging off the roof & sides of buildings you do. Not to mentioned the work & behind the scene shopping / editing Jordan does. Great team.
Agree that it was a bittersweet watch, knowing that the walls were not going to go to plan.
Ironically a few observations from an armchair builder. 1) An indoor watering can. Such a device with a narrow spout...might have provided the water flow you needed without the higher pressure of a garden hose. Better than a sponge. 2) Not that you needed it, but I noted that the profile of the 'nut' that tightened the disc to the grinder looked uniformly flat. You could have placed a piece of wood along the tile and ran that nut along the wood edge to maintain a perpendicular aspect to the tile. Wouldn't have had to eye ball it so much. 3) I know you must have one, so where was your electric suction cup device? Could have used it especially for laying that last tile. Hope things work out for the walls, looking forward to the next video. Cheers
Great job Paul! Free handing a tile takes a lot of practice and you did it like a pro! Don’t listen to the haters you guys did great!! One suggestion I have if you’re planning on doing large tiles like those invest in grabo it’s a game changer
You guys work ethic is amazing but your father son friend relationship is inspiring..Been watching since the floating platform bed.Thanks for sharing your journey.
Awesome! Thank you!
General PSA...Ive used that same grout and you got it, definitely do not want to use a high speed mixer. I used a small mixer attachment on my drill and barely feathered the trigger to mix it slowly and in small amounts. Some ppl even recommend hand mixing to be safe but err on the side of caution for sure.
Awesome job Stud Pack! Love the fact that you are showing all the decision making processes for these projects. I have picked up quite a few tips and tricks over the last couple of years from checking out the videos. As Essential Craftsman says...keep up the good work!
SO excited with your continued success and keeping BIG projects going .... I do miss the early days tho ... when there wasn't a million comments and felt like I discovered a NEW band. CHEERS STUD PACK!
Great video. I think I would have used a couple hand suction cups to manage setting the large tile in place.
Would the suction cups hold if the tile had any texture on the surface?
@@billbaillie3702 no probably not but it depends on how much texture!
Your attention to detail is poetry in motion.
Using vacuum plate suction cup handles on 24x48 tiles helped me immensely. I'll never handle tile that big again without them. Just make sure they and the tile are clean when you attach them, turn the tile over to back butter, then reach under for the handles and use them to position the tile. When you have the tile on, just release the handles and start your next one.
Paul both you and Jordan seemed to be in better sprities in this video. GREAT JOB!
You may be aware, you may not, but building with your dad are the best days of you whole life. I miss my dad everyday.
Paul, you are a true craftsman and you are teaching Jordan and Rad to be the next generation!
When amateur hour beats "professional" hour.
Well done Paul.
I've cut more brass webbing for cabinet doors then tile but some things transfer.
For a grinder clamp a second piece of plywood to hold the blade in a straight line ,and dead vertical .
I've also sacrificed 1 guide rail for rough stuff like steel etc.
A tracksaw has a speed dial,and you can flip the inner flange to go from 20mm arbor,to 5/8 standard 6 1/2 blades.
Its important to note this shifts the blade slightly (heavy 1/32) away from the rail and motor.
Steel cutting blades want slower rpms,just like the polisher.
Most diamond blades come with a bushing from 7/8-5/8.
You could use your old tracksaw for all rough cuts,and buy a new one for finish work.
Paul, hold that sponge against the blade tight. That'll give you the control and support you're wanting by having two hands on the grinder. If you're worried about getting zapped putting a wet sponge on a power tool, it takes quite a bit of overspray to do that. You don't need a dripping sponge. Just wet enough so you get a few drops when you wring it out. Cut 12"-18", wipe up any standing water, rewet your sponge, keep going.
For jobs when you don't want to use your polishing setup, get your hands on a small terrazzo grinding stone. They're better than any tile rub stone that I've ever used. They'll give you that beveled edge without a whole lot of work. Not going to polish the edge, but they do a fine job of softening a cut edge.
