Installing TILE FLOOR for the FIRST TIME 🛠 How To Lay Tile Floor

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2019
  • I've completed my first tile floor installation and I put together this video to show you all of the tips and tricks I found along the way. Learn how to lay a tile floor from a beginner's perspective! Check out my tile backsplash installation video for more tile how-to! • How To Install Subway ...
    📦 Materials Used On The Tile Floor Installation (affiliate):
    Mohawk ForeverStyle Gray Marble 12-in x 24-in Tile : www.lowes.com/pd/Mohawk-Forev...
    Schluter Ditra Tile Membrane : www.lowes.com/pd/Schluter-Sys...
    MAPEI Uncoupling Membrane 50-lb Gray Powder Thinset : www.lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-Uncoup...
    MAPEI Mortar Additive : www.lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-2-Gall...
    Tile Spacers : www.lowes.com/pd/TAVY-100-Pac...
    Schluter Edge Trim : www.lowes.com/pd/Schluter-Sys...
    MAPEI Premix Grout. Pearl Gray : www.lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-Flexco...
    🛠 Tools Used On The Tile Floor Installation (affiliate):
    Tile Saw : www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-7-...
    Oscillating Tool : www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-V2...
    ½" x ½" Trowel (for large format tile) : www.lowes.com/pd/QLT-by-Marsh...
    Tile Installation Kit : www.lowes.com/pd/QLT-by-Marsh...
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  • @craftedworkshop
    @craftedworkshop  Před 4 lety +147

    Check out my bathroom shower tile floor installation video for more tile how-to! czcams.com/video/qUj4s8GSWFE/video.html

    • @nicko198718
      @nicko198718 Před 4 lety +8

      The problem you had grouting was those sponges just have a low absorption but like all sponges the more you use them the better they get, just before they are ready for the bin is when they are 100% effective. Also using polymer glues and grouts you should use a hoop paddle not a screw type paddle, a lot of manufactures are advising that due to excess air being incorporated into compound it can potential compromise the mix color and curing times. BTW 1+ for leaving the external joint open for movement a lot of people don't.

    • @mikeo6525
      @mikeo6525 Před 4 lety +2

      nicko198718 the problem with the sponge is that it is a rounded sponge... it just pushes around the grout. Try using s square edge sponge and you will see a big difference. It scrapes it off the tile. 100x better!

    • @nicko198718
      @nicko198718 Před 4 lety +3

      @@mikeo6525 Yeah sort of agree but some tile/stone like tumbled trav or slate or even rough texture rounded can be good when you want to agitate the joints or divets more, just being rounded doesn't rule it out. We tend to use hydros or DTA waterboys but in my 14yr tiling experience always found cheap big box store sponges or ones designed for washing cars or windows have terrible absorption.

    • @paulsoul9585
      @paulsoul9585 Před 4 lety +3

      I would recommend reading the ditra installation specifications. It says not to use a modified thinset mortar. FYI not hating.

    • @mikeo6525
      @mikeo6525 Před 4 lety +2

      Paul Soul nope you are wrong.... you need to read it again. They recommend using their mortar.. schluter - all-set which is actually a modified thin set.

  • @alpachino468
    @alpachino468 Před 4 lety +3697

    I watched the entire video from start to finish twice, made several notes, and was finally feeling confident that I could adequately tile a room... Then I realised I don't even have a house! FML!

    • @fireice4833
      @fireice4833 Před 4 lety +63

      hilarious 😂

    • @mariogarcia6752
      @mariogarcia6752 Před 3 lety +47

      Forget everything you saw in this video and start from scratch he didn't even send her the room that's why the tile is all different sizes on both sides and those tiles are going to pop up because the mortar was too dry I've been a town Cellar for 30 years anybody got any questions I'll answer them I ain't got s*** to do a retired

    • @HenaHamz
      @HenaHamz Před 3 lety +11

      mario garcia I imagine you meant “center the room”? I’m a little clueless and redoing a bathroom with only my dad’s help (plumber) but I guess it my job to figure out the tile work. Do I dry tile and measure the size of tile starting from the center of the room? And how do I mix the mortar if that was too dry?

    • @fireice4833
      @fireice4833 Před 3 lety +5

      Hena Hamzic just keep watching different CZcams videos on tile installation and you should do fine! Practice and help goes a long way 👍🏼

    • @sothiatu
      @sothiatu Před 3 lety +4

      Lol 😂

  • @mallboss1219
    @mallboss1219 Před 3 lety +1515

    I like that he emphasized his mistakes so we don't replicate them. Most would not do this.

  • @sketchessays6940
    @sketchessays6940 Před 8 měsíci +18

    The fact that there was an endearing audience to see the dryer dust bunnies blow is just wholesome.

