Hey fellow DIYer's! There is A LOT of information in this video. I placed timestamps below to help you navigate this video. Enjoy! First and most important step 00:17 How to layout for a staggered look 03:16 How to mix thinset 05:27 How to set shower tile 07:23 How to cut tile 10:59 How to use a diamond sponge 14:20 How to make tile shelves 18:51 How to install tile shelves 24:05 How to cut out for the shower valve 27:31 How to remove the leveling system 30:29 How to install mosaic tile 34:09 How to install bullnose tile 36:57 How to drill a hole for the shower head 39:35

@T.E.P.

Жыл бұрын

Superb job on this vid and the time stamps are great for all … always informative and energetic vids! Hope your week is starting off strong

@elifire4147

Жыл бұрын

Seriously thank you for sharing your knowledge very noble and helpful!

@mike7357

Жыл бұрын

You have the best videos for a DIY guy like me, so thank you very much! Timestamp 1:27 shows 11 1/4" but I think it's 11 3/4. It matters when adding the gaps to get the 12" starting line right?

@lyricalvybz2229

Жыл бұрын

Which line did you plum for the center is it the original or the sixteen off the center please

@joshuamendez4189

Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! And the way you explained everything made it so easy to understand and encouraged me to do the shower myself. Thank you 🙏🏽

The ONLY video that shows me how to start the first row with proper measurement, offset, and technique.

I’ve been tiling 30 years and I must say this guy gets it right.

@TheExcellentLaborer

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that Jeffrey! I hope all is well. Take care!

@sassykassie6070

4 ай бұрын

My sentiments exactly, was just thinking how much my father would like this guy… is the most excellent Laborer married I wonder? His ring finger says he is, must have a great bonding agent with his wifey. 😊

@chriscampbell1455

3 ай бұрын

I’ve been tiling since I started this video so comments like this encourage me that I’m in the right place! Haha

@chadharrigan68

3 ай бұрын

The reason for ledger/cleat board is to be able to install pan tile 1st for overlapping purposes to shed water to the drain. Not because pan isn't level. Hopefully he's pouring his own pan not pre-fabbed.

@seanrichards

Ай бұрын

I couldnt agree more! you explain everything to a tee....@@TheExcellentLaborer

I’ve must have watched a 100 of tile instruction videos. This was one of the most thorough videos I’ve seen.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I take a lot of time to make these videos to keep the details in there. I love helping people. Thanks for watching!

@archanaseth5575

Жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer You are fantastic. Starting a new house for my kid and this will help me immensely keep an eye on the installer and their work. Wish you were in Phoenix area would have hired you to guide me. Thanks.

@lennoxauguste3005

Жыл бұрын

Love your videos very detail keep up the awesome videos

@kylec.1313

Жыл бұрын

Can’t be serious dude can’t even read a tape measure read 11 1/4 tile wtf 🤣????

@LuisLopez-nf8vd

Жыл бұрын

I think we all agree 🙏🏼

Thanks for the detailed demonstration, just one minor thing I observed is the width of the tile is 11 3/4 inch but not 11 1/4 so you install the second row 12 inch above the pan. Great work.

@seanrichards

Ай бұрын

great observation! I am still trying to figure out why he went to 12" if the tile was only 11 .25"

@SuperSawtooth

Ай бұрын

Man I am glad you said this! I must have re-watched that section 20 times trying to figure out how he got to 12"! Thanks!

I have never done anything like this before. I have gutted my entire bathroom and putting in a tile shower myself. I fill like I have bit off way more than what I should have but don't have to money to pay someone. I'm doing a 3x5x9.5tall with glass doors and bench. I'm watching you like a hawk haha. Couldn't do this without you.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

It is definitely a big project to do what you were doing. My hat is off to you for tackling such a job. Patience is key. I’m glad I can help you out. I enjoy making these videos to help people. Stay tuned for more!

