Phillips attempts of taking measurements are comedy gold.

@TotallyNotSamm

6 ай бұрын

"94 divided by 2.... is 46"😂

Don't forget to tilt the niche slightly for water run off

@Django44

6 ай бұрын

Clearly, Phillip is the man for the job - biceps and all.

I laughed out loud when you rolled up your sleeve when sawing the timber! Too funny! Thanks for another great video! Love you guys! From Sydney 🇦🇺❤️

@cath7336

6 ай бұрын

Me too!!! From Brissy 🇦🇺

@foxgluv

6 ай бұрын

Melbourne! 🇦🇺💕

@dollyscreek7494

6 ай бұрын

Geelong Vic, Aust ❤😂

@Allahsservant357

6 ай бұрын

I subscribed because of that 😂

Vermiculite which admittedly sounds like an SDT you would get if you had unholy relations with a penguin. Love those sneaky bits of Phillip humor that slide right by.

Phillip taking measurements and doing math is comedy gold 😂😂😂😂😂Great job Phillip 😍😘

NICHE TIP #1: From experience, you’re going to want the niche opposite the shower head. A) that’s the direction you face when you’re enjoying the hot water thus your toiletries are easily accessible and B) the water is less likely to gather and sit on the shelf vs. having the niche on the wall opposite the door. Less water on the self means dryer soap bars (dry soap last longer) and dryer sponge, loofa, wash cloth, body scrubby things, etc (which means less chance of mildew). TIP #2: They make a one piece niche (with or without multiple shelves) (no seams) that attach to the studs. Essentially it’s a rectangular PVC box with an apron for attaching it to the wall and tiling over. We installed a large one that’s one solid piece with 3 shelves. When you fit your choice of tile inside them, be sure to slope the mortar at the back of the bottom tile so that water can run off and does not accumulate in the corners. Look on Amazon for an affordable version the size & shape that best fits your design style. PS - you may want to consider a “shave shelf” too if your shower isn’t large enough for a stool. Shave shelf are exactly like niches only smaller and much lower……generally located on the opposite wall from the shower head. They are primarily used by women as a secure foot rest when manicuring their legs or feet, thus they are a welcomed luxury if you don’t have time for a full blown bubble bath!! Best of Luck

when I watch Philip I can feel my stress level rise 😮 😊

@tootsla1252

6 ай бұрын

Right!?!? We’re dealing with water here, which scares the crap out of me. A leak would be a nightmare.

Phillip, I love your witty humor. It makes watching a shower tray install fun and enjoyable.

I absolutely adore Phillips dry, wry, sense of humour. I also adore their taste and style renovating this château.

I enjoy all your videos, the care you take and especially the humor. It is nice to see how you all clean up your area as you work and after you are done for the day. I just received one of your candles. It has a glorious scent. I know I will enjoy burning it. Oh, by the way, thank you Phillip for flashing your the biceps.

@HowToRenovateAChateau

6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I have 3 niches on the opposite wall from the shower head, so I think this would be your bedroom wall. I love them and the placement. They hold everything I need and you don't see the items when you are looking at the shower. I just wish I had added one more closer to the floor to prop my foot as I'm shaving my legs.

@jlife9092

6 ай бұрын

I so hear you about the need for a foot propping niche!

@rablatour

5 ай бұрын

That’s the most important thing in a shower! We need a place to prop our legs!!!

I've been reading through the comments and see a "shave niche" mentioned. We recently stayed at a hotel in NYC and they had a small diagonal bar that went corner to corner for shaving legs. Thought I'd throw that out there as an alternative option to a "shave niche" for anyone that didn't think of it during the planning process and wants one. 😉

As a dutch person it’s always so fun to hear someone try to speak dutch

@lyndamcdon

6 ай бұрын

How did he do?🤔

I cant wait to see the hidden door to the water closet.

Have you seen Chateau du Purnon’s latest video about stripping lead paint safely? There’s a product they used called Smart Strip, red label, that they used that doesn’t create any dust. Thought this might be helpful for your lead paint removal. The renovation is looking great!

