I think be nice to have on set in garden setting maybe wider than normal a little higher similar to a Japanese bath for soaking .palm tree scented flowers smile
Very cool concept, I’m definitely stealing this idea. Would be cool if you could wait to do final finish coat on the floor and do it at the same time as the tub to eliminate any “seam” between the tub and the floor. Might be tricky but I might try it on a tiny bathroom I have coming up on a rehab project, will definitely try to take photos/videos to share when I do. Any details about materials used would be appreciated. Thx for the inspiration!
Very cool I’m happy to hear that and I’m curious to see your creations .. I 100% agree that I would have loved to create the whole bathroom in one flow for that particular design.. but in this case it came. up on screen 2 years after the house was built 🤞🏼👍🏼
Hello Daniel-- thank you for this video!-- We have been tirelessly researching how to build our own bathtub and have gone down the possibilities of tadelakt and pool plaster etc. But your bathtub looks wonderful, doable and sturdy...would you consider posting a material list, this would be so helpful! Thanks again
@@danielgautschi2085 sorry but for someone unfamiliar with plaster, etc. this is very hard to follow if you really wanted to diy. Can you point us to a meeting detailed instruction?
Hello, i’ve been wondering is there something that i could use to make a silky smooth wet look for the bathtub? I’m trying to make a big corner one with steps out of some BCA blocks with concrete mix moulded over since it insulates well. I’m having trouble choosing something tht would give it a wet look like marble.
After using it for a while, how has the water wear on it been? My understanding is that even sealed, the water can do some heavy wear, especially by the drain area. Looks great and would love to hear how its holding up. Thank you.
Hi, it looks like on the first day and it’s been used weekly with Sea salt and essential oils in very hot water.. it shows no wear at all not even stains, it could be re sealed after some years if it’s necessary, but basically it acts like concrete 👍🏼
this is awesome! i love your energy. would you be able to list all the materials and tools used? i did write all the steps, but for a newbie newbie, i just want to make sure i in fact have everything i need! thanks so much for sharing!!!!
Hey it's obvious you put a lot of work into this and you should be proud of yourself. The only thing that I would say for anybody wanting to do this is take the time to use copper plumbing. One slip and someone could break that beautiful faucet right off of those plastic fittings and a lot of work would be "down the drain"
Daniel, thank you very much for the vid!! This is amazing and beautiful. This is definitely doable with perhaps any design and color of finish. Imagination is the limit.
If I were to design a tub with your engineered design but have the sides and ends flare outward a bit like the slanted back of a clawfoot tub (but not so drastic of an angle) but all around the tub. In your opinion will the tub still be strong enough?
@@danielgautschi2085 please my comment. I may have placed in wrong area. I believe it went under replies to myself, but I would greatly value your opinion
It is so awesome to see something that is needed in every bathroom but built with such creativity. A beautiful concept, and the streamline and design in the bathroom make one think that simple is better. i wish I could built something like that or maybe you can build me one, LOL
As a bathtub enthusiast I really like the project. My only concern is how comfortable it is with those steep walls on both ends and the therefor relatively sharp rims. Can you comfortably soak in there for 2 hours with a book and a glass of wine?
thanks so much for making and sharing this video. very interesting. so many layers! what fiber did you use in the cement exactly? nice work. are most of the plasters and sealers available in cobano?
Everything beside the hard integral styrofoam (San Jose) is available in the ferreteria in cobano , the plaster additives and nylon fibers as well. I’m happy if you’re inspired and you gonna try your own design, excited to see how it goes 💪🏻😉
I like the music that you were listening to! I can’t imagine a more waterproof surface. I am curious as to how many hours you put in. Clearly this was a labor of love and it is awesome! Are you at all concerned about accessing the plumbing in the future for any potential pipe or gasket repairs?
I’m curious, if the tub and plumbing is completely integrated with the floor and one solid piece, then how do you access plumbing for future repairs without completely destroying the tub?
Thanks for your question... in the last 10years since I’m building this particular technique I never had any repairs required, I’m using high end brand material and plumbing/faucets, drain etc.. I can get parts to replace, I’m living in a high earthquake area and I never had any issues. If I have to cut out a part it’s quite easy not like solid concrete.. with the stucco like finishing it’s very hard to notice a repair if you use the same mixtures
If you want to save yourself a lot of sanding you can use stone grit sponges then duct tape each on onto a mouse hander then turn on and reduce time to get that finish by 75%...id use it to hone marble...saved a bundle of time.
O Lord, why does this man have only so many subscribers?!! You're such a creative person and I'd love to see your creativity in all forms. Btw this video was recommended to me since I've been searching for diy concrete tubs, tadelkt tubs, ceramic tubs, copper tubs and what not! Looking at the prices I received from vendors, i decided we had to do a diy. It's for our hotel in India. I hope customers don't manage to drink and ruin this in any manner. Thank you very much for the detailed video.
Thanks I’m totally flattered 🤗 I’m on Instagram too , not big in making posts but .. honestly I do so many different technics and work with almost all types of materials and styles custom creations.. it’s to much work to film and post all this … all I need is a delicious invitation and I start moving 😅
@@danielgautschi2085 I already went through the comments to find out how you got the huge styrofoam block! And followed you on ig as soon as I found a comment. I hope your work is well appreciated whereever you are.
@@ninja2353I didn't! It was for a commercial project and the styrofoam transportation was turning out to be extreme. When I spent 1.4x of that cost, I got an inflatable bath tub.