@chrischavez6358

Ай бұрын

How did it come out ? I’m about to gut my shower and tile my tiny master bathroom shower

I just want to say, after watching your video multiple times, and a few others. I complete my first row of tile last night. Your video was on loop in the background to refer back to. THANK YOU!!! I was a nervous mess. But, it looks great!

Great step by step demonstration! Appreciate your explanation of the process, including the watch outs. Extremely helpful.

I followed your methods and did our shower. I’m a brickmason so I’m pretty good at layout and decorative patterns. The long wall I did a running bond with subway tile and the two end walls I did a herringbone. First time I’ve ever done tile let alone hanging cement board and waterproofing it. Very helpful videos.

Excellent video, just one pointer from a guy who works for one of the major tile setting mortar (ie thinset) manufacturers. Always put the water into your mixing bucket first, then slowly add the powder. You can add more water to adjust consistency if you need to. Most manufacturers will give you the maximum amount of water to add on the bag instructions. Same with grout or any cement based materials. They mix better.

@smonroe207

3 ай бұрын

Ok Mr. I work for major thin-set co. Let's see what u really know, whats the difference between gray or white thinset ????

@seanrichards

Ай бұрын

@@smonroe207 so whats the answer?????

This was such a blessing and an exact example and replica of a shower that i have been wanting to do for some time now!! The job came out so visually pleasing and set up a perfect guide for when i go to install my diy shower!!!

I went thru a 4 yr apprenticeship to be a journeyman tile setter. 1970s. Back then we used string to space horizontal, eye and measuring vertical. All tile surface was adhered with pure cement, on sand, cement and lime plaster on walls and ceilings, that we floated ourselves to true up all surfaces. Used black rubber pails to mix in. All tile was soaked in square laundry tub that also doubled as a wet lube for tile saw.

@stepbackandthink

11 ай бұрын

A 4 year apprenticeship for a job that takes 6 months to learn is just exploitation.

@Vizzi12

10 ай бұрын

Sounds tedious, with all the convenience of tools and material development it’s no wonder the learning curve has dropped dramatically.

@dragonrider9051

10 ай бұрын

​@@Vizzi12tile work in the 70s still standing strong, tile done in the last 20 years, falling apart. So pick your battle's I guess.

@Vizzi12

10 ай бұрын

@@dragonrider9051 that’s not a product of installation many times, that’s a product of material quality.

@AndrewCantonTV

6 ай бұрын

@@dragonrider9051 you not lying. The old school guys were better at building things. Nowadays it's just about cutting corners getting paid and dipping

I'm getting ready to re-tile my bathtub surround. It's my first tile project, so I've watched about 8 million videos about it. I've picked up a lot of tips, but this video is one of the best I've seen for covering the whole process. So much good stuff. Thanks.

Great explanations, my wife and I have been talking about changing the tile in our shower. I think I can do it with your instructions. Thanks

I am a DIYer and your detailed, step by step videos have been extremely helpful. Especially your explanations on the how and the why for each single step. I am still considered a novice and there are a bunch of little details mentioned in your video that are overlooked in others.

Hubby and I did a tub surround and tile floor in our master bath 25 years ago. Although the cuts weren't perfect, those tiles still are perfect. No cracking, lifting, etc. I did regrout and seal everything about 4 years ago in preparation to sell. If done correctly, a tile job could last a lifetime. That house also had an original 1941 black and white tiled bathroom, that I regrouted and is in pristine shape to this day.

I plan on tiling my shower this month. Your video has given me some great things to watch out for. the correct appoach to tiling the shower

Man, your precision was fantastic, loved the video and I'm definitely going to be using your method to re-model my shower. I'm going to be going for a triangle shaped shower so wish me luck.

Very informative. I've been going through each of the videos in this series and it sounds like it really can be done over a few weekends. The only struggle I have is with the permitting process in my area. Any change in plumbing needs to be done by a master plumber. My scenario also needs an outlet to be moved.... After that, it feels like it'd be easier to just hire the whole project out.

