Completely Redo Your Bathroom on a Small Budget!

Hoping to revamp your bathroom but don't have tons of extra cash? In this video I'll show you my DIY secrets for removing the fixtures, walls and even a broken tub drain. Follow these steps for dl-it-yourself bathroom demolition to reduce the amount of work you'll do during renovation! Let's go!
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[@rslsr56]

I'm a 20yr contractor, have done 50 baths, just like you do. It makes me feel good to see that my process is right. Still picked up lots of tips, as fun as shopping for new tools!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Robert, never stop learning. It makes life a little more bearable!

[@coreygrua3271]

“Limit your scope of work.” That is excellent advice for both pro and novice. Establishing the upper limits for safety also makes for practical and common sense. Home RenoVision shows true wisdom born from not closing the blade and years of thinking about what’s actually going on. Years from now JT can bask in the satisfaction of saving us lots of money and time in places throughout the world. A fine legacy. (And snow in Ottawa!)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Cory, yeah the snow was a bit of a tease. Cheers!

[@songs4thesoul]

I just got a $31,000 bathroom quote. I'm still trying to get over the shock.

[@goohee22]

I just want to say, that all of your videos are incredible . You are an amazing instructor - and every video really shows how much u love what u do .

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you very much, we really appreciate that comment. Cheers!

[@rayh53]

Had a quote for $22,000 for a simple 5x8 bathroom... yea, I think I'll do it myself. Maybe farm out the tile.

[@mollyphomsoukha4908]

First time DIY-er and I stayed up til 2am watching your other painting video. Bathroom reno? I'm in! Thank you!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Molly new bathroom video tonight in the series. Cheers!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

To watch all the videos in this project click this link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJq8gpSujrapb5Y And remember with playlists you can scroll through the videos using the arrows in the bottom left corner.

[@johnjensen5540]

I've watched a lot of his later vids, this is one of the most useful. Hands down.

[@ShiaShnaky]

It's a good idea to shut off the power too and not just the water. I started renovating a horrible bathroom that was added into the home that wasn't originally there and discovered knob and tube bare open wiring that was still in use and was surrounded by insulation

[@teamcabusas7504]

Hi Jeff, Marven here long time fan and avid viewer. Really appreciate your clarity on all your DIY. My main bathroom really is my 1st home project with not much budget. And my fear is top notch:)

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Old school, here too!!! I love it!! The food we eat will kill us before a bathroom demo without a mask on will... My dad was a Union Bridge Painter and ingested more Lead, and Asbestos and Black Powder from sand blasting and through God's grace he's still here. As always God bless, great video and Greetings from Jersey bud!!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Mike, I am with you. not sure why people try to live forever. That is a loosing battle. enjoy the time you have with family and friends and remember ...whatever you do for a living will kill you. But not until you are good and ready.

[@kenhoward127]

I start my bathroom demo this Saturday and I could only wish I had that surround, but nope... tile over mortar bed in wire mesh baby! I've done it before and it's less than fun but I did learn some tricks to speed it up. Great video, thanks.

[@ericgauthier8695]

I have to say that I really enjoy your videos , and it is building my courage to get the stones to to even attempt an even smaller home improvement project .

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You can do it, I can help! Cheers!

[@Spawny500]

Hmm. That bathroom already looked good. Better than mine.

[@nathanielmontgomerysr.1227]

You made this project look easy. I see you have to have patience and protection. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@rawlsawh2804]

Everytime I see demo on TV it looks so fun. It's amazing the amount of time and thinking they never show. Thank you for another video. Love always.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

It can be fun but it is mostly a process to minimize your scope of work. Cheers Rawl!

[@MrNncon]

Tv is all fake.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

yup

[@tripplesixx4556]

Half of the fun is uncovering all the hidden fuck ups.

[@Mrjulicaro]

Perfect timing as im about to demo our small upstairs bathroom. Keep the videos coming bud really helps out people like us that wanna DIY

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

we are bringin the entire bathroom series to you from this project. tub, tile , plumbing , waterproofing system. Cheers!

[@Juice27FromGA]

It's Black Eye Jeff yes! I trust this guy.

[@vision8579]

Nice tip on thebagster, I will be starting a full bathroom demo shortly (actually an entire apartment) and the bag will be an excellent resource.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

roll off bins are more economical if you have the space for it and hold much more debris! Cheers!

