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Jeff... I don't know if I messed up or not. I used Mapei Ultraflex 1 to install a mosaic glass tile in the shower... it was a BEAR, but now my brother told me that we used the wrong mortar, and Im freaking out. Will the mortar that we used be ok, or are we in deep poo poo, and need to take it down and start over. Its been drying for about 12 hours. I hope you get this soon.. FREAKING OUT...
Hi rob! the question you need to look at is did you use a waterproofing system. If so then the mortar should be non modified for best results. if the tile is small then you will be o.k. but if not then the mortar will not cure and be dangerous. non modified takes longer to cure and works better on waterproofing systems since the longer the cement stays wet the harder it gets. Modified works the opposite way. it needs to dry in 1 day and cures fast and has an adhesive to help it bond. the longer it stays wet the weaker the bond. Let me know how you fare! Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Yes we did redgard. The mortar we used was Mapei Ultraflex 1 with polymer. It was suggested to us because we used redgard. After 12 hours we cannot move one of the small tiles, so I think we are in the clear.. I actually contacted Mapie to get their advice. Thanks for the very quick response! I know you have a LOT of questions coming at you.
I remember the days before youtube when i was green i had to stand around and learn from the previous generation of craftsman. You were only as good as the person who was teaching you. Now the younger generation can essentially learn from multiple people without taking up their bad habits. Ive been in the construction biz for about 17 years now and am glad that i can see the way other guys do their installs. I'll admit ive learned a few new tricks watching your videos. Keep up the good work!!
There is no doubt RUclips is of immense help, but a good foundation to some capacity in form of construction including use of tools is helpful... For me, I have been woodworking since about 5th grade. I quickly grew to the type that would not use anyone else's plans so designed my own. It was when I owned my first home that I really understood what woodworking provided me. I started to do some home improvements and realized my skills overlapped, if not just ability, knowledge of tools and construction theory. I can look at something and quickly work in my head how to do it. Prior to RUclips, I would just visit homes in various stages and learn that way. Another problem is just like the Internet, you have to be able to sift through who is good, vs. others who take shortcuts, teaches poor practice, rigid in specific instruction technique proving to cost you more, or has little knowledge. In short, you can get yourself in trouble be it codes you did not know of, safety issues or just a poorly built system that fails in a short period of time. So, just like anything on the internet, you have to confirm your source. This guy here seems to teach from a common sense perspective giving you good info, while understanding most will have limited skill or knowledge. While I am type A, I certainly have learned some tips and process from him. Type A however means I not just have to agree with theory, or principle, but that it makes sense. I do things differently especially in terms of accuracy or "perfect" layouts and final result. If you are the type to quickly identify what is outrageous or wrong vs. necessary, these videos can be of help. But nothing replaces experience or a good foundation. A tool is a tool, and while you may need to use it a little differently be it speed, type of bit, etc. it does help. If you don't have any experience I reccmend against RUclips for major things like "a bathroom renovation". Too much can go wrong if you fail to understand it, which can actually decrease the value of your home. At the same time if you really are handy, you can build something better than any contractor for less money than they charge. They need to make money, so there are always shortcuts, not just in materials, but labor quality.
RUclips has been my best friend. I don't know anyone to show me these trade tips, and it's just me. I had a tradesman insult me and tell me "oh people take a class at home depot and now they know how to do tile" but in reality we need our generation to learn these trades, because most young people won't know how to do anything if we don't learn now.
I have been doing carpet cleaning & carpet repairs for 3 years now , and i recently opend my own carpet cleaning companing. I watched a few youtube video on how to install carpet and did it first in a small room, i already knew how to do seams and strech etc.. but youtube taught me how to install on steps . I love youtube.
Tried the keraboard T for the glass. Had to use additive as we are using porcelain tile to finish. The stuff was nothing but sloppy stuff. Frustraiting for sure, but had an emergency plan and had spacers ready to hold between tile spaces for glass mosaic. Hope this junk dries. I am going back to the AllSet thinset for sure.
Usually after I watch videos of people showing how to do things/jobs, Im left with unanswered questions. After this video, I don't have any questions lol that's a fantastic job on your part! You know how to build confidence in others! Thanks
An easy way of getting equally big tiles at both ends is: 1. Measure the width of the wall, ex 2500mm, mark half the distance at 1250mm 2. Do the same with the tile you intend to use, ex 150mm, mark half the distance onto the tile at 75mm 3. Put the tile against the wall, and let the 2 marks line up, hold the tile with the 2 marks lining up and draw a new line on the left side of the tile. This new line will be the ”start”, and voilà! You will now have 2 equally long/big tiles at both ends. Thanks for a great video, keep up the good work! /Robert
Who could possibly give you other than a thumbs up. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for your great demeanor and patience to explain and make these videos. You know your stuff. Keep em coming.
This is my meditation man! Thanks for the tips! I used to flip out when I would do projects, the demons would manifest. Your calm approach has helped me see I can approach my projects in this way.
that grinder trick... freakin sick man.. i love youtube.. 15 years ago you needed to work for years with the right people to be able to pick up all these tips
Thanks for all of the great videos Jeff. I am just finishing up a full bathroom reno, and i followed your videos the whole way from demo, new subfloor, new PEX plumbing, Kerdi board tub surround, luxery vinyle tile floor, toilet, vanity and tub installation, and finishing. I have never tile work before and completed a beatiful subway tile shower with niche and decorative strip. Do you have a place where fans can share photos of their work? Thanks Jeff!
Jeff-first, thanks SO MUCH for making these videos! They’re a great help for me as I design my bathroom remodel tiling job. I’ll know what to ask a prospective tiler about his prepping. Looks like the Schluter waterproofing system is an excellent belt-and-suspenders way to go! Second, your remark in this video about putting the glass tile at 5 feet above the tub got me curious about the Golden Ratio and how close it is to that 5-foot mark. Turns out, for an 8-foot ceiling, 5 feet is exactly on the Golden Ratio. As the Australians say, good on you! People will find that ratio especially pleasing and beautiful.
