Complete Shower Install Studs to Tile Parts 1 Through 10
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When installing a tile shower, whether it be ceramic, marble travertine or any other tile product, a mud base will be required. Mud also known as deck mud, is a mixture of sand and Portland cement mixed to a ratio that will create a solid foundation for the tile which will be installed on it. The deck mud is mixed with water to a dump consistence which will allow the deck mud to hold its shape when pressed into a ball. The mud must be pitcher towards the drain so that a slope of at least ¼" per foot is achieved. The ratio of sand and Portland cement is usually 4:1 or 5:1. I usually use "Quikrete" sand topping mix, which as far as I know, has a ratio which is a little richer than needed, but is suitable for a shower pan. The method I employ to install my mud in shower pan, is to create a level and flat perimeter around the base of the shower walls which is at the correct height in relation to the drain, and then fill the middle part of the shower pan screeding down to the drain with the proper pitch. The mud is shaped with a wooden trowel, steel trowel, level and other pieces of straight wood lengths cut to the required lengths. In this video I demonstrate the technique I use to install a shower mud pan base. There are other methods that can be used, but this is the way I have installed hundreds of shower bases. How to grout a ceramic tile floor, step by step, this video is intended to be a guideline on how to grout a ceramic tile floor. This is how I do it and what I have found to be the simplest and quickest way to grout You will need a rubber float, a couple of buckets, a margin trowel for mixing your grout, and some rubber gloves. Mix your grout according to the direction of the grout you are using. Once the grout is ready, I find the best way to grout a tile floor is to spread the grout with the rubber float while holing it at a very low angle to the floor and pushing the grout into the lines while applying a good amount of pressure. Once you have filled the lines go over the same area with the float at a very high angle in order to remove all the excess grout and leave the grout lines filled with the proper amount of grout. Let stand for a period of time, then with a grout sponge and a bucket of clean cold water, work the grout lines with the sponge. The sponge should have as little water as possible not dripping or soaked. At this point the goal is to shape the grout lines not clean the tile. Once this is accomplished, the next step is to clean the tile. Again with a damp sponge and clean water, place the sponge on the tile, with even pressure pull the sponge in one direction only, lift the sponge flip to the other side repeat, rinse and repeat until the grouted section is clean. Once the whole floor is grouted and cleaned in this fashion, wait until the floor dries to a haze, and rinse again in the same manner.
I hope anyone that watches this finds it helpful.
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This is by far one of the best. I seen a couple dozen Shower Floor video's and this channel is one of the best. Very detailed instructions, you make it look easy, and that's a good thing.
Thank You,
Thanks, just trying to help people get it right.
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Sal DiBlasi You are so awesome Sal
Sal DiBlasi so the steps go. 1 mud 2 liner 3 mortar 4 membrane 5 tile??????????????
Thanks Sal. I just did my shower pan in the basement all after watching your videos. 3 more to go in my house. Thanks again.
Listening to your comments and reasoning as you work really helps... like being an Apprentice. Thank you for helping so many with your good videos.
It is so awesome that people like you take the time to make videos like this.
Before the internet I used to go to the library and take out a stack of books to research things I'd never done before. What a hassle that could be. There were limits on how many books you could take out at a time, and typically many of the books you were looking for were already being borrowed by someone else. Also many libraries aren't very well stocked and lots of books were ancient, when things were done totally different
Video is SO much better, and you can find just about anything you need to learn online.
Thanks so much!
Dude you rock! Thanks. Will be doing my bathroom over here in Sweden. (1st time) Your video has been MOST informative! MUCH appreciated!
Kudos Sal, these are by far the best videos I've seen. It's greatly appreciated, I wish you had a school to teach first hand.
Thank You
I've said it before and I'll it again, craftsmen like Sal are the kind of people that need to be teaching tomorrow's builders and tradesmen. If the US had a mentor ship system like Europe and Australia do the US would be in a much better place and people like Sal would be the reason.
It's great to see a pro at work! Thank you for the video but I wish you were in my area.
Thanks for your excellent video Sal. I've done some tile flooring and helped my brother build a shower in a house of mine over 30 years ago and needed some help. Was feeling a little overwhelmed with getting ready to help my son do this with new construction. Your video will guide us through that install.
Flashback 2013 and oh how times have changed. I don't remember the last time I installed a vinyl liner, it's been so long. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
Watching you I now understand why installing a shower is costly. You are truly a PRO! LOTS of knowledge and HARD work.
