RV shower - interlocking vinyl tile install
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- In our current RV renovation, a 2013 Wildcat Maxx F282RK, we decided to redo the entire bath/shower area in order to make better use of the space. One of our favorite finishes for RV showers is interlocking vinyl tiles, we have used tiles from a company called Dumawall in the past but this time we are using a product from Palisade. Check out how our install went and turned out and we hope you get the confidence to install these tiles in a project yourself! See the before and after shot at the end!
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Thank you so much for sharing!!!!! You did a fabulous job detailing all of the steps. I watched so many videos but none gave me the confident and answers I needed (more questions too).
I’m in the process of putting up shower walls in my camper van (Ram Promaster 3500 extended). There were sleepless nights, thinking and thinking, how-to, frp, flex seal, vinyl sheet, tiles, backer boards, and the list goes on and on and on. More people should view your video. I am sure they will find it informative.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share! God bless.
THANK YOU JOE! We really appreciate your positive feedback :) happy our video helped you and now we are curious to see how your project is taking shape!
KING! Thank youuu, exactly what I needed.
Thank you so much! Happy you find the video helpful :)
I did my tub surround without the inside corner as well, the corner looks cheap. I siliconed the crap out of the edges and actually counter set them. Finished with a bead of clear caulking.
Looks great, easy product to work with, only issue, one tube of silicone they sent was old and like cottage cheese. Just grabbed a tube of a similar product and boom, finished her off.
Nice work, sounds like you will have a leak proof and nice looking shower for years to come!
Thanks for doing the video this what’s I was looking for. very helpful.
You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks bro I am tile profissional but it’s was just after I saw your video that I did my rv shower
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such awesome feed back 😊 hope your RV bathroom turned out awesome! Happy camping!
Nice job, fortunately I have a one piece shower stall but had to fix the shower door track it held water and leaked because it wasn’t sloped inward. I fixed it and now it works great and I put in a rain shower head
Thx! Glad you were able to fix it before it created more issues!
Nice ❤
Thanks
These tiles do have some wight depending on the size of your shower. I bought these online and I haven't heard of anyone else putting them in a mobile rig until I saw this video..totally reassured me that I'm making good choices with my shower install. I'm very grateful to you for that! 🙃
I wasn't going to get the redguard simply due to the price of the stuff and how little I'll be using but this may have changed my mind. Also, we ordered a neo angle shower pan that was hard to find the right angle measurements for and they only had it in a cream color so I'll be taking others advice and using rustoleum topside paint to make it nicer looking. I'm no carpenter..so videos like this and people sharing how to get things done the right way help someome with as little experience as I have perform a professional quality of work. Serious so helpful and can't thank you enough! 🙏
Quick question if you wouldn't mind..what size schluter trim pieces did you use? 🤔
What website did you buy them?
Just the big box stores..lowes, home depot...I wound up using 1/4" schleuter trim pieces but had to stretch them open just a hair so the palisade tiles would slide in.
Nice thanks for sharing
You are welcome!
thanks for the great video, I have been researching Palasade tiles, some sites say you can install over the wall tiles, would you recommend?
We have not installed it over existing tile so would not be able to advice on that, sorry that for watching the video 😊
Awesomely informative! I have been contemplating how to remodel my 5th wheel shower without the weight of real tile and without using a typical tub surround. Do you have footage of the install of your shower pan and door? Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks for sharing, it looks fantastic!!
Hi John! Thank you! Happy our video was able to help you :) Sorry, but we did not make a video when we installed the shower pan and we actually did not use a shower door, this particular model 5th wheel does not have a lot of space in that area so we opted for a shower curtain and had short custom glass panels made and installed them on either side to prevent water splashing out. Here is a link to the listing for this RV if you skip to the pictures of the shower area you will see what I am talking about :) Good luck with your remodel!
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What construction adhesive did you use to adhere to the Redgard? I asked Redgard what to use and they didn't know.
Hello Great video. Just wanted to ask how the tiles are holding up with the movement of the RV. Was going to use FRP board in ours but like this look better.Thanks!
