DIY CUSTOM concrete SHOWER

In this video I rip out our tile shower to build a custom ALL concrete “mine shaft grotto” shower. Check out the cool DIY shower makeover.
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[@TheHiddenHomestead]

If you’re interested in my concrete mix design I have a full ingredient list and mix design explanation over on my Patreon! “My Concrete Mix Design Explained” is pinned at the top of my homepage. Use the vertical concrete 1 or vertical concrete 2 membership tier to access it. I am also in the process of creating an e-book and online video course detailing the whole process that will be available soon. Patreon: www.patreon.com/hiddenhomestead

[@americanhomeinnovations7155]

You did an excellent job on this!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@americanhomeinnovations7155 thank you very much!

[@millieschattime9924]

I can’t afford Patreon just yet but I will I started ripping my bathroom apart and didn’t have a clue what to do but after seeing this it gave me an idea 💡

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@millieschattime9924 awesome! That’s good to hear.

[@billmthacker]

I wish I could do somwthing like this for my Dad but make it a handi shower with a bench and grab bars. He is 76 years old just had his fifth back operation and survived cancer three times. We have water damage on the subfloor in the kitchen . Its too much money right now and I really do not think I could something like myself. I am amazed at this kind of work.

[@danewgirl4]

I was searching for just a concrete shower surround to see how it’d look and came across this. This is next level-this is absolutely amazing. The way you made the rock, stone, and wood look so realistic out of just mortar is mind blowing. You’re an artist!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🙏🙏 thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@rebeccastirm6692]

There's concrete showers, and then there is this! This is absolutely next level.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@NicotineDolls]

Art. This is fucking art

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🙏👌

[@minutemandefense3935]

How does this not have a million views???

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🤷🏼‍♂️ let’s get it there. share it with a million of your friends 😁😁 Thank you for your comment!

[@quazimotolikespie]

This is literally the most beautiful shower i have ever seen

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁😁 thank you!!!

[@kwell2307]

2 year old video but this, this is amazing. I love the cave like shower concept.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it.

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Wow, I feel more relaxed just looking at this shower!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Good! ☺️🙏

[@tracymctyer6741]

Wow! You are an artist! Beautiful work. What a wonderful escape that must feel like to shower in.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@dudewiththehacky]

This is absolutely amazing.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@theot5598]

Great job! Looks amazing!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@andreaadams7502]

Amazing! Very talented for sure!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@jessicaharris1375]

Absolutely amazing!!!! What an artist!!!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!!

[@SuperSarification]

Wow! Amazing!! You’re a freaking artist!!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

☺️☺️ thank you!!

[@irietropicals4255]

Wow! Beautiful work!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@lbcustomleather]

So amazing ! I love the mine shaft idea 😍

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@edwinb848]

Brilliant. Just brilliant!!! Love this

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@holdenpeel4722]

Absolutely amazing

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁 thank you!

[@rhinowishes888]

That's beautiful. You have great talent.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Well thank you very much! I’m building an online training course on how to do it.

[@robertgarcia2132]

wow im just amazed by this !!!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@johnnyhoover2373]

Great carving skills , painting skills and layout … bravo

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thanks man!!

[@JohnathanAulabaugh]

Absolutely incredible

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thanks!! 👍

[@MyViking10]

only one word, amazing.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@millieschattime9924]

Wow this is absolutely beautiful

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🙏🙏 thank you!!

[@isabellerose310]

I’m so glad I found your video, it is absolutely gorgeous! I am considering creating something similar on a smaller scale inside my school bus conversion bathroom, to give it a grotto like feel, though I am being conscious to use the lightest materials possible.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Oh awesome and thank you. They make some pretty light mortars.

[@isabellerose310]

@@TheHiddenHomestead that’s what I’m researching now! : )

[@klerain5774]

This shower should go into a magazine

[@rustinbonner2739]

Whoa!! Wasn’t ready for that finished product, definitely feeling inspired after that, great work!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

THANK YOU!!