Hi , I'm Orlando Car , and I'm in los Angeles. It's always great to see these videos and to see how the real professionals do it right !!.. great job Sal
Make me proud, like i know you will.
This is the clearest, no BS or nonsense video on this process. Well done. A lot of these types of videos are contractors that seem to leave key concepts out to make it seem harder than it is, or to sell a brand/ system. This video makes me want to go tear my old shower out and start my bathroom renovation!
This guy knows his stuff. I kept waiting for him to cut a corner, but without fail he seems to take care of every step. Even got the thin-sets right under and ontop of the ditra. Nice work!
so thin setting the niche to the room next door wasn't cutting a coroner? would pay anything to see the guy that remodels and all of a sudden whoops now i need to fix a whole wall of tile since it will never be properly water proof if you just patch it. also it will be 5 years from now when they don't make that tile anymore. making sure that the window hing will trap water forever - ... as much as I like this Chanel sometimes the editor actor or whom ever directs these needs to lower their ego and understand that he is working within a building that needs different skills. carpentry-take some pride in tiling take some pride in proper framing, engineering flip the window hinge to be from the top and not calk it and forget it making a unique tile that will 100% will not match the new window. If you look at the long term this is a hack job if you look at 10-15 years its awesome. welcome to the 21st century where the western world consumes itself because it feels like 15 years is a long time from now.
@@josephv5346 that's hinge* not hing....i swear people are so negative these days. It's a directional video on how to create a tile shower in case u missed it.
@@keithk7451 did you bother to read the whole comment ? Its hardly negative its a perspective on the longevity of this specific install. And how wasteful it is in the long run for all of us.
@@josephv5346 huh? how is the window hingE going to trap water? he angled the tile in to the shower and probably sloped the underlayment as well as documented by his other videos. the niche location is also preferable because on one side you have the plumbing, and in the middle you have an exterior wall in which you should never put a niche so he is left with one option. if there is a hack that comes in and decides to mount a tv on the other side then that is his problem for being an idiot. this is not a hack job, and is actually far from it. if you have seen half of the showers installed in production housing these days then you would know what a hack job is. my house has a shower with tile directly on drywall and hasn't had any issues since the '80s when it was built. this system is more than belt-and-suspenders and should last beyond your 10 year estimate by a lot.
@@fd3871 tile glued to cardboard and properly grouted will last 30 -40years if the shower was designed well.
Hey Sal...Well done sir! I'm about to start my own washroom project and this helped a lot! keep up the great work, you're a true professional!
Thanks for your videos Sal. They're very helpful
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and skills. I will have to watch it over again, until I am confident, but I think with your help I am ready to tackle my shower tile work. Thanks again, Sal.
This is the AWARD HTD video I’ve found for someone that knows how to do home improvements , but just needs to know ,what to do in detailed order ,and materials LIST !!
Great vid TY…
I did tile years ago and I have never seen the spacers you used on the horizontal walls. Who ever came up with that was genius !! Thanks for the video. On the job and seen a man doing the same thing from start to finish and now I'm getting psyched to do my own. Thank you for the video.
Leveling systems are very common these days and used for large tiles, there are many different types of systems.
Another beauty my friend. An hour spent watching Sal work is an hour we'll spent. I keep picking up new and useful tips with each video and I am grateful.
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Best video from start to finish. Awesome job Sal!!
Wow! Thank you sooooooooo much! We hired a disaster installer. We are now attempting the shower ourselves. Your videos are invaluable!! Thanks!
Thank you Sal, your videos have helped me so much in the couple remodels I've worked on in my house.
The best and the most complete shower tile installation instructional video.
Thank you for taking your time out to show us step by step. Not sure how you can find the time to shoot and edit all your videos and still have time do all these. You are pro!!
You're an artist Sal. I really look up to you, I hope I learn as much as I can from you so I can DIY when I buy my first home!
+Istebrak Thanks, and also thanks for rrying to answer a question someone asked in another video.
I been union tile setter for 40 years this guy knows his shit, putting silicone caulk under the pan for water won't get under your pan, good job, only thing don't like putting water proofing on top of your mud bed that way moldy water constantly sets on your floor has no place to drain that's one of the reason for a dry mud back and weep holes in your drain caller for water to escape anyways good tile setter 👍
I get it, "Waterin, Water out" but I think a sealed system is better, and doing that will convert it to a sealed system as long as you can get a good seal at the drain. However, because of the design of the drain ( Not a bonding flange) the liner has to be there just in case of a clogged drain and a backup. Another way to do it is the divot method, I just don't like the idea of having a painted on waterproofing membrane as my only defence against water. I have since decided to just do sealed shower systems like Schluter, or Wedi, or Hydro Ban board.