I wish I had watched this before I tiled my shower lol. So many problems I ran into and took me about a week to complete. On future videos can you show how to tile this same pattern with a mosaic and tile around a window. That's basically what I had to deal with and the results were less than desirable. Love the content and thank you for the detailed info.
Hi Matt, I love to use marble or corian or quartz around the window. much easier to install and leave it extended about a 1/4 inch so it looks awesome with the rest of the shower.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY This is the answer I have been searching for!! Awesome Jeff! I have a shower just like the one in the video except it has a window on the back wall and i couldnt figure out what to do with it. Think I will use corian. Cheers sir.
ATOH has historically been commercial, but consideration for the consumer was there. Nowadays they hype unproven solutions, shoot teaser videos, and cater to people looking to spend money. I 'm glad @@HomeRenoVisionDIY is stepping up to the plate!
Really great work just did a back splash in my kitchen from watching your videos. I can say when you said I make it look easy, your Right!!! It had some imperfections for sure but not bad for my first ever attempt.
Jeff, first just wanted to say how much I appreciate your quality and professionalism in these videos. I've been looking at doing a subway tile for a while now, but there are so many types, styles, quality, and prices. Wanted to know what I should look for in just a basic subway tile and how much it should cost generally (knowing that prices can be different in different areas since I live in the U.S.) Also, are places like Home Depot and Lowes my best bet for that? Thanks for all your doing to educate the previously ignorant, and still at times, DIYers that want to put their backs into it. :)
You are right the prices vary huge for a lot of reasons. if you waterproof your shower and use cement to install tile you can always afford to use ceramic and get a long lasting result since the strength is in the cement. be careful of box store tile it usually comes with a lot of variance in size and creates a lot more work to install. I always buy from the tile store. better product. Cheers!
Five thumbs up! Your videos are FABulous. I'm a 58year old female (with hand arthritis) and I successfully tiled my basement bathroom with your help from this video and others you made. If a tornado comes my way, I'll be sitting in that tub! One thing to note: not all manufacturers have the same spacer sizing, so 1/8" in one brand is not the same as 1/8" in another. Believe me, it makes a difference. Also, that tile slicing thing that I had ($30 from Home Depot) SUCKED. Fortunately, I had a Canadian Tire wet/dry tile saw and that thing saved my butt. Caught a couple of sprays in the face from not putting the guard down, lol. Thank you so much.
Great instruction Jeff! Wet tile saw question (that nobody else seems to answer) : If you have to set up your wet tile saw outside during February, when temperatures are sub-zero, how can you prevent the water in your saw from freezing between cuts (or a lunch break). Ice expansion would destroy the water pump and other components. Can alcohol or automotive anti-freeze be added to the slurry water to prevent freezing, or would that destroy pump seals and other components?
Woah, glad I found this video! I am tiling a tub surround tomorrow with 4x12 subway tiles. Have you ever had a problem with lippage on a tile like a 4x12? The tile I have is a 4x12 ceramic with a slight wavyness to the face and has a little bit of a cup to it. I know you're not supposed to use a 50% offset on a large format tile because it can cause lippage with a cupped tile, but I really do like how it looks.
would love to see more long videos from demo to finishing touches in a room like you did before...those were a lot more fun and informative. Please do more!! :)
So I've made an observation about your particular schluter install vs others I've seen. I've noticed that other installers overlap the schluter board over the lip of the tub, while yours meets it. I'm assuming you used the kerdi fix adhesive to seal the board to the tub to make it waterproof. My question is why you would do this as opposed to the overlap? Is it purely for tiling and getting a clean straight line?
Very informational video. We really like the Ardex x5. It's a great 'all around' thin set. We'll even use it as a light weight thin set. Super important, didn't see you doing this: whatever way you directional trowel...when you put the tile on the wall, push it in and wiggle it the opposite way that you troweled...sure fire way to get full coverage! Great video thanks for putting it out there!
directional troweling is for large format tile on the floor. Or wet areas. If you place your tile like I do and then push to slide it up and over you will collapse the ridges regardless of which way you trowel. Cheers!
As an experienced renovator, this guy talks so much sense, is a great teacher and has a great channel, subway tiles are great until you have to regrout down the track, then they are a major pain with all the extra grout lines to remove, would love to buy that laser level, just wondering what other uses it would have apart from bathroom reno's?
I know it isnt as important for these tiles but is good practice for ALL adhesive trowel lines to go to the shorter distance of the tile, in this case vertically. You gonna have air pockets where you changed directions by 90°.
Not trying to be picky but I suggest doing your back wall first to visually hiding grout joints when you walk in ,but credit to him for showing y’all to remove thinset above tiles to help with the ooze that can happen when installing next row . Glad he explained that mosaic row needs to be cured or use rapid set mortar , or u can use scrap tile or wood spacers n finish wall n come back next day n do your border.
Very well explained, where can I find a video on bathroom wall prep. Meaning what board and moisture protection steps do I need to do before tackling it 🤔
Great video and you can tell you’re a professional who has done this many times. Thank you for the video! One question: it appears you’re backer board goes behind the tub and your tile just in front of the tub flange. I didn’t think this was the norm and that the backer board should come down to the top of the tub flange with the tile coming down to the tub can you clarify this for me please?
I am so glad I found this channel. Corner question: It looks like your half tiles are on top of each other in the corner but your whole tiles have a gap. I am doing my first kitchen backsplash with glass tile. Should I separate the corners with a spacer then fill that with grout? Thank you!