It constantly amazes me that the measurements that Philipp takes actually work; for the majority of things. Loving you in Mexico City. ❤

Philip, you can get a membrane to plaint on in showers or wet areas to prevent moisture before you pour concrete or tile. Waterproof membrane. Side note; ensure you make the niche big enough to fit all your relevant bathing products ( nothing sucks more than a short small space and nothing actually fit). Perhaps look for Amber glass pump bottles one can refill? Good bathroom progress!

Both of you bring my husband and I together to watch the renovation, but also the laughs we share at your humor... Both of you do an amazing job with your home and videos. Thank you!

LOVE Philip’s dry sense of humour! 🤣

thank you Philippe, for a much needed giggle... also, for the imperial measurements, now it's finally clear how to convert.... 🤣

I received my candle. I love it so much I going to keep it instead giving as a Christmas gift. No one will know.

I just love the whole approach to this renovation.Love the humour.

What a great job! Building a mud shower pan (as the trades in the US call it) calls for a lot of skill, and it’s not easy! I am so impressed by Philip’s skills! Of course Anna is amazing too.

I wish your channel to gain more than 1 million of followers/subscribers...🥉👑🏆

Hi, My wife and I have enjoyed your videos from the first. We watch on our Roku TV, so we don't have the easy option to leave comments. From here, I cannot be sure of what materials you have used in your shower, but as a professional tile man, for many years, there is a difference between water resistant sheetrock and water proof. I would suggest, if your green board is like the American, it should not go down into the "pan" or floor of the shower. I usually used a concrete board. An alternate solution is using a rubber membrane cement for installing the tile, coating the floor and up the walls at least 18 inches and letting it dry. Then install the tile on a second coat. I could be wrong about your French materials, but i would hate to see the shower fail in a year or two, due to this oversight. Love your videos. You have a great sense of humor and a wonderful family. Stan

@UnPluggingThePlayer

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that bit of info.

@HowToRenovateAChateau

6 ай бұрын

Wall and shower tray need waterproofing with membrane, that's part 2 :)

Great job Philipp 😊 That was quite a few stages to go through. I can't wait to see the progress in this going-to-be-wonderful bathroom😁🤗👍👋

I so enjoy your humor. You explain so well the process at which your insulting the shower floor.

@hanahorack4287

6 ай бұрын

Insulting is a brilliant typo😅😅😅

Wow this was so complicated! Another one for the playlist. Almost there!

very good idea for lightening the cement mixture in the shower.

I just want to let you know that my candle order arrived safely in Houston, TX and my husband and I have been enjoying the fragrance of Salon d'hiver every evening . (It does a great job eliminating the odors that our 3 dogs make, especially out 120lb. doberman, Lucky!)

Love the great lesson on creating a shower base without spending too much. We are grateful for the video Philip and Anna.

GENIUS idea on the vermiculite Phillip!!!

Thanks for entertaining us all year and wishing you, your friends in the trades and your family a wonderful holiday season and much joy, fun and lots of sailing next year.

I am certainly beginning to really look forward to your completed bathroom,as it begins to show itself little by little .Things are really beginning to move forward.Won’t it be absolutely wonderful to have such a lovely little luxurious bathroom suite.

Love anna and Philip!! They are amazing. Love their home project!

Phillip, you are a joy to watch. Brilliant.

We need KZread Vlog Academy Awards 🏆 'Best (seriously funny) Acting in a DIY' Great job on the shower floor, Philipp.

Nice work! With PEX lines you can easily route them anywhere. I placed my h&c valves just inside the door opening. Easy to use when 'warming the shower' and you needn't dodge the initial cold water when the valves are directly under the shower head.

@kriyayoga98

6 ай бұрын

Yes, excellent idea. I have this in my shower so I can start the water from outside the shower by just reaching inside the door and step in when it’s warm.

Another fun episode watching Phillip as plumber and Anna as praises in chief! ❤❤

Love your sense of humour!

What a talented couple! Thank you both for all your interesting content and sharing your lovely home with us all! Stay blessed and have a wonderful holiday season with your friends & family ❤

I Love the comment, 'I'm going to stop here because Anna loves to do this.' I was surprised that you did not use a Sluter system for the shower pan, and that is not said as a criticism. Thanks for making plumbing seem less daunting.