[@andrizeefoshizee]

"Renovator 1, bathroom nothing." I love it

[@TimKaseyMythHealer]

I have the green bag, and am about to rip everything out! Watching your videos to get the courage. Just replaced the entire whole house drain system (57 year old house) with ABS, and now onto replacing everything in the bathroom, taking it down to the sub floor, and replacing a few sub floor boards. Oh, and with the two new rain barrels on the way, I need to install a PVC line through the outside wall, and over to the toilet (flushing with rain water). PEX might be a better choice considering they are smaller, and possibly of higher quality? Not at that stage yet, but will be within the week.

[@lindakrause8793]

Wow, you are awesome! I wish I could have you redo my bathroom! Seriously though, you answered so many questions for me. I was thinking of a new tub, but no, I’ll just keep the one I have, thank you very much! Wonderful help for replacing the tile though. Thanks so much!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Linda, if you are going to keep it I will suggest getting it repainted by a pro. costs only a couple hundred bucks and looks like new again. Cheers!

[@lindakrause8793]

Home RenoVision DIY Thanks for the advice! I’ll do it!

[@sinista6536]

Thank you for your videos, currently preparing to move into our first house and whilst we may not be planning to do all of these things in your videos, it’s good to store the little tips and tricks away in the back of my brain for when I’ll need them. Cheers from the UK!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks, and Cheers to the UK>

[@tyt4521]

Jeff you are bloody awesome!! Best advice ever straight to the point!!!

[@MrCcarter7]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to teach all this stuff! God bless!

[@richardburguillos3118]

Really enjoying your channel... I’d hire you and your team any time... learning so much. The skill and confidence you show is inspiring...

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Richard, thanks for that. Cheers!

[@franciscocruzjr5721]

When all else fails, I use heat on to loosen the drain. I also, when possible, at about 4" to 6" I cut a 45-degree piece out of the lower corner opposite the plumbing wall. Then I can lift the tub up and out (by myself).

[@brucemoffatt7405]

Before starting to chip the tile put a rag in the tub drain so you don't have debris in the drain pipe. Other than that, excellent DIY tips. Thank you

[@simdog635]

Thanks again Jeff, the wife has a bathroom upgrade lined up for me , I wasn't looking forward to it but this video gives me such a better insight. I know with my heavy handedness i will also end up repairing ceilings and numerous other bathroom items ;-)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Like a bull in a China shop eh!

[@1zebula1]

Hey Jeff - doing this on my second floor main bathroom. Got contractor quotes to move my toilet and curbless shower (watched your schluter video and your shower membrane video) awesome btw! - the contractor said: "We will not build a curb less shower, you can't get enough slope to drain the water freely without overflow in the area outside the shower. A house needs to be framed during construction prepared properly with a dropped area below the rest of the floor to create a slope. Also, you are planning to move the toilet, most toilets are situated in the corner because they connect immediately to the main stack, a toilet drain is a large drain pipe that cant be drilled through floor joists without compromising the structural strength of the joists. The only way it can be done is if a structural engineer designs re-enforcement made from steel. not sure what we can do for you based on your wish list." For the shower slop, i'd take the subfloor off, add a wedge the joists put the new subfloor down to the vertical drain - done. For the toilet - I had all other GC/Trades folks (licenced plumbers) say they can do it. Now i'm skeptical!? Thoughts.

[@SuperJaguar7777]

Jeff you the master I did that job before and I cut in the half and I take in two pieces now I learned from you that way😥 more easy wow good job my brother from another mother 👍🎼🎶🎺🎷

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Gotta get smarter as we get older my man. BTW how is mom doing, I haven't seen her in a while! Cheers!

[@jameskelly624]

Really like your video...you put a lot of thought (and humor) into them. It help us from making mistakes and it gives us a non professionals a bit of confidence to go ahead tackle these projects. Thanks!!!

[@nickcontabile]

Thank you, this youtube channel is a great resource.

[@Aepek]

Enjoyed a lot, looking forward to the rest of the videos in this series. Those bagsters are pretty nifty and the cost is responsible. First time ever used, was surprised at the amount of stuff you can actually load into to them and fill 'em up. Other nice things about them, they come in a few different sizes too. Until next time👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers, A

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

handy when you are doing just a bathroom or don't have a lot of room to maneuver. Cheers!

