Bathroom Remodel with LIGHT UP Countertops

[@Davecuster]

To all you keyboard warriors that do not do a damn thing but complain, please educate yourselves on construction and carpentry. The grout lines are because Alex used a non rectified tile. It is meant to look like that and looks awesome when seeing up close and first hand and not through an angled camera lens. Do Alex a favor and look up rectified vs non rectified tile before you want to tell someone else there work is crap when you most likely haven't done any construction, carpentry or probably don't even know how to turn a tool on but want to rip their skills apart. Alex keep at my man. I may not like some things you do only cause it's not my style you choose, but I will keep watching and subscribing because you are at least doing and getting better with each opportunity.

[@drewgunderson1172]

"Change of plans. That didn't really work." Now that's a true carpenter right there. Mistakes were made, and he just laughed. I love it.

[@pbdubz]

this guy has done like 10 big projects while im still working on the same project in my bathroom😅😩😭

[@JREXCLIPZ0821]

Use mapei grout refresh on that splash. That way you can change the color to warm grey or something to match better. And grout will be sealed. Grout lines are consistent, but that type of tile should not have a contrasting grout for obvious reasons. Love your channel. it always keeps me motivated. 🤟

[@maryisme247]

That's pretty cool! Hope the cabin build is going OK. I really like watching you figure things out as you go. It make me want to not be afraid to try something. All I want to do is tie in an electrical plug to go under my kitchen sink. One controlled by a switch for the disposal and one regular to plug in the dishwasher. I was watching carefully what you did there. Thanks. It's definitely doable, but I probably won't do it....yet🤔

[@provoking3449]

Keep in mind outlets with USB essentially are more complicated because they have a built in AC adapter which changes from AC to DC and also be engineered to handle the heat caused with transforming the power.

[@bradrhoades102840]

@@provoking3449 I don't like them personally. They charge your devices too fast. Lithium ion batteries love to be charged slow

[@provoking3449]

@bradrhoades102840 you can get different wattages.

[@drbass9677]

@@provoking3449 the amps is what changes charging speeds. the higher the amps the faster is charged

[@nickp3173]

Is it me, or does the grout look really thick? Perhaps because it's a dark color. Light grey might've looked cleaner.

[@AlchemistRacing]

He used spacers, you’re not supposed to use spacers on tumbled edge tile unless you want mega thick grout joints

[@nickp3173]

@@AlchemistRacing Thanks. I didn't know why exactly, but I knew something was wrong. They were huge. Looks funny like a kid colored it with a crayon. Learn something new everyday. Thats whats great about these channels.

[@scpatl4now]

So, nobody has mentioned how he pulled that lighting fixture off the wall and separated the wires...while it was ON and LIT?

[@drbass9677]

its only 120v though

[@mishaberendsen]

I do that with 230v. Also worked on 400v in a similar fashion (not lights on 400v obvs)

[@johnpedersen3446]

Always makes things exciting

[@williamloeffler4915]

I would've brought the led plug inside the cabinet up off the bottom should there ever be a leak, it's less likely to cause a short.

[@Iam_jardow]

Bro really pulled the oulet out live. Popped the breaker cuz it rubbed. Said "hmm loose wire". Then proceeded to put a hot stick on it and wondered why it wasnt live anymore. You can't make that up

[@debby8428]

My OCD is kicking in on this one. The fact that one mirror is away from the wall and the other mirror is all the way over is a big no for me. Everything should be spaced the same. I understand there are others who would disagree but I would never be able to use a bathroom like that.

[@nickp3173]

Same. Symmetry is key in designing.

[@meccaenjoins4965]

Calm down debby, jesus christ.

[@debby8428]

@@meccaenjoins4965 so you don't have any sympathy for people with certain challenges and you hate god since you use his sons name in vain. you must be a poor excuse for a human being.

[@sophwitchproject]

If you are replacing a countertop like this, try not to demo until you have the new counter ready. Then you're not stuck without a counter for however long it takes to build or get the new one

[@nathanhamilton6535]

I get it ya gotta post a video to keep things going but man, that tile/grout has got to be redone. Looks like a landlord did it. Sorry Alex, couldn’t help myself. Love the videos but damn.

