Step-by-Step Guide For Installing a Bathroom
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
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How to Install a Complete Bathroom sponsored by Abacus bathrooms,
This video is a big time investment but there's plenty of information to help you get your complete bathroom suite installed.
Please leave your comments and let us know what you think of this longer format, how did you get on with installing your bathroom?
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Is there a list of products used somewhere? Thanks
Most of the items are listed here on our website: skill-builder.uk/the-ultimate-bathroom-installation-video-2020
Quality job, well done, I am a little puzzled about the access to the bath trap and waste pipe, also with the quality of the bathroom equipment used and your time spent waterproofing etc, surprised you didn’t use a de coupling mat on the floor which would be stuck to the floor with tile adhesive and then tiled directly to it, saves a big step into a lovely bathroom,
What an absolute pleasure to watch Roger!
As a time served plumber and bathroom fitter, I can’t stress enough just how easy you made that look. Your explanations and attention to detail are brilliant and most likely will spur youngsters on to want to go into the profession.
I will be incorporating abacus into my own bathroom once the extension is finished. Thankyou for all you do Roger and keep up the fantastic work!
Very nice of you to say these things, thank you
Mate if you need to watch this shite your fucked as a plumber
I'm 36 just going through my level 2 plumbing, eventually I'll move onto level I also ran my own construction company until so called tradesmen ran it into the ground, it's really refreshing to see that there are still guys like yourself that care about what there doing, people's mistakes cost me thousands and eventually my business, so it's back to square one but I'm determined to do it right this time and be the guy that everybody calls to get the job done and it's watching people like yourself that really make that possible
THANK YOU
Jamie legend mate, hope it’s all going well
Jamie Hi I see it’s been a year since your post. I hope your doing well with your new business !! I Wish You The Best 🙂
@NORF FC SIMPLE AS your entitled to your opinion my friend I just shared my personal experience,,,, they said they were experienced enough to carry out the work that was required but unfortunately that was at best sub standard and when your running against tight schedules you don't always have the luxury of hindsight, but thanks for your opinion 👍
@@amateurdover5980 cheers bud sorry for the late reply stay safe son 👍
@@CarolJDeines Hi carol I've only just seen your comment but thankyou for your kind words hope your staying safe 😉
This is what RUclips was invented for! Roger you are the best! Really like the video and Abacus seems to have really understood the market place and I will be using their solutions in my up coming bathrooms and private client work, thanks to you and Abacus for this information and instructions
Robin Clevett kkkabklKkkkkkkklllllllllj
michael nicholas lmaooo
Belt and braces brothers haha
You tell em Clevett😉
This Guy is very well respected throughout the british plumbing industry. Has been writing columns for outr trade mags for many years. he is the one to listen too when you need the right advice.
As much as this is an advert for Abacus it's a damn good one. I watched the whole thing and feel like I've learnt something.
To be fair there is generic information in this video that can apply to any bathroom. The fact that Abacus put up the money for the production is something we value. We could not have made it without them.
I would make a rather unusual comment here, and it is about UK.
After seeing scores of videos from all over the world, I think the videos from UK are the best. And you Roger are somewhere right at the top. The amount, quality and usefulness of the content is top grade on each count. Thanks mate. Really grateful.
The worst, IMHO, are from US where you have to deal with the ego and self praise of the person presenting the video. There is LOT of faffing around and the juice is scarcely 15 percent in terms of words and time. No doubt there are some brilliant videos from Americans and many bad videos from UK as well, but overall these are non comparable.
Fitted my off the floor toilet and wash basin using Geberit UP200 and basin frame way back in 2013. Put Geberit's duofix metal channeling under and behind the toilet and basin frame. Plasterboard then just screwed onto the duofix. My plumbers had never seen anything like Geberit kit. I had to fit the Geberit frames to the wall myself as back then they didn't have a clue. I agree with you that Abacus have a very compelling set of solutions. Well explained set of options and things to be considered. Fitted Villeroy & Boch Subway toilet and V&B Sentique 800mm basin.
This might be the BEST educational video EVER seen for how to make a bathroom/wet room. Thank you for taking so great care of our craftmanship and getting people to understand why solid work actually cost more than east-european crapworkship. The only thing we do different here in Norway, is to cover the entire walls with OSB sheets, under the cement sheets. Then you can have 60 cm c/c studs, and thinner cement sheets. Details thus. Thanks and best regards from Plumber in Norway.
As a maintenance engineer I like the easy of access to all the isolation values and the daily in water proof makes it look extremely professional 👍 top marks.
