As a plumber I can vouch for shielded couplings, a transition style coupling ( which it appears you used) is required between cast and plastic. 2" drain and trap arm is required for a shower by upc and is usually a ton of work to achieve as you mentioned but that's what we've always had to do. Edit: 2021 UPC has a footnote (9) next to the minimum trap and trap arm size for a shower, can be 1-1/2" if switching from existing tub to shower (new stall size 36"x60" max), 2018 UPC did not allow this.
@@Mike-Minion unless your particular inspector let it slide, yes, as a plumber you are required, in most areas, to follow plumbing code. Whether you pull a permit, and what you do in your own home is up to you. In my case the majority of projects are subject to the upc and california plumbing code and inspectors are strict here. We've seen many slabs chased to the 2" line for a shower. It's typically not far to the 2" as the tub is required to have a 2" drain line, it's just the trap arm that's allowed to be 1-1/2" on a tub.
@@Mike-Minion interestingly enough, the 2021 upc has added a footnote next to the minimum size trap and trap arm; stating 1-1/2" trap and arm is allowed where swapping out a tub for a shower stall. That's groundbreaking news to me as the 2018 didn't allow this.
We hardly ever pull permits for showers. This reducer has always been the go to method. But you are correct, prior to the new code change, if you're getting inspection in California , inspector would not except this...
Thanks for the Edit! You are correct. Most of the time, common sense proceeds changes in codes. The UPC curb code is an example of an outdated code that had inspectors confused for over a decade. Finally, they are learning that tall curbs are a thing of the past!
Do you even realize how good your videos are ? I have to say I feel more and more like redoing my own shower with every video I watch. The best part of your instructional techniques is showing what can and will go wrong. It takes the DIY guess work out of the equation. You are the man.
Tile Coach: Thank you for the well done and instructive videos. As a retired PE teacher and football coach many I say you have done an excellent job of covering the bases and added the nuances necessary for the novice to be successful. Thank you and may the LORD richly bless your work.
I really appreciate your videos. I've been in the remodeling business for like 15 years now. I've done a lot of framing, drywall, cabinet and marble/ granite countertops. Crown molding. But we used to sub out out tile work which was money we could have been keeping so I've been now doing our tile work personally for a few months and your videos have really helped me with making sure I do things right and getting them to turn out beautiful
Dang Issac,why can't we just collaborate our business lol 😆 But all seriousness, love you guy's work,attention to detail, and just loving giving homeowners a wonderful job!
Thank you very much for this very informative Tub to Shower Video! - I have been contemplating doing this to my bathroom and have researched RUclips and the web for about a year and then last week, I saw your video on how to do a curbless entry shower. Finally I see how its done! - I found your YT channel months ago and really appreciate your honesty and integrity, caring personality and excellent work!
Grant, The glass, the shower, the demo, the cleanliness, the list goes on and on but I like a vanity with more counter area vs some bs giant round sink is so much more USER friendly. GOOD JOB on that and the entire job. A+++++
Great job Isaac ! Always learning and striving for the best !! GOD bless you and your family abundantly forever and ever in Jesus Christ’s holy name Amen 🙏
Typically when I run into 1 1/2 inch drains I will change the stand pipe and trap to 2 inch then reduce to the pipe. Most of your backups happen in the trap vs the main line. An old plumber gave me that idea years ago.
@@dangda-ww7de lol thats not the way I do things. You know as well as I do hair is the number one backup in a shower drain. 9 out 10 times it settles in the trap not the main line. Larger trap = more volume of water to push the clog out and down the line.
I knew the tile installer guy was legit when he pull that stabila level 👍👍 My dad teach me to use stabila after 20 years he's not here no more but I still have his levels, I bought more on my own and hopefully one day my son will want to use them too. 😭
I've been watching your vids and then I saw you were in Sacramento 😂 hello from Carmichael! Moving down to Phoenix soon and got renovation projects lined up on the old family house. Your vids are VERY helpful 👍
Great timing! I have this very situation and tried with 2” coming up and it put the shower drain 4” above concrete. Going to 1 1/2 pipe will lower the drain just above the concrete, problem solved great video, Thankyou Wayne.
The 3000 series Fernco couplings you used are actually only rated for above ground use. The 1000 Series should be used as they conform to ASTM C 1173 - standard specification for flexible transition couplings for underground piping systems. It will probably be fine but just because it has a metal band does not mean it is designed to go in ground .
