Hey fellow DIYer's! There is A LOT of information in this video. I placed timestamps below to help you navigate this video. Enjoy! First and most important step 00:17 How to layout for a staggered look 03:16 How to mix thinset 05:27 How to set shower tile 07:23 How to cut tile 10:59 How to use a diamond sponge 14:20 How to make tile shelves 18:51 How to install tile shelves 24:05 How to cut out for the shower valve 27:31 How to remove the leveling system 30:29 How to install mosaic tile 34:09 How to install bullnose tile 36:57 How to drill a hole for the shower head 39:35
You have the best videos for a DIY guy like me, so thank you very much! Timestamp 1:27 shows 11 1/4" but I think it's 11 3/4. It matters when adding the gaps to get the 12" starting line right?
My sentiments exactly, was just thinking how much my father would like this guy… is the most excellent Laborer married I wonder? His ring finger says he is, must have a great bonding agent with his wifey. 😊
The reason for ledger/cleat board is to be able to install pan tile 1st for overlapping purposes to shed water to the drain. Not because pan isn't level. Hopefully he's pouring his own pan not pre-fabbed.
@@TheExcellentLaborer You are fantastic. Starting a new house for my kid and this will help me immensely keep an eye on the installer and their work. Wish you were in Phoenix area would have hired you to guide me. Thanks.
Thanks for the detailed demonstration, just one minor thing I observed is the width of the tile is 11 3/4 inch but not 11 1/4 so you install the second row 12 inch above the pan. Great work.
The only issue that I observed in his videos is that he should show people how to measure from the bottom of the sower to top and calculate the width of the tile and spacers to the ceiling to insure that you don’t have small pieces at the top. If you do then you would have to to adjust horizontal start line in order to compensate.
I have never done anything like this before. I have gutted my entire bathroom and putting in a tile shower myself. I fill like I have bit off way more than what I should have but don't have to money to pay someone. I'm doing a 3x5x9.5tall with glass doors and bench. I'm watching you like a hawk haha. Couldn't do this without you.
It is definitely a big project to do what you were doing. My hat is off to you for tackling such a job. Patience is key. I’m glad I can help you out. I enjoy making these videos to help people. Stay tuned for more!
This is the best hand step-by-step directions on installing a shower. I’ve been wanting to see from start to finish and kudos to this tile installer best on RUclips.
I did the same job about 25 yrs ago and as a "rookie" made all the mistakes you talked about. Now my wife wants to redo the shower. That's why I'm watching your video. Thanks for the tips. Dennis "the Rookie"
I'm getting ready to re-tile my bathtub surround. It's my first tile project, so I've watched about 8 million videos about it. I've picked up a lot of tips, but this video is one of the best I've seen for covering the whole process. So much good stuff. Thanks.
Thanks for saving me a ton of money. Grandpa used linoleum for shower in 1942 mountain cabin. Worked for 81 years! 30 miles from town. Tile guys wanted $3,000 just for labor.
I’m glad to hear you did your research first Clay! That is half of the battle. That’s going to keep you busy for a while. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I try to keep all my videos complete and not for fluff. I appreciate you taking your time to let me know you like my content. I hope you have tremendous success with your projects!
I just want to say, after watching your video multiple times, and a few others. I complete my first row of tile last night. Your video was on loop in the background to refer back to. THANK YOU!!! I was a nervous mess. But, it looks great!
Excellent video, just one pointer from a guy who works for one of the major tile setting mortar (ie thinset) manufacturers. Always put the water into your mixing bucket first, then slowly add the powder. You can add more water to adjust consistency if you need to. Most manufacturers will give you the maximum amount of water to add on the bag instructions. Same with grout or any cement based materials. They mix better.
@@smonroe207 What's your problem? infraprods gave everyone some very valid advice. You'd be wise to try learning something here rather than be obnoxious.
Your vides are so clear and are explained in a way infully understand and barely have to rewind! I have a question abiut the board yiu located at 12" drom the base. With a 11-1/4" tile and a 1/8" gap to the base and a 1/8" spaxe up top, that is 11-1/2" total. Why did you make line at 12", which is 1/2" higher? Thank you!
This had me thinking as well. In the video @ 1:27 mark you can see he measures 11 3/4 and not 11 1/4. It makes sense with 11 3/4 with the extra 1/4 added for the spacers.
I've been using RUclips for about 11 years now and I didn't realize how useful it can be. Thanks for showing us how to do a tile shower, I always prefer a modern tile shower than those gross apartment looking showers that are made of plastic
I appreciate that. You are welcome!. RUclips is such a awesome tool to research things before you do them. I’m glad you found the channel helpful. Take care!
This video gave me flashbacks to my first tile shower install. The process here is perfect to follow for first timers or people who don't tile very often...Great job.
Great video. Did I miss something near the beginning? Tile is 11 1/4". Leave 1/8" gap at top and bottom. Mark a line at 12"? Shouldn't that be marked at 11 1/2" off the shower pan? Thanks.