  • @CamFrankie
    @CamFrankie Před rokem +212

    We literally used this as a step by step guide for our tile project and it was so helpful (along with the product links, loved those!!) - thank you!! **Note to future folks - a different trowel is needed for under the Ditra vs the tile. He mentions this in passing, but I didn't catch it the first time, so wanted to make sure I shared!**

    • @lucymack3096
      @lucymack3096 Před rokem +3

      What trowel do you need please

    • @jeneivedouglas5782
      @jeneivedouglas5782 Před rokem

      Thanks. I am doing a Tiling course. I need to do my bathroom and verandah....I will save this video❤

  • @tclark108
    @tclark108 Před 3 lety +283

    I did this project... step by simple step. I can't thank you enough for this video. My laundry flooring is beautiful and my wife was very impressed with my work.

    • @rustamakhumdov7373
      @rustamakhumdov7373 Před 2 lety +4

      I bet she already left u love don’t exist

    • @tclark108
      @tclark108 Před 2 lety +49

      @@rustamakhumdov7373 are you ok? Who hurt you?

    • @VitandusEBK
      @VitandusEBK Před 2 lety +16

      @@rustamakhumdov7373social reject..

    • @tee415y510
      @tee415y510 Před 2 lety +9

      Great job, @Ty Clark! That's encouraging to see someone tried his advice and succeeded! 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @thisaccountisnolongerinuse4049
      @thisaccountisnolongerinuse4049 Před rokem +4

      @@rustamakhumdov7373 looks like someone got rejected

  • @SBTRIS
    @SBTRIS Před 4 lety +295

    Being a DIYer myself, whilst execution is far from perfect its actually more helpful than most other videos as it shows you where to expect snags as someone who doesn't do it for a living. Great job!

  • @fit4u679
    @fit4u679 Před rokem +8

    I am a single mom and will be using your video for guidance!! I'm going to home depot tomorrow to buy the equipment and I thank you so much for this video. It was so humble and helpful! God bless you!!

  • @salocin911
    @salocin911 Před 2 lety +90

    I love this video because you're not hiding your mistakes and that can happen to all of us. It really makes this video much more relatable and I appreciate that. Thumbs up

  • @mikez4132
    @mikez4132 Před 4 lety +58

    As a long time contractor I have to say you did a good job with the tips for homeowners. Seeing the mistakes that can happen and compound quickly will help a lot of folks. The Mapei (pronounced Ma'Pay) flex cq grout is great. 3 things. It dries aggressively so dampen the floor two rows in front of you (in small spaces) with the sponge and leave the water haze there. Apply grout to those two rows, squeegee with float as you showed (use a rubber float-foam will not remove cleanly. This is a game changer for grouting) and then wring out the sponge and begin cleaning within 5 min in a circular pattern and dressing the joints; while cleaning the sponge and wringing often. Wait five mins and wipe lightly with a barely damp sponge again. Haze is gone and no more wiping like old grout. It will dry rock hard in a day. Again, this is for the Flexcolor CQ shown in the video. This grout will stick to natural stone if it is not sealed well before application.
    Typically, only factory edges of tile are placed together. Cuts go to the wall. The last tile that had too much thinset under... It is perfectly ok to scrape off that thinset, reapply and make new notches. Keeping the tile lower. It's also ok to apply some body weight to the tile to get it to go down if need be. Esp if the thinset is getting stiff or maybe mixed a little too dry. Also a single large "egg beater" type mixer is best for thinset. Spiral mixers entrain too much air in the mix which causes problems later on. Enjoy your channel and hope these tips help. Keep up the great vids and voice overs.

    • @mikez4132
      @mikez4132 Před 4 lety +4

      Yup. Just ever so lightly. No standing water just a gloss. This gives you a few extra mins to work with the grout and makes it easier to clean up. The CQ grout is an acrylic product and starts setting up in few mins after hitting the air. The manufacturer has videos to follow as well.

    • @bigpjohnson
      @bigpjohnson Před 4 lety +5

      I did the same when putting down Fusion Pro grout. A lot of people hate it but if you follow the directions, its not that bad!
      His mistake is also mixing an entire bag of mortar at once. That's overkill for a beginner! Mix half a bag or less at first, if you make any mistakes and need to re-do you wont waste the rest of the bucket. I usually mix 10-15 lbs at a time, but I'm a DIYer and lay tile slower. I'd rather toss 3-5 lbs of hardened mortar than 30 lbs.
      Always backbutter your tiles, especially on large format. My tiler didnt and so many tiles were hollow or not attached and had to be redone by me after he was fired. I finished the rest the right way and its rock solid.

    • @keithhoffman22
      @keithhoffman22 Před 4 lety

      @@mikez4132 thanks for the helpful pro tips!

    • @mikez4132
      @mikez4132 Před 4 lety

      Very welcome!