[@emilytopacio]

Gives me hotel bathroom vibes. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheMattmariano10]

Next time you do outlet with drywall and tile, just use an adjustable box instead saves you guessing how much to bumb the box out or wasting time doing the math and measuring. You can adjust the depth at any time

[@mariuszarszylo1476]

Sink and lights look great, but those grout lines are a bit rough looking.

[@provoking3449]

I have similar tile. The tile is not perfectly straight. It has jagged edges to create a more rustic look. So the grout lines do not look straight which is intentional. It most likely looks good in person.

[@Ak47777-l]

@provoking3449 No it doesn't. He used the wrong grout color. Very clear 😂😂

[@provoking3449]

@@Ak47777-l look at the tile when he holds it in his hand before putting it up. It's wavy edges.

[@lesimages3dclic]

It’s definitively pretty, sir. Yeah, but there may be a thing of two you have not thought of. Even though LED panels are very nice to look at, they cannot last forever. Most manufacturers have that very bad politics to set up “planned obsolescence”, a policy planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life. (Poor component qualities as example) Maybe you should have thought of a drawer panel under the LED to easily remove and change them when they arrive at the end of their live. Also, you have no ventilation, so the heat may accelerate the lifespans of them. An alternative t accomplish the same goal is the use of fibre optic with an external light source, easier to replace if needed. Still, it’s a very nice build!

[@anthonydukamp430]

I definitely think the whole thing needs to be covered in LED's for this to work. Looks a bit weird with it just lit up in the middle

[@robinmamo]

If you unroll the wire or use a spinner it’s a lot easier to pull thru studs. It will not curl up on itself.

[@ianshaunthomas]

Might be missing it but eventually those LEDs will fail under the counter as all things do. Are you going to have to remove the counter to replace them down the road? I do really like the lit counter idea though. Looks pretty cool.

[@Armyvet9315]

I wish I could do stuff like this but I’m on a very tight budget. Any ideas?

[@TrevorVaubel]

Well, you tried! And that's pretty cool.

[@CJGOLFRENO]

Those grout lines ...yikes

[@ecarrillo71]

I knew I wasn't the only one! 😂😂

[@Prophocy408]

Oof

[@sophwitchproject]

I think it's due to the type of tile since it's not a perfectly straight edge

[@Ak47777-l]

Those slivers up top are absolutely horrendous 😬

[@milanrdesign]

couldnt stop staring at them

[@andreaamaro7102]

Que trabajo extraordinario y que cambio aparte tienes buen gusto para la decoración y muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos bendiciones 🙏❤️

[@rockod8880]

🫡 2 those who spend time 🫡 others and getting up and making there dreams come true instead of making negative comments on people trying 2 inspire others

[@bradrhoades102840]

Could have saved some money and used 1 gfi and protected the entire circuit around the sink.

[@2mustange]

Those USB Outlets are also regulating the voltage for those connections so they are way more complicated due to that. And $30 is nothing. The Leviton T5636-w 60W are $60

[@CarMichael8]

Love it but you need another row of titles please 🙏🏾

[@SoundlessMusic]

I think the difference in price with the sockets is mostly due to two things: 1. if it has QC 3.0 compatibility all the electronics inside are costly. Good quality QC charger is like 20 bucks or smth. If not, then all the AC/DC converters would add up idk maybe 5 to 10 bucks, 2. Demand, supply, markup all that nonsense probably adds up too. Regular outlets are just a different connector for the wire, so I guess that's where the price difference occurs.

[@icuigorz]

So is that sink light on 24/7?

[@cameronbarber3768]

They make adjustable depth boxes you could have bought and used since you had the studs exposed

[@lindacsmith13]

that lighting looks so cool!

[@kinyettapurvis3633]

Where did you get those lights? Bathroom looks great

[@lances.6850]

Question: could you have just attach the LED lights to the bottom of the countertop?

[@TeddyWalla]

great example of what happens when you speed through the design process

[@Raymond-Gibb]

It's his own house, he can do as he pleases.

[@randdmoore1]

Not to mention he is on a content deadline I'm sure

[@debby8428]

@@Raymond-Gibb I am a youtube "builder" and I messed up my grout but its my house so I can do as I please said no youtuber ever.

[@debby8428]

@@randdmoore1 don't make excuses. his kids now have to live with wavy lines

[@gs300rich4]

@@debby8428you must do everything perfectly right? Of course not. His mistake was choosing dark grout because, whether you realize or not, that tile does not have straight edges. It’s wavy, and thus would have been fine if he used a light colored grout.