Hey Jeff, thanks for the video. I noticed that you said you will end up with a full tile at the top and bottom (which is why you cut the mosaic where and how you did), but how, when I measure before I start, so I compensate for the grout spaces? Is it as simple (or maybe tedious) as adding up all those “1/8” spaces and doing the math? Thanks again.
Papa Bear I would cut the ship lap shy of the tile for expansion in the humid air of the shower. Then I would install a piece of trim in the corners to cover the gap.
few tips...never start tiling from the bottom of the tub..bottom row should be done last...ledger boards leveled and screwed and work up from there....work clockwise and do all three walls full tiles first and do your cut ones at the end.
DO you have a video where you are using this particular waterproofing board, that shows you cutting into the board for a shelf, but also shows the additional waterproofing steps needed for shelf with this system?
Very good instruction! I am about to start my very first tile job. I am putting tile above my one piece tub surround. The surround went in a long time ago and I am just now putting the tile above it. I am wondering if I need to remove all the silicone sealer just at the top edge of the surround before placing my tile on it, or can I just begin tiling on top of the silicone seal?
Jeff, first of all thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Question- I need to put tiles on bathroom ceiling. What cement to use? I m in Toronto. Thank you
Slightly off topic but relevant. If you are doing a subway backsplash of let's say maybe 20' and you are 1/8th" off level high to low, do you slice the 1/8th" off the high side or do you raise the laser level the 1/8th" and use wedges to lift the low side and caulk? Perhaps the simpler way to ask is at what point do you start cutting off the bottoms of tile to level, and when is it best to just raise the short side with wedges. Hope I made some sense. Thanks so much for these videos. I subscribe, share and like!
That was really good to watch! thank you. Please may I ask what colour your grout is? I am in England and have just bought Mapei ultracolour plus Manhatten grey, is that the same?
Hey Jeff! If I use the roll-on Redgard waterproofing membrane behind my tile instead of the Kerdi board, can I use normal AcrylPro tile adhesive in my shower instead of using cement? Thanks in advance!
Jeff, we try to use Schluter's "Set" or "All Set" products in Schluter surrounds because they say you don't have their lifetime coverage without it. Have you found that you've had any issues using non-Schluter thinset in surrounds? It looks like you have been using Schluter waterproofing products for a long time so I'd love to hear your thoughts!
That product was developed to solve the problem related to customers using the wrong products at the wrong time. this way you only need 1 cement. The problem is it is 5 times the money than traditional products which work great. You just need to know what to use and where. Cheers!
Curious why you didn't trowel the wall AND back-butter the tiles? I believe industry standards say wet areas should have 90%+ coverage. Also help ensure the Kerdi Band doesn't cause any protrusion in the tile (something I dealt with a little bit). Thanks!
no need to back butter when you are using small tiles. my process of starting flush and then pushing into place collapses the ridges. In my experience i get over 90% bond. Cheers!
Love your channel and detail....i have a new bathroom with marble tile a friend put up...it’s done wrong... is there a way to get it off the walls without breaking sheetrock and starting all over
You didn’t offset the tile above the mosaic glass tile at the end. Is that your personal preference or should you have offset the tile? Great videos. Also what do you do if the wall is not straight, do you just follow the wall.
Really good video! I'm about to do my shower in a couples days and just bought a level laser after seeing this haha! Do you have additional recommendations or precautions if tiling with 12x24 inch tile instead (probably installed horizontally)? Also, do you have a video showing how would you do tile installation for a niche? Thank you soo much, really helpful videos out there!
Question: In theory, if you had 59" and worked off the center line outwards, you would have to cut roughly 1/2" off the outside tiles on the "full tile" rows. Because you had the wet wall slightly out of plumb, you said you'd start on the right side and adjust on the left, but did you still cut 1/2" off the first full tile on the right? or did you run a full tile which would ultimately change your center grout line? Next Question: Do you just measure 36" off the back wall to establish your line for the Schluter edge? At @6:44 why did you have to trim that tile? Was your edge less than 36"? Looks like you may have been constrained by that opening. BTW, I have this exact situation, slightly out of plumb wall, slightly out of level tub, 4x12 tile, 60" tub. So THANK YOU for this video!
Hi Josh, I try to keep things simple however, the short walls go where the tile stops in many cases. As far as the back wall being off center by a smidge, who cares. My technique allows for a super fast install and aesthetically pleasing finish as well. Rules are made to be broken especially when the walls are not plumb. Cheers!
Hello, thanks for your videos, I was wondering if you might be kind enough to help with this query: When grouting floor tiles, is it ok to grout the perimeter up to the wall, or does an expansion gap need to left? thanks
Thanks for another great video. I understand that after I get my first row of tile level I should complete the back wall prior to the other two sides. Do I leave a gap in the corner so that the side tiles fit into the corner or do I butt the back wall tiles into the corners?
Do you take the tile all the way to the wall in the corners? Do you grout the corners as well or use a silicone to allow for movement? Great work. I have used the Schluter before, great products.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Just for clarification, you mean that on inside corners you grout, and silicone afterwards, and on outside corners (edges) you silicone only? Thanks for the great tips! Love your show.
Great videos. Much appreciated. I’m DIY my shower with this subway tile and smaller hexagon on the shower floor. Do you suggest doing the wall first, then the shower floor? I assume so. Also, do you have a suggestion or video how to cut an individual smaller hexagon in half? Thanks in advance for your reply.
The kerabond cement that you used for this mosaic tile would work on usg durock board for a tile shower ? I want to retile my bathroom.. thanks also what kind would be the right cement to use to install my 4x12 subway tile on durarock board? Tia. Your videos are awesome thanks for sharing great info and good tips and tricks!👍👌👏🙋♂️
How to prep outside wall where durock meets drywall ?? Should I still install metal corner bead? Or does Schluter trim sit on top of metal corner bead on durock side??