[@nikkinightmare52]

I was the lucky winner when demoing my bathroom. They put metal corner bead in ALL the corners. Inside and out. Aaaand installed them with screws!! So I have lots of repairing to do.

[@kendycelashann410]

could you do a how to remove tile flooring on cement floor or tiling on cement wall. I love watching your videos and I've learned a lot, but quite of bit of the work does not apply to me because i live in the Bahamas and our structures are mostly concrete blocks -- no sheet rock, wood walls, wood sub-floors, etc

[@ElectoneGuy]

I like your channel because you tell it like it is.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

It would seem to me that there is only one way to tell any story...Cheers!

[@Somethingelseentirelydifferent]

“I’m not a fan of wearing the mask” oh boy buddy, you’re gonna be unhappy in a few years.

[@macdooglas]

I stared in horror as I was listening to that, then checked the year and busted out laughing.

[@miloslavveytsman]

yeah. that comment didn't age well

[@Mischa81]

😆

[@jessm8904]

Has N-95 mask, nah don’t need it 😱

[@felinetracks1]

@@miloslavveytsman 😆

[@holemajora598]

If you couldn’t get the drain out, one trick I use at work is loading two hole saws on to the same Chuck. One that fits inside the drain and a larger one to cut the flange.

[@dayron6520]

Hey Jeff. Great video. Can you show how to waterproof a shower base without the schulter system.

[@dayron6520]

@@SubdivisionAuto thank you

[@hellofrompam]

Great job, I admire your knowledge and patience.... God bless you.,

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Pam , You too!

[@bradyoung1052]

I always use needle nose pliers for the strainer basket

[@leonardogaube8392]

Hej Jeff, these videos are awesome! I will be renovating my bathroom soon so these videos came at the rigth time! ;) Keep up the fantastic work! =)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Leonardo, We are going to be releasing the whole project over the next few weeks like a tutorial series. Hope it helps. Cheers!

[@torreyintahoe]

Nothing to be concerned aboot. Love Canadians.

[@Baudesign]

Woa! The Bagster, what a great tip! Thanks! Just subscibed to your channel, you give excellent tutorials.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Patrick, Glad to hear you like our little channel. Cheers!

[@CuddaBrown]

Never gets old bro..keepn me sharp on my #RenoNinja skillz.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Cudda Brown. Got snow today. WT hell

[@CuddaBrown]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY let it snowwww..lol..not here..would like it to be cooler though.

[@melaniemcewen1002]

I am actually looking for the shower install complete recently. It was a series that started in dec

[@mickyunit]

Thanks for taking us through the details!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Our pleasure. Hope this helps !

[@rajendrarao3057]

Awesome video with great instructions

[@JonAnnieDo]

Love watching your videos! Even my 8 month old enjoys watching. Any chance you want to come do a remodel in Florida? 😂 It would be amazing to have a contractor that we could trust to do good work!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

The best I can do is help folks with my videos and answer questions. Cheers enjoy the little one. They are awesome fun at that age.

[@guidokamanzi7920]

love this video. im going to renovate my bathroom next week

[@guitar1950]

When you started using the reciprocating saw to cut the wall it made me think "what's behind that cut line? A stud? Wiring? Plumbing?" Seems you were careful to cut at an angle so the blade didn't penetrate too far. Your thoughts?

[@quintalguy265]

Congrats buddy, would you tell me how you can get off graout from the ceramic?plz.

[@loganc2380]

I was so excited when you took out the sledgehammer T_T jabaited

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I love that thing, like an extension of my own wrath!

[@DanielRichards644]

6:20 you can go through the wall from the other side and disconnect the drain connection on the backside where the tub drain attaches to the house drains P-trap

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

if you really want to increase the scope of work. or just do what i did.

[@DanielRichards644]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY it's not that large an add in your case to cut an access panel, you are already doing some drywall patchwork on the corner and in my case the homeowners that did the original install framed and drywalled the whole wall prior to installing the tub so everything had to come out to do proper installation

[@ala_care]

Nice work Gary

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, I may have to change my name. Cheers!

[@theviber3082]

Hi nice and perfect clean demolition work can you make a video on how to remove wood doors frame some doors are completely covered by a large frame thanks

[@Illsky9]

I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.

