CURBLESS SHOWER TRANSITION --- HOW TO TAPER TILE TO DRAIN

[@prodbegaming664]

That is a step down shower. Even that lip edge is considered a curb to most people. Zero transition showers are my favorite. Beautiful work. Love your channel.

[@doubledarefan]

Just like the step down car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eVn616bqydn5Y

[@20somthingrealestate]

Semantics. As he mentioned at the start "true curbless entry" would slope towards the wall opposing entry. It's an awkward feeling standing on a transverse slope

[@karenmitchell6814]

I don’t understand? At the far end, where the entrance/door to the shower is, it’s flat. No step down going in or lip to step over. The lip is only at the end where the shower head & glass will be. Did you see his other video with the whole shower complete?

[@20somthingrealestate]

@@karenmitchell6814 it's definitely not a step down shower. And the lip created by the transition is not a curb. So therefore it is curbless. Does it have zero transition to the shower pan? No. The reason it's done this way is because standing on a sideways slope would be awkward and imo the aesthetics wouldn't matter to anyone with thought because they'd be looking at it thinking how awkward it would be to shower sideways every time if it was done the other way.

[@karenmitchell6814]

@@20somthingrealestate Thanks,, that’s what I thought.👍🏻

[@j31355a]

Coach, I love your attention to detail. Your analogy to dentistry, or lets say, microsurgery, is right on. It’s ALWAYS the little things that make the big difference.

[@kurtnewman4459]

PB&C. That’s how we did it. Raised my kids with it too. Thanks for the great tiling help.

[@devinF1piper]

If you want to check for square on those little tapered tiles on the transition you could use a combination square. It might go by another name where you're at, but it's basically a ruler that clamps into a body which forms a 90 degree angle between the body and ruler. (Most have a little level bubble and also a part on the body that can do a 45 degree angle for miters as well). You could set the depth of the ruler to be just level with the sloped floor of the shower, and register the body of the square against the bathroom floor. Love the videos man. I'm a plumber and where I'm at it's pretty typical for plumbers to install the shower pan liner at the same time as we install the shower drain. Thanks to you and your team I've learned lots of ways to do better installations, and hopefully lead to better long term performance for our customers. Thank you!

[@beansie5493]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. It's exactly the information nobody has tackled 🙏🙏🙏

[@andrewschmitt2814]

Bro, you are a life saver my customers weren’t sure when I did their curbless shower this way and they watched this and said “ I guess we should just not question you anymore” thanks man! Love your work and your content

[@ourd0gseven]

And Custom's Pro-Lite is the Best thinset mortar I've ever used! (',

[@scorpio6587]

I liked learning your reasoning for putting the drain on that side.

[@johnwmendenhall9896]

Blanke makes a stainless steel trim piece just for such an application incorporating the top edge.No tapered tiling required . All stainless. Really sharp looking , too.

[@brouwerification]

I build these dimensions of shower area with the drain in the middle. This cuts back the slope height in half, is practical in usage and looks awesome. With big tiles: if u take a drain thats 6 inches smaller than width shower u can even make a really nice looking envelope cut.

[@mrorangethecat4256]

Beautiful shower... and that transition detail is awesome... that kind of stuff makes it.... and yes, peanut butter on celery.

[@8thgstriker412]

thank you for putting out these videos ive been watching nonstop for the last month or two trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible i finally landed a gig at a bathroom remodeling company as a helper and ive been extremely nervous due to my inexperience. i worked at home depot for years now in the flooring department so i know what the materials are and why you would choose one product over another but ive never actually got my hands dirty and done the work itself just wanted to thank you for these videos it really helps people like me looking to get into the trade also when i was a kid i liked peanut butter in my celery but now that im 25 i have the power to not eat celery and order pizza instead

[@brouwerification]

I love to see someone working with the same passion for tiling as I do. Thanks a ton Isaak I learned a lot from you. Will join you soon on KZbin, sharing my passion with you guys. 💕🙏🥳

[@kylehamburg244]

1st! Thanks again for all the videos ! I've learned alot and I haven't even started tiling yet in the field. When I get to that point I should be very prepared to be set up for success!

[@rileymccabe1115]

I still eat peanut butter and celery almost every night

[@T12i99iN]

It’s a healthy snack. Definitely a lot healthier than cream cheese lol

[@strongholds12]

Good way to stay constipated

[@frankright4138]

Me too. Doyle had some when he came that day.

