Pebble Tile Shower Floor Installation-Right over Ceramic Tile!
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- čas přidán 10. 01. 2020
- Pebble tile shower floor installation for a totally modern look. This video shows how to install river rock pebble tile right on top of ceramic tile. This includes how to raise the shower drain to compensate for the added height. This video will also show you how to get perfect grout lines..Yes you can tile right over existing tile in your shower and this video will show you how. It will also show you what to buy to raise the height of the shower drain. Excellent advice on how to grout pebble or river rock tiles.
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This is the perfect video for what I am doing today and tomorrow. Thanks!!!
You're Welcome-I'm sure it will turn out great!
@@MikeKlimek lol, let's hope. I will send you a pic.
@@ammo6998 Sweet-looking forward to it!
Hello,,, I would like to know once it gets old nice and dry,can't I apply wster sealer,,
Nicely done you showed that it is possible to tile over tile, that the drain can be easily extended and that the project is within the scope of the average DIY. We appreciate that.
Perfect video. I just bought pebble tiles. I was told installing them would be difficult, but you made it look super easy. Thank you
Welcome!
Great video, thank you! Didnt know could tile over & been hesitating this project. Now got the knowledge to do it!
This is almost exactly what I'm about to do in our master bath shower stall, so your tips were very handy and your demo gave me confidence. Thank you.
Awesome! Good luck
Did you ever do it?
That is an awesome video and great end result. I had a friend do the tiles in my basement bathroom, and I noticed the moment I walked in to inspect the finished result, that the water was going to pool due to inadequate height of the floor tile at the one side. Thanks for this video - I hope to use the same method and tile you selected. I always wondered how you would raise the drain, and now I know.
Glad to help!
Thank you very much... great way to teaching me ..
Awesome , I’m planing on attempting this myself!
Great! I love the way it looks
So very helpful 🙏
Glad to help!
You just saved me hours of work thank you.
Welcome!
Really good work. Thank you.
Glad you like it!
Thanks for showing how to extend drain. V helpful
You're Welcome!
that is why I'm here. thanks
Beautiful job. Very helpful.
Thank you-glad it helped you!
Thank you sir I been wanting to do this for the longest
You're Welcome!
Awesome job that’s exactly what I’ve to do. Thanks for the video.
Welcome!
Thank you
Welcome!
Looks great! Thanks. I can’t wait to do mine!!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy yours
Did you ever do it?
Alot of help 👏🏽 thanks
Welcome!
Very nice video…
Fantastic info thanks better than the professional tile guy we had!
You're Welcome!...and sorry to hear about your tile guy
Pull the tape parallel to the wall, lot less risk of pulling out the grout 😊
Thank you. 👍
Welcome!
This was published on my birthday last year! Lol. Thats funny because i have bought the same tile to replace the small squares that keep popping up in my shower. I had a guy come over to bid the job and he said $1,500! No way! Now that I’ve watched your video I’ll just do it myself. Thank you so much ! I know I can do this. Going to make my list of things I need and away we go!
There you go! and Happy Belated Birthday!
Did you ever do it?
Imust say you are excellent. I just finished my flooring in my bathroom following your video and it came out great! Thank you. Ihave pics if you want them
Awesome-glad it turned out so well! I would love to see before & after pics!
@@MikeKlimek how do I send it to you?
@@Funnybagtags68 email to handymanoflasvegas@msn.com
Looks great. What did you do to prevent the floor from bending and cracking again?
Really explained it well. I have to level out the floor whoever did the pan didn’t do it right so I have sitting water. Any way ti do it?
Mike, you did a great job. And you are not a pig.
Thank you Jonathan-that's one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me!
Nice vid.
With that crack though I wonder if moisture is stuck under the tile?
Good to run a good fan overnight or longer, then bleach clean, then silicone and primer. Also usually another waterproofing membrane as well to guarantee no water settles under the tile. Unless your somehow 100% sure the previous membrane is intact, which is almost impossible to know for certain with such a crack
Awesome❤🎇
Glad to liked it!
Your video is one of the best showing 1:36 step by step process. How do we address the leveling to make sure water drains off properly.
If you've not had any draining issues before, there shouldn't be any now. These tiles are made of small pieces that easily follow the existing contour/slope of your existing shower. If you were using large tiles it might be a different story.