[@Sodany21]

Dear Jeff Love all your bathroom videos . The bathroom and shower still look good why renovate them was there a problem just wondering ?

[@johndaus6347]

Great tips on removing fixtures that may be locked in place due to years of mineral build up.

[@ReinaMoesDIYinItDesigns]

Any videos on renovating an old popcorn ceiling and asbestos siding for an old 1950s ranch style home? It's time to update my parents home lol

[@mike93lx]

Test the popcorn for asbestos. Almost guaranteed it will be positive. Abatement will be very expensive

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

not yet! But for goodness sake wear a quality mask when working with that stuff.

[@shanaeforee8587]

I think I've watched all of your bathroom videos and couldn't find anything for demoing a tiled pan. Not sure if there is a way to install an acrylic pan on top or if I have to demo it. If so, can you point me in the right direction?

[@goldentalonconstruction7289]

It's always best to start fresh and demolish the pan. Tiled shower pans usually break very easily because they are made of sandmix molder rather than cement. Once you have the pan demoed, you have the opportunity to check the drain to see if there is anything wrong

[@davidrosemond9012]

Another great video!!!

[@b259d]

Those multi function hammers look excellent, I thought I heard you brand them stiletto but I cannot find one anywhere online. Where do you pick those up? Love your videos just liked and sub. Thx for your tips and tricks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That is a stanley wrecking bar. Cheers!

[@nickpanico5441]

As always great video , thanks for sharing .

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Nick!

[@cindy99toker]

It's a good idea to stick a rag in the tub drain so ya do t clog it with debris

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

if you are keeping the tub sure.

[@royceanderson3389]

Great Video, learned a lot of good stuff. Thanks! 😀

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful Royce. Cheers!

[@mariorodriguez8729]

Thank you for the video, good tips.

[@cindyshain3430]

Do you have a video on how to dyi shower pan?

[@juliawynne8725]

Do you have any tips on finding the water shut off to a bathroom? I couldn't find one in the unfinished basement below the bathroom and don't know where else to look. I'm worried I'll start demolishing the bathroom with the whole house water shut off and not be able to turn the water back on until we're done.

[@budgetcoolingandheating4059]

Morning. Very nice channel. Keep up. Question i just did an small walking shower in my house and install stone pebbles for the shower floor, whats the absolute best sealer for it? Thank you much for your help

[@jeremyrodriguez5923]

Tore down the walls in my bathroom and there's was mold behind the walls and on the stud :( what should I do? Is this something I can take care of on my own? Reframe the bathroom?

[@bronxbirdman21]

Sup Jeff!!! Awesome of you for sharing your knowledge!!! The ayatollah of rock n rolla!!! Your boy from the FOUR HORSEMEN. WOOOOOOO!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Was that just a line from heartbreak ridge. Mario van Peeples and Clint Eastwood. LOL

[@cliffgawel1924]

Jeff ,thanks all your great videos. I'm about to demo my shower, if my substrate is cement board , would the demo be different, if yes how?

[@XplicitStudios]

I usually use a pick with the pointy side cut off to a stub get the job done in half the time and the part when u had to pry the nails for the corner slab to come out cmon old man u know that slab is heavy enough to pull through if tug it hard enough

[@enidburgos1430]

Can you do the same process with Tile walls?

[@miriamvivo4279]

1940 old house 1 small bathroom . Need to demo, but will have to build small bathroom in basement 1st. I`m retired and good with auto repairs no good at carpentry tryed fixing stuff but wife shut me down

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am the other way around, for whatever reason I just don't get mechanical systems. Cheers!

[@MrNncon]

I find using my hammer sideways works best as to not damage any unknown lines or cables. It breaks the wall quicker 2. Ive demod alot of bathrooms but the contractor always handles the tub fixtures thanks. Ive smashed whole cast iron tubs with sledges its not fun n dangerous

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sledge on a cast tub sounds wild!

[@alexandrealbergaria6224]

watch this video in 2020 and its really relevant ha!

[@kevincharles6474]

what are your thoughts on using cement board for tile tub surround durock etc

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

a real pain to work with and you still need to use a membrane.

[@MAR108]

I learned that one the hard way too.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@fabioluiz4100]

Good job 👍🏽 thanks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Our pleasure. Cheers!