I just JUST bought 600 square feet of Township Beige plank tile from Floor and Decor to complete my living room and kitchen. The countertops are done and now it's the floors!! Floor and Decor was the most helpful and knowledgeable.
been loving this series. I think I can speak for everyone; we appreciate and respect your transparency and passion in explaining everything to us viewers!
much love!
Paul you are a true master craftsman! Every time you make a new video, you out do yourself. Way to go!!!
I love the attitude of the Stud Pack crew 😊
I used a small speed square to make sure my blade was at 90 to the material and then cut a 1-inch-wide long strip of wood to go under the grinder head at the right height. I set the strip and cut using the strip to keep my cut 90 from the material and works great. You can get many cuts before the wood swells.
Amazing that you just put this video out today. I just did my first free hand rip cut of a 72 inch tile. Will be free cutting 30 x 60 tiles on Monday. I found that two hands are better than one as well. Good job.
I love my dad but I think your the best FATHER this world have ever sceen. No doubt
Hey guys,
Awesome work you three are doing. I would suggest getting a water bottle and poke the top, making a hole. Use that water bottle to squirt a light stream of water on the grinder disk. Not too much, not too little, just enough. Cheers to the great work on the house.
You guys are my second favorite RUclips channel. But my favorite home building channel. And I’m subscribed to over 130 channels. But I only watch all the videos of a few yours being one. You should be on tv.
Paul great job on the tile cutting. As us old guys say never to old to learn or try new things. Also great job Jordan encouraging your dad 31:47 that he can do it. All of you are great to watch . I think they should replace all of the porcelain wall tiles. As always great video of the dream garage.
Congratulation, Paul, on leveling up with cutting tiles. Well done! Can't wait to hear about the resolution of the shower wall and it's good to see you in better spirit after the major letdown of the porcelain shower wall installation.
The walls may have their flaws, but the floor turned out quite well. Great work! I completely understand the talking instead of getting into what you don't really want to do even though you can definitely do it. I'm keeping this video in mind if I find myself installing any large tiles in the future.
New Video! Yes Sir! Excited to see what’s on for today’s episode!
My stone guy sets up a fan that blows the dust away from him while dry grinding outside. Works quite well I now setup that way for outside tablesaw cuts as well - especially mdf.
You guys really are the best RUclips channel I’ve found. Glad I found you guys like 4+ years ago
Love that dad-son interaction, just posivive vibes all the time. The opposite of OCC :D
Jordan, when the upstairs is all done one night you need to have the boys over and do a live stream so we can all enjoy the finished project.
My only complaint... I finish one video and I wanna see another one. Lol. Great work guys. Loving this build.
Glad to see your not letting this hitch with the bathroom slow ya down keep your heads high you're doing amazing work.
I think I would have used a handheld wet saw or a diamond blade on a circular saw with a clamped straightedge. That's how I cut my granite countertops. If you are good with power tools like Paul I think free cutting on a very sharp line would be totally fine once you stoned the edge and grouted it. You guys are getting me excited about putting my shower in soon!
Paul I don't really like to give people too much credit but you are fantastic on camera and I know real skill when I see it when it comes to tools and construction. I like your attitude, I like how you are always teaching. When you are working on a job it always takes a little more time and motivation to show and explain all the little things you can think about and do that it takes to be really great and do great work. And screwups will happen. You have to be positive and adaptable and ready with a couple different ideas for solutions to deal with it and move on. I'm excited for all your success!!
Fantastic job cutting and laying those tiles!! Looks great!! Still not crazy about the light floors and dark shower but hey, to each his own😁
Amazing tile job. I do not think that big of tile would be that easy to do, but you guys made it look seamless.
Wow! Dad's hands are exceedingly skillful. All covered in tile dust and making those cuts look so easy... which is dangerous for us DIY-ers! 😜 Great episode, fellas!!
Next time get one of those suction cups, it would make it less awkward laying those huge tiles down.
Looks incredible!!! Nice work.
I just remodeled my entire kitchen & for the counter tops I went with 24x48” porcelain tiles from Floor & Decor. I used a Vevor 48” manual tile cutter, went through the tile like butter & a laser straight edge. Large format tiles are amazing. Thank you for sharing this video, I appreciate YOU!