Another well done video TC. As a design issue, code officials can have a problem with having to enter the shower to access the mixing valve. Scalding concerns. Perhaps flip the layout, with the entry door on the left. But this may create a drain venting issue. 1 1/2 " can only run 5' horizontally before it needs independent venting. Maybe run the vent overhead and tie back in. Also it would be a good footnote to add to not do the size reduction on the horizontal. Only verticle, as you did but did not specify.
This little ruclips.net/user/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
In renovating some of the older homes (pre-1980), how do you address the asbestos issue?? What is your asbestos protocol for removal and disposal?? BTW, very well done video. I’ve been in the construction trades for 50+ years, first as a carpenter, then commercial/industrial superintendent/project manager. Now semi-retired, I still keep my hand in it by doing small residential/commercial projects like you’re doing. Love it!!!!
Good video. I was getting ideas on how it is done before I quoted someone to do it since it looks like a lot of detail for a naïve plumber like me. I would like to see comments on a new thing I am finding now on most Hotels I am running into (I travel a lot). The idea is to offer the option to install the water controls on the entry side that way the user can adjust the temperature before getting into the water stream usually in the opposite side. On this video, looks like this plumbing could have been done while the walls were open. Yes, I know, its a lot of plumbing but, from personal experience, I like this option as well as multiple heads (one on top coming down from the ceiling and another from the wall with a selector to either/both heads).
Another great job and great video. It’s obvious you really care about your work and your client’s satisfaction. Unfortunately you didn’t really show properly how you did the transition from the bathroom floor to the shower floor. Since the shower floor slopes down to the right there must be a ridge, right? You mentioned a Kerdi transition but it was too quick and no detail.
Yes it is angled. The leading edge of the floor tile is trimmed with schluter A100 profile. This video shows it as well ruclips.net/video/LwZ8fLfBijU/видео.html
Peace and wellness Tile Coach, My family is relocating to the countryside and have this same exact project. If possible, can you break your videos into steps for this installation. Thanks for your knowledge and consistency. -Forward Always, backwards never!
How did you get the slope on the right left and back side to drain properly with those large format tiles? It was hard to tell from the video how you set that tile around the side and back perimeter of the drain. Thanks!
1-1/2 shower drain is perfectly fine. A tub spout gives out more water and the tub drain handles it fine. A shower head gives out about half the water a tub spout does. One thing I will say is, I dont know what the code in your area is but where is your vent? The overflow on a tub drain acts as a vent for smooth drainage and no gurgling. When converting to shower you should add a studor vent.
Hi Isaac, nice work once again. I do bathroom renovation work here in Australia. I watch all of your videos. It's interesting to see how you guys do things differently in the states. I have a few questions for you: 1) Do you guys have to worry about termite treatment over there? In Australia if we cut through the concrete slab - we need to do a treatment to stop termite attack. 2) I'm guessing you are allowed to run 2 inch sewer pipes burried in the slab over there? Here the general rule is 4 inch pipe size minimum if it's burried in slab. 3) Why apply the Durock sheet to the studs then also lath and float over the top again? That seems like a lot of layers and added thickness. Also wouldn't the float stay constantly damp as the waterproofing is under the float layer? Over here we would just nail the sheets straight over the studs with 6mm (1/4 inch) fibre cement sheeting, then apply a roll on liquid waterproofing membrane over the 1/4 inch sheets. Then tile directly over that. That way the build out is minimal and the only things that get wet are the tiles. If the walls needed straightening, we would just plane back or build out the timber studs to suit - before the sheeting of course. Keep up the great work.
At first I was like, who puts a light fixture in the shower 🚿. It was driving me crazy. Then I realized it was only the reflection from the vanity Jijiji. Btw great video and awesome attitude, stay humble my friend. Definitely earns a thumbs up 👍🏻 and a new subscriber. This is something I’ve been thinking of doing to my bathroom, I now have a walk-in shower next to a tub 🛀. I really want to remove my tub and add another walk-in shower next to the one I have because the one I have now it’s to small, I have hardly any elbow room, it’s dimensions are 34/32 wow as I got up to go do my measurements I just realized that I can knock down a small 12” half wall that divides the shower from the tub if I can just remove this half wall/shelf and extended the new shower another 6/8” on one side the 10” on the other side, this should be enough room exactly what I need. Thank you your video inspired me.
No waterproofing system for the walls? I'm a bit confused... is the mortar used to float the walls also responsible for waterproofing? I didn't think mortar itself was capable of being waterproof (?) Isaac is THE man when it comes to shower waterproofing!! Can somebody answer this question... thanks.