    • @gwamel666
      @gwamel666 Před 3 lety +1

      As a pro tiler you would never catch me cleaning grout off a floor with a sponge and bucket of water.. Absolute waste of time. I take it you guys are from the US but in England us proper tilers use a washboy. Take notes and up your game lads

  • @gwamel666
    @gwamel666 Před 3 lety +72

    As a professional tiler for over 16 years this video reminds me of when I first learned my trade. Good end product but a lot of mistakes and a lot of room for improvement. BUT this guy is the kind of apprentice I would take on any day of the week. Willing to learn. Game to get stuck in, and most importantly a genuine interest in tiling. Good job mate 👍

    • @JohnJRoman-mk1ed
      @JohnJRoman-mk1ed Před 3 lety +2

      As an aspiring apprentice. I would like to know what exactly. Besides the ones he pointed out, backbuttering and laying the transition. I honestly didn’t like the first set of cuts at the top.! But it looked good.! No use of slippage devices..? I am respectful long asking..!

    • @mikegilmore8998
      @mikegilmore8998 Před 3 lety +1

      What mistakes did he make that you would have pointed out? I have installed a brick-web backsplash with good results but am about to tile a bathroom floor of about the same size and a shower. Would love any pointers

    • @nnekaemeka1275
      @nnekaemeka1275 Před 3 lety

      Am a professional tiler and am ready to learn from you sir
      If you are willing to teach me
      I can show you some of my works sir

    • @OtheaDND
      @OtheaDND Před 3 lety +4

      Clip/wedge system to prevent lippage. Didnt check for level or setting them level. Wrong grout sponge action, usually good to wipe in circles flat first to even out grout lines. Thinset for underlayment was way too dry. All I can think of right now

    • @JohnJRoman-mk1ed
      @JohnJRoman-mk1ed Před 3 lety

      @@OtheaDND sounds good. Thank.! Agreed..!

  • @Ambular479
    @Ambular479 Před rokem +7

    Thank you for including your comments on what you wish you'd done differently, that's so much more helpful than watching an over-edited "perfect" job!

  • @paulfixesstuff1059
    @paulfixesstuff1059 Před 2 lety +56

    Coming from the tile industry, I really appreciated calling out things that were done incorrectly or things you should have done differently. Tile is not easy to install, but your end product looked nice. By the way, I’m not an installer, just a manager.

  • @xyzcreate
    @xyzcreate Před 4 lety +386

    This turned out fantastic! I love that you kept the mistakes in the video as most people who do a tiling project for the first time will most likely encounter the same problems.

    • @craftedworkshop
      @craftedworkshop  Před 4 lety +26

      Thanks, that was definitely one of the main goals for me, to make an accessible video from a beginner’s perspective.

    • @angryoldbastard81
      @angryoldbastard81 Před 4 lety +11

      Yes, the mistakes in the video are the main key element here. Your asking yourself why he is doing this and that and then he shows the mistakes and its a real "Ah ha" moment. Good video and thank you, please keep the mistakes in there. It really helps us all out.

    • @plasmac9
      @plasmac9 Před 4 lety +5

      @@craftedworkshop On a space this small that will see no foot traffic, back-buttering the tiles would have been overkill. Great video as always.

    • @craftedworkshop
      @craftedworkshop  Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks man!

    • @rla1000
      @rla1000 Před 4 lety +3

      @@plasmac9 Disagree

  • @SummerMovies2011
    @SummerMovies2011 Před 3 lety +48

    Quick grout tip: that first wipe you did with a sponge is great, but if you add a couple drops of dawn dish soap, it allows so slip across the tiles and it makes clean up much easier

  • @Justforfun-ek7et
    @Justforfun-ek7et Před rokem +14

    Watched this some years ago, wasn’t planning on doing tile back then, fast forward a couple years and here I am doing a full bathroom renovation 😂 I needed to see the 1/4 tile overlap as I’m also using large 12x24 tiles. Good job and thanks for making this.

  • @chunkymonkey55555
    @chunkymonkey55555 Před 2 lety +9

    "A pretty stressful moment" Having done Tiling years ago I can honestly say, I remember pretty much every moment of every job was a pretty stressful moment lol. You did a good job on that, I don't think you will ever get any trouble from it.

  • @adrksn1775
    @adrksn1775 Před 4 lety +28

    Thank you! I particularly appreciated you mentioning how you’d do something different/alter a step. Your mistakes shed light on questions I didn’t know I had for this!

  • @BABYGIRL4U1
    @BABYGIRL4U1 Před 4 lety +47

    Appreciate you talking about your mishaps and mistakes cause most video tutorials do not tell you things that may go wrong. I’m definitely not going to attempt to try. You got skills X

  • @claudiusromus6852
    @claudiusromus6852 Před 2 lety +2

    This video is perfect for someone who is a non professional and wants to do-it-themselves. Thanks for posting, and also sharing your mistakes. Well done!