Thank you! We have not had any problems with the interlocking vinyl tile installations 😊 I
What kinda glue do you use in the tile. Name or brand?
Thanks so much for this great video! Can you tell me what size/type Schluter trim you used?
You are welcome! We used a white plastic Schluter form Home Depot. They come in a few different sizes but I can’t remember the size we got
Have you ever installed in a house I can't lay regular tile to save my life but I can lay vinyl flooring. I've done at least 50 jobs with vinyl flooring(on the floor) so I don't see why this wouldn't work at home, thoughts anyone?
I’m sure it’s a great product to use for shower walls in a house, we have not installed in a house.
Hi! Love how it turned out! If you don't mind me asking, how many boxes did you end up using for the shower area alone? Thanks!
Thank you! I am not exactly sure but I think close to 4 boxes.
This is just what I needed to see, very much appreciated! You did a pro job on this install. Great set of tips on how to install, including the Schluter end finish pieces. Schluter also makes a good backer board but so pricey. I think the hardest part of the install is to figure out where the plumbing goes and cut that out ahead of time.
I was looking at Palram and Palisades and very hard to find a floor sample or display board at Home Depot or Lowes! Not a single display that I can touch and feel for weight and finish. I wrote to both companies and waiting for their samples to arrive.
How is the Red Guard holding up? Did you paint over plywood or backer board? Did you use Loctite Power Grab Ultimate construction adhesive? What type of Silicone caulk?
I wanted to make a shower niche for my shampoos, in real tile or vinyl tile. Maybe that is too ambitious? I would also love to know where you bought your shower pan. I have a bathroom remodel to do in my RV.
Thanks for the demo!
You are welcome MJ! We are happy you liked our video! I believe Amazon has a option for buying a sample for the Palisades if you want to see the product before ordering. Everything is holding up great, we used the manufacturer recommended glue and it worked great, you will go through quite a few tubes of it. We use 100% silicone for between tiles and in corners.
I found the shower pan from an online company called Mizzle Bath, at that time they where they only one that had a pan the specific size we needed. Good luck with your install!
My closest Lowe's carries some limited Palisade tiles, although your's may vary. Just a thought if you were going to want to see the tile in person!
@@rvingdogsandwine2027 I found Innovera by Palram! Just the tile I needed. This is so lightweight that it is definitely preferable for a large area where real tiles would be so heavy and cut into cargo weight limits. Very happy that they sent me samples. I will be redoing my RV bathroom. Your video is most helpful! Thank you.
@@johnuppole Yes, Lowes has them, while H Depot does not. I got some samples thank you!
That’s great! Good luck with your install! Would love to see how it comes out 😃
Nice job, looks fantastic, thanks for sharing! What size Schluter edge did you end up using?
Thank you 😃 I am not sure what size we used, but it’s from Home Depot, one of their smaller plastic Schluters
@@rvingdogsandwine2027 Nice, thanks for following up. I'm sure I can figure it out 👍.
@@dustinchappell9248 I got the metal stuff. 1/4" was the closest size but slightly too small..I had to pry the trim pieces open just a hair so the tiles would go all the way in.
Beautiful! How well is it holding up since you installed it ? Just trying to weigh out my options.
Thank you! We have installed this interlocking vinyl tiles in several RVs and all help up perfect 😊
I am curious if you used the Red Guard on plywood or if you installed backer board? I had planned on skipping the backer board and using Red Guard directly on the 1/8 plywood that was behind the old shower surround, but I've really been racking my brain to figure out how to transition at the bottom since the 1/8 plywood falls outside of the shower base.
GREAT Video! Thank you!! No BS, straight forward. Perfect length. I have same question...Red guard on plywood or did you use a backer board?
Did you use chanelling on the inside corners? Thus hides all the imperfections on the edges like crooked walls
We choose not to as they look bulky and awkward in the corner, on the outside we use white Schluter edges as they are much slimmer and neat looking. But its all preference.
Btw, you used the glue/adhesive in the inside but on the edges, you applied 100% silicone, correct?