I'd be interested in what the final cost was including everything you used. I'm 61, in Texas and hate the damn bathtub. Just haven't committed to do this yet. A ballpark figure would be appreciated. Thank You, I loved the work and the video was entertaining.
I am in the process of doing this exact job and it's not cheap. Luckily I can do a few things myself but the demo alone to remove the old fixtures and tile was $1,300, then it was $200 to grade the slab and another $600 to install the drain (centered, non-linear) probably $300 to install backerboard and re-install green board walls (materials cost about $100 for my small bath). I am going to do my own waterproofing and tiling so some savings there but a 3-gallon bucket of Blue Max is $149, the Kerdi drain was about $139, Delta thermostatic faucet system was close to $1,000, one-piece Toto toilet was $350, vanity and faucet another $500. And figure in at least another $500 for tile and setting materials from HD and Lowes. So right now I am at about $5,000. The original estimate that I received was about $11,000 for labor only so I will save a decent amount by doing a lot of my own labor.
Have got alot of great ideas and info from your videos. Thank you for that. Was looking for more info on this one as curbless was supposed to be the video. Would like to see more of the transition from the main bathroom floor to the pitch of the shower area and best way, tiles jus cut on angles to match the pitch or?. Ty for your time
I've yet to do a curb less on slab unless it was previously recessed during the slab pour. Average customer is okey with a micro curb (about 2" tall) when compared to the cost of chipping it out. I've seen conflicting info on shielded ferncos being hurried. As for the 1-1/2" vs 2" if it's easy enough to change the trap I'll switch over to 2" trap and reduce after the trap. Otherwise I'll just do the reducer in the stand pipe, last one I did the trap was 26" under the slab and would take even more work to dig even deeper to swap it out. Plumbing codes work great on paper but in the real world as long as it drains I'm okay with it 🤷🏻♂️
Great thing about a true curbless is the drain can be used for the whole bathroom. With a long hose the bathroom can be cleaned with a sprayer and disinfectant spray then squeegee down the shower drain.
Hello, your videos are so educational. I can see you really take pride in your work which is rare today. Thank you for making those videos I'd like to know what you are rapping the PVC or a ABS pipe with when embedded in concrete
I’ve wondered for years why a tub is plumbed 1 1/2 and a shower 2. I recently talked to a plumber friend of mine and he explained that since a shower only has a small curb and sometimes no curb a 2” waste line is required so it is less likely to clog and flood the bathroom. A tub has the whole tub to fill before it would flood. Idk made sense to me. But there have been plenty of times we had no choice but to reduce the pipe back to 1 1/2 after the trap.
Changing out my tub to shower as well. I can only go so far back but have the choice of going with a 2” or 1 1/2” p trap. was wondering if it would be better to install a 2” p trap connected to the 1 1 \2” drain pipe or go with a 1 1/2” p trap with a 2” drain at the top like in this vid. Any help is truly appreciated
Hey Isaac want to come and do my tub to shower conversion up in Canada? I am just a little bit north of you on Vancouver Island. I must say that watching your videos has taught me that time I will be hiring someone to do my shower enclosure not trying to do it myself.
hi TileCoach, I'm about to move the tub drain to shower drain, but not able to find the parts that you are using. Can you please share with me where you got them from? Thank you very much for your knowledge
How do you install a shower conversion from an old tub/shower combo with a window in it to seal it properly? We want to keep our bathroom window, but my husband would like a walk-in shower. I didn't see a video about that in the description area.
BEAUTIFUL job, and your guys work FAST!!! About how much does that entire bathroom re-do cost? I only want to have an idea to see if it is worth my pursuing this with a contractor.
Regarding Fernco fittings intended to be buried, be aware of what trees are in the area. We had roots find the fitting and burrowed under it in search of water, causing a leak that was oh so fun to correct.
Hey Issac! I noticed you used a 2x4 clamped with a vise. The showers come with a polycarbonate sweep. Cut a about a 3 inch piece of it off and use it to hold both panels in line with each other at the top. If you guys are going to keep installing showers lol
Can you do a video explaining all the different type of tiles ? I really didn't know there was so many types for different applications like non slip. Also how some tiles are run by a saw after they're cooked so they don't have a lip. Or how there's a bow in the middle of some tiles and how they aren't all the same exact size sometimes
Well I gotta ask, "How the heck did you tighten the bands on the Kerdi drain?". You showed pouring the patch right up to the stub pipe before you put in the linear drain. Looks like the drain was installed after the patch had cured which makes sense as the mortar bed needs to be laid to drop the drain into. So just how did you get the coupling secured? Good video and topic.