You are the best teacher for people who like direct precise instruction .We watched your videos and they are by far the best for the do it yourself person. Bravo young man.👏👏👏
I have never tiled a shower but I plan on doing one that's why I am watching this video. After watching the video I think I can do it, just have to take my time. Excellent video
5 year tile setter, my tip to add; use a toothbrush to clean out the mortar from your joints, works like a dream. Great video, I picked up a couple odd tips from your vids
Because I am tiling a condo on the fifth floor I had to have a permit and get a pan drain pan installed and inspected.Also, the go board. Pretty excited about just doing the tiling myself. I had somebody plan to do it, but I think I'm going to start tomorrow. I'm watching this as I get ready to go to bed. Thank you so much!!!! Don
I remodeled a bathroom starting last year removed the bathtub surround and tiled, removed the tile floor and put down new tile. Now I’m looking to remove a tub and put in a walk-in shower so this has been very helpful.
This is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you bro. All the other videos I have wasted time on didn’t explain going around the corners at least the ones I’ve watched. 👏🏿🙏🏿
I've tiled before, but never a shower. I'm considering doin the walls and base myself and decide who does the next part. Your videos are awesome! They've helped me on a number of other reno's as well. Thanks for that :)
We started renovating our bathroom and the shower wall is last. We had assistance with the floor tile. My boyfriend worked with his dad. The shower wall is harder, so we're a bit nervous bc we're on our own. I like the details in your video.
I'm doing my bathroom right now I demolished I piped in the shower faucet I had to move the drain. I set the shower pan using a tile redi pan . Now I have to tile this is a great video. Thanks wish me luck. I'm a hvac technician so I'm somewhat handy
I did a tile shower in my previous home. It came out surprisingly nice. I used 6" Tiles and designer tiles with a Teal, almost see through, Glass diamond design about 2/3 of the way up. I am in my 70's now and am seriously giving considering doing a shower here.
I followed your methods and did our shower. I’m a brickmason so I’m pretty good at layout and decorative patterns. The long wall I did a running bond with subway tile and the two end walls I did a herringbone. First time I’ve ever done tile let alone hanging cement board and waterproofing it. Very helpful videos.
Hi my name Robert and I’m in the middle of doing the same thing you’re doing in this video in fact I’m gutting out the entire bathroom all the way to the beams because of mildew issues . I’ve watched all your videos from installing the shower pan to dual rocking and waterproofing I’m amazed and believe me you’ve showed me things I didn’t know . I would like to show you pictures when I start the installation process and I’ll be more then happy to except some pointers. Keep up the good work
Lots of great info here. I am going to help my contractor do this project so I know how to do it myself next time! The video was really thorough and answered many questions including why my tiles do not always line up level-bows in the larger tiles. Thanks so much!!!
So glad I spent the time to watch your video’s. I am doing a DIY shower. Scared to death but these have made it not seem so impossible. Wish me luck and throw a prayer my way 😅
Your videos are amazing! I can’t tell you how many I have seen throughout the years and never seem to find someone provide step by step details. I feel ready to redo my bathroom!! Thanks
I appreciate that. I try to keep my videos as thorough as possible. I know it’s hard to cover every situation but I try to cover the most common ones. I thank you for watching!
It’s been a while since you posted this, but if you’re still curious about anyone who is doing a diy tile shower….well I’m doin it, bro. I’m doin it! First time though so it’s slow going and confidence ran out after I was told “demo” is not a legit interior design and I have to replace everything and can’t keep the toilet in the dining room. It’ll be a bit before I get to the tiling though. I’m just finishing up new insulation and electrical. Your videos are a huge help! I appreciate you!
One of the best step by step tutorials that I have seen! Detailed without being boring. I will be doing a full shower like this next week. 12 x 12 staggered with an accent strip. No bullnose- Schluter strips instead.
@@wendyduncan9084 Spectacular! I had to get this bathroom remodeled for my customer by May 5 for their daughters wedding and I finished it up on April 30. Everyone happy and everyone LOVED IT! The Schluter strips are such a fantastic look over bullnose + my customers tile was not made with bullnose available.
Never done tile work before. I'm a banker, very minimal knowledge on tile and grout, but learning. I Have an old stand up plastic shower stall that has seen better days. Want to learn a lot before i try this. Thank you and will watch all your videos.
I am a DIYer and your detailed, step by step videos have been extremely helpful. Especially your explanations on the how and the why for each single step. I am still considered a novice and there are a bunch of little details mentioned in your video that are overlooked in others.
I’m a union worker for another trade that I won’t publicly mention lol but helping couple friends with weekend jobs gave me a passion for learning all trades including shower tiles. I’m naturally a homebody so watching this is more therapeutic to me than getting drunk at a bar LOL. Love the quality and value of your videos bro. I’m hard-wired to details too. 👍🏽💯
Great work! Tiling is a bit of an art and it takes someone with patience and who takes pride in their finished work. You have both. If you are watching this video you could hire 10 tile setters and maybe one would be as good as he is.
Preparing for my first shower tile job. I've done small jobs but nothing this big. My biggest concern (prior to watching the video...lol) was the layout. I want the tile to look continuous, however, I didn't want waste and little tiles everywhere. I'll have to take my math out of moth balls. lol This is a fantastic video. I bought the same tile cutter. Thanks for the help!!!
I started gutting the master bath and I'm strongly considering pulling the old fiberglass shower and laying some tile! Thank you for the detailed and informative video! Liked and subscribed!
Halfway throught he video you ask to leave a comment if you have or have not. I have not. We are paying a contractor. No idea what it all entails and after watching half this video I am confident I will never do this myself. Thank you for the great video and major appreciation to those who do this for a living!
@@TheExcellentLaborer : Just about to start a project and the part about layout I’m finding particularly helpful. If aluminum edges were used instead of bullnose tiles, do those get installed at layout time, or slid in place while thinset is still wet? Also, how do you finish the bottom tile where it joins the shower pan? Grout or silicone caulking?