Great job, thinking about doing one. What is the actual density used for styrofoam in this project ? what would be the minimum expected to avoid any damage on long term ? cheers
Hi Daniel. Thank you for sharing this. I've been asked to build a Japanese style soaking tub, and in researching have come upon your fantastic piece of functional art along with a tutorial for how you accomplished it. Beautiful work man. I have a question regarding the drain sysstem (I am not a plumber and the plumber I typically use is not interested in exploring beyond the standard, typical set-ups) - so is this a 2" pvc coming out of the floor with a pop-up on the inside? Any special fixtures involved in-between or simply glued together? Advice appreciated.
Very welcome I’m happy you got inspired, yes it’s a standard 2” drain with a standard pvc reduction piece to 1 1/4” for that particular pop up copper drain piece, I didn’t glued that part into the reduction because the fit inside was perfect and pretty long with the extension tube , if I ever would have to replace it, it would be a simple minor fix
Wow great idea. would it work when i use small blocks of hard styropor and glue them together and fix it with wood clamps? unfortunately i cant find those jumbo blocks in my region..
Daniel, You have inspired / enlightened me. Thank you. I live in Costa Rica too…can you tell me where to look for a big piece of sterofoam? Thanks, Jan
Hello Daniel, in the step of applying cement stucco grout mix with quarz sand and acrylic additives, what kind of acrylic additives are you ussing on it?
Im using acrylic additives designed to enhance the adhesion for mortar, plaster, concrete, I purchase them in professional building material supplies stores . It also helps in finishing coats and in general in any Portland cement mix, it ads more strength and flexibility and Impermeables the material.
Bonjour, Qu'elle idée géniale !! Moi qui me cassait la tête pour trouver comment faire ma baignoire originale, cela me donne enfin des solutions et de l'espoir de pouvoir la réaliser un jour. Je vous remercie pour cette démonstration 🙏😍
As explained towards the end of the tutorial.. you can use any transparent sealer for concrete surface , I prefer flat or satin instead of shiny wet look.. I use an acrylic based sealer on that tub
How thick did you make the styrofoam tub & how thin can we make it without losing strength? I read a comment where you said keep at least 1” for concrete but what about the styrofoam?
I also make outdoor tubs, water tanks, boats and free form ferro cement structures with just rebar and mesh and plaster and no insulation at all.. this comes from 1” up, meaning the insulation with the foam is really for insulation and shape-design -esthetic reason and is not so much responsible for strength .. in general if you go thinner you ad more layers of structure/mesh or rebar
@@danielgautschi2085 ohhh. I see what you mean. everything together is 1” not the concrete itself. Very cool method and interesting projects you got going on man!
Hi, the tub looks still exactly the same and shows no sign of any cracks, broken edges or leaks, I have done others since this one and I keep using the same technique 😅
Awesome! Love the idea of using a foam frame. Any idea how durable it will be? If I wanted to do something similar for an everyday use tub, do you think it would hold up/ be long lasting?
Im building this technique since years, it’s the best quality tub you will ever have, the water never gets cold, I developed this technique over a lifetime
How many pounds of dry, bagged concrete/stucco would you say you used for the project? I'm about to start one myself and am gathering materials. Thank you for the video, I LOVE your tub!!!!
Hi, on this tub I used about two 20 kg bags tile plaster bond platinum quality and three 40 kg Portland cement/ sand ready mix for construction block wall .. plus nylon mesh and fibers and 1/4 liquid acrylic plaster additive plus 20 kg stucco porcelain finish and 1/4 concrete exterior sealer
@@danielgautschi2085 Thank you Daniel..!!! Great video...!!! Do you know the brand/model of the acrylic plaster additive and he concrete exterior sealer (I'm assuming you mixed in the concrete sealer in the mix to obtain a paste)
Hello, .. this was a great video. I did an extensive google search for "italian antique copper bathtub faucet with wheel handles" ..and could not come up with the faucet style like yours in the video. I really would like to know of the brand etc of the faucet you used ... Thanks !!! And make another video please, of another one of your projects. You are quiet the artisan !!
Hello Daniel, great work! I already made a concrete bath tub, wich sealer did you use to protect this project?, can you tell me the brand and product name please? I am looking for one sealer to mine concrete bath tub, but also this sealer needs to support between 95°f to 113°f (35 a 45°c) of hot water.
Acryl based sealer for concrete, most clients like salty and oily bath , the oil I noticed actually keeps it pretty nice too , it’s really convenient the surface because it’s all cement based
Thanks for the video! I’m in Los Angeles does this material go by another name or it just “hard integral styrofoam “? Did a search online could not find a vendor for the styrofoam? Lmk please if you know where online or suggestions? Thank you in advance!”😊
Call around to insulation supply houses. Like Miguel says, it is called Expanded Polystyrene or EPS. EPS is that white beadboard you see at Home Depot and used to make insulated disposable coffee cups and those cheap foam coolers. The most dense stuff will sometimes be called _geofoam, structural foam, geostructural foam, rigid cellular polystyrene geofoam_ or a pile of other names in that theme. ASTM D6817 is the technical product standard you might look for. That's foam that is dense enough to have house foundations poured over top, which may be overkill. Up to you. If you talk to the local supplier and explain the project, they can probably guide you. It'll be cheaper through a local supply house. Even if they have to special order it, it can be added to their normal shipments from the factory/wholesalers. A block of foam that size would cost you a lot via UPS/FedEx etc.
where do you buy the hard Styrofoam from ??? any links to products would be so appreciated also what does "humidify surface" mean exactly like making it wet with a cloth first or having the air in the room be humid ? just for clarity
I’m able to buy the block of styrofoam from a manufacturer company here in Costa Rica and for oversize I glue the elements together with high end flex super bonder for ceramic tiles. Humidify means keeping the Portland based cement layer and stuccos always wet because of the cure for the oxidizing chemical reaction required, keep cement humid for as long as possible makes it harder and harder
I’m wondering does this have to be built in place as a permanent structure or would it be possible to seal the bottom as well so it could be installed and moved if needed ?