Would love to see the same video done in an old 1930s terrace house with knackerd old brick walls on a tight budget, totally different kettle of fish getting a good quality finish
One of these is exactly that from this guy
Chemfix for fixing bolts screws into crumbling walls.
I’ve just done a full rip out of my stone Victorian terrace my walls were all over the show but i boarded all of it level with wood batons packed and fixed to the stone … my room is square and plumb .. it’s first time I’ve ever done a bathroom so if can do it then anyone can
Klobmiester how did you acquire knowledge of what to do and what to get?
@@Wild-Storm RUclips videos
Never been so excited to watch a 57 minute video. Excellent job as usual and exceptional editing. You are the man. Thumbs way up even before the video ends. 👍
Master.. master of his craft.. I am in the states and he is absolutely a perfectionist in his craft. I am not a plumber, or a tile person, but just watching him and his standards are as good as it can get. Just amazing.
As an architect, I salute your clear thinking and explanation of necessary details, bravo!
Roger, excellent video from start to finish, thank you. We've just renovated our bathroom, using the waterproof backboards (Nassboards) and sealing kits throughout from Abacus, and installed German steel framed supports (purchased separately in Germany on a trip and brought back over here - far cheaper) hidden behind studding for both the sink and hanging toilet, hidden cistern, etc. All gone very successfully and this video helped enormously. Our finished bathroom now looks superb, 4 star hotel standard.
Hi Paul
I am so glad it all worked out, it is actually a lot easier than the old style bathroom with everything on show.
I could watch this guy all day! His work is so satisfying and makes me want to train as a plumber
Absolutely amazing job. Watched it start to finish and totally impressed how the work was carried out. Fancy coming to do mine?
I speak as a recently retired plumber and heating Engineer of 40+ yrs service and that was some of Rogers best work in demonstration and description.. well done mate if our industry gave out OBE ‘s you I’d nominate you as you Deserve one !!
Thanks Rick, but to quote Keith Richards on Mick Jagger's Knighthood. "I wouldn't let that family near me with a sharp stick" .
Another fantastic job Roger. I f I was refurbishing my bathroom, I would do everything you do, particularly after watching your video. I do fit bathrooms when asked, as a carpenter (our two trades cross paths ) but i find it difficult to be competitive when doing this kind of work,. Like you I won't compromise by old school work practices but do find I price many jobs that I don't get. I think you covered a lot of those point in your podcast with Robin. Very interesting and useful video. Thanks Roger.
Hi, thank you for sharing all this useful information with us. Would you mind sharing a list of materials you used and where you got it from ? Thank you very much.
this is the best bathroom build video I've ever seen on youtube......I have converted a garage into a bedroom for my mum and want to add a bathroom suite myself...Thank you Roger, for the guidance...
Thank you. We appreciate your comment and also the help of Abacus for their vision and support. It takes a lot to film all this.. We only wish we could do more
Don't think I've ever watched a video for 50 minutes,but watched yours till the very end..
Brilliant job, great workmanship 👍
Thank you for hanging in there, we need people like you
Perfect skill, perfect raw materials, very skill
Found this when looking for tips to fit my new bathroom. I’ve fitted several but always looking for new tips
I have to say I really like this guy. No patronising bullshit, this guy is great!
These frames seem much nicer than the ones I’ve used from eBay in the past. That basic frame looks very nice. I’m having a couple of those definitely. And the toilet frame looks much more friendly than the two types I’ve used in the past.
Top bloke 👍
Thank you for providing such an excellent plumbing program.
AWESOME !!! I absolutely am overjoyed to watch you; Roger ; and Robin. I learn soooo much and its soooo clear. SPOT ON ROGER!!! SPOT ON !!!
I'm in trouble with my wife who wants to know why I've just spent an hour watching your bathroom instal video! Your videos are fantastic Roger, I don't touch water or electrics but the way you present them is great. You've inspired me to (successfully) change my own replacement ceramic tap valves so far - I'd love to be able to do something like this. You make it look too easy!!
There is not one part of this job that I would call highly skilled so what we are talking about is having the time and the inclination. Each part of the job, taken on its own, it easy.
Great to see a shelve not silicone sealed in and with future maintenance in mind. Love the European isolator valves as well. Thanks for sharing.
That was a great video Roger, Im a tiler by trade 36 years... but been involved in complete installs of bathrooms over the last 15 years on and off when a customer don't want to get involved in organising all the different trades. It's great to watch you at work and it just reinsurers that i'm still doing all the correct stuff to create a beautiful bathroom. It was just like watching me install a bathrooms same process. I enjoy all your video Roger keep them up there great.... Cheers :-)
Thank you Alex
Fantastic! Just convinced my wife that this abacus system is the way to go. Can’t wait to install it looks lovely to work with. Thank you Skill Builder!!