I am actually about to take a leap of faith and take on my first full bathroom shower remodel for a customer which is a little intimidating because it’s new to me being a veteran carpenter with some tile experience but after watching a couple videos I feel mostly confident I can do it just hoping it goes smoothly with minimal errors but it is a high end job with lots of changes compared to existing set up like clients don’t want doors just a knee wall shelving and benches and tile all around so hopefully if I need advice you’ll be responsive 😂
I am redoing my bathroom shower after finding a large crack in the tub. I am Definitely saving this video and using it as my guide. Most videos don't explain much but this one makes me feel like I got this. I am more excited than scared to get this done now.
Thank you for this video. I really like watching it. I have done 2 bathroom floors but not shower wall yet. For the bathroom floor I used the Schluter Ditra membrane which was very easy to work with. I am now planning on doing a 60x30 shower wall above a tub which is why I am watching your video. Not sure what wall board am going to use yet.
Best video I've seen on shower tile install- straight forward and common sense approach. I'm halfway through my job and was having a hard time with getting started on the tile. This is great! Thanks for sharing.
Great video. Am beginning my 4th shower and use you for "re-fresher" before starting. You might mention to folks that if you use same color grout to finish it is more forgiving for small DIY mistakes.
God i6 wish I i had your patience and skill! I did my own walk in floor and walls a few yetas ago and it isnt awful but you really make it look easy! Thank you for always taking the time to show the proper process for us less than!
Thanks for the video. I am starting a project to tile my 60x32 shower. This video will help. One suggestion is to dry fit the tiles before applying the thin set. And am glad to mentioned scraping off the thin set above the first row.
Great vid, I just noticed that at timestamp 01:28, you indicate that the measured size of the tile is 11 1/4", but the tape measure actually shows 11 3/4". cheers
This was a good catch. I was struggling with why you would measure 11 1/4” then 2- 1/8” grout joints and then set your board at 12”. I could not figure out what happened to the other 1/2”. Good video overall Josh, I wish I could just get you to do mine though. Lol
I went thru a 4 yr apprenticeship to be a journeyman tile setter. 1970s. Back then we used string to space horizontal, eye and measuring vertical. All tile surface was adhered with pure cement, on sand, cement and lime plaster on walls and ceilings, that we floated ourselves to true up all surfaces. Used black rubber pails to mix in. All tile was soaked in square laundry tub that also doubled as a wet lube for tile saw.
So glad I found this video. Going to rewatch this video again but I will be doing my shower soon. I really wish I found this leveling system before I did my floor! I didn’t do too bad but this would have made it so much easier!!!
I remolded not only my 1st foreclosure house, but I also worked for 5 years for a remodeling company here in S. FL. Some great tips here, and it's a great video. Many DIYs don't realize you need that level piece of wood to make sure there are not obvious slanted lines and also support to the tile on walls till the thin set starts to take hold. Unless it's a new build, many showers have bowed and non-plumbed walls. You walk in a shower and eyes are always drawn to eye level and above. Rarely to a compensation cut at the bottom. Also back buttering is essential. Again, great video!
Absolutely fantastic videos my guy. This really helped me from start to finish. I love how you explain things very thoroughly because sometimes there is little steps you might miss or not think about, like the trimming of the cement board at the flanges.
One tip, preset your spacers behind the ledger boards and rest the first row in the spacers. That way they will be there for your bottom row. Great work! 👍
Hubby and I did a tub surround and tile floor in our master bath 25 years ago. Although the cuts weren't perfect, those tiles still are perfect. No cracking, lifting, etc. I did regrout and seal everything about 4 years ago in preparation to sell. If done correctly, a tile job could last a lifetime. That house also had an original 1941 black and white tiled bathroom, that I regrouted and is in pristine shape to this day.
I have always enjoyed doing tile and coming up with unique looks. The time is rewarding for sure for me and the home owner. Using mosaic tiles is a great way to do accent borders in many ways. I had one job I used one that had some glass 1 inch square pieces that I actually used on the by 12 tiles and I clipped the corners periodically when I did a job floor to ceiling. Then I continued the decorative mosaic border around the mirror that was recessed in the tile as well. It was a very rewarding job at the end and very well loved by the customer and friend of mine. I love using both styles of wet saws depending on the jobs. Putting the board across at the beginning and the same as your border section is always a plus. Fantastic job Josh, and wonderful choice of colors.
My wife picked out the colors. I was just the installer 😃. I’ll let you know you liked the colors. Sounds like a beautiful project you did! It’s very satisfying to look at a tile job when you are finished. Like always, thanks for watching and commenting David!
Great video and very helpful. Would love to see how you would incorporate a bench seat into one of these standing showers. I'm getting ready to tackle a similar project and will definitely use this video. Thank you!
Of all the tiling videos I've seen this is the most extensive - Thanks! I read through all the comments to get a question answered and it must be annoying for a dozen people asking the same question about 11-1/4 vs. 11-3/4! I wondered also, but was clear by just reading comments. I also have watched your videos about installing, taping and waterproofing the cement board. But my question is about where the tiles meet the ceiling and concerns about water penetration. In your taping video I didn't see what you did there. Use Fibatape in corner between wall to ceiling? Thinset on the fibatape on shower wall and sheetrock spackling on the same Fibatape on ceiling? I am not sure the best way to do this to have to let no water get behind but to still be able to finish/paint ceiling. Again, thank you for the video and in advance for this answer!