Yes, construction adhesive behind the tiles and 100% silicone for edges and in corners :)
I was thinking about using Palisades tile in my rv shower, but I did not know if it could be done over the 1/8 inch plywood used in the walls. What was the thickness of your wall. Did you add any thickness to the stock rv walls? Great job!
It can be installed over the existing plywood. Use ample amounts of adhesives, according to manufacturers directions. All RVs are different so not really a standard stock RV. Good luck with your install!
Nice work! If I install a waterproof backer, why do I need to silicone the edges?
Out of proaction, take the extra steps to prevent a leak. Also you don’t want water trapped between the waterproofing and the tile to start mold or make the tile come loose.
Did you use two coats of Red Guard? And do you recommend diluting the Red Guard with water?
We do 2 coats as it’s easier to put two thinner layers on. Not sure about diluting, we never done it.
I'm trying to find a similar faucet to your used in the shower. Can you share yours?
Hi Julie! sorry for slow response! If you go to our website we posted a source/link blog post with most materials items we used in the 2013 Wildcat renovation
www.rvingdogsandwine.com/post/links-for-2013-forest-river-wildcat-maxx-renovation
What’s backer used here? Do you suggest to use plywood with red?
Depend on your application, what’s your current walls you are installing the vinyl tiles on?
Did you over hanging the vinyl tile over the shower pan tile flange or did you run it all the way to the shower pan?
The tile needs to overlap the pan flange and we held the tile about a 1/4" off the pan, that connection gets silicone
Any issues with overlapping the lip of the shower pan?
Did you say Red Guard? And polyurethane?
We installed the shower pan so the lip was plumb with the wall and the tile would install flat and not have a bow :)
Hi, could you tell me how much weight this typically adds? I know each application will vary depending on size but curious since you must always be mindful of weight distribution and loading for motorhomes. Thanks!
About 75 to 100 lbs depending on the shower size and yes you will need to look at your RV's weight ratings in order to decide if you in fact can add weight without losing too much of your available cargo weight. Did that answer your question?
@@rvingdogsandwine2027 Thats exactly what I am looking for. Thanks so much for taking the time to put out the content and answer my question. I think the elimination of my tank water heater for a tankless will just about make it a "wash" for weight savings.
You are very welcome! Happy our videos can be of help 😊
What kind of silicone? If I'm not mistaken silicone breaks down or has a life of about 5years. Elaborate if you are a pro
100% silicone sealant has been an industry standard for decades. According to the manufacturers specifications the life expectancy is more than 5 years 🤷♀️
Where do you put your shampoos etc
On the edge of the sink or floor of the shower. We just didn’t install a shampoo rack, find they look pretty worn and rust fast.
Hows it holding up? Can you use vinyl grout instead of silicone?
Great! That’s not what the manufacturer recommend so we would not use it 🤷♀️
@@rvingdogsandwine2027 thanks!!!
Can I use grout for it?
I don’t think it’s recommended by the manufacturer and also not needed as the edges interlock and you put silicone on all the joints.
How did you make the red waterproof substrate?
It is a product called RedGuard they sell it at Home Depot 😊
@@rvingdogsandwine2027 much appreciated. Best of 🤞
I've been thinking about doing this in ours for a year or so. Now that you've had this up for a few months, how is it handling the movement of the rv on the road? Do you forsee any issues with the silicone allowing more movement and water through?
No issues, we have used the same products in other campers without issues 😊
I've used these same products and followed manufacturer recommendations and no issues.
I'm considering just performing a yearly or maybe every other year silicone replacement just to keep that maintained after frequent trips.
Is the wall sealed wood?
Yes all substrates are sealed with RedGard
What store
To purchase the vinyl tile? Check our Amazon store front for a link or you local Home Depot or Lowe’s.
The silicone between each tile is a little excessive
Up to you if you choose to do silicone in the joints or not, how come you think it is not necessary?
Literally says on their website to do it that way, bud.
Exactly 🤷♀️
Click vinyl in a shower? This is an absolute disgrace
Well you may not be aware that shower walls is what this product is made for. It’s not a click floor 🤷♀️