Modern Shower Curb Mitered Porcelain Tile

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  • Опубликовано: 13 апр 2019
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  • @LandbergTileTV
    @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад +3

    Sulfamic Acid: amzn.to/2IxRGW7
    Insulating Foam Sealant: amzn.to/2X2JYau

    • @bradfredericksen5278
      @bradfredericksen5278 4 года назад

      Wish I could share my pictures on my first tiling job been watching your videos it 3 by 12 glass subway it looks awesome used Lev Tech and 7 in Diamondback I did order the p 4 but found that the DeWalt glass blade worked better.

    • @professorkaos2781
      @professorkaos2781 3 года назад

      I love the technique for cleaning the tools, most guys use acetone that i see but I have a better option...keep your tools clean!

  • @maxb.6974
    @maxb.6974 5 лет назад +27

    Your miters always look perfect. It's hard to miter tile unless youve been diagnosed with OCD

    • @bryanbenson6551
      @bryanbenson6551 2 года назад +2

      Lol...so true! I'm a tiler and I have it! My jobs always take longer than average but my detailing is well above average.

  • @r3jk8
    @r3jk8 Год назад

    this looks great! perfect for a raised spa!!

  • @davidkilpatrick3689
    @davidkilpatrick3689 5 лет назад +2

    I really need to clean my levels,Wow!👍👍👍

  • @Ckrzysiek
    @Ckrzysiek 5 лет назад

    Świetnie to wygląda! Dobra robota!

  • @felixamador6465
    @felixamador6465 2 года назад

    I am so changing the blade on my wet saw, that looks clean 👌

  • @luistenezaca9085
    @luistenezaca9085 3 года назад

    Perfect job 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @JB-wx1mz
    @JB-wx1mz 5 лет назад

    That looks great! Nice to see new ideas.

  • @jasonward4153
    @jasonward4153 5 лет назад +1

    best tile guy. i learned alot from.you

  • @realdeal8674
    @realdeal8674 4 года назад

    Wow !!! It was great job bud !!

  • @romanwowk4269
    @romanwowk4269 Год назад

    Looks great

  • @Brandon-yp2wy
    @Brandon-yp2wy 5 лет назад

    Great video! I have never seen levels cleaned that way before!

  • @mateusz266
    @mateusz266 5 лет назад

    Nice Work !!!

  • @Orangedome
    @Orangedome 4 года назад

    Dang...love it ...thanks bro.

  • @teh60
    @teh60 5 лет назад +7

    That was a very cool method for cleaning your levels. Your miter cuts are perfect, you make it look easy. Nice job.

  • @MostlyPeacefulCombatVet
    @MostlyPeacefulCombatVet 5 лет назад +1

    Looks Great as usual. I did quite a bit of mitering this week myself.
    It looks like that diamondback wet saw is working out great for you so far which is awesome!..... Anyways, thanks for another video man! 👍

  • @jessicabenetti9496
    @jessicabenetti9496 Год назад

    You are a badass! Thank-you for the video on how to create a modern look with porcelain tile!

  • @dgritsak147
    @dgritsak147 5 лет назад +2

    Honestly good work, I'll start offering this option to my customers. And great production value on the video, really shows how much effort you put into shooting these compared to some other videos I've seen online!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      Thank you sir! I certainly appreciate nice comments like this. 👍🙏

  • @jfontesrj
    @jfontesrj 5 лет назад +4

    Great video brother, i think you should keep doing tutorial videos like that. Keep one tutorial for week, and flooring techniques too 👍🏻

  • @ryancoulter7681
    @ryancoulter7681 5 лет назад +3

    @landbergtiletv I love your demonstrations! Great tool reviews as well! I just went out and purchased the Diamondback 7". Man what a great saw! I'm a remodeling contractor in Michigan and have been doing tile work for 15 years. Best saw I've used since I first got my 10" MK 15 years ago. I think the MK is now going to be retired for the most part. Mitering has become much easier with the smaller blade. Much less chatter on the edges. I even put my bullnose blade on the saw and it had great results. I hate the metal edges now I can do away with them. Keep up the good work!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      That's awesome, thanks for sharing brother! 👍

  • @floored3145
    @floored3145 5 лет назад +1

    Cool way to clean levels , never seen that before!