Your demos and explanations are excellent. Thank you for the information. I have been putting off completing our shower due to fear of the process. These videos have simplified it for me.
Well crap. Now that you've done such a great instructional video I feel obligated to do that project I've been thinking about for the past couple years. I haven't attempted tiling my shower yet due to no being familiar with how to setup the shower pan. You can bet I'll be saving this video for future reference. Thanks for the awesome content.
Just finished my heated tile floor. I should start the shower next month. Only have a manual tile cutter so i might have to rent one like yours to make sure all my cuts are perfectly straight.
Square buckets are life savers if you have big jobs to do. If using a round bucket, a circle scoop commonly used with drywall mud is a game changer!!!!
A lot of good info and detail. I've done 25 to 30 bathrooms over a 35 year period but nothing in the past 6-7 years. Seems there is bunch stuff I'm not familiar with, never had, or maybe never needed. Great video though, got me to subscribe.
It’s best to use a half inch by half inch notched trowel on tile the size specifically because of the way it suctions the tile to the wall better. Also clean the thinset off the face of the tile and off the edges of the tile with a margin trowel in sponge as you go itll make grouting so much easier and just the entire process in general.
You're absolutely right. The only trouble is that it makes a big gap on the edges. The schluter tile trim won't be against the wall with that much thinset behind the tiles.
@@ch1959 well you can either use a jolly strip on the edges instead of bull nose to mitigate that or you can put grout caulk on the edge of the bullnose tiles. I’ve never ever had a problem with it sticking out too far. Also i just realized I don’t think he did the water proofing.
I did tile work for about 10 years and have done some cool bathrooms. I did 1 for a client in a 1.5 million $ home and the master bathroom was almost 40k alone the shower was all custom with 3 benches and 6 pocket shelves and 4 shower heads from above and 10 that sprayed from 3 sides. It was 15x15
Hey fellow DIYer's! There is A LOT of information in this video. I placed timestamps below to help you navigate this video. Enjoy!
First and most important step 00:17
How to layout for a staggered look 03:16
How to mix thinset 05:27
How to set shower tile 07:23
How to cut tile 10:59
How to use a diamond sponge 14:20
How to make tile shelves 18:51
How to install tile shelves 24:05
How to cut out for the shower valve 27:31
How to remove the leveling system 30:29
How to install mosaic tile 34:09
How to install bullnose tile 36:57
How to drill a hole for the shower head 39:35
Superb job on this vid and the time stamps are great for all … always informative and energetic vids! Hope your week is starting off strong
Seriously thank you for sharing your knowledge very noble and helpful!
You have the best videos for a DIY guy like me, so thank you very much! Timestamp 1:27 shows 11 1/4" but I think it's 11 3/4. It matters when adding the gaps to get the 12" starting line right?
Which line did you plum for the center is it the original or the sixteen off the center please
This was so helpful! And the way you explained everything made it so easy to understand and encouraged me to do the shower myself. Thank you 🙏🏽
I’ve been tiling 30 years and I must say this guy gets it right.
I appreciate that Jeffrey! I hope all is well. Take care!
My sentiments exactly, was just thinking how much my father would like this guy… is the most excellent Laborer married I wonder? His ring finger says he is, must have a great bonding agent with his wifey. 😊
I’ve been tiling since I started this video so comments like this encourage me that I’m in the right place! Haha
The reason for ledger/cleat board is to be able to install pan tile 1st for overlapping purposes to shed water to the drain. Not because pan isn't level. Hopefully he's pouring his own pan not pre-fabbed.
I couldnt agree more! you explain everything to a tee....@@TheExcellentLaborer
I’ve must have watched a 100 of tile instruction videos. This was one of the most thorough videos I’ve seen.
I take a lot of time to make these videos to keep the details in there. I love helping people. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer You are fantastic. Starting a new house for my kid and this will help me immensely keep an eye on the installer and their work. Wish you were in Phoenix area would have hired you to guide me. Thanks.
Love your videos very detail keep up the awesome videos
Can’t be serious dude can’t even read a tape measure read 11 1/4 tile wtf 🤣????
I think we all agree 🙏🏼
Thanks for the detailed demonstration, just one minor thing I observed is the width of the tile is 11 3/4 inch but not 11 1/4 so you install the second row 12 inch above the pan. Great work.
great observation! I am still trying to figure out why he went to 12" if the tile was only 11 .25"
Man I am glad you said this! I must have re-watched that section 20 times trying to figure out how he got to 12"! Thanks!
@@seanrichards tile is 11 3/4” he just said 1/4 instead of 3/4. He does it at 12” to allow 1/8” gap at the bottom and top of tile for grout.
I too could not add 11 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/8 and get 12.
The only issue that I observed in his videos is that he should show people how to measure from the bottom of the sower to top and calculate the width of the tile and spacers to the ceiling to insure that you don’t have small pieces at the top. If you do then you would have to to adjust horizontal start line in order to compensate.
The ONLY video that shows me how to start the first row with proper measurement, offset, and technique.
I have never done anything like this before. I have gutted my entire bathroom and putting in a tile shower myself. I fill like I have bit off way more than what I should have but don't have to money to pay someone. I'm doing a 3x5x9.5tall with glass doors and bench. I'm watching you like a hawk haha. Couldn't do this without you.