[@Ty_ThatGuy]

This is simply exquisite !!! Congrats on your masterpiece, sir!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@tracykeenan4449]

Looks fantastic

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@christopherbowersdresser4188]

incredible. the fore thought involved, the acquired eye, ...final product is amazing. im about to practice this tomorrow

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! Have fun with it! That’s the most important part. And thank you very much!

[@ashernaeem7722]

You created a true masterpiece.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🙏🙏 thank you very much!

[@mindjoystudio6436]

Gorgeous work. You’re a true artist/sculptor.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@ChristopherBabson]

Awesome work. Very talented. Both the shower and the video.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!!

[@elsydro8064]

Wow that’s incredible

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@unsanctionedchaos2994]

Now THIS is a masterpiece! You Sir, are a MASTER of your craft. I'm very handy but couldn't even begin to imagine being able to do that!! Great job! Kudos!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Wow thank you very much!!

[@unsanctionedchaos2994]

@@TheHiddenHomestead im serious. I got offered a job painting the new theme park before it opened here in florida @ $35 per hour. It was all hand sculpted concrete and I can't imagine how much the masons were getting paid on it. If you ever want to offer a class then sign me up. I'd be thrilled to learn such a craft.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@unsanctionedchaos2994 oh wow that’s awesome! Did you take the job?? Well I never considered teaching any classes. Never considered myself good enough to instruct.

[@unsanctionedchaos2994]

@@TheHiddenHomestead unfortunately i didn't take the job. I was just starting out working for myself at that time and was too stubborn to see the potential that such an opportunity would have brought. Young and arrogant essentially...

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@unsanctionedchaos2994 dang! Yeah that would have been an awesome opportunity. I’ve been to Disney a few times for the sole reason just to look at all the concrete. The new avatar world is pretty awesome. the whole animal kingdom it self is a non stop concrete ogle fest though

[@robertaguilar4162]

Work of art

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🙏🙏 thank you!

[@phillippettit2138]

Nice Work.... And i was proud of my concrete countertops ⚒

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@cliffpaetznick8494]

Artistic perfection!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@Milaandlukeliketodostuff]

That’s incredible

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@robertcornelisse8664]

Absolutely awesome

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@ajducey1868]

That looks Awesome!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@mr.privacy13]

You da man! The most amazing shower!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Hey thanks!!

[@sdqsdq6274]

i used to see this restroom with cave design many years back, lol i always will pay a visit to the restroom just to check it out, place is unreal , had to cross a bridge of a koi pond just to reach the front door

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Oh wow. That’s awesome! 👌😁

[@ericschnelten1193]

Dude that’s awesome!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you !!

[@kingtut5923]

Your like an artist wonderful work.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!!

[@troyperry1231]

Fantastic job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisrogers1705]

Awesome really like it

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you sir!!!

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy buddy- I have been waiting for you to post this video and I was not disappointed! You are an amazing artist to say the least. Wow! Your talent and skill level is way up there on a different level. This has to be one of the coolest videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you, thank you for sharing your talent with us! God bless and keep you safe

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Wow!! Thank you SO much!!! 🙏🙏 By the way from what little bit of time I’ve had to watch stuff on here I’ve seen that I’ve been missing out on your progress! You sir are in my “watch later” and I CANT WAIT to get caught up!!!

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

The Workshop at Hidden Homestead I can certainly understand that. I have been fairly busy when the rain allows me to do something besides sharpen tools. Blessings to ya

[@callmelarry7499]

Wow. Well done 👏

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@Stone681]

Dude. I just watched this video and I'm on the other side of the big blue South Africa. Here we ONLY mostly build with brick, stone, sement and everything that makes a makeover difficult to do. Thanx to you I'm changing that tradition today. I'm so inspired after watching your video... Thank you for sharing your ideas. Between us: it's also great watching a diy where the person actually do instead of talk. Hey not to be weird but I checked out your jewellery making. Auwsome... Spread the Love 🤞🌪️

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Wow thanks man! I truly appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with it. Let me know how it turns out.