That is a great question, it would be a new little challenge for do such a project, I guess the only part that has to be done in a flexible way would be the fittings for drain and faucet, maybe choose another shape/ design specially the floor connection that would make it easier to attach things
Well, absolutely I was inspired and learned that you can buy blocks of foam I didn't even know they made that big. I'm working on an art project. These foam blocks could be a "game changer" in its creation . Did you have any issues after you filled it with water and took that first, or second, or third bath?
Is it possibly to do something similar but to stone, I want to try to make an onsen style bath but using wood to heat up the water with steel or fireproof bricks in the bottom then the bath tub is that technically possible?
Very nice idea !!! I think i make maybe the same but rectangular... What kind of glass fiber you use ? Because it's fiber to resist water pressure, no ? Thanks to your share !
Could have saved hundreds of dollars on the foam if you built it from the ground up using adhesive instead of carving out so much of it. I probably run into about 30 - 40 different scenarios a day where I see somebody do something a certain way and think to myself, "Boy, I am an idiot for never thinking of doing it that way" lol
Would you be open to answering a few question? I am in the middle of some thing pretty similar and got a little overwhelmed by all the options for these kinds of products. Where you did you purchase all the products you used!? As I’m sure you know there are endless options for tile thinset, etc. also curious to know how this all held up?
Hi, here in Costa Rica l can get all the materials in hardware stores, I use a tile mortar of high flexible quality , platinum or gold works too , nylon fiber and acrylic mortar additiv for the building up shape plaster, I’m building with this technique since many years and not a single damage or cracks in any of my creations
@@danielgautschi2085 I don’t live in CR. I live in the US. But I can see what the added compounds are to the thinset to find something comparable. Im having a hard time finding a flexible thinset that isn’t high in VOC’s, and everyone I talk to thinks my idea is crazy and doesn’t seem willing to give much advice. Lol. I started looking into pool cements and plasters and I think I’ve got a good plan in place! Im water testing the way proof membrane in a few days and then once that’s dones I can start laying cements!
Hi, none of all of those, it’s a very pleasant silky feeling, if well done .. there’s nothing like that , it’s the best, very sensual and natural 😊just like a bathtub should feel .. enjoy
@@danielgautschi2085 thats awesome, even lighter than a lot of commercial cast iron tubs! Do you think itd be a mistake to cut the styrofoam even thinner? Im thinking of making a stone resin tub type of look or somewhere in between that and this but i dont wanna make it vulnerable
It’s a type of reinforced fiber cement that becomes so strong that the styrofoam becomes irrelevant for its strength, the foam makes it easier to shape the form and later it acts perfect as a insulation and keeps the water hot for a very long time, it’s like a thermos bottle to keep beverages hot
Hello Daniel, What a beatiful bathtub you have made! I am inspired by you and this tub and I considering to try to do the same in our bathroom. This video is really detailed and my father in law is a contracter/carpenter so I think we might can pull it of ;) But I do have one question: is the finished result heavy? So I think the foam itself is really lightweight but do all the layers on top of the foam add a lot of weight? The reason I ask this is because our bathroom is on the second floor of the house (a regular european brick and wooden beam house) I would like to know your thoughts on this. And in any case thanks for sharing your video! Kind Regards, Michelle
Hi Michelle, Absolutely no problem , I just build a sitting tub 🛀 with a very similar Volumen in my shop and then transported it to my clients site to mount it there.. I guess it weighs around 150 kgs, we carried it around with 3 people. If I add all the raw material of plaster it sums up to that .. then add the amount of water plus two people taking a bath.. you might end up with 300-max 400 kgs . ...this is the best bathtub you can imagine, the water stays hot for a super long time and it feels great on your skin .. let me know how it goes, enjoy the experience .
@nathan scruggs find a stucco supplier near you. STO or Senergy sell foam to regional stucco suppliers. They can order a block of poly as large as you want!
If my mom can teach herself to arc weld and I can teach my girls to sculpt and build, you don’t have to wait for a next time. Take the first step, failure comes with small consequences and big rewards and is open to everyone.
that's awesome! i have a very important question: if a drunk 280lb man were to fall into the side of this tub, would it hurt him, or would he hurt it? aka, i'm big, i like to party, and i'm considering using this technique to make something similar, but i don't know if it can stand up to the abuse i put my property through.
It’s really strong if you build up at least 1” ...Double or triple the amount of fiber cement layers and mesh and I’m sure you can bathe your gorilla in it 🦍💪🏻🦾😅
I'm sure if you fell into the side of this tub, none of this would probably matter as you'd most likely be dead if you hit your head on it. Just sayin' :-) You might want to invest in an inflatable tub for the time being. lol
Hi my name is tarsha I was looking at your video and he got me very excited about making tubs cuz I want to do a spa if you have a class or something with hands on I would like to take the class I'm interested I'm eager to learn and I want to change the world so I guess I'll be contacting you when I get ready I love you video keep up the good work
Hi Tarsha I’m so happy that you’re inspired, unfortunately I’m not teaching workshops anymore, but with this tutorial you should get enough information to create your own first maybe small bowl or laboratory, good luck and thank you for your feedback 😊
We made a concrete tub in our home renovation and it was only afterwards I thought about insulation.. 😫 My fiance thinks the concrete will hold heat well by itself but I don't think so! It's a sunken tub in a pier and beam house, I wonder if we can can just go underneath it and add some sort of insulation... but the concrete itself is so thick I wonder if that would be pointless.