[@michaelmayfield4618]

Wonderful job on the sink and walls

[@alabamabarbie8357]

Awesome! I would like to see a motion detector on those LEDs

[@usa-earth]

How and where did you do the switch for the LED lights?

[@pants912]

oof that tile. no disrespect intended. also you should have used strip LED's instead of the panels

[@GillySqueeze]

No link for the LEDs

[@forerunner2259]

I think the outlet with the USB should have been USB-C. Electronics these days have been moving to USB-C

[@samous007]

where did you get the led sheets?

Look awesome your kids are going to love it.

[@rahulrajkunar]

Nice build the countertop kinda looks like it has stains tho but great

[@evancore5941]

Hey Mr. Build It, I've been loving your videos they're super engaging and well put together! I've noticed over the last year of watching all your most recent videos you often use the same music during the building montages. While its a great track, it might be fun to mix it up with some new songs to keep things fresh for regular viewers. This song played from 2:57-4:16 in this video. Just a thought.. it's definitely not something that's gonna keep me from watching any your videos but I figured I'd send you this suggestion and see if others would also like you to mix it up.

[@RicHiE_DeE]

Lol. It's hilarious when someone with 10 subscribers is giving someone with almost a million subs advice. It's like taking financial advice from a homeless person.

[@sophwitchproject]

I feel like putting an expensive and fragile countertop in a kids' bathroom is not the best idea..

[@GillySqueeze]

It's that an ad for the Anker f3800?

[@icuigorz]

Grout looks messy

[@KrysJones2329]

Is he wearing Shop Shades?

[@DJDynamik]

That tile grout is horrendous!

[@F.O.Fshubba]

This is amazing i will have skills like this one day 🙏🏽🔥

[@pamelajones6243]

The lights are nice, it looks like a grown ups bath though.

[@timryan3136]

Install those GFI’s upside down mate. Pro tip. Helps prevent plugs from pulling or getting the pins bent if bumped particularly around the sink and high traffic area.

[@bradrhoades102840]

Splitting hairs.

[@timryan3136]

@ lol okay? You’re installing them anyways why not just improve the work by that small margin that literally takes no extra time at all.

[@bradrhoades102840]

@@timryan3136 never have I personally or knew anyone to have these issues. I get what your saying. It's not wrong, over cautious practice, but That's what I meant about splitting hairs.

[@magicalfruitstudios4162]

The LEDs are not RGB though. That means your water faucets won't run as fast. 😆

[@valsomeone2180]

Oh man that sliver on top looks bad.

[@AndyLoudon-uh5rl]

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that you worked on live electrics at 2:10? Do yourself a favour and isolate and test BEFORE working on electrics. You’re gonna get someone killed if they watch and think this is acceptable.

[@drbass9677]

its only 120v though

[@yossid422]

Ya

[@plasmac9]

I've watched you for years. You still haven't learned to measure the wall or space first so you don't end up with a tiny sliver tile at the end. You should have cut the first row so it's a half tile that way the top piece is also a half tile and it doesn't look like an amateur hack remodeled your bathroom.

[@rahulrajkunar]

Dude u look like tom Hardy

[@portegobelet]

Bruh…. The tiling is not up to your usual standards.

[@Flipperimmo]

Bro. Ich schau dich schon echt lang, aber das ist ja mittlerweile höchster Pfusch am Bau ey ...

[@groovy1937]

Not my taste, so I don't really like it at all. I liked it the way it was before. I like the big mirror that he took down - you lose so much utility with the smaller mirror and they make the room look much smaller. The tile and mortar is hideous - not at all eye pleasing. There is no way a little kid can see himself in those mirrors. The LED counters look weird because the lighting is so blotchy and the LED's will likely fail in time making is look more hideous. Why the big fake shrub arrangement on the counter? Not good in a bathroom - big dust collector - just looks out of place.

[@davidsavage692]

Where’s the original middle light junction box. It has to be accessible per NEC .

[@plasmac9]

He removed the box entirely.

[@BabyTiger1988]

If this is kids bathroom then why not make it more fun instead of this boring adult design? With his skills he could easily change it in several years when the kid would grow out of it.

[@rahulrajkunar]

Damn 4th

[@appawiddachoppa5003]

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