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SgtDonovan
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If you like detail, my videos are for you. I try to cover everything you would need to know to tackle all kinds of home improvement projects. I'm in the process of renovating my 150 yr old home and have been filming each step. I also build custom homes for a living and have started the process of making tutorial videos for just about every part of the building process.
Please consider joining my Patreon network. I just started it, but I think it can be a great resource for anyone taking on projects around the home. You'll have direct contact with me and will also be able to take advantage of my access to my very talented subcontractors who are some of the best in their trades. That being said, you do not have to join and I will always do my best to answer any questions you leave in the comments. I really do enjoy sharing everything I know about building and remodeling homes!
Patreon Link:
www.patreon.com/sgtdonovan
Please consider joining my Patreon network. I just started it, but I think it can be a great resource for anyone taking on projects around the home. You'll have direct contact with me and will also be able to take advantage of my access to my very talented subcontractors who are some of the best in their trades. That being said, you do not have to join and I will always do my best to answer any questions you leave in the comments. I really do enjoy sharing everything I know about building and remodeling homes!
Patreon Link:
www.patreon.com/sgtdonovan
Why Shower Pans Fail | Avoid These Mistakes! (Most Pros Do it Wrong!)
Why Shower Pans Fail | Avoid These Mistakes! (Most Pros Do it Wrong!)
In this video, I’ll explain why so many shower pans fail and why so many pros do it wrong. Because you are watching this, there is a good chance you’ve seen my video “how to install a shower pan”. There is also a good chance you watched other videos and got some mixed messages. The intention of this video is not to prove I’m right or to prove they are wrong. My motivation is to help clear up any confusion caused by the all of the conflicting or false information that you may be trying to filter through. I do this by sticking to the facts, like building codes and manufacture instructions and I do my best to keep my own opinions in check as much as possible. I spoke with one of the largest manufactures of shower pan liners, Oatey in preparation for this video, so you’ll hear what they have to say as well.
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In this video, I’ll explain why so many shower pans fail and why so many pros do it wrong. Because you are watching this, there is a good chance you’ve seen my video “how to install a shower pan”. There is also a good chance you watched other videos and got some mixed messages. The intention of this video is not to prove I’m right or to prove they are wrong. My motivation is to help clear up any confusion caused by the all of the conflicting or false information that you may be trying to filter through. I do this by sticking to the facts, like building codes and manufacture instructions and I do my best to keep my own opinions in check as much as possible. I spoke with one of the largest manufactures of shower pan liners, Oatey in preparation for this video, so you’ll hear what they have to say as well.
Products Used:
Shower Pan Liner: amzn.to/2yD0vsy
Concrete Trowel: amzn.to/2gvOIWu
Shower Drain: amzn.to/2zpUI7h
Dam Corner: amzn.to/2zEBOKD
Shower Pitch Guides: amzn.to/2yBPWEn
Shower Pitch Guides w/pre slope: amzn.to/2Ok61dF
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What grit sand paper is being used?
now i know. just mix whatvyou could finish
my 2019 shower had nothing pan or rubber
How do you not get streaks when using a brush?
What is the color of the paint...it's beautiful
Question: Should you only cut the wall that you are painting? I sit on a rolling scaffold because I have mobility issues, I would like to cut the whole room then go back and paint the flat. Is there any reason that this is not ok?
Can you tell me the NEC code number for the sub panel?
This is an AMAZING amount of material... you should be an instructor! SO well done!
Should the floor be leveled first before you start the pan mortar ? or it doesn't matter?
From one Donavin to another, thank you
why is it you'd only recommend this for a garage floor? I'm in Alaska - and everything is quadruple the cost - and we're moving into our home with plywood floors. I figure it can't hurt to experiment - as we've got to save up for the flooring (no mortgage!) - worse comes to worse and we hate it - there'd be no problem just putting down a wood floor on top, right? Should I be scared to try it?