Ideally the layers of fiber-plaster/ concrete on top of the insulation should be to the minimum strength requirements approx not less than 1” . If you have let’s say 4-5” of concrete and worth into the ground, it will take a lot of energy hot water to heat up the mass and it will also cool of quite fast , in the insulated technique the water stay hot for hours from the very beginning
Where does one get the huge block of foam like that? I suppose I could save all my packing material and glue together and then cut away the shape I need? YA??
I made my first ones 20 years ago exactly as you mentioned and I also used dozens of plastic PET bottles for insulation tests , be creative and improvise with what you have 😅
Watching this is like fast forwarding through a VHS while the CIA tortures you with music.
I’m happy to hear that you got so excited about my tutorial 😄
Lucky for you they have these buttons on the side of your phone that turns the volume down!
😂
I think be nice to have on set in garden setting maybe wider than normal a little higher similar to a Japanese bath for soaking .palm tree scented flowers smile
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The greatest concrete bathtub tutorial! THANK YOU!!!! Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship and fancy tub.
Thank you so much, I’m happy if you got inspired
Very cool concept, I’m definitely stealing this idea. Would be cool if you could wait to do final finish coat on the floor and do it at the same time as the tub to eliminate any “seam” between the tub and the floor. Might be tricky but I might try it on a tiny bathroom I have coming up on a rehab project, will definitely try to take photos/videos to share when I do. Any details about materials used would be appreciated. Thx for the inspiration!
Very cool I’m happy to hear that and I’m curious to see your creations .. I 100% agree that I would have loved to create the whole bathroom in one flow for that particular design.. but in this case it came. up on screen 2 years after the house was built 🤞🏼👍🏼
Hello Daniel-- thank you for this video!-- We have been tirelessly researching how to build our own bathtub and have gone down the possibilities of tadelakt and pool plaster etc. But your bathtub looks wonderful, doable and sturdy...would you consider posting a material list, this would be so helpful!
Thanks again
Hi, just watch the video and take notes please, Materiales are listed in each step..good luck with your own design bathtub 🤞🏼💪🏻
@@danielgautschi2085 sorry but for someone unfamiliar with plaster, etc. this is very hard to follow if you really wanted to diy. Can you point us to a meeting detailed instruction?
Hello, i’ve been wondering is there something that i could use to make a silky smooth wet look for the bathtub? I’m trying to make a big corner one with steps out of some BCA blocks with concrete mix moulded over since it insulates well. I’m having trouble choosing something tht would give it a wet look like marble.
I really like the Woodglut plans.
🤝👍🏼
After using it for a while, how has the water wear on it been? My understanding is that even sealed, the water can do some heavy wear, especially by the drain area. Looks great and would love to hear how its holding up. Thank you.
Hi, it looks like on the first day and it’s been used weekly with Sea salt and essential oils in very hot water.. it shows no wear at all not even stains, it could be re sealed after some years if it’s necessary, but basically it acts like concrete 👍🏼
this is awesome!
i love your energy.
would you be able to list all the materials and tools used? i did write all the steps, but for a newbie newbie, i just want to make sure i in fact have everything i need! thanks so much for sharing!!!!
Thanks, I’m happy you like it , there’s material, time and cost listed in the video
Hey it's obvious you put a lot of work into this and you should be proud of yourself. The only thing that I would say for anybody wanting to do this is take the time to use copper plumbing. One slip and someone could break that beautiful faucet right off of those plastic fittings and a lot of work would be "down the drain"
Very difficult in CR all PVC
I'd been wondering how to make a custom tub, and this is wonderful approach. Thank you!
Your so welcome, I’m happy it inspired you
Astonishing work! Hot wire works better and it's much easier to shape the foam with it than carving (and it's also faster)
Always many options and possibilities to improvise thanks
Daniel, thank you very much for the vid!! This is amazing and beautiful. This is definitely doable with perhaps any design and color of finish. Imagination is the limit.
Thanks, yes, everything up to your imagination 👍🏼
If I were to design a tub with your engineered design but have the sides and ends flare outward a bit like the slanted back of a clawfoot tub (but not so drastic of an angle) but all around the tub. In your opinion will the tub still be strong enough?
@@danielgautschi2085 please my comment. I may have placed in wrong area. I believe it went under replies to myself, but I would greatly value your opinion
@@TheGrumpyChef ..as long you use enough layers of the fiber mesh an you have no less then 1” of plaster material, it gonna be fine 💪🏼
@@danielgautschi2085 Thank you
It is so awesome to see something that is needed in every bathroom but built with such creativity. A beautiful concept, and the streamline and design in the bathroom make one think that simple is better. i wish I could built something like that or maybe you can build me one, LOL
Thank you I’m happy you like it .. where do you live?
As a bathtub enthusiast I really like the project. My only concern is how comfortable it is with those steep walls on both ends and the therefor relatively sharp rims. Can you comfortably soak in there for 2 hours with a book and a glass of wine?
It’s super smooth and artesanly shaped to your preferences, this one is to easily fall asleep 😴 in it 😂
thanks so much for making and sharing this video. very interesting. so many layers! what fiber did you use in the cement exactly? nice work. are most of the plasters and sealers available in cobano?
Everything beside the hard integral styrofoam (San Jose) is available in the ferreteria in cobano , the plaster additives and nylon fibers as well. I’m happy if you’re inspired and you gonna try your own design, excited to see how it goes 💪🏻😉
I like the music that you were listening to! I can’t imagine a more waterproof surface. I am curious as to how many hours you put in. Clearly this was a labor of love and it is awesome! Are you at all concerned about accessing the plumbing in the future for any potential pipe or gasket repairs?