If I had the time, I'd be tempted to make some kind of little sled for the angle grinder, hold it in place with some big worm clamps, put a little wedge to set the height. Then you could get a perfect vertical edge and ride the sled against your plywood for a straight cut - almost like a home-made circular saw for tile. But turned out great, I love the attention to detail you guys show. It makes a difference for sure!
Good grinder skills. I love those spacers you used for the tile. They look really slick and come out well--even when you use a black hammer!
Glad to see youre back and as positive as ever, even after the failures of the previous video! Keep it up
I've used a grinder to cut tile. It looks like you are pushing the grinder. I learned, at least for me, that pulling it worked better for me. What is most comfortable for you to do is what will be the best.
You guys should have a TV show. HGTV is missing the boat!
This is the show
No way. They would loose all autonomy and have to listen to a producer. They need to stay independent. Networks ruin shows like this.
They would turn it into a drama fest with the three men fake fighting and arguing about something pointless for half the episode. Reality tv is cancer.
I've found that cutting porcelain tile with a glass blade works best. Nice work Studly !!
okay, I'm going to do it! Cut tile with a grinder... Thank you for the confidence boost!
I’m so AR I’d tear out the crappy craftsmanship and do my own tile in the shower. Sorry you had to deal with people who don’t take pride in their work!! You guys are doing great!
You’re so Arkansas?
@@Chevronsam that’s too😅
That floor looks great. What I like about the work is that it was a skill builder project and you nailed it... rather, you thin seted and grouted it. I almost think you could have done the shower porcelain walls too and avoided what happened with that (not to give away that story in the comments) but you pay attention to details and do it right! I think the installers should watch some of your videos to hopefully up their game, because that was not their "A" game that day when they did your shower. I pray it gets resolved, any issues you have, because you guys work sooo hard on making everything Excellent! And I mean Excellent. If I had a project I needed absolute perfection I'd HIRE you in a second, it's a no-brainer. Cheers on your progress and so excited for you Jordan for your new apartment, it's coming together!
The water is there to make it so you don't wear out so many diamond tip blades, when it gets red hot you are losing some abrasion quickly. You need to cool that disc not keep the medium wet.
Edit: sorry that was not meant to sound too critical, I know you guys like some feedback, love your content, love from across the pond.
Dude! I found that thought awesome! All they needed was a spray bottle. Not 4L per minute stream of water. Then they found out they could Dry Cut. I am guilty as they are! I don't read enough anymore.
Cheers Man! Great Comment!
Been using my Makita variable speed grinder for over 20 years. I've found that using DRY Monster diamond pads, 50, 100 and 200 grit, to bullnose tile. Allows me to use field tile, many times, for the curb topper and not having to use metal trim edging. I also use the field tile for my insert shelves, polishing the underside smooth. Obviously, the interior porcelain color has to somewhat match the exterior finish.
To help keep it square, a mate of mine welded up a screw with a nut on it that could screw in normal holes on the angle grinder for grips, then made a threaded rod with a flat nylon plate on the bottom, so he can adjust to perfectly square and just let the grinder slide over the surface leaving no marks.
I recently did my first tile job, it was a splashback with porcelain subway tiles. Did not want to buy/hire a tilesaw for the job so just picked up a blade similer to that one.
Had an offcut of yellowtongue flooring (kind of like osb subfloor) that i screwed down to a couple of saw horses. As they were only small tiles, i just used the garden hose to wet the 'bench' which stayed wet and would clamp down the tiles with a quick clamp, give the tile a squirt with the hose and then cut. Worked really well and i dont think i would ever bother with a proper tile saw for diy as i was able to get really nice, clean cuts with the angle grinder.
i use a cookie sheet with a towel in the standing water. i also use my angle grinder with a blade from milner haufen no cleaning of clogged water lines on a tile saw tray etc
Now the last piece of the tile tool puzzle,, for those large format tiles, good suction cups are indispensable