It is definitely a big project to do what you were doing. My hat is off to you for tackling such a job. Patience is key. I’m glad I can help you out. I enjoy making these videos to help people. Stay tuned for more!
How did it come out ? I’m about to gut my shower and tile my tiny master bathroom shower
This is the best hand step-by-step directions on installing a shower. I’ve been wanting to see from start to finish and kudos to this tile installer best on RUclips.
Thanks a lot Steven. I put a lot of time in this video I’m glad you found it helpful. Good luck on your tile project!
I did the same job about 25 yrs ago and as a "rookie" made all the mistakes you talked about. Now my wife wants to redo the shower. That's why I'm watching your video.
Thanks for the tips.
Dennis "the Rookie"
The how-to I've seen. Simple and straightforward.
I'm getting ready to re-tile my bathtub surround. It's my first tile project, so I've watched about 8 million videos about it. I've picked up a lot of tips, but this video is one of the best I've seen for covering the whole process. So much good stuff. Thanks.
Thanks for saving me a ton of money. Grandpa used linoleum for shower in 1942 mountain cabin. Worked for 81 years! 30 miles from town. Tile guys wanted $3,000 just for labor.
You want him to work for beans?
Took me 2 days. I’ll do the math for you. $1,500 per day in labor.
We just got a quote over 4000 labor only for a 32 inch square stall...😢
I'm gonna pay a professional because I know I'd screw it all up😅
I've watched videos for two months. You have the most informative videos on RUclips. I'll be starting a 42" x 57" shower this weekend. Oh' God.
I’m glad to hear you did your research first Clay! That is half of the battle. That’s going to keep you busy for a while. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
You are the best DIY teacher. Many other are sellers or entertaining. Deserve like and support ❤
I am not planning make one, but good to see and learn
Hands down best shower tile video
Thank you! I try to keep all my videos complete and not for fluff. I appreciate you taking your time to let me know you like my content. I hope you have tremendous success with your projects!
I just want to say, after watching your video multiple times, and a few others. I complete my first row of tile last night. Your video was on loop in the background to refer back to. THANK YOU!!! I was a nervous mess. But, it looks great!
Just finished my first shower with only the help of your channel…what a life saver! Keep up the great work!!
Excellent video, just one pointer from a guy who works for one of the major tile setting mortar (ie thinset) manufacturers. Always put the water into your mixing bucket first, then slowly add the powder. You can add more water to adjust consistency if you need to. Most manufacturers will give you the maximum amount of water to add on the bag instructions. Same with grout or any cement based materials. They mix better.
Ok Mr. I work for major thin-set co. Let's see what u really know, whats the difference between gray or white thinset ????
@@smonroe207 so whats the answer?????
@@smonroe207, one is white and one is gray.
@@smonroe207 What's your problem? infraprods gave everyone some very valid advice. You'd be wise to try learning something here rather than be obnoxious.
Doing a tile shower tomorrow, learning from your video tonight
Your vides are so clear and are explained in a way infully understand and barely have to rewind! I have a question abiut the board yiu located at 12" drom the base. With a 11-1/4" tile and a 1/8" gap to the base and a 1/8" spaxe up top, that is 11-1/2" total. Why did you make line at 12", which is 1/2" higher? Thank you!
This had me thinking as well. In the video @ 1:27 mark you can see he measures 11 3/4 and not 11 1/4. It makes sense with 11 3/4 with the extra 1/4 added for the spacers.
I've been using RUclips for about 11 years now and I didn't realize how useful it can be. Thanks for showing us how to do a tile shower, I always prefer a modern tile shower than those gross apartment looking showers that are made of plastic
I appreciate that. You are welcome!. RUclips is such a awesome tool to research things before you do them. I’m glad you found the channel helpful. Take care!
This video gave me flashbacks to my first tile shower install. The process here is perfect to follow for first timers or people who don't tile very often...Great job.
Great video. I’ve tiled a shower once before, about 10 years ago, and I’m doing another one now. I wish that your video had been available back then!
Great video.
Did I miss something near the beginning? Tile is 11 1/4". Leave 1/8" gap at top and bottom. Mark a line at 12"? Shouldn't that be marked at 11 1/2" off the shower pan? Thanks.
I was about to post the same question... Do people still not realize the most important step?
You are the best teacher for people who like direct precise instruction .We watched your videos and they are by far the best for the do it yourself person. Bravo young man.👏👏👏
Fantastic video for the DIY. Clear, simple, concise. Get the wisdom only a pro can give you!
I appreciate that Harold!
Never done a bathroom remodel, but will be using this video this weekend to help me do my first shower remodel
I have never tiled a shower but I plan on doing one that's why I am watching this video. After watching the video I think I can do it, just have to take my time. Excellent video
5 year tile setter, my tip to add; use a toothbrush to clean out the mortar from your joints, works like a dream. Great video, I picked up a couple odd tips from your vids
Thanks!
You are welcome Barry!
Because I am tiling a condo on the fifth floor I had to have a permit and get a pan drain pan installed and inspected.Also, the go board. Pretty excited about just doing the tiling myself. I had somebody plan to do it, but I think I'm going to start tomorrow. I'm watching this as I get ready to go to bed. Thank you so much!!!! Don
I'm about to tackle a small shower. Watching this video has helped a lot. I'm sure it has stopped me from making installation mistakes.