  • @murraymacneill2545
    @murraymacneill2545 3 года назад +7

    I think you need a slight slope outer to inner on the curb to avoid water run off going outside the shower. Otherwise, great job. And pretty slick level trick as well.

    • @chefblair63
      @chefblair63 11 месяцев назад

      It was a demonstration as he said. I’m sure he knows to do that on a job. You could slope it on the floor of the shower

  • @stang7043
    @stang7043 5 лет назад

    Awesome video.

  • @valerioperez2298
    @valerioperez2298 7 месяцев назад

    Maravilloso trabajo 🎉

  • @oldgreenhouserenovationsin5344
    @oldgreenhouserenovationsin5344 5 лет назад +3

    Nice trick with the great stuff. You look like a made man in those glasses.

  • @mikefoxrenovations3088
    @mikefoxrenovations3088 5 лет назад +4

    Dude... That level trick was amazing.... My levels are grey from me using a margin to scrap the thin set off lol

  • @kennelson5096
    @kennelson5096 3 года назад +1

    I did a corner shower with porcelin tile. seat, curb, door entry with all 45° os corners. It was very time consuming but sure looked nice.

  • @DanielRamirez-bm3lu
    @DanielRamirez-bm3lu 3 года назад

    Ur the best 🙏💪👍👍👍

  • @dailodai9586
    @dailodai9586 3 года назад +1

    this tile saw is much better than the MK hands down price and quality far superior. everyone should look into this when time to purchase

  • @AllBayEveryDay
    @AllBayEveryDay Год назад

    Making it look easier than it is lol. You are killing it man. With the production and the reviews. Keep it up

  • @freshstartfitness8875
    @freshstartfitness8875 5 лет назад +3

    Worth coming here for the level cleaning techniques. Was going to try and be a keyboard warrior and find the slightest mistake and then pull apart your work but none there whatsoever. Great job,from a fellow tiler from the uk.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      Thank you sir, I appreciate the watch and comment 👊

  • @kojomensah7474
    @kojomensah7474 3 года назад

    I like yr channel as in all to do with tiling

  • @jbonegw
    @jbonegw 3 года назад

    I could’ve stopped at the level cleaning tip and been completely satisfied. 😂👍

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад

      lol thank for the watch and comment brother! 👊

  • @MattLeFaitMusic
    @MattLeFaitMusic 4 года назад

    Nice!

  • @justinofboulder
    @justinofboulder 5 лет назад +6

    Looks great! Love that cleaning trick....Levels are always clean, but going to try that on my trowels asap..... Anyone else worry about mitered porcelain edges being too fragile over time?

  • @luiscort4239
    @luiscort4239 Год назад +1

    Thats the harbor freight diamond back! Crazy! That’s what’s up

  • @ramonrodrigurz4206
    @ramonrodrigurz4206 3 года назад

    Nice.

  • @165Dash
    @165Dash 3 года назад

    Two questions:
    (A) I am trying to create a “built up” tile baseboard that is 3/4” thick and 6” high. The baseboard has to look monolithic and have a finished top edge. It is in an institutional setting and must be durable. Is it possible to build this up and basically “glue” the miter using an epoxy resin adhesive as is commonly done with stone? The color and sheen has to match the 12 x 24 tile being used on the floor.
    (B) When you do your miters...beautiful BTW...are they “knife edge” or is there a tiny flat “quirk” to avoid chipping...and if so...how large? 1/16” (+/-)?

  • @quanginh4225
    @quanginh4225 3 года назад

    Great!