Great job Phillip, can't wait to see the shower completed. Blessings, Kathy USA 🇺🇸

Such muscles Philip!! I hope this works! By why wouldn't it, an expert is doing it! Love your direction reading... (so funny!) (from Sandi)

You’ll be glad you’ve decided to keep the niche! Well done Philipp on the shower tray

Love your projects and the videos. As a remark to your shower build: Greenboard is moisture resistant but not recommended for tiling and downright unsuitable for shower stalls. 'Multiboards', cement boards, tile backer boards, etc are much better as they don't have a paper coating that can rot, are waterproof and hold the tiles better. Check with your local Brico or manufacturers like Marmox.

@HowToRenovateAChateau

6 ай бұрын

We do not tile directly on the boards, they will be rendered waterproof, I will look into Marmox, thanks for the tip!

Was surprised not to see any sort of rubber shower membrane under the dry pack. I think that's code in Ontario (Canada) for new installations, but perhaps not in France?

Very impressive job, Philipp. Your skill set keeps expanding. It’s really coming together nicely. Have a great week.

Love This guys humour 😂😂😂😂😂

Well done Philippe!!👏

Super work, Philipp!

@HowToRenovateAChateau

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Fabulous work!!

Just love to see bathroom renovations! Here in Sweden, almost all houses are made of wood. Based on that, the rules for waterproofing in bathrooms are very strict. All surfaces (floors and walls) must have a approved waterproofing layer and no part of the floor are allowed to be lower than the floordrain based on the risk of leakage - Otherwise the water has nowhere to go. So if there is no drain outside the shower, this solution is absolutely prohibited. (Here, the pipes and drain probobly had been laid between the joists in the floor to reduce the fall towards the draining gutter but also to make the step into the shower lower.) Therefore it is always nice to see simpler and equally functioning solutions in other places. And apparently, the rest of europe is not sitting with all damp and rotten bathrooms! Love to see the end result!

@HowToRenovateAChateau

6 ай бұрын

With our structural floor beams it would have been dificult to get the pipes in the right directoin under floor level. And there will be waterproofing of the shower compartement. But I do understand the swedish rule, makes sens, unless of course the floor drain is blocked.

Yay for progress

Phillip can make even installing a shower drain and pan interesting to watch. Awesome.

I’ve used the Schluter shower trays successfully as a DIY rather than plastic and concrete. Seenms like that would have been an even more diy friendly approach. Looks good so far! 💪🏻

Looking great Phillip. 😊

Enjoyed from Texas!

Looking good!

The zoom in of Philips “muscles” 😭😂

Yippee for the most anticipated view of my every week!

Really good the verniculite solution 🙂

Measure twice, cut once. But what fun would that be for those of us watching? 😉 Philip you give us the best videos with your humor! 😊

I have a shower niche that runs the same length as the window in my shower, which is about 1600mm wide. It's fantastic. I added LED strip lighting and used the feature tile in the back of it, but used the large wall tile to create the ledge, sides, and top. It is incredibly functional, and adds drama to the space.

That is indeed Dutch. Should be fairly easy for you Phillipp, considering you are a German speaker. It'll probably be easier than dividing 94 😉

Great job, Philip!! The shower is going to be so beautiful when you're done, and all this really hard work will be worth all the back pain. 😏I think all the comments about where to put the niche are spot on, however instead of creating something that is flush with the wall, have it stick out a bit from the wall between the shower and the toilet space, and have a rod underneath for wash cloths or little hooks to hang bath scrunchies or back scrubbers on. It will look more tidy all together in one spot. Can't wait to see you guys next week! 💖💖💖

The flexing as you saw away and you make eye contact with the camera. This had me laughing! Thank you!

Those muscles truly ripple

Nice work Philip!

Hello from Chateau Sallandrouze. Love you guys.

Great job!!

PHILIP!!!!! Its nice to nave the drain closer to the faucets, so when you stand in the shower your not standing on the drain 🤦🏻‍♀️

Always entertaining 😊

Who is going to be in your master and most Don’t care if your bottles are pretty. Frivolous things!

