good stuff. Might want to discuss about making sure you always order extra tile. Being 1 or 2 short and then you go to buy another box and it either doesn't exist anymore or the color is slightly different. (plus you always want a few extra to sit in the attic for the next owner to find 30 years later. :-) )

@lechatbotte.

2 жыл бұрын

Lol yep

@BonBon770

2 жыл бұрын

You should always order 10 to 20% extra depending on pattern and layout

@DeuceGenius

2 жыл бұрын

I've found those tiles!

@BlackCat-rm2wv

2 жыл бұрын

It's better to have extra tiles and not need them, then need them and not have them. Lol

@williammorris3303

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always bought 10% over, for some reason because my brain doesn’t account for areas that give you 2 cuts from 1 tile I always end up with excessive overage

Professional tile setter for 20 years. Couple of points. 1. As mentioned by others the top tile on the left wall should be two tiles to match the pattern, although I suspect with your attention to detail and perfectionism, the next video will be you realizing you oopsied. 2. When doing the layout, if you are using a pure white tile, the thin strip of the tile at the top will disappear visually speaking, when it is grouted with white grout. With a patterned tile perhaps not so much. That isn't to say you shouldn't have done your layout this way, as it gave you full tiles at the top and bottom of the niche. The expression I have come up with is that tile setters are trying to create the "veneer of perfection" (all you Frasier fans should take a drink at this moment!) You can't create perfect but you want the observers eyes to land where you want them to land and not see the fact that the tiles are not full tile at every wall which would be true perfection. (in 20 years that has only happened once for me). Having full tile at the top and bottom of the niche draws the eyes. Perfect. 3. When I tile with kerdi, I scratch coat the wall and trowel the notches onto the back of the tile. I find it is less messy. I scratch coat the whole wall all at once, even if it dries, thin set adheres to itself really well. I trowel the thinset on the back of the tiles out from the center so that the air still can escape out the grooves. After some practice I can spin up to a 2'x2' tile on my hand (like a pizza) and trowel with the other, or place on clean water bucket and trowel away. 4. When cutting out the square for the tap hardware, start on the face side. You may need to get a better grinder wheel that cuts cleaner. I have found some of the best wheels at rental stores. $20 Canadian, can't remember the brand and the name has worn off the wheel. Tiled 50 bathrooms with 1 grinder wheel and a tile cutter like yours. As well I use a wet diamond pad, about the size of a drywall pad. Again I think they are in the $20 range. I would go to a tiling supply store if you don't already. They should have them. They are relatively inexpensive and do the same as your file to smooth the edges, but if you ever get into mitering corners they help a great deal. As well you can use them to clean cured mud off of your tools to get them back to shiny. 5. Ideally you want the wall tile to land on your sill but with the stone slab that makes the point moot. 6. I have only ever had one hole saw to do the shower head pipe and it is about 1 1/4", Again I don't think too expensive at a tiling supplies store. 7. Keep up the great work. I have learned a lot of fantastic info from you about other aspects of construction. Your skills are what got me to start watching your channel, your humility keeps me watching! Feel free to pick my brain if you want on tiling questions

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Super appreciate that 👊👍. I noticed the top tile when we did the outtro 😡. Last tile…. Not thinking it through…. Working till 7pm… all the excuses right 👊👍

@elvagabundo4607

2 жыл бұрын

@@StudPack That's why I always...ALWAYS stop at 6:59 ;)

@markme4

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call the 5 inch cut at the top a thin strip

@isaacholzwarth

2 жыл бұрын

@@markme4 I think he was referring to the thin sliver at the top they would have had if they hadn't split the top and bottom tiles.

@markme4

2 жыл бұрын

@@isaacholzwarth Yea you're probably right but that looks like it would have been 4 to 5 inches as well

If there are any DIYers out there who skipped to this video, without watching the others, you will miss the most important aspect of tiling, and that is prep. Paul’s tile goes on so nicely because he spent so long making sure he had a flat square and plumb surface to attach it to.