  • @Rustyshackleford752
    @Rustyshackleford752 5 лет назад +1

    Looks really good, I like the way that looks, I may try that on one

  • @jbrise7560
    @jbrise7560 4 года назад

    Nice 👍

  • @markogrba1
    @markogrba1 3 года назад +9

    Looks beautiful. I would be reluctant to use this on a curb as you make water ingress easier if one of those mitered joints fail.

    • @ceeIoc
      @ceeIoc 3 года назад

      what do you mean fail?

  • @jennipomeroy6268
    @jennipomeroy6268 3 года назад

    What was the size of the tiles you used, and what was the measurement of the final product?

  • @Lefteris7
    @Lefteris7 4 года назад

    Great job! When you're working with the kerdi curb how are you sloping the foam to get proper drainage?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 года назад +1

      Use the thinset to obtain your pitch/slope.

  • @idealsmithreeves7392
    @idealsmithreeves7392 5 лет назад

    I like the term tilest.

  • @almfoto
    @almfoto 3 года назад

    A sharp blade and a reliable saw are key for this job.

  • @61john2112
    @61john2112 Год назад

    How do i work out the length of a tile from an edge to compensate for the tile thickness an adheasive'
    then the tile at 90 degrees.Love your work
    Respect from Australia

  • @butrintiny3201
    @butrintiny3201 2 года назад

    When you like your job you will always become successful!

  • @1surfercross
    @1surfercross 2 года назад +3

    Here is a much easier way to clean levels. I use a PVC pipe thats longer than my longest levels and fill the pipe with the acid solution. For the shorter levels I just tie a string and lower them down . Super easy and reusable.

  • @blakehorn229
    @blakehorn229 4 года назад

    If using sanded grout throughout, what do you do to seal the joint between the miters? Silicone colored the same as the grout? Thank you for your reply and time!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 года назад

      Yes, silicone matched would definitely work.

  • @j.w.r.i2910
    @j.w.r.i2910 2 года назад

    Are curbs suppose to have a slight slope toward the shower ?

  • @creedbarnett4948
    @creedbarnett4948 5 лет назад +1

    Great pro-looking curb! Any suggestions/tips on getting grout into those miter joints?

  • @chefblair63
    @chefblair63 10 месяцев назад

    How did you set your vertical tile height? Looks like double the tile thickness

  • @ryanmaclean5621
    @ryanmaclean5621 3 года назад +1

    I suggest making the front of the curb slightly higher because you do need slope for water runoff

  • @jesusrivera9698
    @jesusrivera9698 2 года назад

    What blade do you use buddy

  • @TV-og2de
    @TV-og2de 5 лет назад

    Wow that chemical you use to clean is brilliant!!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      Give it a try!

    • @justpassingthrough7989
      @justpassingthrough7989 5 лет назад

      I used it to clean my husky folding knife and the blade lock button disintegrated! Must have been made from some cheap metal.

  • @user-ev4el1yg5x
    @user-ev4el1yg5x 5 лет назад +2

    Привет! Круто!

  • @johnitaliane3896
    @johnitaliane3896 2 года назад

    You mention you grout the miter joint. I am assuming you want thinset to extrude out of miter joint and then clean with a sponge to leave room for grout. Do you use grout for miter joint or silicone? I have heard grout is susceptible to cracking for 90 degree tile joints. However I am concerned silicone will make miter edge more susceptible to chipping damage. Thoughts?

  • @mikebari3225
    @mikebari3225 8 месяцев назад

    Any tips to avoid blade deflection on mitre cuts ? I seem to get that often and I’m using a 10” beast wetsaw… guessing I’m doing something wrong

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  8 месяцев назад

      Porcelain burns out blades when mitering. You'll simply need a new blade.