Good video. I’m doing larger subway tiles. I notice you don’t back butter the tiles which is a pain. Do you find it just as good not doing this step? Not sure what direction I should go. Thanks
Thank you Jeff, you’re an incredible teacher and I love watching your videos. I am building a shower with Kerdi board and tray and have a thinset question. I looked up the Kerabond T you used in the video and Mapei says I need to add Keralastic in order to use on glass tile and impervious surfaces. I believe this makes it a modified mortar however. I noticed you just mixed it with water- any thoughts on this? I’ll be using large format 12x24 ceramic tiles for shower walls/floors and over Ditra with a glass tile mosaic around the border similar to what you did. I’ve seen people use Ardex X77, Ardex 7+8 and then there is All Set. Tile store gave me Mapei Ardilex P10 for the glass but it’s modified. So many choices! Thanks again for your help!
I love this video but I have a question. It the wall is 59 inches, how did you get 5 12" tiles plus grout lines on it. The tiles alone are 60".....I bought the same tile cause my shower wall is also 59".....but these don't fit??? Thanks.
before tiling you must ensure your walls are strong. If you live in a 4 season climate you need to make sure your insulation and vapor barrier are in good condition as well.
Just subscribed to your channel. I followed your drywall series and my walls have turned out great!!!! My question for you is do you always use and angle grinder to cut your tile? What would you recommend to cut subway glass tile for a shower? Cheers.
Question: do you have any videos describing how to drill through glass subway tile ....I am installing a range hood onto kitchen wall and you guessed it, the Mrs insisted using subway tile...looks great but I'm concerned of cracking tile when installing hood range ...hoping you can show me how to do this without cracking tile when drilling holes for hood and without cracking tile when securing the exhaust fan hood with screws....ps: I don't know if drilling into grout joint is an option which may be the simplest way to do it
Great video. I have a question about tiling the corner wall that wasn't plumb, (wall by tub spout). My tub surround is about a 1/4 inch off at the top, on the same wall. How do I compensate for that? It wasn't clear to me how to do it. Also, if possible can I email you pictures of another problem wall? My tub surround wall is right next to a door opening, which I added a pocket door to. I'm not sure how to transition the wall tile into the door casing and opening. The tile is going to the ceiling 8 ft. Thanks
If you're replacing the tub, can you tile above/around either acrylic or porcelain coated steel if you can't go with cast iron? Does one look better than another?
When tiling the ceiling as well. Before completing the the back.. do you come in and finish the ceiling first before the back wall is complete? Like do 3/4 high of the back wall then do ceiling?
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great work. important to not only to work hard but also to work smart, as seen here.
Jeff... I don't know if I messed up or not. I used Mapei Ultraflex 1 to install a mosaic glass tile in the shower... it was a BEAR, but now my brother told me that we used the wrong mortar, and Im freaking out. Will the mortar that we used be ok, or are we in deep poo poo, and need to take it down and start over. Its been drying for about 12 hours.
I hope you get this soon.. FREAKING OUT...
Hi rob! the question you need to look at is did you use a waterproofing system. If so then the mortar should be non modified for best results. if the tile is small then you will be o.k. but if not then the mortar will not cure and be dangerous. non modified takes longer to cure and works better on waterproofing systems since the longer the cement stays wet the harder it gets. Modified works the opposite way. it needs to dry in 1 day and cures fast and has an adhesive to help it bond. the longer it stays wet the weaker the bond. Let me know how you fare! Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Yes we did redgard. The mortar we used was Mapei Ultraflex 1 with polymer. It was suggested to us because we used redgard. After 12 hours we cannot move one of the small tiles, so I think we are in the clear.. I actually contacted Mapie to get their advice. Thanks for the very quick response! I know you have a LOT of questions coming at you.
Hello What type of thin-set did you use on this project?
I remember the days before youtube when i was green i had to stand around and learn from the previous generation of craftsman. You were only as good as the person who was teaching you. Now the younger generation can essentially learn from multiple people without taking up their bad habits. Ive been in the construction biz for about 17 years now and am glad that i can see the way other guys do their installs. I'll admit ive learned a few new tricks watching your videos. Keep up the good work!!
Josh T. Don’t forget from different continents
Thanks Josh we intend to do exactly that!
There is no doubt RUclips is of immense help, but a good foundation to some capacity in form of construction including use of tools is helpful... For me, I have been woodworking since about 5th grade. I quickly grew to the type that would not use anyone else's plans so designed my own. It was when I owned my first home that I really understood what woodworking provided me. I started to do some home improvements and realized my skills overlapped, if not just ability, knowledge of tools and construction theory. I can look at something and quickly work in my head how to do it. Prior to RUclips, I would just visit homes in various stages and learn that way.
Another problem is just like the Internet, you have to be able to sift through who is good, vs. others who take shortcuts, teaches poor practice, rigid in specific instruction technique proving to cost you more, or has little knowledge. In short, you can get yourself in trouble be it codes you did not know of, safety issues or just a poorly built system that fails in a short period of time. So, just like anything on the internet, you have to confirm your source. This guy here seems to teach from a common sense perspective giving you good info, while understanding most will have limited skill or knowledge. While I am type A, I certainly have learned some tips and process from him. Type A however means I not just have to agree with theory, or principle, but that it makes sense. I do things differently especially in terms of accuracy or "perfect" layouts and final result.
If you are the type to quickly identify what is outrageous or wrong vs. necessary, these videos can be of help. But nothing replaces experience or a good foundation. A tool is a tool, and while you may need to use it a little differently be it speed, type of bit, etc. it does help. If you don't have any experience I reccmend against RUclips for major things like "a bathroom renovation". Too much can go wrong if you fail to understand it, which can actually decrease the value of your home. At the same time if you really are handy, you can build something better than any contractor for less money than they charge. They need to make money, so there are always shortcuts, not just in materials, but labor quality.