Hello Mike, could please list down items used for this DIY pebbles over the bathroom tiles, step by step process. Thank you.
Hi Mike. I had my shower walls and floor reglazed as my tiles were in great shape, but really outdated. The walls look great, but I want to tile the floor so everything isn’t so white. Since the floor was reglazed, do I still need to put a primer down? Thanks!!!
Where the floor pebbles meet the wall tiles should a caulking/sealant be applied. Good how to do video. Thanks for your time.
I chose not to. This is set on top of an existing tile pan which also didn't have caulking at the corners. It is very solid.
How do you make sure the water drains perfectly. My shower has low spots where water sits and discolor my tile?
just a tip, if you use the cardboard backer from the mosaic tile u can line up better and slowly slide it off so the mosaics not all flopping around.
Thank you for such clear, detailed and helpful instruction!..
Is it Okay to start with the floor and then to do the walls, if doing "tile over tile" in the whole walk-in shower?..
Thank you very much! :)
Sure. I prefer doing it that way as you the wall tile will cover the edges of the floor tile
I really like the video but I do wish you showed how to put together the extendo drain
My remodeler did not slope the floor to the drain. It is tiled now and the water ponds in the back of the shower. I realize I have to retile the shower floor and tile over the new tile but how do I do that?
There sure are some haters out here. This was very informative. Those that don't agree can start their own page and get off of yours. Thanks for all your advice.
LOL yes there are a lot of haters! Glad you found it helpful
Great video! Very well explained. What color grout did you use with your stones? Thank you.
That color is called "Haystack"
Since you raised your drain with the drain extender, wouldn't the water that seeps into the grout pool against the raised drain pipe? Pebble stone tiles require a lot of grout meaning its very porous. Any water that gets below the grout will be find its way down toward the raised drain pipe and not be able to escape. I think you need to use an epoxy based grout which is 100% water resistant. I've never worked with pebble tiles but it sure seems like a lot of grout to fill the spaces. I have no idea how water resistant the sealer is. I figured the sealer was just to prevent stains.
It is a great sealer. The job is 3 years old with daily use and no issues at all.
Hi Mike - we finished our pebble tile shower floor installation thanks to your helpful video and product suggestions which came out great! One question - we just noticed after a few weeks that the grout is starting to come up. We did some research and saw that we should have sealed it after the grout. We didn't see you do that so did you have any issues? We waited for a week for the grout to dry and it seemed fine. Little pieces are started to come up almost like sand. Any suggestions/products would be appreciated. Thanks again!
Glad it came out nicely, but the grout issue is frustrating. I did not seal mine but I should. I have not had any issues... I'm assuming you used sanded grout and followed the directions which are usually mix with water, let sit 5-10 mins or so, mix again and use? Also any chance the correct amount of water wasn't used?
Nice video I was planning on doing mine but my shower floor has uneven surface what kind of mortar to use to slope to the drain ?
same here, mine is slightly slanted downwards and this video answered everything for me except this one!
Mike that was a great video. I’ve placed river rock in our outside shower but always wanted to place it in our master shower.
The tips on using a primer, the extend drain kit and the tape trick are very helpful.
Did you have to do anything special to clean the existing tile before placing the primer?
Thanks in advance sir!
-Mike
You can use a stone and tile cleaner which you can get at any big box store
Your shower floor looks super nice.
I starting the same project and this vid helped me with the drain.
Two questions. What do you think about taking a belt sander and scuffing up the old tile and roughing up the smooth surface.
Also, how is you project doing after a couple years of use.
I don't think sanding the surface would do much. The Mapei product I used serves the same purpose...it feels like concrete when dry. After several years of use it still looks great!
Thanks for the detailed info. My existing tile floor collects water in certain spots. Can use thin set to correct the slope when applying the new tile ?
You can as long as it's minor and the underlying floor is in good condition.
@@MikeKlimek thanks
I want to do this in a small 1/2 bath that is unfinished. A concrete floor. Do I need to do the bonding or just the quickset? the idea of putting glaze on the tiles before grout is genius!!!
Generally no, but a bonding agent never hurts and is cheap insurance! The sealer/grout release on the tiles before grout is a serious time-saver!