  • @bobmarley965
    @bobmarley965 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Beloved i live in an area full of cowboy workmen and i have decided to do my tiling myself so glad to find your video. I have tiled before my friend showed me how to do my kitchen floor and i thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @bruce1615
    @bruce1615 Před 4 lety +85

    love that you're not perfect and you do retrospective commentary. Huge fan, well done

    • @craftedworkshop
      @craftedworkshop  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks a lot Jeremy!

    • @ChadRex1
      @ChadRex1 Před 4 lety

      I agree, A well done DIY video. Great job taking them time to point out mistakes, ( That most DIY's will make).

    • @ds99
      @ds99 Před 4 lety

      He’s perfect to me. ❤️

    • @Toefoo100
      @Toefoo100 Před 4 lety

      @@craftedworkshop do you also take corrections or commentary from professionals on this?

    • @Naveed78675
      @Naveed78675 Před 3 lety

      @@ChadRex1 hello sir i am tile fixer visit my channal and subscribe

  • @nkass8593
    @nkass8593 Před 4 lety +66

    I appreciate how to made this film and didn’t edit out the mistakes. It makes it way more “real” and ensures I avoid making the same mistakes. Great work!

  • @michellewalker5529
    @michellewalker5529 Před rokem +9

    By far the best DIY video I've seen. It's real, not intimidating and not run by an experienced pro demonstrating a DIY.. Thank you

  • @pharaohacura3618
    @pharaohacura3618 Před 4 lety +4

    i applaud you for your 1st tiling job...we live & we learn...you did an excellent job with teaching and talking about your mishaps...that was very humble of you whereas a lot of other folk would simply make excuses...that said, i’m ready to tackle my 1st tiling job...and, because of you, i’m starting with my laundry room, lol...thanks so much!!!

  • @elizavethrains3741
    @elizavethrains3741 Před 3 lety +3

    Man you're so professional for your first time working in this matter! Thank you so much for your video! I have all carpet in my 3 bathrooms for 18 years, since this freezing 2021 weater. I had a lots of damaged in my house because of the frozen pipes, now I don't have no choice. I have to install tile in all my bathrooms. Thank you so much for this very useful an excellent video explaining. God bless you!

  • @Necron_Lord
    @Necron_Lord Před rokem +2

    Not only was this video informative, but you present these topics with a surprising wholesomeness and I definitely appreciate that! Thanks for this one!

  • @colbyscott9822
    @colbyscott9822 Před 3 lety +77

    This is a great project for learning a new DIY skill. The project is small, tucked away where no one will ever see it. This allows you to be confident and ok with making and learning from mistakes. As a DIYer, myself, it irritates me when people only focus on what you're doing wrong. I thought your finished product was perfectly adequate for its purpose and now you can take the learning points and critiques and do a better job on a larger project.

    • @mannys9130
      @mannys9130 Před 3 lety +17

      Saved money, learned valuable info for later, and every time he steps on that floor he'll feel pride and accomplishment as he remembers the process of installing it himself. DIY is very rewarding. The most important thing though, is knowing when to draw the line. :( Some things are just out of my realm of possibility, and that's ok. It'll sometimes cost a lot of money just to buy the tools (that I'll use once), and then I'll have to learn how to do something that will likely turn out mediocre in the end and leave me unhappy. Checking one's ego is difficult sometimes, but it's important. Sometimes it's good to just cough up the dough and hire a pro to help. I DIY every single thing that I can though, out of the desire for cost savings and a deep lack of trust in others who call themselves "professionals."

    • @fit4u679
      @fit4u679 Před rokem +1

      @@mannys9130 your comment is the best and it is 💯 % true. I love being able to get things done myself. But just also have to understand I cant do everything, sometimes someone has to take the wheel. 😂

  • @ofiradany4432
    @ofiradany4432 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Awesome!! Thanks! I really liked the fact that you didn't make it feel easy or tried to cover mistakes. You included all the hard moments and it gives a great feeling that it happens for everybody

  • @edvonted335
    @edvonted335 Před 3 lety +13

    I found the clarity of explaining was exceptional. I intend to watch more on this lad well done 👍

  • @phjones01
    @phjones01 Před rokem +2

    Nicely done. Great instructional video and you admit, which is what all us DIYers go through, you don't get your first attempts perfect!

  • @anthonylandis8181
    @anthonylandis8181 Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoy how he made mistakes and said it’s not perfect. Awesome video!!

  • @KingcoleIIV
    @KingcoleIIV Před 4 lety +3

    I install tile for a living and you definitely did your research. Most tile videos I watch I just shake my head, cheers dude. Your next tile job will be much much easier.