RUclips has been my best friend. I don't know anyone to show me these trade tips, and it's just me. I had a tradesman insult me and tell me "oh people take a class at home depot and now they know how to do tile" but in reality we need our generation to learn these trades, because most young people won't know how to do anything if we don't learn now.
I have been doing carpet cleaning & carpet repairs for 3 years now , and i recently opend my own carpet cleaning companing. I watched a few youtube video on how to install carpet and did it first in a small room, i already knew how to do seams and strech etc.. but youtube taught me how to install on steps . I love youtube.
tile is as easy as being happy with every piece you install. take your time and you too can build a masterpiece. Cheers!
Tried the keraboard T for the glass. Had to use additive as we are using porcelain tile to finish. The stuff was nothing but sloppy stuff.
Frustraiting for sure, but had an emergency plan and had spacers ready to hold between tile spaces for glass mosaic. Hope this junk dries. I am going back to the AllSet thinset for sure.
The way you speak is very pleasant to listen to. Thank you for making this video it was very clear and informative.
Jesus you're fine... just absolutely beautiful.
Usually after I watch videos of people showing how to do things/jobs, Im left with unanswered questions. After this video, I don't have any questions lol that's a fantastic job on your part! You know how to build confidence in others! Thanks
Haven't tiled in a while. Doing the same tile in a new bath. Glad I came upon this video. Thx so much for the down to earth teaching.
Cheers Billy, How did it go?
An easy way of getting equally big tiles at both ends is:
1. Measure the width of the wall, ex 2500mm, mark half the distance at 1250mm
2. Do the same with the tile you intend to use, ex 150mm, mark half the distance onto the tile at 75mm
3. Put the tile against the wall, and let the 2 marks line up, hold the tile with the 2 marks lining up and draw a new line on the left side of the tile.
This new line will be the ”start”, and voilà! You will now have 2 equally long/big tiles at both ends.
Thanks for a great video, keep up the good work!
/Robert
Who needs lofi study beats when you have this guy's voice? 100% most relaxing study background noise.
You are my spirit animal. I am going to tile my bathroom today. I pray I can stay as calm as you my friend!
Who could possibly give you other than a thumbs up. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for your great demeanor and patience to explain and make these videos. You know your stuff. Keep em coming.
This is my meditation man! Thanks for the tips! I used to flip out when I would do projects, the demons would manifest. Your calm approach has helped me see I can approach my projects in this way.
wow glad to help with that. I too had a stress level that was off the chart at one time in my life. Now I enjoy just keeping it calm!
that grinder trick... freakin sick man.. i love youtube.. 15 years ago you needed to work for years with the right people to be able to pick up all these tips
Knowledge is power. And I just love empowering people. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY love and respect my man.
Thanks for all of the great videos Jeff. I am just finishing up a full bathroom reno, and i followed your videos the whole way from demo, new subfloor, new PEX plumbing, Kerdi board tub surround, luxery vinyle tile floor, toilet, vanity and tub installation, and finishing. I have never tile work before and completed a beatiful subway tile shower with niche and decorative strip. Do you have a place where fans can share photos of their work? Thanks Jeff!
Jeff-first, thanks SO MUCH for making these videos! They’re a great help for me as I design my bathroom remodel tiling job. I’ll know what to ask a prospective tiler about his prepping. Looks like the Schluter waterproofing system is an excellent belt-and-suspenders way to go! Second, your remark in this video about putting the glass tile at 5 feet above the tub got me curious about the Golden Ratio and how close it is to that 5-foot mark. Turns out, for an 8-foot ceiling, 5 feet is exactly on the Golden Ratio. As the Australians say, good on you! People will find that ratio especially pleasing and beautiful.
I know now from watching other tiling videos that working in a somewhat clean manner is so important. Your work is so clean! Beautiful!
Good job man. Quick tip for ya I use a Stanley staple gun to hold tile trims in place. Work every time
Sweet..as to be expected top notch. They call him Reno Ninja..hes a master..a master of renovation.
Thank You Mr Brown, Cheers my friend!
I wish I had watched this before I tiled my shower lol. So many problems I ran into and took me about a week to complete. On future videos can you show how to tile this same pattern with a mosaic and tile around a window. That's basically what I had to deal with and the results were less than desirable. Love the content and thank you for the detailed info.
Hi Matt, I love to use marble or corian or quartz around the window. much easier to install and leave it extended about a 1/4 inch so it looks awesome with the rest of the shower.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY This is the answer I have been searching for!! Awesome Jeff! I have a shower just like the one in the video except it has a window on the back wall and i couldnt figure out what to do with it. Think I will use corian. Cheers sir.
Awesome video. This is EXACTLY the project I am doing this weekend. Thanks for posting this and so many other posts for us ambitious DYIers!!!
I'd love to watch you build an entire house. you are a true craftsman. thank you and cheers
Thank you Rawl, Cheers!
This old house has sold out leaving an ‘open market’ for Home RenoVision DIY
dUDE, what do you mean, they have always been commercially based.
ATOH has historically been commercial, but consideration for the consumer was there. Nowadays they hype unproven solutions, shoot teaser videos, and cater to people looking to spend money. I 'm glad @@HomeRenoVisionDIY is stepping up to the plate!
Really great work just did a back splash in my kitchen from watching your videos. I can say when you said I make it look easy, your Right!!! It had some imperfections for sure but not bad for my first ever attempt.
Jeff, first just wanted to say how much I appreciate your quality and professionalism in these videos. I've been looking at doing a subway tile for a while now, but there are so many types, styles, quality, and prices. Wanted to know what I should look for in just a basic subway tile and how much it should cost generally (knowing that prices can be different in different areas since I live in the U.S.) Also, are places like Home Depot and Lowes my best bet for that? Thanks for all your doing to educate the previously ignorant, and still at times, DIYers that want to put their backs into it. :)
You are right the prices vary huge for a lot of reasons. if you waterproof your shower and use cement to install tile you can always afford to use ceramic and get a long lasting result since the strength is in the cement. be careful of box store tile it usually comes with a lot of variance in size and creates a lot more work to install. I always buy from the tile store. better product. Cheers!