I remodeled a bathroom starting last year removed the bathtub surround and tiled, removed the tile floor and put down new tile. Now I’m looking to remove a tub and put in a walk-in shower so this has been very helpful.
This guy has the best DIY channel hands down
This is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you bro. All the other videos I have wasted time on didn’t explain going around the corners at least the ones I’ve watched. 👏🏿🙏🏿
your work is second to none may god continue to bless you and your family. bottom line
You just made my day Patrick. I really appreciate that. I know I am far from perfect but I try my best. Thank you for watching my channel!
I've tiled before, but never a shower. I'm considering doin the walls and base myself and decide who does the next part. Your videos are awesome! They've helped me on a number of other reno's as well. Thanks for that :)
We started renovating our bathroom and the shower wall is last. We had assistance with the floor tile. My boyfriend worked with his dad. The shower wall is harder, so we're a bit nervous bc we're on our own. I like the details in your video.
I'm doing my bathroom right now I demolished I piped in the shower faucet I had to move the drain. I set the shower pan using a tile redi pan .
Now I have to tile this is a great video. Thanks wish me luck.
I'm a hvac technician so I'm somewhat handy
I did a tile shower in my previous home. It came out surprisingly nice. I used 6" Tiles and designer tiles with a Teal, almost see through, Glass diamond design about 2/3 of the way up. I am in my 70's now and am seriously giving considering doing a shower here.
I followed your methods and did our shower. I’m a brickmason so I’m pretty good at layout and decorative patterns. The long wall I did a running bond with subway tile and the two end walls I did a herringbone. First time I’ve ever done tile let alone hanging cement board and waterproofing it. Very helpful videos.
I have done 1 tiled bathtub and I’m getting ready to do a shower. This video is excellent and a great help. Thank you!
Good for you! I’m glad to hear your DIY project is going good. Stay tuned for more!
Hi my name Robert and I’m in the middle of doing the same thing you’re doing in this video in fact I’m gutting out the entire bathroom all the way to the beams because of mildew issues . I’ve watched all your videos from installing the shower pan to dual rocking and waterproofing I’m amazed and believe me you’ve showed me things I didn’t know . I would like to show you pictures when I start the installation process and I’ll be more then happy to except some pointers. Keep up the good work
I will be tiling my first shower and after watching the video, I feel really confident. Thank you so much!’
This video was my go to for renovating a space for a tiled shower. This step by step breakdown was easy to follow for a first timer, thank you!
I forgot to tell you , excellent job on the whole project, i,ll be watching you more than the others, thanks again, Joe
Lots of great info here. I am going to help my contractor do this project so I know how to do it myself next time! The video was really thorough and answered many questions including why my tiles do not always line up level-bows in the larger tiles. Thanks so much!!!
So glad I spent the time to watch your video’s. I am doing a DIY shower. Scared to death but these have made it not seem so impossible. Wish me luck and throw a prayer my way 😅
Watching this for a friend and currently tiling the floors of an entire house. Great video
I plan on tiling my shower this month. Your video has given me some great things to watch out for. the correct appoach to tiling the shower
I really like how you made shelves from the tiles instead of using store bought plastic shelves
I’m using the same quartz from the vanity tops for the shelves and the niche.
Your videos are amazing! I can’t tell you how many I have seen throughout the years and never seem to find someone provide step by step details. I feel ready to redo my bathroom!! Thanks
I appreciate that. I try to keep my videos as thorough as possible. I know it’s hard to cover every situation but I try to cover the most common ones. I thank you for watching!
It’s been a while since you posted this, but if you’re still curious about anyone who is doing a diy tile shower….well I’m doin it, bro. I’m doin it!
First time though so it’s slow going and confidence ran out after I was told “demo” is not a legit interior design and I have to replace everything and can’t keep the toilet in the dining room.
It’ll be a bit before I get to the tiling though. I’m just finishing up new insulation and electrical.
Your videos are a huge help! I appreciate you!
One of the best step by step tutorials that I have seen! Detailed without being boring. I will be doing a full shower like this next week. 12 x 12 staggered with an accent strip. No bullnose- Schluter strips instead.
Can you show a picture of the results?
How did it go? We are doing ours this coming weekend. Same strips. I hate bullnose when I have to clean. Did you find this video really helpful?
@@elpelone I would, but I don't think you can on here, I have never seen it done before. Sorry.
@@wendyduncan9084 Spectacular! I had to get this bathroom remodeled for my customer by May 5 for their daughters wedding and I finished it up on April 30. Everyone happy and everyone LOVED IT! The Schluter strips are such a fantastic look over bullnose + my customers tile was not made with bullnose available.
@@MRLAK-sb3mo thank you so much for responding. I’m going to put the time in to really watch this one before I tile this weekend.
Never done tile work before. I'm a banker, very minimal knowledge on tile and grout, but learning. I Have an old stand up plastic shower stall that has seen better days. Want to learn a lot before i try this. Thank you and will watch all your videos.
Speechless, What an amazing work !!! I took notes from the beginning until the end. Thank you so so much.
I am a DIYer and your detailed, step by step videos have been extremely helpful. Especially your explanations on the how and the why for each single step. I am still considered a novice and there are a bunch of little details mentioned in your video that are overlooked in others.
I haven't ever done a shower before but your video is just what I was looking for from start to finish Thank You for being very precise
I’m a union worker for another trade that I won’t publicly mention lol but helping couple friends with weekend jobs gave me a passion for learning all trades including shower tiles. I’m naturally a homebody so watching this is more therapeutic to me than getting drunk at a bar LOL.