Your wife will love it. Thank you for the feedback and good luck.
Thanks! It’s really useful having these step by step “from to box” instructions to follow. You are doing the DIY’er a great service Roger!
I could Abakiss you after watching this master class. Amazing.
I am in the middle of a major renovation /extension project. I have to fit out a bathroom and two ensuite rooms. This video has been brilliant and informative. Roger, I am massively impressed by your presentation generally and I have subscribed. I suspect I will be watching lots more videos of yours! Cheers for this fantastic free resource.
I really like the detail and positive demeanor you put into this video.
Very helpful with the added entertainment factor of having exactly the same voice as Billy Murray!
I ordered a linear former tray 1800 x 900 and abacus sent a square waste tray with linear waste, I decided to keep the tray and reorder the square waste kit. Upon fitting the waste I tested and had a drip from the bush reducer, applied more solvent weld around the joints to sort this. Upon fitting the waste to the underside of the tray and only got one side clicked up. Had to use a G clamp on bits of ply to pull the other sides up. My tray was also bashed up on two corners from the courier's and I had to use scraped up leftover kst adhesive to repair those parts.
Just letting you know that its not as easy as your videos show.
Looks amazing and nicely explained. However, as everything is concealed (ie the toilet cistern, shower valves, etc) , would you need to break the tiles and ruin the wall if something went wrong with the toilet for example?
This answers your question ruclips.net/video/fS-SLQ2vbOo/видео.html
Mate that’s some quality workmanship i must say I’m very impressed. I wish my customers were more willing to spend money on the extra bits of protection but after seeing this video I can show them and I’m sure that’s enough to change any customer mind to spend that bit extra thanks :)
Thanks for a very comprehensive installation guide. I went on the abacus website but couldn't find the bathroom kit you used which clearly made the entire job much easier.
Mate.. I learned and am still learning so much atm from you. Sponging it all up. Planning phase of my first renovation and just figuring out how much can do my self. The amount of value im getting from these is insane.. prob saving lots of future costs also with your insider wisdom. Thank you.
Going to def join patreon if you have it set up.
Great to hear! We have looked at membership but we need to offer something of value that we don't already do. We get good support from our sponsors which allows us to make these longer videos.
I am in the process of changing two en suites changed in my house. I thought I would watch this to see what's involved. Very impressive. Hope the guy who fits mine is as knowledgeable and uses the same techniques as this guy. Top job.
Thanks for posting this. Being following your tips and advice for years, and after seeing your video on shower trays my confidence in bathroom fitters has dropped further, so will be saving and watching this with a view to doing my bathroom myself!
Great video, How thick is the foam board?? Was any ply put behind it at the WC to give it extra strength, could the WC compress the foam and crack the time, especially small tiles
Cracking job! and some great advice, though I'm glad I'm not the one paying for the (what appears to me) very mismatched tiles!
Thats how people like tiles these days every tile in my pack were different
Absolutely brilliantly done roger!
I have just done my bathroom install on my level 2 6035
It looked nothing like this one 😂
Thank you for sharing your years of experience with us all
another great bathroom video... I am feeling more and more confident to carry out my own shower waterproofing, and to think i was going to tile on plasterboard !! I now know better... thank you and great to see new products and new ways to do things, i want my bathroom to last for years to come...
Very helpful advice. Just moved to UK from states and was confused how to seal in edges of the tub. Waterproof tape would be completely unnecessary if they put a lip on the tub edge like they do in the States. Silly that UK is ahead of the states in so many areas, but a simple 3mmx2cm lip eludes the plumbing manufacturers.
It is easy enough to put a lip on the bath but it means you have to have a right handed and a left handed model. That means carrying twice the stock which raises costs
This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Very detailed, Very good standard & workmanship.
I am using this video as training material for when I attack replacing my bathroom (DIY). I love all the extra bits such as mounting plates and filling the void with a box - just wow. I showed the missus and she was tickled pink with the idea.
I do have a question though, we are fitting a 1400mm rectangle shower tray and will use a stud wall for all of the pipework, what is the best approach for distancing between the real wall (untiled) and the stud wall (untiled)?
Roger, I am loving these videos - ALL of them !!!!!
Hay 👋🏽 thanks for the in depth lesson thanks for uploading and great job 👍🏽
Nice work. However, I did notice that bit of improper tile cut under the sink... What do I win. Did you have to re-do it?
Thank you Boss and you a such a wonderful teacher
Do shower screens actually work? The last two places I’ve lived I’ve had to add an extendable pole and shower curtain to keep a dry floor.