Great video... thanks for the info! This is going to make our basement shower project so much easier.
By far this is one of your best videos yet
Clean and nice work. I have watched it from A to Z. Thanks a lot ur video is very helpful and professional
Your videos are THE BEST instructional videos overall. Thanks!
Thank you for the quality instructions! I will be doing my 3rd shower at my son's house starting next week.
Hello buddy, my name is David and I am from Houston Texas . I just want to say that I am a big fan of yours. Thank you for all your wonderful and helpful videos. Blessings buddy 🙏.
Wow, thank you
Thank you for sharing, I'm now more confident to doing it by myself. Excellent job!
I just watched the complete shower install parts 1 throught 10 amd I would like to say that this is an excellent piece. thank-you for making this video, it has helped me tremendously.
+Charles Amodeo You are welcome.
Very informative and well-made video! You do a great job explaining your process and thoughts. Thank you so much!
I enjoy when watching
Thank you
Very nice work, clearly shown. Best, most complete video I've seen. Please keep up the great work!
This guy is like a WILD ANIMAL! Thanks!
thanks Sal. I pulled my tub out to build a walk in shower and got very valuable information from you about how to do it right
+Delilah McDay-Harris My work is done here, glad you found my videos helpful.
I think I'm ready to tackle my own bathroom! Thanks Sal!
Very nice, I am a cabinet maker by trade but looking to expand my knowledge and this tutorial is by far one of the most concise, I've been on job sites that never did what you've done, such as water proofing the Durock and amount of screws. My point is it's very easy to learn the wrong way from so called experienced mechanics. I truly appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you for these great tutorials, keep it up
Unfortunately there are a lot of "Installers" that really need to get some training to learn what they need to do to install properly. Sad thing is, there is plenty of free training readily available.
you cut your edges when you grout .... great technique my friend, clean cut edges on the corners.... some guys dont and it looks sloppy, great work
A true master craftsman. Love watching our videos. Keep up the good work.
Sal, YOU FREAKING ROCK. I am a single mother and I have to do most things by myself.......I am also the owner of a "manufactured home"...a TRAILER :) I have watched your videos and I am on the way to making this Trailer a true home, of course with a few modifications. There are things I have to account for because it is a manufactured home. I would love to chat and let you know some of the things I have run into and maybe you can do a video series for mobile home owners? Thanks for the videos! You are a HUGE help!
Phenomenal video, thank you for the detailed and lengthy step by step. Cant wait to start our downstairs bathroom project!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for making this video. you do nice work.
You really know your onions! Thanks so much for taking the time out to show us how a pro does it! -PawPaw
Wow! An artistic true craftsman! Loved the video and I thank you for spending the time to share your skill with the world.
Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. I cannot tell you how helpful it was when installing my shower.
That was the plan, glad you found it helpful.
Thanks Sal. You have helped me so much over the years. You, bar none give the best advise.
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Awesome video, thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to do this. Much appreciated, I learned a lot!
FINALLY... A real great job fully covered everything from A toZ. Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
my friend , you're a very good professional , very nice job , god blessing you !!!!!
From Studs to Suds... your new playlist :)
You did a fantastic job showing this, and detailed just enough. I'm going to watch your other videos for questions still in my mind, then off to get materials!
Only buy quality materials, and try to stay away from big box stores.
Great Video! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
What a beautiful work you did bro I enjoy watching your shower 🚿
Sal is the man! A true pro, nice job!
Much appreciated!
I watched the whole video! Awsome job beautiful tile, thank you so much for sharing I will refer back to this video when I start our tile shower project.
Sub'ed BTW.
Thanks for sharing!
i love that restroom sills. gorgeous work bud!
Thank you for all your highly detailed and informative videos! You do a great job! You’re a true craftsman
Very welcome
Outstanding ! Professional Craftsman. Salute !
Love what you've done there. Feels like doing my own shower ^_^ Good job
Sal you're amazing! Love you brother!
I loved your video I can watch it over again and not be bored you are awesome the bathroom came out beautiful I have dreams of trying to build one but i have one problem I have a mom who is handicap and I need the bathroom to have a ramp for her she is wheelchair bound so I'm still debating whether or not one can be done, but thank you so much for your wonderful video.