  • @chefblair63
    @chefblair63 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks to you I am going to return the bulky 6” marble top. The Schluter curb is already a bit to wide for my 60x48” shower.
    Would you go with the shower tile which is polished or use the floor tile which obviously is not and it a contrasting color?
    Did you use a 1/4” notch ?
    Awesome job.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  11 месяцев назад

      We cut our Schluter curbs down to about 3" x 3" shown here ruclips.net/video/s48VsPH43kE/видео.html
      Also, keep in mind it takes a lot longer, is harder to miter and potential to chip on the miter edge if you don't use epoxy. I would recommend ripping down quartz and installing than for a niche sill and curb top. It has no grout joints, so easy to clean and maintain.

  • @willhere8892
    @willhere8892 5 лет назад +1

    Is a wet saw all you need for mitering the tile? No polishing pads? Do you get all the way to the edge with the blade? You're good. I miter with a wet saw close to the edge leaving about 1/6 - 1/8 to the edge and then i carefully remove another 1/6 with a grinder and lastly i use a coarse polishing pad. My miter gets perfect but it's time consuming.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад +1

      Yup, we do that also with grinder polishing pads. The wet saw doesn't get it perfect every time as you know.

  • @ajlewis4562
    @ajlewis4562 3 года назад

    Great vid. Do you space the mitres to match grout lines? Or keep em tight. I can't imagine a 1/8 gap for example would look good on a mitred edge.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад

      Keep them at a 1/32 - 1/16

    • @ajlewis4562
      @ajlewis4562 3 года назад

      @@LandbergTileTV thank you for the reply! I've learned alot from your vids. Keep up the great work.

  • @timothycallaway2461
    @timothycallaway2461 3 года назад

    What saw do you prefer for miters? What blade were you using? Really clean cults.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад

      Dewalt is always the best, Delta Cruzer is second..

  • @seemsfishy4289
    @seemsfishy4289 3 года назад

    Where do I buy the curb from ?

  • @neillee5835
    @neillee5835 5 лет назад

    Looks like the harbor freight saw with the p4 works good.

  • @StrongEye
    @StrongEye Год назад

    Shouldn't you leave a 1/16th space on the miter?

  • @almanages
    @almanages 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the tips with cleaning levels, great Stuff!
    Was wondering, what about the incline toward to shower for water drips? would you happen to know what thickness of shim to put under the tiles while cutting bevels in order to get the same crisp line you showed? Much appreciated, thanks.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      Yes, always have a slope and pitch towards the shower pan. I don't understand your second question...

    • @almanages
      @almanages 5 лет назад

      @@LandbergTileTV do you keep a 45 degree on the saw while you bevel the tiles the same or you adjust in order to account for the slope by using a spacer on the tile table to adjust the bevel so it's tight? I asked because the shower side would be really nice and tight with adjusting with tinset but the other side outside the shower would open up a bit more given the slop going inside the shower. you either have to grind down the heel of the bevel because it won't be tight. just wondering if it matters that much since the curb is just 6 inches and it doesn't show that much?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад +2

      @@almanages Okay, I see what you're asking. Yes, I keep a 45 degree on the saw during each and every miter/bevel cut. You can still obtain your slope and get tight joints. The slope is very slight, so the joints will look the same on the inside and outside of the curb. It will match on both sides. 👍

    • @almanages
      @almanages 5 лет назад

      @@LandbergTileTV Thanks a bunch, saves me from testing this myself. I appreciate your response.

  • @RavinJetta
    @RavinJetta 5 лет назад

    When you are pulling measurements for the sides are you just adding say a 1/4" extra on the top to accommodate for the thinset? Going to be using a 1/2" trowel.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      Yes sir, that's exactly what you do. It's best to get thinset to squeeze out of these miter joints for full coverage to protect the edge.

    • @RavinJetta
      @RavinJetta 5 лет назад

      @@LandbergTileTV Awesome. Going to take my first try at mitered joints this weekend. Thanks so much for your help as I have watched all of your videos for ideas.