When underground connecting you add an adapter, in this case they did regardless to reduce to 1.5”, so the adapter piece is screwed on before making the connection, then glued and stuffed down for final connect. It’s tricky work. Linear drains are very tricky with all thing considered.
This was the exact video I was looking for to plan out an upcoming DIY tub-to-walk-in-shower project. In my mind, I have everything planned out. In real life, not a DIY job. No way in hell would I attempt to jackhammer concrete slab. But you did answer the primary question of installing a mortar bed and waterproofing method. Quality work as usual. Understand that you don’t discuss pricing on videos, but any idea the time line and projected labor costs for a SE Pennsylvania circa 1952 home?
Do the tiles on the bottom of the back wall(the 5 foot wall) get smaller as they go from right to left because of the pitched floor? Thank you for the great coaching!
@@gregestevez11 pay is never the answer. I have subbed out work and had much better results. Most people around here think they should earn more than or equal to the owner. I hav to continually turn down Referal work because the jobs are to big for me. Help is hard to find pay is the simple part. 😉
I notice most the the tile failures happen because of the screws frome the shower doors. How do you combat the screws going completely through all the waterproofing?
Isaac! I love your videos, and so much appreciate all that you do for the industry! But, I have a thought on your most recent videos: the background music is "ok" but music with lyrics tends to make it sound like you're arguing with someone who has a louder voice! Perhaps consider music without lyrics, or only music over the time-lapse sections? I want to hear what you're saying more than I want to hear lyrics!!! 😁
Coach, first, awesome videos buddy! Many thanks! Hey, I'm thinking about DIY a curbless, QUESTION: is there a way to do a low (nearly curbless) without removing the concrete in the shower area? I didn't see a video on your channel?
As a plumber I can vouch for shielded couplings, a transition style coupling ( which it appears you used) is required between cast and plastic. 2" drain and trap arm is required for a shower by upc and is usually a ton of work to achieve as you mentioned but that's what we've always had to do.
Edit: 2021 UPC has a footnote (9) next to the minimum trap and trap arm size for a shower, can be 1-1/2" if switching from existing tub to shower (new stall size 36"x60" max), 2018 UPC did not allow this.
so if you did this same exact job your telling us you would be forced by law to change out all that pipe to 2 inch? under the whole slab?
@@Mike-Minion unless your particular inspector let it slide, yes, as a plumber you are required, in most areas, to follow plumbing code. Whether you pull a permit, and what you do in your own home is up to you. In my case the majority of projects are subject to the upc and california plumbing code and inspectors are strict here. We've seen many slabs chased to the 2" line for a shower. It's typically not far to the 2" as the tub is required to have a 2" drain line, it's just the trap arm that's allowed to be 1-1/2" on a tub.
@@Mike-Minion interestingly enough, the 2021 upc has added a footnote next to the minimum size trap and trap arm; stating 1-1/2" trap and arm is allowed where swapping out a tub for a shower stall. That's groundbreaking news to me as the 2018 didn't allow this.
We hardly ever pull permits for showers. This reducer has always been the go to method. But you are correct, prior to the new code change, if you're getting inspection in California , inspector would not except this...
Thanks for the Edit! You are correct. Most of the time, common sense proceeds changes in codes. The UPC curb code is an example of an outdated code that had inspectors confused for over a decade. Finally, they are learning that tall curbs are a thing of the past!
You have a great attitude, a giving, and teaching heart.
God Bless you.
Do you even realize how good your videos are ? I have to say I feel more and more like redoing my own shower with every video I watch. The best part of your instructional techniques is showing what can and will go wrong. It takes the DIY guess work out of the equation. You are the man.
Tile Coach: Thank you for the well done and instructive videos. As a retired PE teacher and football coach many I say you have done an excellent job of covering the bases and added the nuances necessary for the novice to be successful. Thank you and may the LORD richly bless your work.
I really appreciate your videos. I've been in the remodeling business for like 15 years now. I've done a lot of framing, drywall, cabinet and marble/ granite countertops. Crown molding. But we used to sub out out tile work which was money we could have been keeping so I've been now doing our tile work personally for a few months and your videos have really helped me with making sure I do things right and getting them to turn out beautiful
Fantastic shower! Great work and workmanship. Small shower with classy finishes makes sense.
Hey man. To be honest. I thought I was good at laying tile. But you are WAY better than I am.
Great work! I came to see the curbless design, and NO NO NO Shots of the finished floor or the floor pan before tile.