@ProToolsApproved

2 жыл бұрын

In my early years I learned this the hard way. Rushed the set up because I thought I was good enough to fix/hide/cheat any problems I would run into. One client, one shower changed that way of thinking. I'll never forget it. That day I learned a lesson and went from pro to expert at that moment when I knew i'd always spend more time prepping than laying from that job on.

@johnsrabe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProToolsApproved Yep. Tile stobbornly refuses to bend! Great that you got the lesson, though. As I’ve gotten older, and I am almost 56 now, I have come to regard these as “kick in the ass” moments, which I recognize faster, learn the lesson, and welcome the next one.

@cynthiaayers7696

Жыл бұрын

Well you can prep all you want like my husband did and then when the tiler's came in they made a worse mess than what he'd already tore out. There was no waterproofing before and they still didn't waterproof it in the new installation. There is no grout in the walls they used clear silicone with white porcelain...? I have two standing 1/8 inch deep puddles 4 inches away from the drain hole..?? The uprights for the shower slider doors half on porcelain half on plasterboard. The tiles on the wall one foot by 2 ft some hang an eighth of an inch out over the tile below and others are the opposite. And up to half inch gap in bottom corner tile just filled in with silicone. The list goes on. Now my husband's a disabled veteran that's why it took him so long to tear a small 6x9 bathroom apart, and it was supposed to be a present for him. Bottom line is... it must be all tour back out and redone floor to ceiling. The help he got was from family who has been building homes for three generations. So much for family and all that love. You should see the let down in his eyes,.. it's heartbreaking.

@jjl499

8 ай бұрын

Every video is from this start forward. Prep is hardest, most important, and most of the work

@HomeImProveMentHow

3 ай бұрын

Sooooo True

Such an awesome series! As a fellow KZreadr I have just one recommendation - maybe put all of these videos in a playlist so they're easier to find. Took me a bit to sift through and find each new step in the series because of the other vids in between.

There may be a billion videos on tiling, but not many I’d rather watch than STUD PACK! Thanks, guys!

Love that you went into detail about the thinset, directional trowel methods and airflow. Lots of channels never teach the why behind the how. Thanks!

man, this is like getting a master class in stuff like this... thanks guys.

As a builder it's refreshing to see other builders take pride in their work and pay attention to detail.

I can’t tell you how much I love this channel. Paul, you have a real gift for teaching, you’re detailed, clear and concise. Thank you.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@conradb7200

Жыл бұрын

And he has a wonderful personality! 👍

@JasonPeliwo

7 ай бұрын

I agree completely and wanted to add that the detail comes through well due to the sincerity of the presentation and passion that Paul brings to it. Well done guys.

You could use painters tape to lay out the lines with the speed square on the front side of the tile. Then cut with the grinder from the front side and inside the tape line. The tape won't mark the tile and it helps prevent too many chips.

I am a Northern California Contractor specializing in Kitchen/Bathrooms. This guy has obviously been doing this for a long time and has gained the knowledge & experience required to teach. He even explains "cheats", tips & tricks that will prevent failures. Guessing, not unlike myself, he never gets a callback/complaint from his clients. Great work buddy! I wish I had a Father to teach me before I entered the trades alas, I had to learn it the hard way. Also - the creation of the tile leveling system is/was a godsend.

You can also add an accent band or stripe (pencil tile) to make the layout work .both of those holes look great from my house 😁

@lhffan

2 жыл бұрын

Great way to avoid slivers

@jw1731

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Personally I always assumed the reason tile companies sell tiles with dimensions slightly less than 1 or 2 foot is to compel us to buy accent strips. ;)

@MoneyManHolmes

2 жыл бұрын

I would probably just open the grout lines like 1/16? to keep a full tile at the bottom and eliminate the sliver. Or possible try to factor that in when determining the slope of the pan. There’s so much to think about and everyone has different taste. That’s what I love about tiling.

Fantastic stuff. Getting ready to tile a kitchen wall, floor, and two bathrooms. Should be fun times! Thanks for all you two do.

Had to pause the video and write this comment. Of course I’m going to learn something on this video. You’re one of the only ones on here that really explains technique the why’s of everything you do. You make it easy to follow and entertaining as well.