  • @PeppersPlantsnPowerTools
    @PeppersPlantsnPowerTools Před 4 lety +5

    Great job! Thanks for leaving the mistakes and giving instructions on what to do on some of them. Your video makes it ok for the project to have slight flaws and still turn out great! Thanks again

  • @livenotonevil8279
    @livenotonevil8279 Před 2 lety +6

    Johnny, I just came across your channel and love that you're willing to dive in and learn from your mistakes.
    Disregard the snarkmeisters.

  • @edduggan997
    @edduggan997 Před rokem +6

    I have been trying more DIY projects around the house but have never done any tile work. I have to tile our front entrance way and after watching several videos, yours is the one that I will watch over and over as my go to. Thanks a million for explaining everything from all the products you used, to the techniques and as well the mistakes you made. Awesome video.

  • @82688268at
    @82688268at Před 4 lety +249

    CZcams algorithm:
    wanna learn how to do tile flooring??

    • @Tysonography
      @Tysonography Před 4 lety +9

      From someone that's never layed tile before.

    • @malloysfootagearchive8919
      @malloysfootagearchive8919 Před 4 lety +6

      I searched this, I’m 13, yeet

    • @VortechBand
      @VortechBand Před 4 lety +3

      Clip: "Looks like you're going to be in quarantine for another 2 months. Would you like some tiles?"

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 Před 3 lety

      @@Tysonography the fact he showed stuff ups makes all more relatable

  • @big_turk
    @big_turk Před 3 lety +7

    Great job with detailing this whole process, mistakes and all. Makes it more real for what people might encounter. Doing mine this weekend!

  • @snowwalker9999
    @snowwalker9999 Před 2 lety +1

    What I enjoy about your channel and this video is that you went into details about every little mistake that you made and how you managed to fix them. It gives people a perfect picture of what to expect and how to prevent those mistakes from happening.

  • @johnseabrook1703
    @johnseabrook1703 Před rokem +1

    Respect to anyone, who gives this a go. The thought of it is daunting, but so rewarding when completed ✅

  • @jakeh338
    @jakeh338 Před 4 lety +12

    So many haters! Laying tile for the first time is tough and he ended with a nice looking result. Thanks for taking the time to document your process and help others. Cheers!

  • @searchthescripturesdaily
    @searchthescripturesdaily Před 4 lety +3

    Tiling isn't overly complicated. It just takes a lot of patience. You did a great job even with the mistakes.

  • @lippywilliams3472
    @lippywilliams3472 Před rokem +3

    Love this video. He put in the good and kept the flaws. Very honest. The floor looked Gr8. And that Price is Right sound was Priceless. ❤️

  • @dnb-jr
    @dnb-jr Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your experiences as a first time tile installer. God bless you!

  • @markmorrissey6685
    @markmorrissey6685 Před 3 lety +7

    For your first time you’ve done an amazing job, positive video with someone who obviously wants and like to learn, well done man well done 👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻

  • @jimzucker
    @jimzucker Před 4 lety +1874

    "I never did this before"
    He owns a tile saw.

    • @vondarkmoor1
      @vondarkmoor1 Před 4 lety +183

      its sponsored by lowes. he probably got to rent one for free.

    • @mufasaiam7794
      @mufasaiam7794 Před 4 lety +83

      Or he simply rented one

    • @jonwayne438
      @jonwayne438 Před 4 lety +33

      he obviously bought it for the project.

    • @kevsowell
      @kevsowell Před 4 lety +11

      they are cheap at harbor freight, the diamond back 10" is really nice for just over 400

    • @mannye
      @mannye Před 4 lety +32

      Made a comment.
      Didn't realize it can be rented.

  • @renaemitscher
    @renaemitscher Před rokem

    This video is great. I am going to install my first tile floor soon. Watching a video of another first timer was way more helpful than hearing a professional because sometimes pros explain things in a way that is meant for people who already know what they are doing. Thanks again.

  • @stevenhenry139
    @stevenhenry139 Před 2 lety +2

    Doing my first tile job tomorrow. Definitely glad you emphasized your mistake when you cut the bottom of the casing. Definitely wouldn't have thought about the thin-set. 👍

  • @OfficialGamerGuides
    @OfficialGamerGuides Před rokem +2

    Lmao this is me when I think tiling my bathroom is a ten minute job 😂 5 days I am still on it watching tutorials, it’s coming along nicely tho 👍

  • @carlosmatos9848
    @carlosmatos9848 Před 4 lety +16

    Your dryer is going to love you for that. I cleaned out our vent last year and a large load of laundry seems to dry in about half the time it used to. Nice job on the video.