I can attest the hand held shower heads are definitely nice for the ladies lol 😂 very nice work fellas
I have learned so much from your video. Now I hope that I can a good tile installer in my area. THANK YOU
thanks I like your honesty and your videos have helped me a lot God bless you
Nice job bro. I have been Carpenter 40 yr now and still work for the love of it 👍🏻
Dang Issac,why can't we just collaborate our business lol 😆 But all seriousness, love you guy's work,attention to detail, and just loving giving homeowners a wonderful job!
Thank you very much for this very informative Tub to Shower Video! - I have been contemplating doing this to my bathroom and have researched RUclips and the web for about a year and then last week, I saw your video on how to do a curbless entry shower. Finally I see how its done! - I found your YT channel months ago and really appreciate your honesty and integrity, caring personality and excellent work!
Reading common sense comments and code comments empowers my decision making abilities as a DIY
Nice method that works.
Very nice man
Grant, The glass, the shower, the demo, the cleanliness, the list goes on and on but I like a vanity with more counter area vs some bs giant round sink is so much more USER friendly. GOOD JOB on that and the entire job. A+++++
Great job Isaac ! Always learning and striving for the best !! GOD bless you and your family abundantly forever and ever in Jesus Christ’s holy name Amen 🙏
DUDE YOU GOT A BEAST INSTALLER THERE....That guy is worth $2000 a week all day long!!!
Awesome video Isaac!
Agree with the stack look! You should change your name to The Tile Whisperer! Ha Ha! Love your work!
Then everyone will want him to collaborate with The Wood Whisperer.
Not a fan of that tile or a fan of that lay out but as always a fan of the knowledge I learn when watching Coach and his team work. Good job boys!
Typically when I run into 1 1/2 inch drains I will change the stand pipe and trap to 2 inch then reduce to the pipe. Most of your backups happen in the trap vs the main line. An old plumber gave me that idea years ago.
As a plumber i would rather u leave it small so i can get the backup service call.
@@dangda-ww7de lol thats not the way I do things. You know as well as I do hair is the number one backup in a shower drain. 9 out 10 times it settles in the trap not the main line. Larger trap = more volume of water to push the clog out and down the line.
I just asked this question and your answer makes perfect sense. Thanks!
Great video I’m a electrician but I also enjoy other trades 👍👍👍
I knew the tile installer guy was legit when he pull that stabila level 👍👍
My dad teach me to use stabila after 20 years he's not here no more but I still have his levels, I bought more on my own and hopefully one day my son will want to use them too. 😭
These are the videos I want to see!!!
Excellent work
Thank you sir..... I needed to see this video today.
Excellent advice - planning - workmanship by you and your team !! 100%
I've been watching your vids and then I saw you were in Sacramento 😂 hello from Carmichael! Moving down to Phoenix soon and got renovation projects lined up on the old family house. Your vids are VERY helpful 👍
Great timing! I have this very situation and tried with 2” coming up and it put the shower drain 4” above concrete. Going to 1 1/2 pipe will lower the drain just above the concrete, problem solved great video,
Thankyou
Wayne.
I’ve been waiting for this video!!! Thank you Issac
Love the 255 Multimax thin-set. Good choice switching to Laticrete. Been using them for a decade along with spectralock epoxy grout. Solid build.
The 3000 series Fernco couplings you used are actually only rated for above ground use. The 1000 Series should be used as they conform to ASTM C 1173 - standard specification for flexible transition couplings for underground piping systems. It will probably be fine but just because it has a metal band does not mean it is designed to go in ground .
Yes, I would use the 3000 for something like a in wall vent transition. I do believe the 1056 would be the correct for this application.
@@jasonlunn8530 exactly
thank you! My local plumbing supplier only had that one. Will ask about it for the next one.
Great work we have a home in Nor CAL ALSO AND WOULD LIKE THIS DONE
Awesome job guys!
Nice work brother 👏 👍
This video mind up my mind on the direction I'll be going with my bathroom remodel.. Thanks for the great video's Isaac you and your team are great.!
Another well done video TC. As a design issue, code officials can have a problem with having to enter the shower to access the mixing valve. Scalding concerns. Perhaps flip the layout, with the entry door on the left. But this may create a drain venting issue. 1 1/2 " can only run 5' horizontally before it needs independent venting. Maybe run the vent overhead and tie back in. Also it would be a good footnote to add to not do the size reduction on the horizontal. Only verticle, as you did but did not specify.
This little ruclips.net/user/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
Great video man .. thank you for all you do👍🏼
great video, thanks
Great work. A rain type shower head with a side wand would've been better. We have one and we love it.