Five thumbs up! Your videos are FABulous. I'm a 58year old female (with hand arthritis) and I successfully tiled my basement bathroom with your help from this video and others you made. If a tornado comes my way, I'll be sitting in that tub! One thing to note: not all manufacturers have the same spacer sizing, so 1/8" in one brand is not the same as 1/8" in another. Believe me, it makes a difference. Also, that tile slicing thing that I had ($30 from Home Depot) SUCKED. Fortunately, I had a Canadian Tire wet/dry tile saw and that thing saved my butt. Caught a couple of sprays in the face from not putting the guard down, lol. Thank you so much.
Hi. You did WONDERFUL GREAT JOB!!! I'm wondering if you need to soak the tiles in a bucket of water for three days to avoid cracks? thank you.
Every women's dream guy. A true craftsman. 🔨📐🖌️
That is what my wife says every day. LOL
Dude you have no idea how much you have taught me... Thank You!
Great instruction Jeff! Wet tile saw question (that nobody else seems to answer) : If you have to set up your wet tile saw outside during February, when temperatures are sub-zero, how can you prevent the water in your saw from freezing between cuts (or a lunch break). Ice expansion would destroy the water pump and other components. Can alcohol or automotive anti-freeze be added to the slurry water to prevent freezing, or would that destroy pump seals and other components?
Woah, glad I found this video! I am tiling a tub surround tomorrow with 4x12 subway tiles. Have you ever had a problem with lippage on a tile like a 4x12? The tile I have is a 4x12 ceramic with a slight wavyness to the face and has a little bit of a cup to it. I know you're not supposed to use a 50% offset on a large format tile because it can cause lippage with a cupped tile, but I really do like how it looks.
would love to see more long videos from demo to finishing touches in a room like you did before...those were a lot more fun and informative. Please do more!! :)
On the way Bruno! Cheers!
So I've made an observation about your particular schluter install vs others I've seen. I've noticed that other installers overlap the schluter board over the lip of the tub, while yours meets it. I'm assuming you used the kerdi fix adhesive to seal the board to the tub to make it waterproof. My question is why you would do this as opposed to the overlap? Is it purely for tiling and getting a clean straight line?
You explain things very well. Professional work! Thank you.
Cheers!
Very informational video. We really like the Ardex x5. It's a great 'all around' thin set. We'll even use it as a light weight thin set. Super important, didn't see you doing this: whatever way you directional trowel...when you put the tile on the wall, push it in and wiggle it the opposite way that you troweled...sure fire way to get full coverage! Great video thanks for putting it out there!
directional troweling is for large format tile on the floor. Or wet areas. If you place your tile like I do and then push to slide it up and over you will collapse the ridges regardless of which way you trowel. Cheers!
Love the laser level. Even when you apply thinset, the line is always there
I work for Lowes Canada. I got more training from you than my work. Thank you
Cheers!
Great set of videos Jeff. Very enjoyable. Why don't you back butter the tiles?
As an experienced renovator, this guy talks so much sense, is a great teacher and has a great channel, subway tiles are great until you have to regrout down the track, then they are a major pain with all the extra grout lines to remove, would love to buy that laser level, just wondering what other uses it would have apart from bathroom reno's?
The method of installing ceramic wall tiles is very impressive
But what kind of adhesive is installed in the tiles?
Thank you Jeff
It is not an adhesive, it is a cement called kerabond T
I love watching this guy work. He has a very good eye for details.
I know it isnt as important for these tiles but is good practice for ALL adhesive trowel lines to go to the shorter distance of the tile, in this case vertically. You gonna have air pockets where you changed directions by 90°.
Not trying to be picky but I suggest doing your back wall first to visually hiding grout joints when you walk in ,but credit to him for showing y’all to remove thinset above tiles to help with the ooze that can happen when installing next row . Glad he explained that mosaic row needs to be cured or use rapid set mortar , or u can use scrap tile or wood spacers n finish wall n come back next day n do your border.
Very well explained, where can I find a video on bathroom wall prep. Meaning what board and moisture protection steps do I need to do before tackling it 🤔
Great video...but no pipe seal used from Kerdi? Why did you skip this step?
Great video and you can tell you’re a professional who has done this many times. Thank you for the video! One question: it appears you’re backer board goes behind the tub and your tile just in front of the tub flange. I didn’t think this was the norm and that the backer board should come down to the top of the tub flange with the tile coming down to the tub can you clarify this for me please?
Good dyi vid..u should key in your thinset before puting a notch on the wall
Good work. I do this for a living, everything looks right.
Cheers!
I remember being the tile cutter for my dad. Makes me wish I had s kid for my projects haha
You're just so chill my man. Thanks for the video.
Happy to help! Cheers!
I am so glad I found this channel. Corner question: It looks like your half tiles are on top of each other in the corner but your whole tiles have a gap. I am doing my first kitchen backsplash with glass tile. Should I separate the corners with a spacer then fill that with grout? Thank you!
sure. sounds great!
Hey Jeff, thanks for the video. I noticed that you said you will end up with a full tile at the top and bottom (which is why you cut the mosaic where and how you did), but how, when I measure before I start, so I compensate for the grout spaces? Is it as simple (or maybe tedious) as adding up all those “1/8” spaces and doing the math? Thanks again.
Hi there. thank you for your video, do I have to back butter tile or not?
Good job sir. So Kerdi are saying to use a non modified thinset, is this right?
Great video as always, just wondering why you don’t have a guard on the grinder?
Do you mix all your cement or adhesive or can you buy pre mixed mud?