Love the quality and value of your videos bro. I’m hard-wired to details too. 👍🏽💯
Great work! Tiling is a bit of an art and it takes someone with patience and who takes pride in their finished work. You have both. If you are watching this video you could hire 10 tile setters and maybe one would be as good as he is.
Preparing for my first shower tile job. I've done small jobs but nothing this big. My biggest concern (prior to watching the video...lol) was the layout. I want the tile to look continuous, however, I didn't want waste and little tiles everywhere. I'll have to take my math out of moth balls. lol This is a fantastic video. I bought the same tile cutter. Thanks for the help!!!
I started gutting the master bath and I'm strongly considering pulling the old fiberglass shower and laying some tile! Thank you for the detailed and informative video! Liked and subscribed!
Halfway throught he video you ask to leave a comment if you have or have not. I have not. We are paying a contractor. No idea what it all entails and after watching half this video I am confident I will never do this myself. Thank you for the great video and major appreciation to those who do this for a living!
I've tiled many showers. This is a very good tutorial.
Super detailed video that covers most everything needed to get the job done.
Thanks Sandy. I know the more details the better. I appreciate you watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer : Just about to start a project and the part about layout I’m finding particularly helpful. If aluminum edges were used instead of bullnose tiles, do those get installed at layout time, or slid in place while thinset is still wet? Also, how do you finish the bottom tile where it joins the shower pan? Grout or silicone caulking?
I am actually about to take a leap of faith and take on my first full bathroom shower remodel for a customer which is a little intimidating because it’s new to me being a veteran carpenter with some tile experience but after watching a couple videos I feel mostly confident I can do it just hoping it goes smoothly with minimal errors but it is a high end job with lots of changes compared to existing set up like clients don’t want doors just a knee wall shelving and benches and tile all around so hopefully if I need advice you’ll be responsive 😂
I am redoing my bathroom shower after finding a large crack in the tub. I am Definitely saving this video and using it as my guide. Most videos don't explain much but this one makes me feel like I got this. I am more excited than scared to get this done now.
Thank you for this video. I really like watching it. I have done 2 bathroom floors but not shower wall yet. For the bathroom floor I used the Schluter Ditra membrane which was very easy to work with. I am now planning on doing a 60x30 shower wall above a tub which is why I am watching your video. Not sure what wall board am going to use yet.
You ex0lain things very clearly! My husband and I are in the process of tiling a shower with a bench.
I've never done any tiling before and have always wondered if I can do one. You make it look easy.
You can. As long as you take you’re time, you’ll be fine.
Best video I've seen on shower tile install- straight forward and common sense approach. I'm halfway through my job and was having a hard time with getting started on the tile. This is great! Thanks for sharing.
Great video. Am beginning my 4th shower and use you for "re-fresher" before starting. You might mention to folks that if you use same color grout to finish it is more forgiving for small DIY mistakes.
God i6 wish I i had your patience and skill! I did my own walk in floor and walls a few yetas ago and it isnt awful but you really make it look easy! Thank you for always taking the time to show the proper process for us less than!
Thanks for the video. I am starting a project to tile my 60x32 shower. This video will help. One suggestion is to dry fit the tiles before applying the thin set. And am glad to mentioned scraping off the thin set above the first row.
Great vid, I just noticed that at timestamp 01:28, you indicate that the measured size of the tile is 11 1/4", but the tape measure actually shows 11 3/4". cheers
Good catch! Thanks for letting me know.
This was a good catch. I was struggling with why you would measure 11 1/4” then 2- 1/8” grout joints and then set your board at 12”. I could not figure out what happened to the other 1/2”. Good video overall Josh, I wish I could just get you to do mine though. Lol
I went thru a 4 yr apprenticeship to be a journeyman tile setter. 1970s. Back then we used string to space horizontal, eye and measuring vertical. All tile surface was adhered with pure cement, on sand, cement and lime plaster on walls and ceilings, that we floated ourselves to true up all surfaces. Used black rubber pails to mix in. All tile was soaked in square laundry tub that also doubled as a wet lube for tile saw.
A 4 year apprenticeship for a job that takes 6 months to learn is just exploitation.
Sounds tedious, with all the convenience of tools and material development it’s no wonder the learning curve has dropped dramatically.
@@Vizzi12tile work in the 70s still standing strong, tile done in the last 20 years, falling apart. So pick your battle's I guess.
@@dragonrider9051 that’s not a product of installation many times, that’s a product of material quality.
@@dragonrider9051 you not lying. The old school guys were better at building things. Nowadays it's just about cutting corners getting paid and dipping
So glad I found this video. Going to rewatch this video again but I will be doing my shower soon. I really wish I found this leveling system before I did my floor! I didn’t do too bad but this would have made it so much easier!!!
I'm doing one now getting ready to tackle it that's why I'm watching these videos hopefully I can learn
I remolded not only my 1st foreclosure house, but I also worked for 5 years for a remodeling company here in S. FL. Some great tips here, and it's a great video. Many DIYs don't realize you need that level piece of wood to make sure there are not obvious slanted lines and also support to the tile on walls till the thin set starts to take hold. Unless it's a new build, many showers have bowed and non-plumbed walls. You walk in a shower and eyes are always drawn to eye level and above. Rarely to a compensation cut at the bottom. Also back buttering is essential. Again, great video!