I’m curious, if the tub and plumbing is completely integrated with the floor and one solid piece, then how do you access plumbing for future repairs without completely destroying the tub?
Thanks for your question... in the last 10years since I’m building this particular technique I never had any repairs required, I’m using high end brand material and plumbing/faucets, drain etc.. I can get parts to replace, I’m living in a high earthquake area and I never had any issues.
If I have to cut out a part it’s quite easy not like solid concrete.. with the stucco like finishing it’s very hard to notice a repair if you use the same mixtures
That was my only question . Beautiful tub !
If you want to save yourself a lot of sanding you can use stone grit sponges then duct tape each on onto a mouse hander then turn on and reduce time to get that finish by 75%...id use it to hone marble...saved a bundle of time.
I love that this has 200k views and has title text here at the start. Chefs kiss.
Nice job! I was thinking to use foam material to build a plunge tub outside.
Nice idea, I don’t know what gonna happen when it’s freezing 🥶 but if you cover it for snow it could be fine
O Lord, why does this man have only so many subscribers?!!
You're such a creative person and I'd love to see your creativity in all forms.
Btw this video was recommended to me since I've been searching for diy concrete tubs, tadelkt tubs, ceramic tubs, copper tubs and what not! Looking at the prices I received from vendors, i decided we had to do a diy. It's for our hotel in India. I hope customers don't manage to drink and ruin this in any manner. Thank you very much for the detailed video.
Thanks I’m totally flattered 🤗 I’m on Instagram too , not big in making posts but .. honestly I do so many different technics and work with almost all types of materials and styles custom creations.. it’s to much work to film and post all this … all I need is a delicious invitation and I start moving 😅
@@danielgautschi2085 I already went through the comments to find out how you got the huge styrofoam block! And followed you on ig as soon as I found a comment.
I hope your work is well appreciated whereever you are.
Because most dumb people get famous while the genius ends up anonymous....
@banjaran611 How did you get on with your one? Let us know please.
@@ninja2353I didn't! It was for a commercial project and the styrofoam transportation was turning out to be extreme. When I spent 1.4x of that cost, I got an inflatable bath tub.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm not sure if anyone's asked you this, but how long did the overall project take?
Welcome , since I’m making tubs a while now with this particular technique .. this took me 100 hours to build it
@@danielgautschi2085 thank you so much for the inspiration and the functional art. Beautiful.
Question. Where did you get the integral foam from? I can't seem to find any online
You can order it in Costa Rica at the Ferreteria Hardware Store
Great job, thinking about doing one. What is the actual density used for styrofoam in this project ? what would be the minimum expected to avoid any damage on long term ? cheers
Polyestireno styrofoam densidad 32
Beautiful. I suggest you move away from cpvc pipes and use pex instead, with copper stub outs at the faucet. Cpvc is very brittle.
Hi Dan, thx for the video!
I’m looking to build an outdoor bath tub with internal wood fire heater. Do you think this tub can hold up such heat
I think so I would add a little more coating outdoor and cover it in the wintertime
@@danielgautschi2085 don't do that. fire and concrete explodes.
unless you add fire brick around your area.
Hi Daniel. Thank you for sharing this. I've been asked to build a Japanese style soaking tub, and in researching have come upon your fantastic piece of functional art along with a tutorial for how you accomplished it. Beautiful work man. I have a question regarding the drain sysstem (I am not a plumber and the plumber I typically use is not interested in exploring beyond the standard, typical set-ups) - so is this a 2" pvc coming out of the floor with a pop-up on the inside? Any special fixtures involved in-between or simply glued together? Advice appreciated.
Very welcome I’m happy you got inspired, yes it’s a standard 2” drain with a standard pvc reduction piece to 1 1/4” for that particular pop up copper drain piece, I didn’t glued that part into the reduction because the fit inside was perfect and pretty long with the extension tube , if I ever would have to replace it, it would be a simple minor fix
@@danielgautschi2085 Thank you!
oh man, that's gorgeous. thank you for this video!
Very welcome I’m happy you got inspired
Wow great idea. would it work when i use small blocks of hard styropor and glue them together and fix it with wood clamps? unfortunately i cant find those jumbo blocks in my region..
I glue them together with platinum tile bond plaster
Oh my this is absolutely amazingly gorgeous! Love it!
Thanks I’m happy you love it 😍
@@danielgautschi2085 yes, you're welcome!!
Daniel,
You have inspired / enlightened me. Thank you.
I live in Costa Rica too…can you tell me where to look for a big piece of sterofoam?
Thanks,
Jan
Look up estéreofon de alta densidad there’s a factory that San Jose and or glue smaller ones together, good luck
Hello Daniel, in the step of applying cement stucco grout mix with quarz sand and acrylic additives, what kind of acrylic additives are you ussing on it?
Im using acrylic additives designed to enhance the adhesion for mortar, plaster, concrete, I purchase them in professional building material supplies stores . It also helps in finishing coats and in general in any Portland cement mix, it ads more strength and flexibility and Impermeables the material.
hi daniel, could you tell me what the dimensions of the styrofoam block was when you purchased it.
would realy help thanks,
I glue pieces together with platinum plaster bond for tiles
Wow beautiful!!!
where did u get styrofoam that size???
Styropor Factory
Bonjour, Qu'elle idée géniale !! Moi qui me cassait la tête pour trouver comment faire ma baignoire originale, cela me donne enfin des solutions et de l'espoir de pouvoir la réaliser un jour. Je vous remercie pour cette démonstration 🙏😍
C'est tout mon plaisir d'avoir pu vous inspirer avec ma création, j'espère que vos rêves se réaliseront, bisous
Super impressed. Insulated and integrated with the floor. How has the cement held up to staining and bath cleaner?