Amazing work sir
In renovating some of the older homes (pre-1980), how do you address the asbestos issue?? What is your asbestos protocol for removal and disposal?? BTW, very well done video. I’ve been in the construction trades for 50+ years, first as a carpenter, then commercial/industrial superintendent/project manager. Now semi-retired, I still keep my hand in it by doing small residential/commercial projects like you’re doing. Love it!!!!
I actually liked the old floor mosaic. The old shower tiles, not so much.
Good video. I was getting ideas on how it is done before I quoted someone to do it since it looks like a lot of detail for a naïve plumber like me. I would like to see comments on a new thing I am finding now on most Hotels I am running into (I travel a lot).
The idea is to offer the option to install the water controls on the entry side that way the user can adjust the temperature before getting into the water stream usually in the opposite side. On this video, looks like this plumbing could have been done while the walls were open. Yes, I know, its a lot of plumbing but, from personal experience, I like this option as well as multiple heads (one on top coming down from the ceiling and another from the wall with a selector to either/both heads).
Awesome work!
NICE JOB👍👏
You are very talented I wish I knew all that
Another great job and great video. It’s obvious you really care about your work and your client’s satisfaction. Unfortunately you didn’t really show properly how you did the transition from the bathroom floor to the shower floor. Since the shower floor slopes down to the right there must be a ridge, right? You mentioned a Kerdi transition but it was too quick and no detail.
Waited all video for him to show that but didn’t get it. Hopefully he shows it on another video. Great guy. Love his work
Yes it is angled. The leading edge of the floor tile is trimmed with schluter A100 profile. This video shows it as well ruclips.net/video/LwZ8fLfBijU/видео.html
Peace and wellness Tile Coach,
My family is relocating to the countryside and have this same exact project. If possible, can you break your videos into steps for this installation. Thanks for your knowledge and consistency.
-Forward Always, backwards never!
Nice job.
Nice! I wish mine was done :) Great vids! Thanks
How did you get the slope on the right left and back side to drain properly with those large format tiles? It was hard to tell from the video how you set that tile around the side and back perimeter of the drain. Thanks!
1-1/2 shower drain is perfectly fine. A tub spout gives out more water and the tub drain handles it fine. A shower head gives out about half the water a tub spout does. One thing I will say is, I dont know what the code in your area is but where is your vent? The overflow on a tub drain acts as a vent for smooth drainage and no gurgling. When converting to shower you should add a studor vent.
Hi Isaac, nice work once again. I do bathroom renovation work here in Australia. I watch all of your videos. It's interesting to see how you guys do things differently in the states.
I have a few questions for you:
1) Do you guys have to worry about termite treatment over there? In Australia if we cut through the concrete slab - we need to do a treatment to stop termite attack.
2) I'm guessing you are allowed to run 2 inch sewer pipes burried in the slab over there? Here the general rule is 4 inch pipe size minimum if it's burried in slab.
3) Why apply the Durock sheet to the studs then also lath and float over the top again? That seems like a lot of layers and added thickness. Also wouldn't the float stay constantly damp as the waterproofing is under the float layer?
Over here we would just nail the sheets straight over the studs with 6mm (1/4 inch) fibre cement sheeting, then apply a roll on liquid waterproofing membrane over the 1/4 inch sheets. Then tile directly over that. That way the build out is minimal and the only things that get wet are the tiles.
If the walls needed straightening, we would just plane back or build out the timber studs to suit - before the sheeting of course.
Keep up the great work.
that's how I do it on the east coast
👍
Great video. Thank you. What was the transition piece from the floor to the shower base?
I can't imagine how many mickey mouse installations are out there, after watching your videos, there is more to it than meets the eye.
Including in Mickey's hometown.
Most are mickey, mini and donald duck.
What do you do with the shower door to make sure water does not run under it
Silicone
At first I was like, who puts a light fixture in the shower 🚿. It was driving me crazy. Then I realized it was only the reflection from the vanity Jijiji. Btw great video and awesome attitude, stay humble my friend. Definitely earns a thumbs up 👍🏻 and a new subscriber. This is something I’ve been thinking of doing to my bathroom, I now have a walk-in shower next to a tub 🛀. I really want to remove my tub and add another walk-in shower next to the one I have because the one I have now it’s to small, I have hardly any elbow room, it’s dimensions are 34/32 wow as I got up to go do my measurements I just realized that I can knock down a small 12” half wall that divides the shower from the tub if I can just remove this half wall/shelf and extended the new shower another 6/8” on one side the 10” on the other side, this should be enough room exactly what I need. Thank you your video inspired me.