It’s best to use a half inch by half inch notched trowel on tile the size specifically because of the way it suctions the tile to the wall better. Also clean the thinset off the face of the tile and off the edges of the tile with a margin trowel in sponge as you go itll make grouting so much easier and just the entire process in general.

Your demos and explanations are excellent. Thank you for the information. I have been putting off completing our shower due to fear of the process. These videos have simplified it for me.

Speechless, What an amazing work !!! I took notes from the beginning until the end. Thank you so so much.

You ex0lain things very clearly! My husband and I are in the process of tiling a shower with a bench.

Thank you so much for your video. I just did my first every tile floor in the bathroom, tomorrow I am going to attempt a mosaic shower floor and next week the shower walls. Should be fun 🙂

Well done. Doing this step in two days. Kerdi wrap and sloped floor pan are installed need to add sill yet and corner kerdi wrap today. Thanks for a fantastic video

Thanks for the video. I am starting a project to tile my 60x32 shower. This video will help. One suggestion is to dry fit the tiles before applying the thin set. And am glad to mentioned scraping off the thin set above the first row.

Getting ready to tile the shower and floor this week. Thanks for the extra tips!

I have done 1 tiled bathtub and I’m getting ready to do a shower. This video is excellent and a great help. Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Good for you! I’m glad to hear your DIY project is going good. Stay tuned for more!

So glad I spent the time to watch your video’s. I am doing a DIY shower. Scared to death but these have made it not seem so impossible. Wish me luck and throw a prayer my way 😅

You have great videos. I learn so much watching you building this house. I have tiled 3 showers so far and have 4th one for my daughter in about 3 weeks. The shelves idea is what I am going to use. I don’t remember the difference between red guard and aqua brand water proofing. Keep up the good work as I look forward to seeing what you have going on.

Watching this for a friend and currently tiling the floors of an entire house. Great video

I've been using KZread for about 11 years now and I didn't realize how useful it can be. Thanks for showing us how to do a tile shower, I always prefer a modern tile shower than those gross apartment looking showers that are made of plastic

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. You are welcome!. KZread is such a awesome tool to research things before you do them. I’m glad you found the channel helpful. Take care!

I have always enjoyed doing tile and coming up with unique looks. The time is rewarding for sure for me and the home owner. Using mosaic tiles is a great way to do accent borders in many ways. I had one job I used one that had some glass 1 inch square pieces that I actually used on the by 12 tiles and I clipped the corners periodically when I did a job floor to ceiling. Then I continued the decorative mosaic border around the mirror that was recessed in the tile as well. It was a very rewarding job at the end and very well loved by the customer and friend of mine. I love using both styles of wet saws depending on the jobs. Putting the board across at the beginning and the same as your border section is always a plus. Fantastic job Josh, and wonderful choice of colors.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

My wife picked out the colors. I was just the installer 😃. I’ll let you know you liked the colors. Sounds like a beautiful project you did! It’s very satisfying to look at a tile job when you are finished. Like always, thanks for watching and commenting David!

I am redoing my bathroom shower after finding a large crack in the tub. I am Definitely saving this video and using it as my guide. Most videos don't explain much but this one makes me feel like I got this. I am more excited than scared to get this done now.

When I tiled my kitchen/dining room floor, my wife wanted black & white checkers. I did 12x12. Both tiles were the same brand, same specs, same everything, but the whites were consistently just a *little* bigger than the black. This ate at me forever. I got over it, but the, 'not every tile is perfect; it's ok' is really good advice. I know where the imperfections are, but literally nobody else does.

I did a tile shower in my previous home. It came out surprisingly nice. I used 6" Tiles and designer tiles with a Teal, almost see through, Glass diamond design about 2/3 of the way up. I am in my 70's now and am seriously giving considering doing a shower here.

Best video I've seen on shower tile install- straight forward and common sense approach. I'm halfway through my job and was having a hard time with getting started on the tile. This is great! Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely fantastic videos my guy. This really helped me from start to finish. I love how you explain things very thoroughly because sometimes there is little steps you might miss or not think about, like the trimming of the cement board at the flanges.