As explained towards the end of the tutorial.. you can use any transparent sealer for concrete surface , I prefer flat or satin instead of shiny wet look.. I use an acrylic based sealer on that tub
How thick did you make the styrofoam tub & how thin can we make it without losing strength?
I read a comment where you said keep at least 1” for concrete but what about the styrofoam?
I also make outdoor tubs, water tanks, boats and free form ferro cement structures with just rebar and mesh and plaster and no insulation at all.. this comes from 1” up, meaning the insulation with the foam is really for insulation and shape-design -esthetic reason and is not so much responsible for strength .. in general if you go thinner you ad more layers of structure/mesh or rebar
@@danielgautschi2085 ohhh. I see what you mean. everything together is 1” not the concrete itself. Very cool method and interesting projects you got going on man!
Hello, thanks for the fantastic Video. Can you link the foam you used?
High dense styrofoam
Hi. Would you do anything differently now that the tub has had time to cure/settle/crack etc? ✌🏻
Hi, the tub looks still exactly the same and shows no sign of any cracks, broken edges or leaks, I have done others since this one and I keep using the same technique 😅
I didnt have a bathtub in my house so im looking for this honestly this looks amazing
Yes please, let me know how it turned out 🤞🏼🤝
AMAZING
may I ask what is plaster and fibers... have another name description? Thankx
WELL DONE
It’s a Portland cement-sand mix 1:2 and nylon fibers for plaster
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Thanks mate apreciate
N!CE WORK!!
GOD bless!!!
Awesome! Love the idea of using a foam frame. Any idea how durable it will be? If I wanted to do something similar for an everyday use tub, do you think it would hold up/ be long lasting?
Im building this technique since years, it’s the best quality tub you will ever have, the water never gets cold, I developed this technique over a lifetime
@@danielgautschi2085 AMAZING
Excelente idea. Mil gracias.
Con mucho gusto compañero
How many pounds of dry, bagged concrete/stucco would you say you used for the project? I'm about to start one myself and am gathering materials. Thank you for the video, I LOVE your tub!!!!
Hi, on this tub I used about two 20 kg bags tile plaster bond platinum quality and three 40 kg Portland cement/ sand ready mix for construction block wall .. plus nylon mesh and fibers and 1/4 liquid acrylic plaster additive plus 20 kg stucco porcelain finish and 1/4 concrete exterior sealer
That really depends on the size, shape and thickness you like to build up, it could be the double in your design
@@danielgautschi2085 Thank you Daniel..!!! Great video...!!! Do you know the brand/model of the acrylic plaster additive and he concrete exterior sealer (I'm assuming you mixed in the concrete sealer in the mix to obtain a paste)
Hello, .. this was a great video. I did an extensive google search for "italian antique copper bathtub faucet with wheel handles" ..and could not come up with the faucet style like yours in the video. I really would like to know of the brand etc of the faucet you used ... Thanks !!! And make another video please, of another one of your projects. You are quiet the artisan !!
Sorry I don’t remember, there’s no brand name on it
Hello Daniel, great work! I already made a concrete bath tub, wich sealer did you use to protect this project?, can you tell me the brand and product name please? I am looking for one sealer to mine concrete bath tub, but also this sealer needs to support between 95°f to 113°f (35 a 45°c) of hot water.
Acryl based sealer for concrete, most clients like salty and oily bath , the oil I noticed actually keeps it pretty nice too , it’s really convenient the surface because it’s all cement based
I love it wish i could do same!!
You always have to believe in yourself 🙏🏽💪🏻
Thanks for the video! I’m in Los Angeles does this material go by another name or it just “hard integral styrofoam “? Did a search online could not find a vendor for the styrofoam? Lmk please if you know where online or suggestions? Thank you in advance!”😊
Welcome Marcello you can use any styrofoam but if there’s high dense quality it’s much better to work with and you could make your design really thin
Proper name is expanded poly styrene
Call around to insulation supply houses. Like Miguel says, it is called Expanded Polystyrene or EPS. EPS is that white beadboard you see at Home Depot and used to make insulated disposable coffee cups and those cheap foam coolers.
The most dense stuff will sometimes be called _geofoam, structural foam, geostructural foam, rigid cellular polystyrene geofoam_ or a pile of other names in that theme. ASTM D6817 is the technical product standard you might look for. That's foam that is dense enough to have house foundations poured over top, which may be overkill. Up to you. If you talk to the local supplier and explain the project, they can probably guide you.
It'll be cheaper through a local supply house. Even if they have to special order it, it can be added to their normal shipments from the factory/wholesalers. A block of foam that size would cost you a lot via UPS/FedEx etc.
where do you buy the hard Styrofoam from ??? any links to products would be so appreciated also what does "humidify surface" mean exactly like making it wet with a cloth first or having the air in the room be humid ? just for clarity
I’m able to buy the block of styrofoam from a manufacturer company here in Costa Rica and for oversize I glue the elements together with high end flex super bonder for ceramic tiles.
Humidify means keeping the Portland based cement layer and stuccos always wet because of the cure for the oxidizing chemical reaction required, keep cement humid for as long as possible makes it harder and harder
I’m wondering does this have to be built in place as a permanent structure or would it be possible to seal the bottom as well so it could be installed and moved if needed ?
That is a great question, it would be a new little challenge for do such a project, I guess the only part that has to be done in a flexible way would be the fittings for drain and faucet, maybe choose another shape/ design specially the floor connection that would make it easier to attach things
Depending on shape and size, that tub would probably weigh around 100-150kg 😅
Excellent, thank you for sharing!