@@MikeKlimek Thank you. Any recommendation for the bonding product. I don't need gallons.
@@josie4330 Mapei makes good products
Where did you purchase your new square drain ? Definitely going to subscribe to your channel!!!!!! Awesome video thank you 🙏
I bought it on Amazon. Look through the previous comments from last year. I remember putting it in there, but it may have changed.
For a 8mm thick natural stone pebble tile, would a 1/8 trowel be what's usually recommended ?
You might want to check the mortar manufacture's recommendations. 1/8" sounds way too small to me. I would guess 1/4" but check the bag.
Just saw the video it looks great. When you say mortar is that the same as thin set? Thanks again 👍👍👍👍👍
Yes!
@@MikeKlimek Thank you 😊 I'm about to grout now just taped the wall. I had a bit of mess with the mortar getting on the tile however I was able to scrub at them with pot scrubber pad that did the job. Thanks again I will be watching for videos.👍👍👍😊
@@AnthonyHarris-cb9zg Nice! You're almost done!
Can you do this over a fiberglass shower pan?
Sorry no. The fiberglass pan has some slight movement.
Do you need to silicone around where the floor meets the wall?
I did not but you can if you would like. There shouldn't be any movement like there sometimes is with a fiberglass pan.
Did you seal the rocks? If so. Did you seal before or after installation, and how often after will you need to reseal? Thanks
I sealed them before I installed them, and you should probably do it once a year
We have the opposite…already have a pebble floor with many cracks in the grout. Would like to cover with something like a 1”x1” tile floor…would this same method work?
Yes it will, it's the same process.
Thanks for watching! Leave any questions or comments below:
Great video! How many tile mesh sheets did you use?
Thank you! I think it took 10-12ish. I pulled some small stones off of some full sheets because I liked the look they added
@@MikeKlimek Thanks for the quick reply! Good to know!
Hi again Mike - what is the name of the grout product you used and what size was the container? I believe I have everything on our list which you used. Just a suggestion - it would be great if you could include in the show notes links to the products you used. You've inspired me and my husband to take on re-tiling/re-covering a shower pan we inherited that's 18 years old with grungy white 4 x 4 white subway tile. Looking forward to see the results. Many thanks and Happy New Year!
@@stacydietzler9321 Hi Stacy-good advice! The grout I use is Polyblend sanded grout (although you can use any brand in your locale). You can probably get away with a 10lb box, but for a few bucks more you can get a 25lb bag...not a bad idea to have extra grout and tiles for the future when you drop something on it and it cracks. I'm pretty sure that color is Haystack. Good luck on the project-I'm sure you'll love it! Happy New Year!
@@MikeKlimek Happy New Year! Thanks again for the quick reply and helpful info! With COVID, we'll be ordering everything online and to plan on working on it in the next month or so. Appreciate it!
Is there a special mortar for shower floor?
For this I used a modified premium thin set for natural stone. It was expensive ($29 per bag!). Just make sure you use a bonding agent like Mapei Eco Prim Grip.
Is that primer necessary? Thin set will stick to the rock tiles.
I'm sure 50% will say it is necessary and 50% will say it is not. I think for $25 and an hour of your time it is definitely worth it. It just creates a great bond.
Where do you get a new drain grate for this? My drain is 4" diam, but the screws are 3" apart. Having trouble finding the size extend kit as well as a grate cover kit.
I ended up ordering it on Amazon. I actually found the kit at a tile store, but they didn't have the finish I wanted. Amazon did!
@@MikeKlimek Does it still exist on amazon because I cant seem to find it? Would you have a link by anychance? Do you remember which Extend-O-drain kit you had used for yours? the 3 3/8" one? I think I need the 2 1/2" - 3" for mine but the problem is they are not avail in canada anywhere!
@@AG-fy4zt In used the 2 1/2-3" from Amazon. Here it is: www.amazon.com/Extend-Drain-2-1-Universal-Kit/dp/B004VB9UT6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=F7JIAW1MZOVJ&keywords=shower+drain+extension+kit&qid=1641242115&sprefix=shower+drain+ex%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-5
Any ideas on what to use if you don't have screw on type drain cover?