I'm in the comments to try to understand the wood pieces, is that really necessary? Can't I just start at the bottom?
Absolutely fantastic videos my guy. This really helped me from start to finish. I love how you explain things very thoroughly because sometimes there is little steps you might miss or not think about, like the trimming of the cement board at the flanges.
He never explained how to replace the empty Wedi sausage caulk tube system.
We are going to try setting our own tiles. This is valuable information
It is really good information if you have not done tile before. Take your time and it should turn out just fine. Good luck with your tile project!
This is the best video on shower build so far!. great job.
One tip, preset your spacers behind the ledger boards and rest the first row in the spacers. That way they will be there for your bottom row. Great work! 👍
Hubby and I did a tub surround and tile floor in our master bath 25 years ago. Although the cuts weren't perfect, those tiles still are perfect. No cracking, lifting, etc. I did regrout and seal everything about 4 years ago in preparation to sell. If done correctly, a tile job could last a lifetime. That house also had an original 1941 black and white tiled bathroom, that I regrouted and is in pristine shape to this day.
I have always enjoyed doing tile and coming up with unique looks. The time is rewarding for sure for me and the home owner. Using mosaic tiles is a great way to do accent borders in many ways. I had one job I used one that had some glass 1 inch square pieces that I actually used on the by 12 tiles and I clipped the corners periodically when I did a job floor to ceiling. Then I continued the decorative mosaic border around the mirror that was recessed in the tile as well. It was a very rewarding job at the end and very well loved by the customer and friend of mine. I love using both styles of wet saws depending on the jobs. Putting the board across at the beginning and the same as your border section is always a plus. Fantastic job Josh, and wonderful choice of colors.
My wife picked out the colors. I was just the installer 😃. I’ll let you know you liked the colors. Sounds like a beautiful project you did! It’s very satisfying to look at a tile job when you are finished. Like always, thanks for watching and commenting David!
Question, Do you reccommend tile the shower ceiling?
Great video and very helpful. Would love to see how you would incorporate a bench seat into one of these standing showers. I'm getting ready to tackle a similar project and will definitely use this video. Thank you!
Of all the tiling videos I've seen this is the most extensive - Thanks! I read through all the comments to get a question answered and it must be annoying for a dozen people asking the same question about 11-1/4 vs. 11-3/4! I wondered also, but was clear by just reading comments. I also have watched your videos about installing, taping and waterproofing the cement board. But my question is about where the tiles meet the ceiling and concerns about water penetration. In your taping video I didn't see what you did there. Use Fibatape in corner between wall to ceiling? Thinset on the fibatape on shower wall and sheetrock spackling on the same Fibatape on ceiling? I am not sure the best way to do this to have to let no water get behind but to still be able to finish/paint ceiling. Again, thank you for the video and in advance for this answer!
What an inspiration. Hard work pays off. Thank you.
Yep, done 2 and about to do another. Always have to review before each one since they are years apart.
Hello, I want to start working with the tiles and I found your videos and they are wonderful, all well detailed. Thanks a lot.
Tile is definitely a lot of work but it is a nice addition to a house. Good luck with your project. Thank you for watching!
Great explanations, my wife and I have been talking about changing the tile in our shower. I think I can do it with your instructions. Thanks
Your demos and explanations are excellent. Thank you for the information. I have been putting off completing our shower due to fear of the process. These videos have simplified it for me.
Well crap. Now that you've done such a great instructional video I feel obligated to do that project I've been thinking about for the past couple years.
I haven't attempted tiling my shower yet due to no being familiar with how to setup the shower pan. You can bet I'll be saving this video for future reference. Thanks for the awesome content.
I enjoy doing tile showers. It’s rewarding when it’s all said and done. It’s definitely a lot of work. I appreciate your kind words Colton!
Just finished my heated tile floor. I should start the shower next month. Only have a manual tile cutter so i might have to rent one like yours to make sure all my cuts are perfectly straight.
I think he did 12 x 24 tile is probably 11 3/4 not 11 1/4 !
Square buckets are life savers if you have big jobs to do. If using a round bucket, a circle scoop commonly used with drywall mud is a game changer!!!!
A lot of good info and detail. I've done 25 to 30 bathrooms over a 35 year period but nothing in the past 6-7 years. Seems there is bunch stuff I'm not familiar with, never had, or maybe never needed. Great video though, got me to subscribe.
I’m doing my bathrooms now. Already demo’s 1. Thank you for this beginner vid.
It’s best to use a half inch by half inch notched trowel on tile the size specifically because of the way it suctions the tile to the wall better. Also clean the thinset off the face of the tile and off the edges of the tile with a margin trowel in sponge as you go itll make grouting so much easier and just the entire process in general.
You're absolutely right. The only trouble is that it makes a big gap on the edges. The schluter tile trim won't be against the wall with that much thinset behind the tiles.
@@ch1959 well you can either use a jolly strip on the edges instead of bull nose to mitigate that or you can put grout caulk on the edge of the bullnose tiles. I’ve never ever had a problem with it sticking out too far. Also i just realized I don’t think he did the water proofing.
I did tile work for about 10 years and have done some cool bathrooms. I did 1 for a client in a 1.5 million $ home and the master bathroom was almost 40k alone the shower was all custom with 3 benches and 6 pocket shelves and 4 shower heads from above and 10 that sprayed from 3 sides. It was 15x15
You’re very good with explaining the details involved! Thanks, you’ll be my reference study👍