I’m happy if you’re inspired to build your own design, enjoy
Well, absolutely I was inspired and learned that you can buy blocks of foam I didn't even know they made that big. I'm working on an art project. These foam blocks could be a "game changer" in its creation . Did you have any issues after you filled it with water and took that first, or second, or third bath?
Is it possibly to do something similar but to stone, I want to try to make an onsen style bath but using wood to heat up the water with steel or fireproof bricks in the bottom then the bath tub is that technically possible?
As long you’re not drilling holes in it and the tub is an independent shell it should be no problem.. I like to hear about your experiment please 💪🏻🤞🏼
@@danielgautschi2085 could you explain it more please?
what size of foam block did you start with and where did you source it?
Styrofoam / insulation factory, better high density foam type if available
The whole bathroom is beautiful!!!Enjoy!!! perfect for big guys!!! 🙏❤️☮️🙏❤️☮️
Thanks it’s all my design and I build it also
So cool thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so welcome
I Love it. Want to built IT by myself
Sounds like you’re inspired, great
I think this is brilliant. Very good engineering. Very good workmanship. 👍👍👍
I’m so happy I inspired you
Daniel! very nice work! Amazing! and colors combination I love it! what was the total cost? Thanks!
Depends on how much you spend on faucets, materials for this one it’s about 500-600$ plus 100 hrs labor plus faucets
I was taking/ watching it very seriously up on till you used the bucket to mould the curb of the tub.. couldn't stop laugh
Never stop to be a creative improviser nothing can not be done, where is a will is a way
Very nice idea !!! I think i make maybe the same but rectangular... What kind of glass fiber you use ? Because it's fiber to resist water pressure, no ? Thanks to your share !
Thanks, I use nylon fiber and acrylic additives for cement based plaster, it enhances the strength up to 50 times compared with regular plaster
@@danielgautschi2085 thanks to your answer ! And to impermeability and waterproofing, what materials you use ? Thanks a lot
That came out beautifully!
Thanks 🤗
Woooow!! I am in love with this tub 😍
Thanks sweetheart
I need details. Where do you get what? So I can do it too
The faucet is beautiful! Could you tell me more about where you found it?
Hi it is made in Italy, the material is copper
This piece is beautiful! What are the dimensions in feet?
Well done! You could capitalize on creating an affiliate link for the faucet
Where can you purchase a styrofoam block like the one used in the video
Building supplies markets or from insulation manufacturers
Could have saved hundreds of dollars on the foam if you built it from the ground up using adhesive instead of carving out so much of it. I probably run into about 30 - 40 different scenarios a day where I see somebody do something a certain way and think to myself, "Boy, I am an idiot for never thinking of doing it that way" lol
Would you be open to answering a few question? I am in the middle of some thing pretty similar and got a little overwhelmed by all the options for these kinds of products.
Where you did you purchase all the products you used!? As I’m sure you know there are endless options for tile thinset, etc. also curious to know how this all held up?
Hi, here in Costa Rica l can get all the materials in hardware stores, I use a tile mortar of high flexible quality , platinum or gold works too , nylon fiber and acrylic mortar additiv for the building up shape plaster, I’m building with this technique since many years and not a single damage or cracks in any of my creations
@@danielgautschi2085 do you mean Laticrete Gold? I was hoping you could tell me what companies/brand of products you used.
Didn’t know you live in CR 😅here I use Intaco bondex flex or ultraflex for the first two layers on top of the styrofoam to imbed the nylon mesh
@@danielgautschi2085 I don’t live in CR. I live in the US. But I can see what the added compounds are to the thinset to find something comparable.
Im having a hard time finding a flexible thinset that isn’t high in VOC’s, and everyone I talk to thinks my idea is crazy and doesn’t seem willing to give much advice. Lol.
I started looking into pool cements and plasters and I think I’ve got a good plan in place! Im water testing the way proof membrane in a few days and then once that’s dones I can start laying cements!
@@danielgautschi2085 thank you so much for quick responses!
Beautiful it looks like the bath tub from ancient Pompeii with a hint of modern touch
Thank you I’m happy you like it
Could you link where you bought the hard styrofoam
Construction materials depot
Impressive quality! Super elegant!
That’s my always my intension
Wonderful idea, gracias amigo 👍🏼😎
Con mucho gusto
Neatooooo! Looks like a process! Cool job
Thanks 🙏🏽
brilliant project sir.
Thanks
amazing work. bravo!
Thanks 🙏🏽
What is the orange thing that looks like a tale tha goes all around ?
1/4” Nylon plaster mesh or screen, comes in rolls up to 100cm wide
So satisfying when watching this video, thank you! The work is beautiful!!!
Thank you very much I’m very happy if you’re inspired 🤩
Hello I was wondering where you got the big styrofoam from
Construction materials depot .. if big size not available just glue small ones like sandwiches together, I’m using bonder cement for tiles
When getting into the tub does it feel more like a cast iron tub or a fiber glass/plactic tub?
Hi, none of all of those, it’s a very pleasant silky feeling, if well done .. there’s nothing like that , it’s the best, very sensual and natural 😊just like a bathtub should feel .. enjoy
@@danielgautschi2085 I mean more like when you get in a cast iron tub it feels solid. A fiber glass or plastic feels almost hollow.
It feels totally solid
Amazing!
Thank you I’m happy you love it
Holy moly, that’s nice!
Thank you, that’s the idea 😅
Exactly that’s how it’s done good luck with your project 👍🏼
Thanks
Hi... Trying to find out where can I get the large foam block from?
You can sandwich small pieces together with tile plaster
Density 32 styrofoam
Where does one get the big block of styrofoam?? I wanna build this
I bought it at a styrofoam/ insulation producing factory , different density available, get high density if available
Great video! How much do you think this tub weighs?