[@Renofirefly30]

Bro seriously. You screw up a basic tile shower but then build a flawless epic cave shower from concrete. 🤯

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I’m a concrete guy not a tile guy 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wulfclaw4921]

Some of the best I have ever seen !! Fantastic work !! Wulfy

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!!

[@MattSkalski]

Amazing! thanks for sharing

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@thekickingwolf5115]

Wow.. that’s incredible mate 👏👏👏

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😃😃🙏🙏

[@justinritchey1873]

Wow that is awesome you are a tru artist.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!!

[@dougie8298]

Amazing attention to detail and workman ship is bang on

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@natethegreat-outdoors8924]

Dude that’s unreal!!! Ur a beast

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thanks!

[@dericktrx7573]

Amazing love it wished I had one just like it. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you. God bless.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@AnselTroy]

beautiful! i'm inspired

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!! 😁👍

[@stephenclarke3990]

You're definitely the man to know if the SHTF 😊 You can do almost anything. Cool shower, it looks amazing👍🏼

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Haha well I don’t know about that but I do consider myself a jack of SOME trades. That being said I do believe that “A jack of all trades but master of none is still always better then a master of just one.” Glad you liked the video!! 👍

[@stephenclarke3990]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Well I wish I had your skills thats for sure. So not only do you make Tomahawks on the side, but you can make a shower look like a cave ❗️Yes I agree, better to be a "jack of all trades" and I think you're certainly that. Take care my friend.👍🏼

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@stephenclarke3990 thank you and you as well!

[@verticle2612]

Dude, you have some mad skills!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🙏🙏 well thank you very much!!

[@rafaelmiranda8935]

You killed it. You definitely got skills 👏

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Well thank you!!

[@ungreen6385]

Dude u are so talented Looks real man the stone and wood u have done

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! Thank you very much!!

[@dthorne4602]

Just a word of advice. You need to start wearing a mask when working with cement projects or you will really regret it later.

[@warrenfrier3044]

just wanna saw you do a great job of camera angles and editing! Oh and your a freaking Artists at your craft!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Oh wow. Thank you!!

[@heidybangz4402]

Only reason I wouldn’t jump at having this shower would be the trying to clean in between the cracks but honestly it’s almost even worth it 👏🏼👏🏼🔥 amazing work

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!! It’s actually not that bad. We have a battery powered brush that we use to clean it.The brush head spins and the handle is a 20” wand. So it actually makes cleaning pretty easy.

[@ivyhernandez2526]

you can always lightly fill the cracks with clear or colored epoxy.

[@carver4894]

Very nice!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@sandralewis1689]

It is BEAUTIFUL! Some explanations of what you're doing and why would help a lot.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

What would you like explained?

[@sandralewis1689]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Pretty much all of it. Is it all concrete? special mixture? What sealants, where? Any way it's wonderful! I am buiding a very minimalist home using Faswall Blocks on a slab. The bath has 3 stick walls and one masonry. I would like to skip all the high tech multilayer hoohah if possible and it looks like you have?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@sandralewis1689 Ok well, -Is it all concrete? What you can see, yes it is. -special mixture? As the video shows it’s a mixture of Portland cement, fine sand and (acrylic) polymer admixes. So nothing to special about it but definitely not just a bag of type N mortar. -what sealants? For the walls the paint used is an acrylic modified exterior paint which seals the concrete then 511 impregnating sealer is used over that. The floor is sealed with a masonry penetrating sealer then an acrylic concrete sealer. When you say high tech multilayer hoohah, what are you referring to? I do have multiple layers but no they’re not all that high tech or expensive. The most expensive thing that I used is the hardibacker cement board with hydro defense. There’s many ways to “properly“ build a shower. But depending on who you talk to you more then likely built it wrong. I’ve been told numerous times that the way I built it is wrong. And maybe I did. Maybe I don’t know any better because I’m not a professional shower guy. But what I do know is that it was built a little over a year ago, I take VERY long evening showers shamefully wasting a ton of water, it was built on the second floor just above the family room where I spend the rest of the majority of my time when inside and not asleep, and ya know what? So far no leaks. I say all that to say this, I think that a little common sense sometimes can go further then the high tech hoohah. Hopefully that answers at least most of your questions.