Looks awesome but very expensive. What would be a ball park figure to do a refit like this myself?
Hi Roger, can you give advice on how to minimise the water escaping from the shower screen fixing at the bottom corner please. This is a problem that the screen manufacturers never solve. Thank you for another wonderful video.
This is top rate. How nice for once that manufactures have thought about those doing the fitting and servicing. Not sure what you pay Roger in sponsorship Abacus but it is not enough. I am now going to get one of your bathrooms!
any one in the USA listen to this man thats all ill say , shame theres not 50 of him around the world, he's a god send , stay your course mate
Hello Sir, I really like your presentation and working style and I really want to do it for my hobby.
It does not get any better than this anywhere, a truly superb quality Product fitted by a top quality trades man. Pure
Pleasure for me to watch this, love it . Thank you.
For a shower installation, do you run the tape over the joints to the floor or can it stop up to the tray and then go over with no more leaks? Do you also fill the joins before putting tape?
Run the boards to the floor. I always gun a bit of silicone down the back of the tray to hold it in place, then put the tape on and then do the waterproofing on the rest of the boards.
Put this man in school and let him teach the apprentices, easy to listen to and a wealth of knowledge, superb.
31:36 , adding the load bearers, that was the money tip !!
Love to watch it, you can see the pride and you when you build that bathroom.
Excellent video, and a valuable resource. This channel needs more than 43k subscribers
It's a joy watching you atwork
Wow your a master crafstmen.you really know your stuff and make it look easy.was really fun to watch.great to see the whole project in 1 video.im a self employed gardener.and work like you clean and precise .i was a mechanic 13 years and learnt many things from 1 particular garage in great dunmow.to work with pride and belt and braces approach.and always having competitions to be the best and weekly meetings how to improve how we work .and have spotless work bays and mechanical floor cleaners.love how you keep it tidy and tape it all up .a cut above many u.k tradesmen.
I have a similar gun but it takes the fat resin tubes. I like the Cox gun
Excellent video Roger, I really enjoy watching you explain plumbing in simple terms
Brilliant video , recommend any good installers for complete bathroom derby area thanks .
Question around the isolation valves. May have misunderstood but it allows you to isolate the water to bath basin etc etc all from one location? But does that mean from the isolator you’ll have a separate pipe to each item as opposed to a pipe going to bath then tee off to etc etc?
Great video Roger!! Happy cloggy man living in France.
An advert for Abacus, exactly how much was this complete installation pls?
I would like to see another one of these videos Rodger. Very informative.
I noticed that for your products that waterproof you are not having to wear a respirator for toxic products. But the md adhesive, does it have polyurethane in it? Is it good for safe air quality in the house? tia
Couldn’t work out how to remove tiled bath panel to access pipes etc if a leak develops. Enjoyed vid - liked the bath seal
This has got to be the best install I have ever seen....
Another great job 🤩
Will look into using Abacus product's, especially the sealant 👍
Thank you!
Hi, have had a look through, can't see any reference to the plumbing. Are you using uPVC with brass compression fittings? What is the most reliable fitting, other than copper soldered joints? Are the fitting you use safe enough to use. More concerned about leaks, these would be hidden by the waterproofing. Any comments/advice?
Fabulous work Roger, love watching your videos. How can I ensure that the work carried out on my house is done to the same standards that you adhere to? Thanks again and keep up the great work 😁👍
For plumbers out there, are Abacus a well known and reliable supplier of bathroom kit?
I'm moving into a new house soon and need a complete bathroom... I've been on the lookout for good kit.
Extremely professional great to watch !
Wow well done mate you are very talented I love the way you done this you thought of everything on average how much did this cost in matirals? Avoiding the tile and adhesive
Thank you for taking the time to present a detailed guide to a complete installation. I will use Abacus etc as I can afford the complete setup now if I do it myself. Question: if we decide to use marine ply etc, can I put it on top of the elements board instead of the tiles .
Ian
Marine ply? Where are you thinking of using it?
Is it possible to put it on top of the elements board on the walls outside of the shower enclosure. We once had some coated marine ply (so they told us) inside the shower . Wife is w@nting to have a dramatic color change
I'm right in the middle of doing my bathroom and I have been following this advice to the letter (from the Abacus video on their own feed) . It is looking excellent. Thanks Roger!
What would you advice to use to reinforced the bathroom flooring? Would you recommend normal ply with abacus elements board on top or marine ply?
Great video was thinking could you consider doing a plumbing basics series for people who know next to nothing about plumbing
mark church yes!!