Less then 150kg completed
@@danielgautschi2085 thats awesome, even lighter than a lot of commercial cast iron tubs! Do you think itd be a mistake to cut the styrofoam even thinner? Im thinking of making a stone resin tub type of look or somewhere in between that and this but i dont wanna make it vulnerable
Nice and a lot of work. It looks amazing...but wouldn't it crack and break easily being Styrofoam?
It’s a type of reinforced fiber cement that becomes so strong that the styrofoam becomes irrelevant for its strength, the foam makes it easier to shape the form and later it acts perfect as a insulation and keeps the water hot for a very long time, it’s like a thermos bottle to keep beverages hot
Lovely! Do you travel to CA to make one? :-)
Thanks I let you know 😅
Hello Daniel,
What a beatiful bathtub you have made! I am inspired by you and this tub and I considering to try to do the same in our bathroom. This video is really detailed and my father in law is a contracter/carpenter so I think we might can pull it of ;) But I do have one question: is the finished result heavy? So I think the foam itself is really lightweight but do all the layers on top of the foam add a lot of weight? The reason I ask this is because our bathroom is on the second floor of the house (a regular european brick and wooden beam house) I would like to know your thoughts on this. And in any case thanks for sharing your video! Kind Regards, Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Absolutely no problem , I just build a sitting tub 🛀 with a very similar Volumen in my shop and then transported it to my clients site to mount it there.. I guess it weighs around 150 kgs, we carried it around with 3 people. If I add all the raw material of plaster it sums up to that .. then add the amount of water plus two people taking a bath.. you might end up with 300-max 400 kgs . ...this is the best bathtub you can imagine, the water stays hot for a super long time and it feels great on your skin .. let me know how it goes, enjoy the experience .
In LOVE with this tub.
Me too 😅thank you
That turned out really nice! They easily go over $10k. Wondering how much did you spend on material total?
Hi thanks, I spent like 600$ plus faucet and drain plug
I get the styrofoam in a factory that manufactures insulation material
@nathan scruggs find a stucco supplier near you. STO or Senergy sell foam to regional stucco suppliers. They can order a block of poly as large as you want!
@nathan scruggs I didn’t realize he was from Costa Rica but if your in the US your local plaster/stucco retail should sell the polystyrene foam👍🏻
The foam I’m using is density 32
Incredible work, stunning
Thank you I’m happy you got inspired 😊
Cool guys, cool. How strong it is?
I hope in another life I’m a man, and I can do stuff like this.
You are so sweet, thanks and good luck and maybe to find another pair of hands for your own project, never give up
If my mom can teach herself to arc weld and I can teach my girls to sculpt and build, you don’t have to wait for a next time. Take the first step, failure comes with small consequences and big rewards and is open to everyone.
Don't have to be a man,some women surpass men
Would you be willing to share your Concrete recipe? Beautiful work!
Hi that is the intention of this self explanatory nature of this Tutorial 😄 just watch it again carefully and take some notes
@@danielgautschi2085 I did take many notes and rewind many times. I appreciate it! I just dont know the ratios or amounts to use
Thankyou for sharing, very creative and looks amazing
Thanks I’m happy you like it
How long would this last being that the core is Styrofoam.
Some of my creations are since 15 years in function and daily use and show no signs of any decay
What measures were used, please!
170cm Long, 85cm wide, 45cm inside deep, outside 60cm high
daniel gautschi thanks 👏🏿👏🏿
that's awesome!
i have a very important question:
if a drunk 280lb man were to fall into the side of this tub, would it hurt him, or would he hurt it?
aka, i'm big, i like to party, and i'm considering using this technique to make something similar, but i don't know if it can stand up to the abuse i put my property through.
It’s really strong if you build up at least 1” ...Double or triple the amount of fiber cement layers and mesh and I’m sure you can bathe your gorilla in it 🦍💪🏻🦾😅
I'm sure if you fell into the side of this tub, none of this would probably matter as you'd most likely be dead if you hit your head on it. Just sayin' :-) You might want to invest in an inflatable tub for the time being. lol
Hi my name is tarsha I was looking at your video and he got me very excited about making tubs cuz I want to do a spa if you have a class or something with hands on I would like to take the class I'm interested I'm eager to learn and I want to change the world so I guess I'll be contacting you when I get ready I love you video keep up the good work
Hi Tarsha I’m so happy that you’re inspired, unfortunately I’m not teaching workshops anymore, but with this tutorial you should get enough information to create your own first maybe small bowl or laboratory, good luck and thank you for your feedback 😊
We made a concrete tub in our home renovation and it was only afterwards I thought about insulation.. 😫 My fiance thinks the concrete will hold heat well by itself but I don't think so! It's a sunken tub in a pier and beam house, I wonder if we can can just go underneath it and add some sort of insulation... but the concrete itself is so thick I wonder if that would be pointless.
Ideally the layers of fiber-plaster/ concrete on top of the insulation should be to the minimum strength requirements approx not less than 1” .
If you have let’s say 4-5” of concrete and worth into the ground, it will take a lot of energy hot water to heat up the mass and it will also cool of quite fast , in the insulated technique the water stay hot for hours from the very beginning
Where does one get the huge block of foam like that? I suppose I could save all my packing material and glue together and then cut away the shape I need? YA??
I made my first ones 20 years ago exactly as you mentioned and I also used dozens of plastic PET bottles for insulation tests , be creative and improvise with what you have 😅
There are factories that produce styrofoam in different densities, I prefer high density
THIS is REAL talent! Looka beautiful!
Thank you
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