  • @sylvaindastous9822
    @sylvaindastous9822 3 года назад

    Thinking to do that on my kitchen table but am scare is too fragile on corner, better with trim ??

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад +1

      You will at least need Schluter Finec trim.

  • @user-pe9vr8ot8d
    @user-pe9vr8ot8d 9 месяцев назад

    Could you recommend the grout for miter cut corner as well

  • @calivalley9056
    @calivalley9056 5 лет назад

    When you grout the miter edge can you see the unpolished edge?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      No, the miter show's only the polished edge.

  • @qodd
    @qodd 4 года назад

    how do you grout mitre edge ? What solutions there are ?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 года назад

      We grout with Prism grout, it takes a little more time, but the miter edge looks great!

  • @kevindivine9623
    @kevindivine9623 2 года назад

    What curb did you use here? It doesn't look like schluter. Thank you!

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  2 года назад

      old video, old Schluter model of a Kerdi curb

  • @abaidaramex2818
    @abaidaramex2818 4 года назад

    Sir which blade did you use to make 45 corners??

  • @wallacegrommet9343
    @wallacegrommet9343 5 лет назад

    Goboard makes me itchy but It is a good product

  • @YoloFuckingSwaggins
    @YoloFuckingSwaggins 4 года назад

    Can you caulk the mitered edge instead of grouting?

    • @destruxxx
      @destruxxx 4 года назад +1

      Caulk won't help support the edge to prevent chipping.

  • @willarceo6304
    @willarceo6304 3 года назад

    What kind of saw blade are u using

  • @0ggi
    @0ggi 5 лет назад +1

    Do you not use a resin to fill your mitred edges?

  • @douglasirving8417
    @douglasirving8417 Год назад

    How would you 45° cut a 4' long tile

  • @racerx7709r1
    @racerx7709r1 5 лет назад +3

    Looks great ,is there a pitch to the curb ?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      yes sir, I should have shown the bubble

    • @treystills
      @treystills 5 лет назад

      @@LandbergTileTV noob question... which way or which plane does the curb pitch? Thx for sharing

  • @shorefire3747
    @shorefire3747 2 года назад

    Can it be done with large format glass tile?

  • @robertx8047
    @robertx8047 3 года назад

    How do you cut the 45 degree angle clean like that :0

  • @skirchner989
    @skirchner989 5 лет назад

    Any chance you could pass along the name and brand of the tile you used in this video?

  • @Jordan-fr5ne
    @Jordan-fr5ne 5 лет назад

    What kind of a diamond blade are you using? I know it will look like an advertisement, but please share.
    Thanks!

    • @MostlyPeacefulCombatVet
      @MostlyPeacefulCombatVet 5 лет назад +6

      Hey Jordan, it appears he has a pearl abrasives P4 turbo mesh wheel on it. Probably the best blade out at the momeny. Hope this helps

    • @justpassingthrough7989
      @justpassingthrough7989 5 лет назад

      That's a great blade but you can't put a finger on the blade to cheat the cut one way or the other. It'll rip your finger up!

  • @SimpleKowalski
    @SimpleKowalski Год назад

    The edges of curb won’t break or chip off easily because that 45 degree ?

  • @1rewd133
    @1rewd133 3 года назад

    How often would I cut my feet and toes on those sharp corners?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад

      Not sharp after you bevel with diamond pad, and yeah, step over the curb.

  • @timthetoolmansampson3463
    @timthetoolmansampson3463 4 года назад

    Did you 45 the top pieces as well?

  • @nikolaiccc6394
    @nikolaiccc6394 5 лет назад

    Nice! Can you do a video about blades?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      Yes air, that's a great idea!