You can buy beautiful pump bottles to hold the shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap so that your niche will look beautiful.

Philipp, I'm so impressed with the progress you've made in your DIY & building skills. And I wouldn't worry about placing the niche on the back wall; as much of a showpiece as that shower will be, I doubt you'll be holding parties of distinguished guests in the bathroom. As I said when the lady at Sears insisted I needed a matching washer & dryer, "Yes, goodness, I'd hate for the Queen to come to dinner & notice that my laundry appliances didn't match! The shower will be lovely; perhaps you can add a line of shower gels & shampoos to your candle business!

Love your videos!

I also like the idea of a marble shelf with holes in it. A niche holds water and gets damaged long before the shower needs a change of tiles. We wipe down our bath/shower every time we use it so the grout does not mold. Great job guys. Your doing a wonderful job of your suite.

@dmbalsam

6 ай бұрын

My niches are slanted out so water doesn’t stay. Twelve years and all is well.

"Because.... Phillip". Perfect.

Love the humor…dry is my fave😂

The size of your, um, strength, is certainly impressive Philip.

Now finally i know how to use a saw

"measuring is an ancient technique". 😊

Anna, have I missed Xmas tree decorating? You have so much to do, only inquiring. Merry Christmas to the fam! cgzone8

Philipp, thank you for two things. First, for making me laugh so hard that I had to sit down. And second, for demonstrating the proper technique for using a hand saw...which is to hold the item you're cutting in mid air.

@HowToRenovateAChateau

6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help :)

See you next week! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Gosh, Phillip makes me laugh. Enjoyed the not-so-subtle bicep shots whilst sawing. 😂

great work! only wished you've used a linear drain close to the wall, would make it alot easier to make the slope and you can use big tiles on the floor.

@StochasticsAndHullAvg

6 ай бұрын

Linear drains look great, but are a pain to clean and the cleaning part lasts for years. Take it from experience, they are not fun. Better to go with a central circular one just as Philipp did. Well done Philipp.

@wenuhan

6 ай бұрын

I was just going to comment on that. The linear drains are so difficult to fully clean and in our case got clogged almost every week 😢 a pain in the a**

@MajomoN

6 ай бұрын

@@wenuhan i know some of them are hard to clean. But some brands have great patterns with alot easier cleaning (atleast here in norway) and we use 75mm pipes out of the drain.

@MajomoN

6 ай бұрын

Patents*

@ValeriaVincentSancisi

6 ай бұрын

after 8 yrs working in a tile showroom and seeing that trend ..I so agree!@@StochasticsAndHullAvg

Next week try a slow-mo flex while working

@HowToRenovateAChateau

6 ай бұрын

noted!

@purpurina5663

6 ай бұрын

😛

Philip just made my day! Love your videos! Cant stop laughing! 😂😂😂😂❤ Hello from Poland!

I needed this comic relief! 😂😂😂❤

Great job on the shower pan. Very professional! I'm surprised that Anna didn't stop you earlier in construction about that niche. It's a problem to do it now, but it really does need to be done, unless you set in shelving. I've seen some really nice perforated metal shelving set into shower walls, usually in corners. That would hold your shower products and not collect water. Both my sons are in the business and hate shower niches because that's where shower walls will fail. Water will collect in the niche and seep behind the wall.

what a truly masculine episode 💪

@UnPluggingThePlayer

6 ай бұрын

We came for the design and renovation and we got a gun show. For non-slang translation, a gun show is slang for bicep action, not to be confused with an actual lock 'n load gun video.

Phillip you did a great job on the floor.Anna you could always buy matching bottles and refill them and make a nice letter to label.

I have niches in my showers and I like that they are positioned just high enough not to catch water from the shower. They always stay dry. That said, they are not weirdly high either.

I also have developed a little lower back sciatica and have been doing taichi zidong channel stretches. They're simple and are helping loosening up the tight muscles. Especially their stretch called elephant stretch. 🙌 All the best to you and yours.

@jomeyer13

6 ай бұрын

my man tips upside down more than one time day

Great sharing my friend Have a nice weekend ❤❤

Loving the arm muscle 🇨🇦🇨🇦

The music is giving me palpitations !

Bravo!