This was a great video that covered so many things one may encounter and u gave great tips to tile through them. Bravo and thanks.

I love the pride you take in your work. Outstanding work.

This has been the single most informative and helpful tiling series I have ever watched. I very grateful for all your advice and willingness to instruct.

What a find! So glad I found your channel! Your tips I've learned have worked fanstastic. Thank you for all around being a joy to watch and packing so much into your videos.. The uplifting demeanor you both keep, the editing, shots and staging.. The effort all in all.. It shows and really makes all the difference! Keep up the excellent work guys 💙

These step-by-step instructions are the best. Just what we need!!!

Love the vid & how thorough you are & explain things!! It looks great, can't wait to see it all finished!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I like your idea of laying the tile out on the floor is sure simplify’s the process. Great video as usual!!!

Wow. I've watched a number of very good videos on tiling, but you are so thorough, showing, discussing and explaining every aspect of the job, I feel like I'm there with you learning as you do it. Combine that with your knowledge, expert technique and attention to details to all aspect of the work/job is incredible. Very glad I discovered your channel.

Thank you sir, your imperfection makes it perfect!

I love watching your videos!!!! The way you explain things, and the patience. The whole team seems to be truly enjoying making these videos. You also don't do not come across a know it all. KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!!!

I wish I could go to home depot and ask them I need a stud pack tile project. And they will have all the stuff you showed ready to pick up. Great job guys

Nice job Paul, you’re a natural in front of the camera and it’s really great to see a perfectionist doing this type of work. Well done!

Great tips for getting a clean tiling job, the easier way. Loved all the information and reasoning you give - I learned a lot! Great series!

Thanks for sharing your craft and positive spirit. Much gratitude . By far my favorite team !

These videos are truly instructional. LOTS of information and detail. Having done some tile work (not very well) I have learned much detail on the "proper" way to do things. Keep up the excellent work!

9:20 I think that you do a really good job of explaining the process in a way that I intuitively connect to. Good Job!

Thank you for your great way of explaining. I'm new to tiling, and you make great sense which helps with confidence to to tackle the job

I like that you show the tips and tricks for people who have never done this before at all. Too many youtube videos assume a much greater level of experience in construction than a lot of us actually have...

I don't think I'll ever try this stuff, myself, but I love seeing your work, your method for teaching, and your explanation of the full process PRIOR to starting it. I think a lot of DIY channels could learn a thing or two from your presentation!

I love your videos. I'm learning as fast as I can, tiling a master bath walk-in shower with 12 x 24 tiles, and pebble floor, now. One thing that I learned that you don't have in there is to put the leveling system Ts behind the ledger strips so that the bottom tiles can be leveled when they are installed. Don't forget to lower your ledger strips the appropriate amount to make up for the additional height that the Ts add to the ledger. Also, be sure that you put the Ts in all of the correct places for the tiles to be installed above and below.

Awesome video guys. I always enjoy and appreciate your details on the jobs you are doing. Makes me want to keep doing home improvements. Thank you.

So happy I found your channel. Great content and love the thorough explanations. We're building a house right now and these are super helpful for the jobs I want to tackle myself.

I've been in the trades for over 50 years (Framing, Finish and custom oak stair builder). You guys are really awesome. I love the videos and I love that you are taking the time to teach generations of DIY'ers ...Kudos guys.

10:11 To avoid voids you should grab some more thinset with the notched edge of the trowel and then trowel the wall. This will create larger thinset lines without any voids, and will provide more coverage. It's also faster than skim coating over voids and troweling over it again.

Always love to watch a good tiler work. You explain everything well and speaking with a clear voice.

I really enjoy watching your videos. They are very informative and you are a natural teacher.

I would like to thank you guys for the advice you give. Even though I live in New Zealand and some codes are different the tips are useful. I consider my self to be handy, but not a professional, in most things. I find your channel helps me to try different techniques. You have a talent that not only makes you an income but also saves you a heap on your own projects around your house and property. I also have to mention that guy who controls the video, umm oh yeah Jordan lol, hey buddy great work. Together you make a great team, keep it going, it's an awesome youtube channel. Anyway from a kiwi viewer thank you both for the tips and good luck going forward.