    • @susanconway3515
      @susanconway3515 Před 3 lety

      I thought you were going to say a load of laundry blew out the vent! 😂😂

  • @proudamerican9016
    @proudamerican9016 Před 2 lety +3

    I appreciate the video. It makes me feel a bit more comfortable about starting my bathrooms next week. Thanks for sharing

  • @marisacrespin2223
    @marisacrespin2223 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for being honest with your challenges and errors

  • @jasonwhitlow2451
    @jasonwhitlow2451 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job for the first time! That’s how you learn! It’s never as hard as you think, just gotta jump in and make mistakes to learn! Good job

  • @agingmillenial
    @agingmillenial Před 4 lety +10

    I have a handyman business and I had my first tiling job in a laundry room. I followed your video step by step and got great results. Thanks!

    • @4Thug2Life0
      @4Thug2Life0 Před 3 lety +3

      Brad Tanner you have a handyman business and don’t even know how to perform the work besides watching a CZcams video? Not to be rude but people like you is what gives the rest of us tradesmen bad names when we have years of experience and you have people watching videos thinking it’s ok to start charging people. Get a job as a maintenance worker at some shitty appts to get ur experience up.

  • @blueblur1984
    @blueblur1984 Před 4 lety +3

    Learning to tile in the laundry room is a good call. You don't see much of the floor anyway and now you've got some experience for next time. Looks great!

  • @juliejohnson8891
    @juliejohnson8891 Před rokem +1

    After watching this well-put-together teaching video, I feel like I can do my laundry room. Thank you so much for putting forth the effort to share.

  • @joe1071
    @joe1071 Před 2 lety +2

    Used the leaf blower trick. HUGE amount of lint came out. So satisfying

  • @SunWaffle
    @SunWaffle Před 3 lety +22

    I saw that my house was .1 degree off level, so I tore the whole house down. Welcome to my rebuild my home series

  • @n.zerimar
    @n.zerimar Před 4 lety +475

    I really sat on the toilet and watched the whole 18 minutes and 58 seconds.. 😐

    • @alpachino468
      @alpachino468 Před 4 lety +14

      Almost 19 minutes? Wow, your bowels must be as empty as they've ever been before...

    • @98270360
      @98270360 Před 3 lety +16

      Probably needed a wet sponge to wipe when the video was done lol

    • @alpachino468
      @alpachino468 Před 3 lety +3

      @@98270360 Haha! Probably needed a couple of showers too...

    • @d9or7n
      @d9or7n Před 3 lety +1

      What is your life dude 😅

    • @n.zerimar
      @n.zerimar Před 3 lety +3

      who said I was taking a shit ? lmao

  • @greatpretender83
    @greatpretender83 Před rokem +2

    Thank you, a proffesional video and professional work.
    (No memes, loud sounds or distractions of no relevance for the work.)

  • @Aries-ur8lv
    @Aries-ur8lv Před 2 lety +2

    i love all the cheers when you took the leaf blower too the vent lol

  • @marksummers7725
    @marksummers7725 Před rokem +3

    I just finished a small bathroom.
    You did a Fine Job !!

  • @StyleRevisedByCstclair
    @StyleRevisedByCstclair Před 2 lety +5

    Going to tile my bathroom tomorrow. This was super helpful and I love that you straight up didn’t know everything and explained how you would have done it differently as you went. Super informative!

  • @carlrichardson8462
    @carlrichardson8462 Před 8 měsíci

    Good job brother! I haven’t done any tile yet. I looked it up and your video popped out first. I’m using this as a 10 min crash course. Thank you! Again man, you did a good job! Woop woop 🙌🏼

  • @cynthiahowery2900
    @cynthiahowery2900 Před 3 lety +1

    This was a very detailed video ..now I feel comfortable in trying my first tile job..thank you

  • @laprofemiss1
    @laprofemiss1 Před 2 lety +15

    This was super helpful! Thank you for showing us the process and discussing ways you would improve the project if you were to do it again

  • @mrredpill3121
    @mrredpill3121 Před 4 lety +10

    I like pulling the molding, it gives you a way to deal with imperfections or walls not being straight.

  • @big1ne
    @big1ne Před rokem

    Thank you, you are a true DIY channel. All mistakes done are shown and explained.

  • @jakeallen1283
    @jakeallen1283 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome vid. Gives me the confidence to try. I like that you include your problems/hiccups along the way. Helps a guy know what to look out for!

  • @jorgetuyu6589
    @jorgetuyu6589 Před 3 lety +8

    I own a tile saw n trust me this small space can still suck.. good job bro you just showed everyone why were expensive

    • @Alamyst2011
      @Alamyst2011 Před 3 lety

      Thats the easiest job in the world.

  • @chrisbush1888
    @chrisbush1888 Před 3 lety +220

    I would recommend removing the molding and then reinstalling it once the floors laid down so the molding is over top of the tile and you don’t have to grout to the wood to fill the gap

    • @PainterFRO
      @PainterFRO Před 3 lety +6

      He didnt grout to the wood to fill the gap. He used shoe molding after it was all installed. No point in pulling the base off.