Great videos!! So here's my question: I'm installing subway tile in the shower ans shiplap on the ceiling. How do I transition from tile to shiplap?
Papa Bear I would cut the ship lap shy of the tile for expansion in the humid air of the shower. Then I would install a piece of trim in the corners to cover the gap.
One of best construction youtub videos,
......I have a question, You had cut first long row, is just becasue the short tub tile is lower? Right
Another great one. You and family have a great holiday season.
Thanks Larry, the same goes for you my friend. Cheers!
few tips...never start tiling from the bottom of the tub..bottom row should be done last...ledger boards leveled and screwed and work up from there....work clockwise and do all three walls full tiles first and do your cut ones at the end.
I agree! I've done without a ledger board and with. Ledger board is the way to go 100%
Awesome as allways Jeff. Best DIY channel on You Tube
Great info thanks... Question: what is the best tile for a shower wall? Lighter tile? Thanks
DO you have a video where you are using this particular waterproofing board, that shows you cutting into the board for a shelf, but also shows the additional waterproofing steps needed for shelf with this system?
simply use kerdi band and apply over every joint. Cheers!
Hello!! You taping and muddling between tub and wall! Just recommended!!
Very good instruction! I am about to start my very first tile job. I am putting tile above my one piece tub surround. The surround went in a long time ago and I am just now putting the tile above it. I am wondering if I need to remove all the silicone sealer just at the top edge of the surround before placing my tile on it, or can I just begin tiling on top of the silicone seal?
Jeff, first of all thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Question- I need to put tiles on bathroom ceiling. What cement to use? I m in Toronto.
Thank you
So to clarify... you set the laser level to a full tile at the lowest point around the tray and cut the rest of the tiles to fit that line?
Slightly off topic but relevant. If you are doing a subway backsplash of let's say maybe 20' and you are 1/8th" off level high to low, do you slice the 1/8th" off the high side or do you raise the laser level the 1/8th" and use wedges to lift the low side and caulk?
Perhaps the simpler way to ask is at what point do you start cutting off the bottoms of tile to level, and when is it best to just raise the short side with wedges. Hope I made some sense. Thanks so much for these videos. I subscribe, share and like!
Hi Joey. The best advice i have is to watch my other subway tile video. It will show you a great way to achieve what you are looking to do. Cheers!
That was really good to watch! thank you. Please may I ask what colour your grout is? I am in England and have just bought Mapei ultracolour plus Manhatten grey, is that the same?
Hey Jeff! If I use the roll-on Redgard waterproofing membrane behind my tile instead of the Kerdi board, can I use normal AcrylPro tile adhesive in my shower instead of using cement? Thanks in advance!
I have the same question?
Did you find the answer to your question?
Thank you for this, it was helpful! I added this to an interior design project on tile walls on proper instillation.!
Jeff, we try to use Schluter's "Set" or "All Set" products in Schluter surrounds because they say you don't have their lifetime coverage without it. Have you found that you've had any issues using non-Schluter thinset in surrounds? It looks like you have been using Schluter waterproofing products for a long time so I'd love to hear your thoughts!
That product was developed to solve the problem related to customers using the wrong products at the wrong time. this way you only need 1 cement. The problem is it is 5 times the money than traditional products which work great. You just need to know what to use and where. Cheers!
Curious why you didn't trowel the wall AND back-butter the tiles? I believe industry standards say wet areas should have 90%+ coverage. Also help ensure the Kerdi Band doesn't cause any protrusion in the tile (something I dealt with a little bit). Thanks!
no need to back butter when you are using small tiles. my process of starting flush and then pushing into place collapses the ridges. In my experience i get over 90% bond. Cheers!
Love your channel and detail....i have a new bathroom with marble tile a friend put up...it’s done wrong... is there a way to get it off the walls without breaking sheetrock and starting all over
nope, but the good news is sheet rock is cheap and if you demo like I do it is fast as well.
Do you have a recommendation on a good laser level under 100 dollars for a diyer? Love your vids. I am obsessed. Learning a ton.
check out my amazon link in the description below. I have all my favorite tools listed there and the dewalt laser is very affordable.
You didn’t offset the tile above the mosaic glass tile at the end. Is that your personal preference or should you have offset the tile? Great videos. Also what do you do if the wall is not straight, do you just follow the wall.
Really good video! I'm about to do my shower in a couples days and just bought a level laser after seeing this haha! Do you have additional recommendations or precautions if tiling with 12x24 inch tile instead (probably installed horizontally)? Also, do you have a video showing how would you do tile installation for a niche? Thank you soo much, really helpful videos out there!
use leveling clips, and back butter larger tile. The niche video is coming early next year! sorry for the timing.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY No worries, thanks again for the reply!
What size grout lines do you recommend on a 3 x 12 tile?
Hey ! Nice job I’m planning to do some like this to mi house and I would like to ask your opinion on what kind of a adhesive should I use ...
Question: In theory, if you had 59" and worked off the center line outwards, you would have to cut roughly 1/2" off the outside tiles on the "full tile" rows. Because you had the wet wall slightly out of plumb, you said you'd start on the right side and adjust on the left, but did you still cut 1/2" off the first full tile on the right? or did you run a full tile which would ultimately change your center grout line?
Next Question: Do you just measure 36" off the back wall to establish your line for the Schluter edge? At @6:44 why did you have to trim that tile? Was your edge less than 36"? Looks like you may have been constrained by that opening.
BTW, I have this exact situation, slightly out of plumb wall, slightly out of level tub, 4x12 tile, 60" tub. So THANK YOU for this video!
Hi Josh, I try to keep things simple however, the short walls go where the tile stops in many cases. As far as the back wall being off center by a smidge, who cares. My technique allows for a super fast install and aesthetically pleasing finish as well. Rules are made to be broken especially when the walls are not plumb. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Fair enough - just trying to understand the logic. Thanks!