So nice to see the respect you 2 have for each other as father & son while you work together. Your wife and mom must be so proud. Super rare

Love your patience with your son and us learning

Best tips and best explanations I've seen in one video. Awesome job-I'm finishing a basement and about to do a very similar shower tile job. Thanks!

I personally get a little laugh because when I was a contractor, especially with tile, I never got to go home as clean as you guys lol. Great work and very informative video. Thanks for sharing the art and precision that goes into these jobs

You guys rock, thank you for putting out quality content. Paul is a badass teacher and Jordan you’re doing great at capturing it all and asking the right questions and putting it all together. You guys are building an encyclopedia of diy help for all of us who aren’t familiar with the tasks, keep crushing!!!

@whiskyjames4200

6 ай бұрын

Great team and brilliant work.

Nice video. A couple of genuine guys doing a genuine days work. Lovely job

Thank you You are always full of energy

DIY-ing my own tile shower tomorrow and I can’t thank you enough for all this great information! THANK YOU STUD PACK! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@StudPack

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ryan! Thx for the support and best of luck with your project 👍

Another option which I like is to have a horizontal strip mid wall of a contrasting title that's 3,4,6". That allows me to always have a full tile at the bottom and cut a little off the tile at the ceiling. Plus the contrasting strip is always going to be seen as a more custom job, higher value.

@Michael-wq6dg

6 ай бұрын

I like that that doesn't leave a cut tile at the bottom that's difficult to silicone.

You are very good at teaching! Easy to understand, logical progression, even explaining the reasonings, using a minimal amount of words! Great job!!!

Great respect for this profesional man and great to see someone installing those metal trims the right way .!!

S.P., I love how y'all are really zero'ing in on anticipating questions. Example, the leger, exactly when I was thinking about the screws holing the ledger board, y'all said you'll patch them with a little curdy as you do the bottom course. Very cool! Got to add, once of the best shower tiling videos I've seen. One of your best as well, IMSHO. Very inspiring, considering I've got a master suite I really need to get to. Thank you again.

@moneyfornothing3264

2 жыл бұрын

Hire the Stud Pack!

@thomasemberson8021

2 жыл бұрын

@@moneyfornothing3264 Distance and Money. I live in N. Texas, and budget constraints push to DIY. FWIW, I'be already built furniture, cabinets, electrical, some plumbing, and have done siding on the house. Tiling and some of the finer finishing things are left to be personally explored. But I will get there. SP has really helped.

Number one tip I've got from this series is cleaning the edges with a margin trowel before installing each tile. Seems obvious now, but it never occurred to me when I did my shower. Spent a *lot* of time cleaning out the joints before grouting. 😞 Great content as always, gents. Keep up the good work!

@tjatile

2 жыл бұрын

You don't need a margin trowel, just use the corner of your half inch trowel. One less tool to keep in the tight space.

@rotatingrecords

2 жыл бұрын

Just clean the joints with a pick or pencil as you go.

@woodstover

2 жыл бұрын

It's always the little things that make or break the project, Paul covers them all.

@ziegle9876

Жыл бұрын

Using a thinset (available in white) and grout of the same color saves a lot of work there....

@UGotTheFunk

Жыл бұрын

I actually use one of the wedges for the leveling system to clean it off.

Thank you so much for the tips very helpful 👍

*NICE JOB AND PERFECTLY DONE...THANKS FOR SHARING STUD PACK & SON!!*

20:14 I do a diff process once in while when measuring this. I take another tile and come from other side and overlap first tile and make marks…. Just shows more than one way to do things; but, your way means holding 1 tile, and the way I do requires 2 tiles😉 Nice job on set his shower, and aren’t snap cutters just awesome. Imo, they get a bad rap and ppl think need wet saw for cutting tile, b7t even a cheapo $25 snap cutter can do a descent job, if got those skills👍🏻 Cheers✌🏻

That was GREAT! I did mine already and I did it 90% like you said, but I didn't know to clean the thin set on the edges before setting, so I had to clean out the squeeze out by hand before grouting. That would have saved me. I have one comment on layout. Use can also use a horizontal accent stripe at about eye level to get rid of slivers at the top.