[@glenhuey5390]

Great stuff as usual Jeff! After this bathroom can you do another bathroom remodel where you replace a molded shower/tub with a custom tile shower only? I know there is some work you have to do on the shower floor to slope it down to the drain?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Glen, for now we have a schedule laid out for the next 6 months and unfortunately there will not be a custom shower in the series, the shower I am doing has a pre sloped pan. hopefully soon. Cheers!

[@rowland.woodworks]

Have you ever addressed why you use that style of utility knife? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts. Side note: I’m only on minute 13 of this vid so if you mention it here..

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I really like the versatility of having a knife that is also strong enough to be a chisel and large enough to be a screwdriver / can opener. Cheers!

[@JMB2912-u5r]

How much money would I save doing “just” the demo of this bathroom you’ve done? Is it worth it, to do “just” the demo yourself? Thank you!

[@enidburgos1430]

Can you use the same process for tile?

[@fender7802]

Great video thank you

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@EWC88]

Need to replace my shower drain, spout, control, and shower head with neck, any pointers? Just changing to match the rest of the brushed bronze fixtures.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

watch my videos on install in shower fixtures. And make sure you but the tub drain with the same thread size. there is more than one option and you don't want to cross thread it or you are opening up the ceiling to replace it. Cheers!

[@EWC88]

Awesome I will do that! I’ll make sure I bring my tub drain with me to compare. Thank you!

[@RJGPG]

If for instance I wanted to epoxy (paint) my tub, could I unscrew the drain top for a better trim line? Would I have issues screwing it back in after? Thanks for your help!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

quite possibly! I would just hire a contractor who specializes in that work. a couple hundred bucks and it is perfect.

[@traceyraimo8301]

I love your videos. They are so very helpful. Wondering if you are available for a Zoom consult? Ready to gut a master and while your information is amazing, every project has its own unique challenges. LMK

[@apex007]

How old was that install? Looked pretty solid.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sometimes folks want to change things for design preferences.

[@karyknudtson5846]

you rule brother...

[@hisnewlife3543]

I can’t get my standing shower stall out. Do you have any tips for stubborn showers?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sawzall. cheers!

[@marleyzlegacy9208]

Hello, ive watched a ton of your videos. Love your content thank. I have a question and need some help. I cant find a good video or instruction book on how to fix/repair bathroom tub wall studs. Possible water damage. Only 1 story house on slab. Guest bathroom. Really basic. If you have a book or video please let me know

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

it is as easy as cutting out the stud and screwing in another. send me a picture and I can have a closer look for you! Cheers Alex!

[@Dikirok]

Hi Jeff, can you share the model of the hammer you use (and love)? It is not listed on your Amazon page. Cheers!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks you for pointing that out. Now it is listed on my favorite tools page. link in description. Cheers!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

here is the link. amzn.to/2ySCGMO

[@CoBrAChiCKeN948]

What is the little hammer called that you used at 27:26? It's not on the favorite tools list.

[@tripplesixx4556]

Saw-saw to Silicon would be nice because you could hit the mesh and drywall. ( for a mold job). Just Total Loss for insurance purpose.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

lets try to leave the sawzall out of the demo process so we don't accidentally increase the scope of work.

[@dreo7757]

Are vapor barriers necessary

[@loejets]

Do you not have skips in USA?

[@jmjsr]

Do you know anything about Goboard By Johns Manville? I don't know if it's avialable in Canada.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Not yet!

[@adamcartermi5]

One more question for you. I know we talked about raising the floor height of my cement area with ditra xl and then ditra regular the whole area for the purpose of tile-ing We have decided to go with vinyl flooring like lifeproof. Wanted to see your thoughts on my situation. Which is trying to have floors one height. The total area is like 970 sq ft. 300 sq ft is 3/4” plywood subfloor on joists. The plywood is exactly 3/4” taller than the remaining area which is cement subfloor/foundation. Do i still use ditra on cement to match floor height... or should i do cement board? Or is there something else i should do. Thank you for your advice.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

vinyl on ditra works awesome, and you can add electric heat cables to the ditra and have an in floor heating system as well. Cheers!

[@adamcartermi5]

Home RenoVision DIY thank you so much, just last question. Would using a thinker underlayment work as well? Something like this? www.lowes.com/pd/Congoleum-Underflor-UFB07-100-sq-ft-Premium-29mils-Flooring-Underlayment/999945728