[@torkdork69]

Peanut butter all day! Unbelievable you can dip from a bucket without getting your sleeve all tagged. My arms need a good scrapping when I’m done for the day and that stuff burns that sensitive skin. Very clean. We have installed this exact tile many times with the curb less trans. Love the work you do. Learning more each day. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

[@knockoutcustoms7477]

I also grew up eating peanut butter & celery.......it was probably the healthiest snack we had in the house full of junk food😁

[@ericmoss8344]

Love watching your work and the explanations as to "why" you do what you do. After experiencing a contractor that was in WAY over his head on our bathroom remodel it's nice to see someone who knows what they're doing. If only I could get you to come to Oklahoma and re-do our curbless transition shower floor so the water actually drained into the infinity drain vs us having to squeezy and put a towel down to soak up the 'leaking out of the shower' water... that would be fantastic!!

[@12packman]

Really enjoy your videos. I've watched a lot of stuff on You Tube but recognized right away that you have better instruction than almost everybody out there. Best is that you don't look down on guys with less experience and you promote the trades. I am doing a shower in my house. This is my first site built pan and first time using Pro-Shield. Thanks for all your help. I will try to post pics later. BTW - grew up on peanut butter on celery but do not mind cream cheese but PB is healthier.

[@mikezurinsky1616]

Any tracks!! Celery, peanut butter and raisins marching down the peanut butter. Great healthy snack!

[@holyfreakinguacamole]

Big fan of the peanut butter and celery. That sh** cracked me up. So casual. Luke had some learnin! 😂

[@leannegoolsbythompson]

Ants on a log, Isaac! PB on celery with raisins 😂

[@ryanbevington7730]

I've been tiling for over 35 years and you're one of the best I've seen so your dad taught you proud regardless who you learn from what you got from your dad you're spot on I would do tile next to you any day thank you for your input I'm doing a difficult shower area in somebody's backyard and what I saw from this video helped me out a lot because I had already laid the slab flat but tapered down to the drain around 8 inches away from it thinking that they were going to put floor tile down but they wanted to just basically hose out the bathroom in the backyard and it's basically framed as you would a typical house but the drop off helped thank you

[@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet]

Peanut butter on my celery sticks for sure. I think it's an 80's-early 90's kids thing...... I have passed the tradition down to my daughter. Can't get her to cut tile for me yet..... I'll try again when she's 10 😂 Pan transition is lookin clean bro. Nice job.

[@joelkreuzer]

Grew up with peanut butter and celery. Ive never heard of cream cheese and celery. Might need to try

[@vaughngarner7360]

Celery and pimento cheese when I was a kid. Haven't had it in probably 35 yrs but it seemed good then. Lol. Sweet work.

[@johnperkins630]

I grew up with celery and peanut butter. It was at every family gathering. I was at least 25 before I even heard of anyone using cream cheese. Cream cheese is ok but peanut butter is definitely the way to go......

[@chrismachado193]

100% John

[@vincevesper167]

I've read articles about not having the linear drain perpendicular to the shower entrance, which often means a much longer drain is required (as you mentioned), but it had never dawned on me that the emphasis should be about not showering on an unlevel floor (left-to-right) - so glad I stumbled on your video, which is great, btw...

[@BahianoReno]

Great show, thank you for sharing, keep safe and enjoy life

[@mosconi0359]

Cream cheese on celery stalk sounds like it would be delicious, however, at 65 yrs of age I've never tried it. Now peanut butter on celery has been a tradition in my family my entire life! If you're an oddball, I am too!

[@tonyjohnson1305]

We called it an ant on a log growing up. Peanut butter and raisins on celery. Amazing!

[@jassonzaragoza2776]

Details are cherry 🍒 Appreciate your posts man

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Celery with peanut butter is good. You can put some golden raisins on top for extra treat. For cream cheese filling, toast and grind pumpkin seeds. Add spices to the ground pumpkin seeds.

[@ryangunderson5064]

wood shim works great for cleaning out the grout joints. Always have one in my back pocket

[@kellenwhite4590]

Love love love all the videos man, stumbled on you when I didn’t trust a recommendation to use mastic in place of thin set and proper grout( I didn’t do it). Been binge watching ever since. I love tiling (DIY guy myself) I have learned so much from you so far. Best channel on KZbin!!

[@timneidert4862]

Used to eat it all the time...put some raisins on it was called "Ants on a log" Love the videos, great work!

[@VAFSH4LIF]

For a situation like the small transition a sliding combination square would work perfectly, use it like a depth gauge.