How does your drain cover come off?
It was just sitting on top using a pushdown with some metal clips
Hey Mike, where did you find the drain tile? I've had trouble locating one at my local hardware stores.
They are somewhat tough to find. But I found an assortment of them on Amazon which is where I ultimately bought it!
Thanks, for the quick response! That's all I could find as well. I think I purchased the same kind, then. Much appreciated!
You can easily find them at home Depot
How long should you wait after grouting before we can shower ? 3 days / 72 hours?
Generally the longer the better. 72 hours is safe, but it would depend. Check the label/manufacturer!
Thats gone crack again n leak bravo pro guy
@fic it clean floor with amonia red gard few time silicone perimeter after grout stop doing video if you dont know what you doing men peoples belive in stupid video like yours sorry to be rude or impolite peoples deserve better
3 years later. Did this last? Did your weep holes allow the water to drain properly? I question the drain extension kit. To me looks like water is going to sit in that pocket around the drain. Anyway im interested in knowing how long this will hold up. I have a customer who would like me to tile over shower floor tile. Im giving a disclaimer. No warranty on bandaids and when it fails and looks lke garbage in 5 years ill come bid on replacing the whole shower. That was my sales pitch.
I think you are handling this with your customer the right way. Give options and let them choose! As for mine, it still looks good, and is solid with daily use.
I think it would have been best to cut a straight line in the whole tile piece and install along wall , leaving a grout line space. Or just making a template of floor, lay your tiles out and trace, then cut straight lines.
You could certainly do either of your suggestions. I wanted a more random look though and the straight lines around the perimeter wouldn't have achieved that
Can this be done to the whole shower?
Yes it can
My shower pan looks awful. It's so hard to clean. I scrub and scrub it doesn't have any tile. It's just the basic track home shower floor. Anyway I was wondering can I put the pebbled tile on top of it instead of resurfacing it?
It sounds like you have a fiberglass shower pan. You should not tile over this as the small amount of flex in the pan will crack grout/tile. Resurfacing is probably the least expensive option.
@@MikeKlimek Thank you! Oh shoot I really wanted that pebble look
Do you have to seal the grout afterwards?
Some people do and some don't. In my opinion it is a good idea to seal the grout. It's not difficult or dirty, and only takes a few minutes. Apply 2 coats though.
@@MikeKlimek thanks, Mike!
@@jennykvox Welcome! BTW, I went on your channel and absolutely LOVED your "Only the Lonely" cover. Nice work!
@@MikeKlimek thanks so much, Mike!!! 🙏🏻 Nice work from you as well! 😊
Sanded or non sanded grout ??
Sanded
Between Home Depot and CZcams, trying to buy a house that doesn’t look like shit it’s becoming almost impossible. Fortunately I live in a city where if you have a truck parked in front of somebody’s house you better have a contractors license stamped on the side
Do you seal the grout at the end?
Some do and some don't...it's probably good to seal it though
Naturel stone you seal before grout way easyer to clean grout then reseal few days later
Way too thick on the eco prim grip, this product is meant to be applied in multiple thin coats. Either way, nicely done.
This will ultimately fail from a drainage perspective since the new tile floor does not sit under the tiled shower walls. If and when the new grouting shrinks or wears down, drainage off the walls will eventually seep under this new tile floor, accumulating onto the old tile floor underneath. With nowhere for the water to go, it will eventually weaken the underlying substrate.
It doesnt matter if tiles are not under the wall you have to clean with amonia to remove soap then red gard few time instale tile grout then silicone the perimeter bingo done no leak🤘
but by then, the on-trend styles will have changed and your new wife will want an upgrade. Go for it...right on top of the old!! Tile, not wife🤣
The first part of the job should be to find and fix the cause of the crack.You can tile over it but the crack will come back.Not the professional way to do the job is it!
not always true - sometimes the initial work may crack -- - not a big deal - "professionals" always want to tear everything out to make more money - most the time its unnecceary
Ok lol broooo u cannot do this man ! Plz no one go and try this it will fail I promise you that !
Nah...daily showers for 2 years and it is still as rock solid as the day it was done.
What type of mortar did you use on this shower floor?
Pretty sure it was a modified thin-set, either Mapei or Versabond