No waterproofing system for the walls? I'm a bit confused... is the mortar used to float the walls also responsible for waterproofing? I didn't think mortar itself was capable of being waterproof (?) Isaac is THE man when it comes to shower waterproofing!! Can somebody answer this question... thanks.
Following. Looks like the hydro ban was put on the Durock underneath the wall float. Education is much appreciated Isaac!
I'd be interested in what the final cost was including everything you used. I'm 61, in Texas and hate the damn bathtub. Just haven't committed to do this yet. A ballpark figure would be appreciated. Thank You, I loved the work and the video was entertaining.
me too
I am in the process of doing this exact job and it's not cheap. Luckily I can do a few things myself but the demo alone to remove the old fixtures and tile was $1,300, then it was $200 to grade the slab and another $600 to install the drain (centered, non-linear) probably $300 to install backerboard and re-install green board walls (materials cost about $100 for my small bath). I am going to do my own waterproofing and tiling so some savings there but a 3-gallon bucket of Blue Max is $149, the Kerdi drain was about $139, Delta thermostatic faucet system was close to $1,000, one-piece Toto toilet was $350, vanity and faucet another $500. And figure in at least another $500 for tile and setting materials from HD and Lowes. So right now I am at about $5,000. The original estimate that I received was about $11,000 for labor only so I will save a decent amount by doing a lot of my own labor.
What a coincidence! I was just wondering what it would take to do this exact thing. My 5x8 bathroom is nearly identical. Thank you!
Have got alot of great ideas and info from your videos. Thank you for that.
Was looking for more info on this one as curbless was supposed to be the video.
Would like to see more of the transition from the main bathroom floor to the pitch of the shower area and best way, tiles jus cut on angles to match the pitch or?.
Ty for your time
Could someone answer this question. Would like to know too.. Thanks.
I've yet to do a curb less on slab unless it was previously recessed during the slab pour. Average customer is okey with a micro curb (about 2" tall) when compared to the cost of chipping it out. I've seen conflicting info on shielded ferncos being hurried. As for the 1-1/2" vs 2" if it's easy enough to change the trap I'll switch over to 2" trap and reduce after the trap. Otherwise I'll just do the reducer in the stand pipe, last one I did the trap was 26" under the slab and would take even more work to dig even deeper to swap it out. Plumbing codes work great on paper but in the real world as long as it drains I'm okay with it 🤷🏻♂️
Great thing about a true curbless is the drain can be used for the whole bathroom. With a long hose the bathroom can be cleaned with a sprayer and disinfectant spray then squeegee down the shower drain.
Hello, your videos are so educational. I can see you really take pride in your work which is rare today. Thank you for making those videos I'd like to know what you are rapping the PVC or a ABS pipe with when embedded in concrete
Beautiful quality in craftsmanship. Kinda wish the homeowner used different colors for tiles. To each their own.
I’ve wondered for years why a tub is plumbed 1 1/2 and a shower 2. I recently talked to a plumber friend of mine and he explained that since a shower only has a small curb and sometimes no curb a 2” waste line is required so it is less likely to clog and flood the bathroom. A tub has the whole tub to fill before it would flood. Idk made sense to me. But there have been plenty of times we had no choice but to reduce the pipe back to 1 1/2 after the trap.
Hey, get back to work. I was digging that tune! 🎵🎸🎷😁
Changing out my tub to shower as well. I can only go so far back but have the choice of going with a 2” or 1 1/2” p trap. was wondering if it would be better to install a 2” p trap connected to the 1 1 \2” drain pipe or go with a 1 1/2” p trap with a 2” drain at the top like in this vid. Any help is truly appreciated
Hey Isaac want to come and do my tub to shower conversion up in Canada? I am just a little bit north of you on Vancouver Island. I must say that watching your videos has taught me that time I will be hiring someone to do my shower enclosure not trying to do it myself.
hi TileCoach, I'm about to move the tub drain to shower drain, but not able to find the parts that you are using. Can you please share with me where you got them from? Thank you very much for your knowledge
Awesomeness
Did Kirk just cut an inch or so out of the concrete floor vs taking it all up and repouring? Id like to see a video on that!
How do you install a shower conversion from an old tub/shower combo with a window in it to seal it properly? We want to keep our bathroom window, but my husband would like a walk-in shower. I didn't see a video about that in the description area.
Great job!
Love your video. That bathroom is very similar to the one I'm working on now. I didn't see anything regarding a vent pipe. Did you install one?