Well. we've just got our new home dried in. I 've found the epoxy countertops and floor videos - and I am sure I want to jump. I guess I will start with a countertops first. I was wondering do you see an issue, with like making epoxy flowers in molds - then laying them all out in the bathroom - then resinating it all? Do you foresee any issue in this type of scenario . Even watching your fail video, it's hard to understand , as a lay person, exactly what was the issue - you poured it too deep - and it flash cured? and how did you eliminate that? Pour it into smaller, shallower containers?
great tip for cutting in color walls against a white ceiling is to run a light bead of clear acrylic caulking in the corner to be cut beforehand. this will make it much easier to cut a straight line. I painted for many years before I discovered this.
Same thing happened to me last night man....I'm so devastated. I literally mixed 5-600 sq feet just to start painting the edges first. By the time I got ready to actually roll the floor....I poured onto the floor and the stuff would barely spread. At that point I knew I was scared!!! I learned my lesson. Mix and get straight to the pour don't waste no time.
Marine grade Sikaflex is your friend over silicone. You can use it first and finish over with silicone too.
This video is so helpful. This will save me hours and mess! Thank you.
I still don’t understand the 1/8” gap.
Your mistakes are not in vain.Your video helps me know what not to do. I sincerely thank you
Happy to help!
This was genuinely helpful!! Thank you!!
Happy to help!
No primer?
Thank you a ton for taking the time to break this down and explain all the steps! Awesome video
Some good tips here
Great presentation I lasted nine seconds!
This how to was jammin mon.
i see a white wire going to a breaker? i always mark that on both ends with a band of black tape
Can I use cement board instead ,and if I use cement board ,should be done the same way ?
What’s do you have on the floor before the tarp , Are those cement board ? And thanks 😊
Make both hands your dominant painting hand then you don't have to worry about it.
Being a professional this is hard to watch.
no liner?
How big is the space btw joists that you could do this
Can u paint over cbp 232 waterproof membrane?
Great vids. Rookie question. What can i do about out of square and out of plumb walls that doesn't require furring every stud?
No matter how good you are you’ll never be better than masking tape
Great tips ! So helpful. At least a couple I hadn’t heard before too. One thought- I worry that using a wire brush to clean the paint brush could damage the bristles. A fine toothed plastic comb or stiff plastic brush seems to work and be gentler on your quality paint brush 😃👍🏻
What is the best way to cover small areas in the middle of the wall
Thanks!
Thank you
Sgt Donovan thank yoj
What would I do if I have three #6 Copper conductors over 200' to an outbuilding, so no ground lead from Main Panel. Two 120V circuits in the outbuilding. Currently ground and neutral from all outlets are "bonded" to outlet neutral leads and supply Neutral in the sunpanel. Can I just drive a ground rod for the building and move the outlet grounds to that, or MUST I run a 4th conductor for ground? BTW, I'm concerned more with the SAFE way than the legal way ;)
I’ve been doing these 25 plus years ….it gets old hearing how easy it is from home owners that watch CZcams.
It’s a lot!!! Of prep…the prep is under told
Starr Tile is very reliable for shower pan info. Uses common sense over unqualified engineers whoo write the books.
I’m sorry but all this “check with your inspector and ask him for guidance” is absolute joke. I’m not sure if you’re living on a different planet but inspectors HATE you as a DIYer. They will do nothing to help you and will actively try to put roadblocks in the way of you are doing something DIY. They are usually past tradesmen and loathe the idea you don’t need them or a licensed electrician.
Ok you talking I bout how much mortar cost my ??? Is how much you charging to build a shower pan
I'm learning. Thank you for helping me.
Is there any advantage over making a pan using mud vs schluters shower kit that comes with their patent shower pan?
This was such an informative video , thank you !
Excellent. Great tips! I’m so glad I watched this before I started painting my bathroom.
Did you make the dry pack flat (90 degrees) at the walls and then do the slope?
Have you ever made one for the front linear drain which would be one continuous slope from back wall to the front drain? Would you slope away from the walls or just one continuous slope to the front drain? Thanks