    • @msawyer402
      @msawyer402 Před 3 lety +22

      The job would look alot cleaner without shoe , as small as that area is he could have undercut the base .

    • @trevorsmith7409
      @trevorsmith7409 Před 3 lety +11

      You wouldn’t grout along the edges anyways you never do. You caulk along the edges so the floor can actually move and the uncoupling membrane can do it’s job.

    • @robblack2741
      @robblack2741 Před 3 lety +7

      Of u leave the base...u raise the floor and makes the base smaller. Remove the base and reinstall on top of tile

    • @PainterFRO
      @PainterFRO Před 3 lety +2

      @@robblack2741 You can see the gap at the bottom. Its not even a noticeable amount that he lost. No reason to create more work for yourself.

  • @hulkaddictshaulingandjunkr5437

    Pull staples with fencing pliers. Absolutely the best way. I demo for a living and it gets it done so quick

  • @HipolitoGonzalez218
    @HipolitoGonzalez218 Před rokem +1

    If it's the first time you've put a floor, it really turned out great. I was shocked. I make floors for a company and it really turned out amazing.

  • @sharibeaubien
    @sharibeaubien Před 3 lety +15

    Great video! We've watched this twice now and we appreciate seeing your process. Knowing that this was your first time tiling but it still turned out so nicely make this project really approachable for beginners.

  • @carlomercuri6866
    @carlomercuri6866 Před 4 lety +307

    I didn't realize untill the end he was saying "Damp", I thought he was just mad at that sponge - "Now i'll wipe them off using the damn sponge"

  • @DemonSkySnow
    @DemonSkySnow Před 2 lety

    Best tile floor video ever. Its the first time I honestly have no unanswered questions.

  • @flipflopsneeded
    @flipflopsneeded Před 2 lety +1

    I like this video because I would of made the same mishaps and feeling the stress making the cuts on the fly while worrying about the mud drying.
    Great work!

  • @Sugafull27
    @Sugafull27 Před 3 lety +4

    Im 150% sure that i would never even do this in my life so why am i watching ??? It’s so satisfying to watch idk why lol

    • @mannys9130
      @mannys9130 Před 3 lety

      Learning how things are done and how things work is never wasted time. I love this about CZcams. As a kid, I stood to the side and watched professionals do their work out of a pure, burning curiosity. Now with some of these pros making videos of their work, I can see everything that way. You can literally watch a glioblastoma or melanoma metastasis being removed from a patient's brain here on CZcams. You can also watch videos on how to braze copper tubing, how to paint, how to sew, etc. I love it so much. The day I stop feeling this curiosity and will to learn new stuff is the day I die.

  • @lindseygerkin4737
    @lindseygerkin4737 Před 2 lety +12

    I’ve watched a lot of DIY videos and this one is GREAT! Easy explanations, great visuals, etc. I enjoyed this video so much!

  • @ozzysgarage
    @ozzysgarage Před 5 měsíci

    About to attempt something similar in our bathroom, so thanks for being so candid and explaining everything along with the links in the description. Much appreciated, and if ours looks like this when I finish, then I will be over the moon! Thanks again!

  • @Dz-go3gu
    @Dz-go3gu Před rokem +3

    hey a tip with the grout step; just work with an area the size of the knife youre spreading with. 1 swipe to put as much grout as you need, 2nd swipe to remove the excess & 1 space at a time. obv takes longer the larger the room, but it's the way to do it

  • @No_914
    @No_914 Před 2 lety +3

    Same comment as a few others have dropped here: Emphasizing (and not hiding) your mistakes is what makes this content more valuable than most. Even the most seasoned professionals make mistakes. Telling everyone about those mistakes doesn't diminish your skill or value. It helps us all avoid repeating some of those mistakes. Great video! Thank you

  • @rhrh5145
    @rhrh5145 Před 3 lety +1

    I never sign up and this had me sold. Lots of helpful detailed information in a orderly manner

  • @CMendoza-dm8to
    @CMendoza-dm8to Před měsícem

    By far, one of the best how to videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @vooveks
    @vooveks Před 4 lety +24

    This is a good video for learning - learning that I need to get a professional tiler in ;)

  • @troycarothers8254
    @troycarothers8254 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for being straightforward and sharing your newbie tiling job. I've yet to do my first. Lot's of negative comments but that's just idle chatter from know-it-alls. With constructive criticism from DIYers and advanced tilers, you'll get better with subsequent tile jobs.

  • @ta9197
    @ta9197 Před 3 lety

    Just now seeing this video, but thank you for your honesty throughout! Learned a few things from this!