@ryananderson2378

9 ай бұрын

He never explained how to replace the empty Wedi sausage caulk tube system.

You are the best teacher for people who like direct precise instruction .We watched your videos and they are by far the best for the do it yourself person. Bravo young man.👏👏👏

I'm doing my bathroom right now I demolished I piped in the shower faucet I had to move the drain. I set the shower pan using a tile redi pan . Now I have to tile this is a great video. Thanks wish me luck. I'm a hvac technician so I'm somewhat handy

Just finished my first shower with only the help of your channel…what a life saver! Keep up the great work!!

I remolded not only my 1st foreclosure house, but I also worked for 5 years for a remodeling company here in S. FL. Some great tips here, and it's a great video. Many DIYs don't realize you need that level piece of wood to make sure there are not obvious slanted lines and also support to the tile on walls till the thin set starts to take hold. Unless it's a new build, many showers have bowed and non-plumbed walls. You walk in a shower and eyes are always drawn to eye level and above. Rarely to a compensation cut at the bottom. Also back buttering is essential. Again, great video!

@rena321able

6 ай бұрын

I'm in the comments to try to understand the wood pieces, is that really necessary? Can't I just start at the bottom?

I’m doing my bathrooms now. Already demo’s 1. Thank you for this beginner vid.

I've tiled before, but never a shower. I'm considering doin the walls and base myself and decide who does the next part. Your videos are awesome! They've helped me on a number of other reno's as well. Thanks for that :)

I am doing mine now. Found out water was getting behind the existing tile so I have mold back there. Lots of fun going on this weekend.

Thank you for this video. I really like watching it. I have done 2 bathroom floors but not shower wall yet. For the bathroom floor I used the Schluter Ditra membrane which was very easy to work with. I am now planning on doing a 60x30 shower wall above a tub which is why I am watching your video. Not sure what wall board am going to use yet.

Thank you for some great information. I am about to redo one of my bathroom tub tiles and love that wedge system. Also I think I’ll be doing an inset niche using schluter trim around it and matching with the outside so no bull nose.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Rob. I do like the recessed niches. They were good but they are a lot of work. But anything worth doing will be a lot of work. Thanks a lot for watching!

This is the best hand step-by-step directions on installing a shower. I’ve been wanting to see from start to finish and kudos to this tile installer best on KZread.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Steven. I put a lot of time in this video I’m glad you found it helpful. Good luck on your tile project!

Excellent presentation and the most detailed instruction and step by step procedures I've seen on youtube. Thank you!

This guy…wow! I’m about to do a shower and he is incredible! I have the same tools he has, but I can’t keep anything as clean as he does. Great video!

I did the same job about 25 yrs ago and as a "rookie" made all the mistakes you talked about. Now my wife wants to redo the shower. That's why I'm watching your video. Thanks for the tips. Dennis "the Rookie"

I have never tiled a shower but I plan on doing one that's why I am watching this video. After watching the video I think I can do it, just have to take my time. Excellent video

My man !! Im doing mine in a couple of weeks. Tiling the shower bathroom floor and laundry room floor as well 👍🏼.

The how-to I've seen. Simple and straightforward.

Yep, done 2 and about to do another. Always have to review before each one since they are years apart.

So glad I found this video. Going to rewatch this video again but I will be doing my shower soon. I really wish I found this leveling system before I did my floor! I didn’t do too bad but this would have made it so much easier!!!

I've watched videos for two months. You have the most informative videos on KZread. I'll be starting a 42" x 57" shower this weekend. Oh' God.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear you did your research first Clay! That is half of the battle. That’s going to keep you busy for a while. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

I started gutting the master bath and I'm strongly considering pulling the old fiberglass shower and laying some tile! Thank you for the detailed and informative video! Liked and subscribed!

yes, this was a great video tutorial, thanks so much! i'm converting my master bath from tub and shower stall to a full walk in shower! excited!