What you need is a zero entry, or curbless shower. here are a couple of videos to show you what they are czcams.com/video/JgDILsDBezg/video.html and czcams.com/video/i7MMveaLPM8/video.html
I've got an idea for you. have a linear drain in place of the curb. you could build a shower and she could roll right in. no curb or ramp.
ah shoot Sal beat me to it...
You sir, are the friggin man! What a fantastic video.
Your videos are awesome and very informative.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Greetings from Texas.
Thanks for watching!
Outstanding work!!! Every detail paid attention to.
That was an awesome vid! I'm kind of a handy guy, I like to think so, and that was really filled with very user friendly information.
Nice work!. I enjoyed watching this video, thanks for sharing.
truly next level. Just has some of the same things done, and I WISH he had your skills.
Sal, outstanding video. Thanks for taking the time to document and share your expertise. Quick question, how far above the liner should the durock sit? I noticed you had what looked like 1x1/2" spacer boards underneath but I'm wondering if there is a standard height above the liner/pre-slope the durock should sit. Thanks again, man.
Awesome video as usual, Sal!
So much better than Bobby
Nice work!! a lot of work goes into these showers. I noticed you didn't put any blocking around bottom of shower, we usually use 2x8 blocking as per codes in Utah.
you are amazingly fast and thorough. wow. pan made in 15 mins - incredible
seriously i like your work never fail approach. ok i watched the tile part of this video and wow perfect installation
I DO LIKE YOUR CHANNEL !!! GOOD WORK AND EXPLANATION !!!
Old school way here boy .. I stopped used dura rock/ hardi backer nasty stuff .. and also 18 yrs ago stopped using rubber pans many easier and fail proof ways out there great video old school style ..
Agreed, check out some of my other videos with Schluter, Laticrete, Wedi and more.
quite clever way to make a slope. Tthank you for showing!
man you are good at what you do. Thank you for the great video.
Sal, you are amazing!
Perfect work.,.. from a builder and an engineer
You sir, are awesome...thank you for making this video.
Awesome video! it answered tons of questions i had.
Sal, good videos indeed, and they have made my shower installations just a bit better I believe, even though I've been doing this for 15 years & never had a leak. Questions --- 1) Would it be OK to install the felt underlayment on the wooden subfloor using type 1 mastic instead of staples? I'm concerned that the staples may be a leak point sometime in the future; of course, not in our lifetimes, but I'd like my pans to last as long as the house does. 2) Do you have to use wire lath in the preslope to reinforce it? Why couldn't you use thinset as you do on a concrete floor to bond it? Wouldn't the thinset bond to the felt as it does on floors when you use felt as a crack isolation underlayment? Couldn't you add fibers to the mud to reinforce it as well? I know #2 was 4 questions in 1, but they are all related to the same issue. Thanks in advance.
VERY VERY PROFESSIONAL THANKS
thank you for sharing this video...great job!!!!
Nice video. Very informative. Thanks for the upload.
Nice work,
wish you did work down here in South Houston... quick question, from the bare stud walls to the finished product, how long should this job take roughly ?
thanks
Thank you Sal! This videon is amazing!
Awsome! Best video for my project. I'm taking out a tub. Can I use the location of the existing drain or do I have to center it like you have in this video?
Great videos and content, Sal! The bathroom looks great!
Thanks so much!
very nice Sal a lot of tedious work to get it right .I have seen tile bathrooms that look good after 50 years of use .The were
true craftsmen back in the day and so are you.
Thanks ☺
Hi Sal, when you waterproofed the mud, did you use the fabric in the joint between the base of the wall and the floor?
that looks really good..great job
You are a hard worker Sal. Very nice job. Your knees must hurt at the end of the day.
+peggyt1243 everything hurts at the end of the day
+Sal DiBlasi LOL Time to bring on an apprentice/employee so you can supervise and mix the mortar and the grout.
peggyt1243 I am a lost cause, it is too late for me, but maybe others can be saved, :-)
+Sal DiBlasi Your skill is your knowledge not your joints. There is a need for young guys to learn from you.
Love it! Bravo! I want the same thing! Please come to Roamnia!
Nice work 👍
Thanks for the video Sal! Great video as always... Did you even tape the joints or just waterproofing is sufficient? Thanks my man!
This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing. I am building a large walk in shower and found your video very informative!
beautiful shower! one thing I do is silicone caulk all around the edge of the floor tile to the wall to minimize water damage on the floor