[@chrismachado193]

Never heard of cream cheese & celery.We only had peanut butter

[@jake8882]

Yes on the peanut butter. Cream cheese sounds good too

[@peterbednarek8155]

Love your videos, but I disagree about the location of the drain. I Always put the drain in the back of shower if possible. This is to prevent water from leaking through the gap at the glass door. I actually set my glass 1" in from grout line on the sloped tile to avoid this from happening. Thank you for the fantastic videos! Your channel is very informative 👍

[@Aepek]

Very nice and it’s all about those minute¹ details, makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE 👍🏻 Great job ✌🏻 ¹just an FYI, not a typo, using as adjective and is (mī-ˈnüt) 😊 Ain’t the English language just “so much fun” 😂

[@cindycleland7026]

Yes, I always like peanutbutter on celery! You're not strange. I like your tile videos the best!

[@TileCoach]

Oh thank you!

[@chrisbowring4298]

Most excellent work Isaac! Love your videos!

[@chrismachado193]

Nice detail Isaac and cool O Tile Gear 😎📐

[@guyinthesky6699]

You mention grout a lot. What are your thoughts on epoxy grout? And by the way, the first video of yours I saw, I instantly subscribed. Your knowledge and experience and willingness to share an unbiased opinion are extraordinary. Thank you for what you do sir!

[@richardpotatoa.k.adicktate4749]

Yo best tile guy on KZbin... On a side note, I hate when my Schluter doesn't perform, especially when it's wet. The wife usually sends me to the couch.

[@russelldieterle8846]

Thanks bro I learned a lot from your vids

[@vocalone23]

Ive watched you for a while, love your work. Can you do a video on cleaning grout haze the right way?

[@peggypenland1560]

ZERO. Transition is what I need. Prefer a center drain so all edges drain away from corners. Would it be possible to get Rhino spray in liner?? Curious if that would work? THOUGHTS? Really an actual wet room so the whole floor slants to main ward drain in case of over flows and easy cleaning. NEED ADVICE ASAP HELP A GAL OUT, please. Thank you

[@aroman3811]

Great video I have been looking for confirmation of this simple answer. Thank you!

[@kengland88]

In the South, we call peanut butter on a celery stick with a couple of raisins on top, "ants on a log." Ha ha. But I like my peanut butter and celery sticks without the ants. :-)

[@tchz5655]

Another great educational video.

[@w7834]

Definitely had celery and peanut butter growing up, sometimes we would get what was called ants on a log, which was just celery, PB with raisins on top!!

[@josephbeltran2786]

Awww thank you love you too A lot of information I really do appreciate the time you take to explain things this made up my mind at all on how to do my floor also doing a great job brother keep doing it.

[@kurtpearson8597]

What keeps water from wicking into your floor through those pieces you just installed? (Near the drain)

[@Gerbs601]

Nice job! Can you recommend a ‘student’ of yours in Orange County, CA to do an identical curb-less shower? Peanut butter & celery is the best!

[@daviddaniel6644]

You can avoid this step or lip by changing location of your drain to the paralel wall. Shower floor design always depends on the drain location ! Customers should speak with the tile setter before they going to purchase the tile and do plumbing work, my opinion. Good luck with your renovation!

[@rcclark8818]

I'm 60 + yrs old, I have been eating celery and peanut butter all my life. Great healthy snack.

[@chrismachado193]

Sweet! Look forward to it. Like the layout :)

[@spikeklein2196]

Here in Northern California we use deck mud pans and peanut butter on our celery.

[@elizabethb3270]

Great work!

[@PK120607]

Just an FYI... the reason people have it drain in the rear is when they need it to be a zero transition floor. Usually, it is for the elderly or handicapped individuals that can't raise their feet to step over the curb or they are wheelchair-bound. While there is no apparent curb from the outside and you make a valid point about the stance of a person while they are showering, I don't think that is the normal way to install that type of floor.

[@chrisjohns38]

Center drain?

[@face2faceyouth]

That looks nice and is a good idea.

[@michaeltilburyiii2760]

Just got a margin trowel that has a bucket clip on it comes in handy

[@donaldadams4713]

I loved peanut butter on celery when I was a kid 😂

[@dv8edpov345]

PB on celery was totally part of our childhood lol ...

[@SCPVIDEOPRODUCTION]

I have never made a comment on your video. But since it had nothing to do with tile. I felt like I could type something. Peanut butter and celery.

[@paison318]

Love your attention to detail.

[@meditationstation3416]

Yes. Peanut butter on a celery stick is extremely common in the midwest. Line up some raisens or chocolate chips and you got your self "ants on a log"

[@20somthingrealestate]

Do you wrap your membrane up the transition to your floor?