@markbrodie48

Жыл бұрын

I’ve found that a popsicle stick is great for cleaning the thin set from between the tiled when the thin set is fresh…A DYI FYI

I enjoyed watching you doing the tiles and you explained very well.

I like this guy. Good positive energy

Slivers are our enemy! Great video guys.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

We beat the slivers, but fought the tile saw 😭are you still rocking the D36000? appreciate the support man 👊

@LandbergTileTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@StudPack The D36000 is the best out there across the board, but the D24000 is awesome also. You guys will love it compared to that Kobalt! Check out contractors direct for best prices out there 👊

Beautiful job! I’m not a tiler but have a couple of comments about leveling clips. If you install the wedges pointing toward the already laid tile, it will pull the tiles tight against the clip and the already laid tile. But, if pointing toward the tile being laid, they have a tendency to push the tiles apart and can widen the grout line. Also, when putting the clips in on your last row for the day to come back to the next day, be sure that the wedge is tight against the tile otherwise if there is thinset atop the wedge it won’t pull the tiles even the next day. I insert a small piece of cut-off tile and insert a wedge to hold the cut-off, the tile and the leveling clip in the proper alignmentfor the next morning. It’s a pain to have to cut out the thinset and leveling clip the next day because the clip isn’t up against the tile laid the day before.

@cowslinger64

2 жыл бұрын

Quote: But, if pointing toward the tile being laid, they have a tendency to push the tiles apart and can widen the grout line. That is an issue I have not seen addressed anywhere. I've the wedges put in from tiled previously laid, to the new tile. There has been a time or two when it caused the grout line to open, and I had to fuss with it to make it right. I'll keep your idea in mind. Thanks.

@JT_70

Жыл бұрын

@mic dundee I install the wedges using the pliers tool that is made for installing them and then use a soft white mallet to break the clips and wedges off the next day. My wife discovered the problem with the wedges spreading the grout line. She makes sure the grout lines are all the same width, that the tiles are level in all directions and that there is no lippage. She also takes a bright LED light to painted walls and marks any areas needing touch ups or more of my attention. Teamwork!

Always amazed me how tile guys get it done. You got a great son and you guys make up a great team. Keep up the good work

Thank you for this video. I'm a tiler trying to get to the next level. This really helped.

QUESTION....Was the neich's location planned according to the size of your tile? or did you just get lucky that it lined up perfect?

@ivwshane

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, how to determine the placement of the niche would be very helpful. When I did my shower I placed mine where I felt it was most functional and aesthetic but it caused all sorts of problems when it came to tiling around it. It’s probably the most amateur part of the job I did:(

@TonyVM775

2 жыл бұрын

You have to plan it out before hand. When the old shower is demoed you just determine roughly where the top of you pan tile will be mark a line and figure out the best height for the niche. Doesn’t have to be perfect. You can be off a 1/4 or so and adjust your tile accordingly.

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah a little of both. We installed the niche just above our grab bar blocking (as low as we could) then adjusted the tile layout to accommodate the niche. Hope that makes sense 👊

@dirkg7062

2 жыл бұрын

@@StudPack Thank you.

@gtlefty

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of times we will hold off on installing the kerdi niche until after the walls are up and a good portion of the tile is set. We then cut out for the prefabricated niche, install and water proof. Then we can continue with completing the tile install.

That last tile on top by the soffit should've been two pieces. As you can tell I'm very anal when laying out tile. I use the same wedges , makes for a perfect surface. Thumbs up !

@bjkehoe6988

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't even notice until I read your comment. Good call. One of those things that would drive me nuts later every time I saw it.