I haven't ever done a shower before but your video is just what I was looking for from start to finish Thank You for being very precise

One of the best step by step tutorials that I have seen! Detailed without being boring. I will be doing a full shower like this next week. 12 x 12 staggered with an accent strip. No bullnose- Schluter strips instead.

@elpelone

Жыл бұрын

Can you show a picture of the results?

@wendyduncan9084

11 ай бұрын

How did it go? We are doing ours this coming weekend. Same strips. I hate bullnose when I have to clean. Did you find this video really helpful?

@MRLAK-sb3mo

11 ай бұрын

@@elpelone I would, but I don't think you can on here, I have never seen it done before. Sorry.

@MRLAK-sb3mo

11 ай бұрын

@@wendyduncan9084 Spectacular! I had to get this bathroom remodeled for my customer by May 5 for their daughters wedding and I finished it up on April 30. Everyone happy and everyone LOVED IT! The Schluter strips are such a fantastic look over bullnose + my customers tile was not made with bullnose available.

@wendyduncan9084

11 ай бұрын

@@MRLAK-sb3mo thank you so much for responding. I’m going to put the time in to really watch this one before I tile this weekend.

Great work! Tiling is a bit of an art and it takes someone with patience and who takes pride in their finished work. You have both. If you are watching this video you could hire 10 tile setters and maybe one would be as good as he is.

It’s been a while since you posted this, but if you’re still curious about anyone who is doing a diy tile shower….well I’m doin it, bro. I’m doin it! First time though so it’s slow going and confidence ran out after I was told “demo” is not a legit interior design and I have to replace everything and can’t keep the toilet in the dining room. It’ll be a bit before I get to the tiling though. I’m just finishing up new insulation and electrical. Your videos are a huge help! I appreciate you!

I’m a union worker for another trade that I won’t publicly mention lol but helping couple friends with weekend jobs gave me a passion for learning all trades including shower tiles. I’m naturally a homebody so watching this is more therapeutic to me than getting drunk at a bar LOL. Love the quality and value of your videos bro. I’m hard-wired to details too. 👍🏽💯

I will be tiling my first shower and after watching the video, I feel really confident. Thank you so much!’

I'm doing one now getting ready to tackle it that's why I'm watching these videos hopefully I can learn

Thanks man! Helped a lot with my tile shower I’m currently doing

I actually did my first tile job and it turned out pretty good

I've never done any tiling before and have always wondered if I can do one. You make it look easy.

@thehound1359

11 ай бұрын

You can. As long as you take you’re time, you’ll be fine.

I forgot to tell you , excellent job on the whole project, i,ll be watching you more than the others, thanks again, Joe

God i6 wish I i had your patience and skill! I did my own walk in floor and walls a few yetas ago and it isnt awful but you really make it look easy! Thank you for always taking the time to show the proper process for us less than!

A lot of good info and detail. I've done 25 to 30 bathrooms over a 35 year period but nothing in the past 6-7 years. Seems there is bunch stuff I'm not familiar with, never had, or maybe never needed. Great video though, got me to subscribe.

Hold a trowel at an angle and remove some of the mortar from the tile edge before sticking. Use a toothbrush to clean all mortar squeeze along the way.

You’re very good with explaining the details involved! Thanks, you’ll be my reference study👍

Doing a tile shower tomorrow, learning from your video tonight

Fantastic video for the DIY. Clear, simple, concise. Get the wisdom only a pro can give you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Harold!

Your the man!!! Great, informative thought out videos, thank you!!

One of the best videos on tiling a shower I've seen. Question: what can you do if the rim of the shower base is 3/8“ so there's not enough material to trim the backer board to fit over it?

I am not a "TILE LAYER" but I've done a few jobs. I never use a leveling system I've never even laid out lines on the wall like you did. I admire your work and I've learned from it and I agree some times tile can be warped Like a 2x4 from Menards. It's a dirty job its messy but I have never had any complaints. Especially when I'm working on my own house Hmmmmmmm.