[@JB-eu3jd]

Peanut butter celery as a kid too. I think a speed square on your substrate for the 90 check would be good enough but I use an Empire 16" adjustable square for tight spots like that taper to 0 degrees. Just my way so not saying there aren't better ways. I appreciate the video btw, keep up the good posts.

[@keviwill62]

Thanks a lot! I’m a DIYer and I would probably contract this out, but this gives me a better understanding what to expect. Two questions I have regarding the tub drain. Did you plug it and threw cement over it? Would that cause back flow that was the method used?

[@wytas20]

You could use a combination square to check if that little tile was 90 degrees

[@BrandyHarper]

We had both celery with cream cheese or peanut butter. The cream cheese was topped with olives and the peanut butter had raisins.

[@7thfils]

You do great work and I appreciate all the good advice. I really could've used this video last year. I had a hell of a time building my first curbless shower.

[@josephbeltran2786]

Celery goes great with peanut butter Red Hot Buffalo sauce cream cheese ranch. almost anything

[@robertjones5669]

How do you determine the slope over the distance from flush to the drain? Thanks for doing this video - easy listening. - BTW- peanut butter on celery and add raisins. Frogs on a log :D

[@tylercousins7779]

What is stopping water from migrating under the floor at the low point? Also you can use your margin trowel or a tile as a square to see if the tile is plumb.

[@adilsonrosales1129]

Question. have you done one continuous curb less shower floor? Eliminating that sloping “wall”? I’ve done a couple and have learnt plenty of tips from your very instructive videos 👍🏽 stay strong

[@zmnali78]

I am also interested about continuous curb less shower. Did you manage to get more information about it?

[@marcopoulin1897]

Why yoi didnt put the drain on backc wall so you slope it to the back wall then you dont have to use transition shluter for the hight

[@TheHamadanners]

I love peanut butter n celery. Talking about mold they must live in a dry climate to hang their clothes directly next to the shower

[@debbadoo46]

Love peanut butter and celery, peanut butter and apples, peanut butter and chocolate...😊

[@barry009]

Lol. Yes we had peanut butter n celery and if we were lucky chocolate chips too!!

[@EDHBlvd]

Elite work guys. Wow.

[@sonofthunder.]

good stuff ...

[@doubledarefan]

Never heard of cream cheese on celery. I've had PB on celery a year or more ago because probably my youngest niece (not sure) had bought a pack of celery, and only used a few stalks for soup, and was going to toss the rest. So I busted out the PB and had myself a snack.

[@fo727]

Hey Isaac, I left a message on FB messenger... if you get a chance. BTW your videos are top “notch”!

[@DZ-ib1gz]

Had PB and celery as a kid for sure.

[@INGWoodWorks]

You have it the wrong way around, peanut butter and celery go great together but cream cheese and celery is a combo i have never heard of

[@shannonmartin2619]

Peanut butter on celery for the win mate, same in my famly

[@escapism2to1]

Peanut butter w/ celery sticks all the way!😏😋

[@mikeshoemake9048]

Peanut butter filled celery sticks were a staple in Fairfield-Suisun unified school district school lunches in the 80s.

[@rabbytca]

Never tried or saw peanut butter, seen cream cheese in an old 70's appetizer cookbook. We only ever used cheese whiz or egg salad in celery.

[@davel8218]

Is this transition going to make the shower pan not curbless any more? also, it will be difficult to keep clean down the road? (mold will build up)?

[@hagakuru]

Do you ever do a curbless where the drain is where the curb is intended to go (transition) with only a 50% glass partition and the passthrough is doorless (nothing is there)?

[@alohajason]

That’s what jeff on his Renovision channel recommends!

[@chipmhandle]

I use different size masonry pointing tools to burnish that deck mud behind, makes 100% for sure on those tiles tapers (insurance)

[@Felippe96]

Hello. Been watching your videos and enjoying how you explain everything. I'm a contractor and I have an issue with a client who wants to install very large floor tiles in a walk in shower but without transition. They want a wet area where the bathtub will be located. What do you suggest? How to create a slope and have very large tiles without doing the envelope technique and not have issues with water puddling in the shower and/or large tiles not be over or under the line of the linear drain?

[@thomasa2145]

On new construction how do you layout your concrete slab to do this?

[@Ryan-ru4mi]

PB since the youngin' years.

[@rockcrusher7000]

tripping hazard for sure , or at least a stubbed toe , I guess customer is always right

[@karenguertin9317]

Hi. Can you clarify where the shower door opening goes... Do you enter from the drain side or bench side?

[@noeditsvlogsandskits6869]

Ants on a log!! Peanut butter on celery w/ raisins!!