@s-w

2 жыл бұрын

Nice catch

@StudPack

2 жыл бұрын

I saw that when filming the outtro and my heart sank 😡😡😡. That’s what I get for working till 7pm 😣

This is the best tiling video I have watched. Great teacher, you would be a great coach! Thanks

I love the way you teach. You don't assume we have advanced knowledge and all the tools. I also love how you point out your workflow and techniques including what hand you use

I really appreciate your videos. We had two bathrooms remodeled to include walk-in showers using the Schleier Kerdi system. The videos really helped me to know what to look for. Plus, we have another house in need of replacing a cheap manufactured walk-in shower enclosure. I am confident I could take on this project using the same system. It may not turn out as great looking as yours or the ones the pros doubt I can get it to be close enough for a third bathroom in an older home. Thank you!!!

Best vid explanation ive seen to keep things clean a level

I find it very satisfying to watch the transformation step by step. I’m such a nerd.

You are making it easy for a visual person like me to build confidence in doing tile. New tools, products and concepts. Thanks

thanks for the video. in the middle of a bathroom remodel and a lot of it is new tile .lots of the tips in this video have helped me out a ton. keep up the good work

Wow I love the wedge system and we are definitely going to use that system, outstanding and some of your tricks too.

Awesome video! Learned alot. Ordered all the products you referenced. Thank you for sharing.

Saturday Breakfast & Studpack. A great way to start the weekend!! Keep Up The Good Work!

Love all the tips & tricks that you provide WITH an explanation as to why, this is very valuable and helps us remember stuff. Great content, tempo/flow, narration, and camera work! 💯

Hey Paul thanks for your videos my man. Very informative for the little man!!! Hope you and your family are well....

I've watched a lot of online tiling videos, and this is one of the best tutorials, setting me up well for my first tiling job!

Your quality of craftsmanship, is Top shelf 😃

Great stuff here guys. Total novice myself and this explains sooo much of my own house to me. Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely the most informative video. Thank you for taking the time to explain all these tips and trick.

Just found your channel, I am obsessed already, I can clearly see how good you are at what you do and I really appreciate that. I am a little of a perfectionist myself too.

As a newbie, this is an amazing video! Layout videos are hard to find and understand. Thank you so much!!

Seeing you two work together reminds me of me and my dad back in the day. You all work together so well together. I'm sure they're are days when Jordan is on your nerves about something and the other way around. But I believe those are very few and far in between. Cherish your father Jordan, he's a master at his trade, and leaving a legacy for you. Also thank you for this series, I have never done tile, and will be tackling it this summer in my own house. Thank you for bringing up some memories.

Watching and listening to you guys almost convinces me that I could do tile work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Really enjoy - and learn from - these videos. It's the combination of craftsmanship and ability to communicate that really makes the difference. Thanks, you guys - very much!

This is literally the best Tile tutorial video I’ve seen. Hoping to tackle a tile project soon now.

Paul, I have learned so many tips and techniques from you. The thing that is very hard to teach, you do very well, and that is inspiration and work ethic. I don’t see how anyone could watch your channel and not be motivated to improve their work ethic.

Your communication skills and your efficiency with your words are amazing….Thanks for the knowledge……

First time tilling. The best video I have seen. Thanks for the knowledge.

leveling system is an amazing tech, holy! thx for showing us this

*You're doing Excellent Demonstration Explanation of what's going on* God bless you guys

I have a tradition of watching the home shows on PBS. I've seen around 10 of your videos, but this video proves to me your details are the perfect mix of pace and instruction to have the best outcomes in my project. ps, I'm 1 year now as a handyman professionally in California. Keep them coming, gentlemen. I'll be looking for a way to support your stellar content.

This is some of the best tiling content on KZread. Thanks!

Really enjoy your videos. Just started some tile projects around my house. Learning from you guys!

I love how you explain, and I love how you compliment/praise (?) who works with you! ♡ Seen several vids from yours, and as far as I can tell you always do it! Must be a great dad or boss. ☆

Absolutely worth a like and subscribe! Handsome man knows how to take it all the way to pro level. Artistic.

Very good instruction. I've learned much of what was shown by experience. I tile the inside of the niche first so that I can put the front pieces flush with the edge.

Fantastic work I do a little DIY tiling myself, and you made the tip so easy to understand. Keep up the good job