@NORF FC SIMPLE AS step 2 rob a bank.!
How do you access the cistern to replace the ball valve in years to come when plastic begins to go brittle etc ?
@NORF FC SIMPLE AS I need a plumber to do my bathroom are you free? Same layout as vid pretty much.
@NORF FC SIMPLE AS Gloucester
You should think of putting any soundproofing material behind the wall boards. Insulation material would help deaden any sounds from the bathroom.
Well done to everyone who put this together! Spending say £2,000 just to ensure a bathroom is properly waterproofed might seem expensive - but compare that to how expensive it is to rip out and repair a water damaged property's structure especially as it can go unnoticed for years and lead to rot all over the place and affect multiple floors.
I would have liked to see how the extraction had been implemented with this system.
If only the bathrooms were all fitted out this way, great instructional video.
Truly excellent in all respects Roger and I think you achieved a lot in that one video. The principles and methodology are absolutely sound in all respects and transcend which product manufacturer the customer finally selects. I would also venture that where you used the tanking membrane over joints and fixings in the deluge areas and the webbing in the non deluge area joints is in the scheme of things a bit of a short cut and I would tank the lot. Anyway great work and thanks for sharing your skills and expertise.
Yes tanking everything is a good option.
I normally stay away from videos that are this long but I have to say this was an enlightening 1 hour.
Great video, great for reference! confident enough to redo my bathroom after watching this👍...bet you wish those cover plates under the sink were a tad bigger Roger! 🤔😜
Amazing.... What a great job.... Proper plumber best I have ever seen 👍
Great job, what primer for the chipboard?
It comes in the installation kit but the Ardex blue primer that you dilute is fine.
great video. how much do you charge to fit a new bathroom suite with a walkin shower? 1180mm X 2000mm
Really decent result there! Nice one
Great thanks for the video excellent.
I am tiling my bathroom floor, I wondered if its better to tile underneath the bath or is it not necessary?
Thanks.
You don't normally tile under the bath but it makes sense to have a water proof tanking system. In the U.K they don't bother
@@SkillBuilder Great many thanks for your reply, much appreciated.
this is a nice video to learn from i am into the work ,i would like to always want to have the lesson on the job also to have basic understanding
Hi Roger, great video. I'm a fairly competent DIYer (if there is such a thing) and about to remodel my bathroom. I wanted to know what poly pipe and fittings you are using?
I use Pipe Life because it is the same stuff as the other brands but a lot cheaper. The pushfit fittings can be Pipe Life or JG Speedfit. Always use the liners and you won't have any bother.
As for competent DIYers. Some of the best jobs I see are done by homeowners doing their own plumbing or whatever. If you care and you aren't in a rush you are already ahead of some of the chancers out there. When you break this job down there is nothing there which would challenge the average practical person. It is all about knowledge.
@@SkillBuilder Thank you Roger for the I formation. I realize you are probably very busy at the moment so your reply is very much appreciated. I have been watching the channel for a while and have found both your and Robin's videos extremely helpful, especially the "belt and braces" approach.
Would there ever be a time when you would consider doing a tool test for the competent DIYer (Less expensive) Your tool reviews are excellent, but for the mortals amoungst us, it can be difficult to justify the outlay for something you don't use every day.....thanks once again and stay safe.
Great video, but I've had issues with this type of flush mechanism that causes water to get onto the back of the cladding below the push panel, creating water stains when it soaks through.
If you remove the white panel shown at 3:00, you can see the top of the flush tubes. When the cistern is full, pushing the left (full flush) button at any decent speed lifts the tube quickly, water rushes in and slops up and out the top of the flush tube. Some of it splashes onto the flat shelf below the push rods then seeps forward and drips down the front of the cistern and at some point transfers to the cladding you have fitted to the front. Over time this penetrates and comes through.
The solution is to put a restrictor plate on top of the flush tube and also add baffles on the pack of the pushrod shelf to contain any water that gets past the plate.
Or change the design (manufacturers, your move...).
Hi Roger
Brilliant video. Do you have to mount the feet of the frames on the floor joists? Assuming first floor bathroom. many thanks
No you can mount the feet on the floorboards but I always use two timber bearers to spread the load. The only reason being that I have seen slow leaks rot the boards over the years and the foot suddenly goes through the board, usually when the bath is full of water and somebody gets in. The total weight of Bath + Water+ Person (or two) is around 190 kilos.
@@SkillBuilder
Wasn’t Geoff referring to the WC and sink frames, not the bath tub feet?
You should try using Abacus stuff mate
Haha
This a joke /sarcasm or you used it and not good ? Lol