Best tile and shower guy on RUclips! Thanks for the best videos you make it so easy
Thanks for that, Always glad to help. Cheers!
so you leave a tile thickness from the adjacent wall from the tile your laying down? amazing no one talks about this
Hello, thanks for your videos, I was wondering if you might be kind enough to help with this query: When grouting floor tiles, is it ok to grout the perimeter up to the wall, or does an expansion gap need to left? thanks
Great videos! I bought some Kerabond tile mortar for the Kerdi & Ditra membranes. What would I use for 12x24 stone tiles? Thanks!
Thanks for another great video. I understand that after I get my first row of tile level I should complete the back wall prior to the other two sides. Do I leave a gap in the corner so that the side tiles fit into the corner or do I butt the back wall tiles into the corners?
Hi Karen, a tiny gap is good . This needs to be finished with silicone to avoid cracking . Cheers!
Aw man, it looked so good I wanted to see the finished tile work
you will need to watch the reality renovision episode when it is released in a few weeks. It will have all the before and after pics as well. Cheers!
Do you take the tile all the way to the wall in the corners? Do you grout the corners as well or use a silicone to allow for movement?
Great work. I have used the Schluter before, great products.
on interior walls i grout and silicone. on exterior I silicone only!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Just for clarification, you mean that on inside corners you grout, and silicone afterwards, and on outside corners (edges) you silicone only?
Thanks for the great tips! Love your show.
Great videos. Much appreciated. I’m DIY my shower with this subway tile and smaller hexagon on the shower floor. Do you suggest doing the wall first, then the shower floor? I assume so. Also, do you have a suggestion or video how to cut an individual smaller hexagon in half? Thanks in advance for your reply.
I would do the floor first so you can hide all the small cuts. Cheers!
Can't wait for the rest of the videos in this series to see how it all comes together, great work!
Me Too!!! Cheers!
The kerabond cement that you used for this mosaic tile would work on usg durock board for a tile shower ? I want to retile my bathroom.. thanks also what kind would be the right cement to use to install my 4x12 subway tile on durarock board? Tia. Your videos are awesome thanks for sharing great info and good tips and tricks!👍👌👏🙋♂️
How to prep outside wall where durock meets drywall ?? Should I still install metal corner bead? Or does Schluter trim sit on top of metal corner bead on durock side??
Good video. I’m doing larger subway tiles. I notice you don’t back butter the tiles which is a pain. Do you find it just as good not doing this step? Not sure what direction I should go. Thanks
i don't back butter until the tile reaches at least 12" in length. Cheers!
Good to know. Thanks!
Thank you Jeff, you’re an incredible teacher and I love watching your videos. I am building a shower with Kerdi board and tray and have a thinset question. I looked up the Kerabond T you used in the video and Mapei says I need to add Keralastic in order to use on glass tile and impervious surfaces. I believe this makes it a modified mortar however. I noticed you just mixed it with water- any thoughts on this? I’ll be using large format 12x24 ceramic tiles for shower walls/floors and over Ditra with a glass tile mosaic around the border similar to what you did. I’ve seen people use Ardex X77, Ardex 7+8 and then there is All Set. Tile store gave me Mapei Ardilex P10 for the glass but it’s modified. So many choices! Thanks again for your help!
I love this video but I have a question. It the wall is 59 inches, how did you get 5 12" tiles plus grout lines on it. The tiles alone are 60".....I bought the same tile cause my shower wall is also 59".....but these don't fit??? Thanks.
Every day is a schoolday , Cheers Jeff.
Never stop learning. Makes life a little more bearable. Cheers!
You make it look so easy. How can I remodel a bathroom in a mobile home? Leaks and holes in the wall!
where you live has no effect on the process. You can do it just like was shown. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks so much. You're awesome. How would I begin? This will be a first for me.
before tiling you must ensure your walls are strong. If you live in a 4 season climate you need to make sure your insulation and vapor barrier are in good condition as well.
Just subscribed to your channel. I followed your drywall series and my walls have turned out great!!!! My question for you is do you always use and angle grinder to cut your tile? What would you recommend to cut subway glass tile for a shower? Cheers.
Question: do you have any videos describing how to drill through glass subway tile ....I am installing a range hood onto kitchen wall and you guessed it, the Mrs insisted using subway tile...looks great but I'm concerned of cracking tile when installing hood range ...hoping you can show me how to do this without cracking tile when drilling holes for hood and without cracking tile when securing the exhaust fan hood with screws....ps: I don't know if drilling into grout joint is an option which may be the simplest way to do it
What laser level did you use? I appreciate your videos and instructions
it is a dewalt laser. You can find it in my Amazon link in the description below. I have a list of my favorite tools and supplies. Cheers!
Great video. I have a question about tiling the corner wall that wasn't plumb, (wall by tub spout). My tub surround is about a 1/4 inch off at the top, on the same wall. How do I compensate for that? It wasn't clear to me how to do it. Also, if possible can I email you pictures of another problem wall? My tub surround wall is right next to a door opening, which I added a pocket door to. I'm not sure how to transition the wall tile into the door casing and opening. The tile is going to the ceiling 8 ft. Thanks
you can always use a thicker grout line to close that up before you tile or use grout in combination with a silicone sealant to clean it up. Cheers!
If you're replacing the tub, can you tile above/around either acrylic or porcelain coated steel if you can't go with cast iron? Does one look better than another?
Love the glass mosaic solution. We just brought a place and I thought it was weird they didn''t tile to the roof. I reckon I know why now. 🤣
When tiling the ceiling as well. Before completing the the back.. do you come in and finish the ceiling first before the back wall is complete? Like do 3/4 high of the back wall then do ceiling?
I actually do the wall first and then the ceiling. this way the wall to ceiling joint is staggered. Cheers!