  • @johnhibbs6236
    @johnhibbs6236 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow! Great video!! Very detailed explanation. Thank you for this, hope you’re proud. It looks amazing!!!!

  • @codiekennedy825
    @codiekennedy825 Před 3 lety +341

    To avoid having to level the subfloor you could have just started laying the tile at the high spot. Further along all you will have to do is mud the tile thicker to match on the lower spots. Ex tile guy.

    • @wtcashel
      @wtcashel Před 3 lety +41

      This is where “buttering” the thin set mortar on the tile backs saves time versus leveling the floor via sanding. Very simple technique (former Tile Council of America lab technician).

    • @mrvrose9999
      @mrvrose9999 Před 3 lety +29

      Lots of great tips peppered in during the install process. My recommendation is to remove the base molding next time. It’s inexpensive enough and allows for an easier and neater looking install. Thanks for uploading the video.

    • @eizzle78
      @eizzle78 Před 3 lety +5

      But how thick can you go with that technique?

    • @PeleTeleBui
      @PeleTeleBui Před 2 lety +8

      @@eizzle78 thats where your level comes in, you put just enough to keep you level balanced

    • @hh-eq3hq
      @hh-eq3hq Před 2 lety

      @@wtcashel alog y I I on j

  • @Rodgerdat
    @Rodgerdat Před 4 lety +3

    Nice for your first time. This seems to prove my point that 95% of my customers say they have installed tile once and will never do it again.

    • @craftedworkshop
      @craftedworkshop  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks. Tile is definitely a heck of a lot more work than it seems.

    • @plasmac9
      @plasmac9 Před 4 lety

      The worst part is grouting. I've done maybe a dozen tile jobs and every time when I get to grouting I remember why I said the last time I wasn't going to ever do this again. Grouting a kitchen backsplash is even worse.

  • @RO-rr3tx
    @RO-rr3tx Před 2 lety

    Bravo man. For a beginner you did better then most so call pro tile setters videos I seen.

  • @kingrichard232
    @kingrichard232 Před 2 lety +1

    That is perfect timing. Getting ready to tile the bathroom floor tomorrow. I will have to see what grout I bought.

  • @RaymondRChammas
    @RaymondRChammas Před 4 lety +4

    Best tool i have found to remove staples in wood flooring or subfloor is a pair of channel locks.
    You grab the staple head with the plies facing down and then rock back along the curved edge of the channel locks.

    • @RaymondRChammas
      @RaymondRChammas Před 4 lety

      @@jacobspringer1929 I mean for his purposes that would have worked, this is true

  • @samlsd9711
    @samlsd9711 Před 4 lety +156

    My boy is posing on the tile like he's in the hood picture from the 90s 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
    Good job.

    • @colbyschlenker1746
      @colbyschlenker1746 Před 4 lety +2

      Lowe’s take this down this video is trash

    • @samlsd9711
      @samlsd9711 Před 4 lety +1

      @@colbyschlenker1746 why?

    • @jerryvasquez3577
      @jerryvasquez3577 Před 3 lety

      @@samlsd9711 he has done many not incorrect maybe but inefficient ways to put tiles

  • @tracyniedermeyer2727
    @tracyniedermeyer2727 Před 8 měsíci

    hey man, thanks. way to go. beautifully shot, educational and I liked the swift pace. My fav "how to lay tile" vid yet. You is giving me confidence.

  • @graham6807
    @graham6807 Před rokem +2

    Great video. Very informative and clear. Especially where you spread adhesive to the tile. I would have gone wrong there as would have put it on in all directions. Glad you showed your mistakes so we can all learn a lot from them.
    Looks great. My floor I'm laying tiles on to isn't very level so hope to add more adhesive to maintain a level ground. Fingers crossed shall go ok.

  • @seasonsofcolor7564
    @seasonsofcolor7564 Před rokem +7

    Great video. I have done enough around the house to appreciate how well you did as a first timer. Doesn’t matter how easy it seems from other pros, or CZcams videos, everyone will 100% make mistakes when start to do it yourself. But nonetheless, I think you did an excellent job there.

  • @danconlan8735
    @danconlan8735 Před 4 lety +4

    Nice job, I really like that staggered pattern instead of the typical brick look. Bummer about the broken tile but you made me feel a lot better about how my jobs usually go! Keep up the great work.
    DC

    • @craftedworkshop
      @craftedworkshop  Před 4 lety +2

      Hah, thanks Dan! Really dig the final look, too bad it’ll be mostly covered up 😂

  • @jeffcauthen6434
    @jeffcauthen6434 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks! Had a contractor take my money and run, so I watched your video to help me know how to do it myself.

  • @Animepandas-08
    @Animepandas-08 Před 2 lety +1

    This was a great video and super helpful! Thanks for also sharing your mistakes and being human, now I won't feel so nervous when I go to do my first project. Cheers!