    • @nikolaiccc6394
      @nikolaiccc6394 5 лет назад

      I’ve been enjoying watching your shows. I actually make tile and now I’m starting to install as well. I have clay studio and a tile press. I make custom molds, glazes and clay bodies too. Porcelain. Ceramic and stoneware. I’m seeing some custom “Tile Life” tiles! Check out my insta. @Neworleanstileco

  • @BMan-up3qj
    @BMan-up3qj 5 лет назад +1

    Looks nice and all but mitering a curb all it takes is one little thing to drop on edge of that tile and it will chip and break

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      I know it sounds fun, but try to avoid jumping in the shower with a toolbelt and hammer! 😎

    • @BMan-up3qj
      @BMan-up3qj 5 лет назад

      @@LandbergTileTV not talking about you talking about the customer after the fact then your back to the job repairing , maybe I'm to paranoid I do miter niches all the time and never had a issue I just hate callbacks if I can avoid them I do

    • @BMan-up3qj
      @BMan-up3qj 5 лет назад

      @@LandbergTileTV your tile work is very similar to mine, 30 years in business here also so I respect what you do man keep up the good work

  • @jaimemejia3787
    @jaimemejia3787 3 года назад

    What's the brand of your tile cutter?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад +1

      that's the harbor freight Diamondback 7

  • @agacanovramil3243
    @agacanovramil3243 3 года назад

    👍

  • @goodlife1500
    @goodlife1500 5 лет назад

    What type of blade are you using

  • @Dmendoza323
    @Dmendoza323 4 года назад

    Does that sulfuric acid work with concrete

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  4 года назад

      I don't think so, concrete is so porous..

    • @allensarkozy4109
      @allensarkozy4109 3 года назад

      Correction, it's Sulfamic acid not sulfuric acid (I get 5 pounds online for $22, Big Box wants $8 for a pound) it is mildly corrosive (wear gloves and eye protection) but not deadly, Sulfuric acid, on the other hand with eat your skin. Muriatic Acid (very corrosive also) or SCR (concrete.

  • @buildingwithben5637
    @buildingwithben5637 5 лет назад

    Why no back butter? Just curious.

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  5 лет назад

      We always do, but not for demonstration purposes. I should have done it though...next time.

    • @buildingwithben5637
      @buildingwithben5637 5 лет назад +1

      @@LandbergTileTV ah, that's what I was thinking. Those little details will get people wondering. I did a video on grouting river rocks and didn't add that I caulk around the perimeter afterwards and the comments came lol. Love the channel. Glad your video suggests mine or I would have never found ya. Personality is on point.

  • @christopherr7195
    @christopherr7195 3 года назад

    Is it better to cut the tile upside down for the mitre ?

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад

      Yes, we prefer to cut that way, also it will tend to hit the arm of the tile saw upright.

    • @christopherr7195
      @christopherr7195 3 года назад

      @@LandbergTileTV i find my dewalt tends to wander a bit if only half the blade is on the tile. Once the full blade hits. Then it corrects. I have a Pearl 10”. So i know its quality. But some of my miters arent as clean and straight as ive seen on your show. So im trying to find techniques of the pros

    • @LandbergTileTV
      @LandbergTileTV  3 года назад +1

      @@christopherr7195 The diamonds tend to burn out quick with miters, we angle the tile to the left to compensate for the miter edge to look the same from top to bottom. It takes practice and newer blades for sure.

    • @christopherr7195
      @christopherr7195 3 года назад

      @@LandbergTileTV thanks for the tip

  • @wallacegrommet9343
    @wallacegrommet9343 5 лет назад

    No spacers on the mitered joint?

  • @wkeil1981
    @wkeil1981 5 лет назад

    we want a new video lets go

  • @yousifyoukhana9947
    @yousifyoukhana9947 5 лет назад

    👍👍👍👍

  • @calvincontracting80
    @calvincontracting80 3 года назад +4

    Soo the trick to miters which he doesn’t mention it’s to spend a good amount of time polishing the edges with a variable speed grinder using grit 50-100-200
    👍

  • @SkunkBearTK
    @SkunkBearTK 3 года назад

    Came for the shower curb, stayed for the free life hack at the beginning.