Exactly this is the perfect 👍 start to finish Tile shower laying out tutorial ! Thank you my friend. It’s so well thought Best video tutorial.

I really like how you made shelves from the tiles instead of using store bought plastic shelves

@claudiapayton5862

Жыл бұрын

I’m using the same quartz from the vanity tops for the shelves and the niche.

Well crap. Now that you've done such a great instructional video I feel obligated to do that project I've been thinking about for the past couple years. I haven't attempted tiling my shower yet due to no being familiar with how to setup the shower pan. You can bet I'll be saving this video for future reference. Thanks for the awesome content.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy doing tile showers. It’s rewarding when it’s all said and done. It’s definitely a lot of work. I appreciate your kind words Colton!

I like your presentation, you’ve done a good job on that end. I started out watching KZread, self taught myself everything. I’m now building curbless showers and doing my own KZread videos. Won a few awards and have around 4500 followers on Instagram. Keep grinding brother. I think you’ll want to toss that 1/4” and get yourself a 1/2” notch trowel for LFT. The best thing I started doing was keeping my hands clean by wearing gloves, keeping my tiles and grout lines clean with a sponge and keeping my tools clean. We all know the work it takes to clean off dried thinset. Good work 💪🏻🔥

@YT-User1013

Жыл бұрын

Why 1/2” instead of 1/4”? Won’t that leave too much mortar?

I haven't done DIY at all on bathrooms and watching to learn. I have an old one and want to demo it and DIY it!

Of all the tiling videos I've seen this is the most extensive - Thanks! I read through all the comments to get a question answered and it must be annoying for a dozen people asking the same question about 11-1/4 vs. 11-3/4! I wondered also, but was clear by just reading comments. I also have watched your videos about installing, taping and waterproofing the cement board. But my question is about where the tiles meet the ceiling and concerns about water penetration. In your taping video I didn't see what you did there. Use Fibatape in corner between wall to ceiling? Thinset on the fibatape on shower wall and sheetrock spackling on the same Fibatape on ceiling? I am not sure the best way to do this to have to let no water get behind but to still be able to finish/paint ceiling. Again, thank you for the video and in advance for this answer!

when back buttering you should use the flat side of the trowel to make leveling simpler and save on thinset. Im sure there are other practical reasons but these are why I justify it.

Didn't know about the diamond sponge. But have tiled a few showers and floors. Couple field built showers too

Hello Josh, first thank you for making such instructional videos for the DIY folks out here! I would like to see how you do the tile shelves from 12 x 12 tiles, is there enough material from a single tile for the face plate, to get a finished shelf from a single 12 x 12 tile? If you already did a video on that I apologize ahead of time because I've missed or overlooked it. Thank you so very much.

I've tiled many showers. This is a very good tutorial.

This is a great video!! Great details and I learned so much helpful tile information!!

Def going to be doing my shower after watching this video! Thanks for doing such a great job explaining everything!!

Thanks for sharing such an amazing nice and clear video and well inform, please send me the link to tile the floor of the shower too, regards and be safe.

I have never tiled anything but hoping I will be confident enough to tile around my tub

I'll be doing a diy shower and floor my friend, thanks for asking 👍🏻

Hi Josh, I've got a master shower to demo and repair. Then tile it when I put it back together

Thank you very much! The making of a tile shelf was especially helpful.

28:23 it’s not luck, it’s experience !! 👌👍✨

I use one of the wedges to clean the mortar joints as pencil wears or can leave a mark on light tiles…. Great job!

@icawn

9 ай бұрын

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You’re videos are the best! Thanks for doing these and explaining things so thoroughly. 🙏😎👍

Josh, really like your detailed videos including this one on installing tiles. I will be doing this in approx two weeks +/- as part of a total rehab to our 42 year old bathroom. Question , about how far did you extended the tile past the location (about 38:00+ in the video) of the shower door? Thanks