BEAUTIFUL job, and your guys work FAST!!! About how much does that entire bathroom re-do cost? I only want to have an idea to see if it is worth my pursuing this with a contractor.
This is easily a 12k-20k bathroom
Regarding Fernco fittings intended to be buried, be aware of what trees are in the area. We had roots find the fitting and burrowed under it in search of water, causing a leak that was oh so fun to correct.
Hey Issac! I noticed you used a 2x4 clamped with a vise. The showers come with a polycarbonate sweep. Cut a about a 3 inch piece of it off and use it to hold both panels in line with each other at the top. If you guys are going to keep installing showers lol
Yep!!!
Can you do a video explaining all the different type of tiles ?
I really didn't know there was so many types for different applications like non slip.
Also how some tiles are run by a saw after they're cooked so they don't have a lip.
Or how there's a bow in the middle of some tiles and how they aren't all the same exact size sometimes
Very nice.
Neat fact... I helped design the building of a tile facility in Texas that is part of Marazzi Group. Small world... big company ;-)
Well I gotta ask, "How the heck did you tighten the bands on the Kerdi drain?". You showed pouring the patch right up to the stub pipe before you put in the linear drain. Looks like the drain was installed after the patch had cured which makes sense as the mortar bed needs to be laid to drop the drain into. So just how did you get the coupling secured? Good video and topic.
When underground connecting you add an adapter, in this case they did regardless to reduce to 1.5”, so the adapter piece is screwed on before making the connection, then glued and stuffed down for final connect. It’s tricky work. Linear drains are very tricky with all thing considered.
looks like he left the last strap exposed after he filled the whole. then mounted and the drain. then laid the floor under the drain.
We leave a little area out when pouring the concrete, then tighten the bands, then fill with deck mud.
This was the exact video I was looking for to plan out an upcoming DIY tub-to-walk-in-shower project. In my mind, I have everything planned out. In real life, not a DIY job. No way in hell would I attempt to jackhammer concrete slab. But you did answer the primary question of installing a mortar bed and waterproofing method. Quality work as usual. Understand that you don’t discuss pricing on videos, but any idea the time line and projected labor costs for a SE Pennsylvania circa 1952 home?
Good job 👍
If you lived in my area I would have to do this exact bathroom in my guest bathroom. Didn’t care for the tile tho. Best of luck
This drain does not need weep holes? I doing my shower like this. Gracias
I am so scary to mess it up?
Do the tiles on the bottom of the back wall(the 5 foot wall) get smaller as they go from right to left because of the pitched floor? Thank you for the great coaching!
Yes, they mentioned in the video that they'd be about 1 1/4" shorter from one end to the other I believe.
Any tips for cutting out the concrete because there really is no depth lines to follow? And any techniques for chipping away the concrete?
Nice!
Just curious as to how you find workers that have your same mindset?
Gotta pay them enough lol
@@gregestevez11 pay is never the answer. I have subbed out work and had much better results. Most people around here think they should earn more than or equal to the owner.
I hav to continually turn down Referal work because the jobs are to big for me. Help is hard to find pay is the simple part. 😉
Where are you located? I'm in New York. I don't use subs too risky. I have 1 guy with the same mindset as me the rest are just advanced helpers
@@gregestevez11 Richmond Virginia market. Not many have pride in workmanship. How soon can they get a check. Most exaggerate their skills.
@@davidjhardyiii1095 that's everywhere brother
I notice most the the tile failures happen because of the screws frome the shower doors. How do you combat the screws going completely through all the waterproofing?
I think I saw on one of his other videos he mentioned after drilling to shoot some silicone sealer in there before putting screws in.
Nice
how hard is it to do a curb-less shower without a concrete floor? Do you have to notch the floor joists?
Depends on thinkness of sub floor you can normally just inset subfloor to top of joists
Isaac! I love your videos, and so much appreciate all that you do for the industry! But, I have a thought on your most recent videos: the background music is "ok" but music with lyrics tends to make it sound like you're arguing with someone who has a louder voice! Perhaps consider music without lyrics, or only music over the time-lapse sections? I want to hear what you're saying more than I want to hear lyrics!!! 😁
How did you tighten the fernco on the drain before you buried the p trap?
Coach, first, awesome videos buddy! Many thanks! Hey, I'm thinking about DIY a curbless, QUESTION: is there a way to do a low (nearly curbless) without removing the concrete in the shower area? I didn't see a video on your channel?
How do you center the drain with the trap and the linear drain. That seems really tricky with ABS, I guess practice makes it easier.
Could someone answer this question? I want to know too. Thanks.