[@sandralewis1689]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Thanks so much for the help.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@sandralewis1689 👍

[@Sky14318]

TRULY INSPIRING! Gotta say, too, that the extra touches in video production was great. (Like the text falling out of the bucket… very cool) A few years ago, we built an indoor shower that was made to look like an outdoor shower… we used more landscape construction rather than typical indoor methods. (Wish I could show you a picture… it’s pretty cool). Faux stone, river rocks… very “castle-esque”. Our budget was next to nothing, We went to Home Depot and discovered that a lame, plastic shower pan was $180… and I was like: NO WAY! We can do way better than a dumb square of plastic with a hole drilled in it. So we got started with left over supplies from various jobs and projects, repurposed lumber, etc. The end result is awesome. Before and since then, I have scoured the Internet for unique DIY ideas and could not find ANY that were as good or better than what we did. Not trying to pat myself on the back too much but everything was just various Home Depot inspired, boring crap. We have another shower to do and we wanted to improve on what we did before. It was pretty cool that our creation was better, in my opinion, than anything I was finding online but it was also discouraging because I felt like I was out of ideas. Yours is the first and only one I have found that truly got me inspired all over again. Absolutely stunning. I love it. CERTAINLY does not look like everything was purchased at Home Depot. Haha. AND it resembles a skill I have already practiced… I learned how to create large, naturalistic habitats for my reptiles that is basically expanding foam carved to look like real stone, then sealed with silicone and covered in sand, soil, coconut fiber, etc. This mine grotto shower is a much cooler, much sturdier variation of that theme so I feel like it’s something I could definitely pull off! Anyway, thank you so much for the awesome video and the truly unique inspiration. It’s exactly what I needed to spark my imagination once more and get to work!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Wow awesome! Very glad you liked it and was inspired from it! And thank you!

[@dpistoltube]

Gorgeousness

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@georgewilson2865]

Amazing!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@sierra-holdings]

wow .. man you MADE it ...

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😃😃 thank you!!

[@cynthiacox2870]

Beautiful

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@nicolasarias6000]

Oh wow thata beautiful

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@KuipersAdventures]

That is killer, might have to have you help when I start building!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁😁👌👌

[@chadpowell7564]

As one contractor to another respect buddy you are an artist I love seeing a fellow blue-collar guy doing what they do I am capable of this and this helps with a material list and method I’m about to try it in my own home thanks to your video in a perfect world we could do a project together much respect keep on working bro

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Rock on man! Thank you very much! Good luck with your project and have fun with it! 👌👌

[@Thrice1337]

Amazing. Hope my project turns out half as good.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you! I hope so too! When are you doing it? I have a full online course for vertical concrete coming out soon. If you need anymore information that is. Right now I have my mix design and explanation on Patreon.

[@tammyzeledoneclecticmusic5248]

Sir you are an inspiration. What you have created out of cement is mind blowing. I am building my shower. I’ve tirelessly been searching for videos on how to stamp my cement floors. I would sure appreciate any advice.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Absolutely! Message me on Facebook or Instagram and we can talk about it. Both links for my pages are in the description of the video.

[@Whatworksthisworks]

Amazing!!!!!😮👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!

[@Barnekkid]

The man is a genius.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

🙏🙏

[@emme6055]

This should have more views

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😊😊🙏

[@johnnycash5079]

Damn that is amazing

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Well thank you very much!

[@veesoho93]

amazing !

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thanks.

[@allamericanslogistics1143]

Awesome!!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@saby8765]

Dude, this is like a secret cave waterfall. Brilliant.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😄😄 thanks!!

[@rememberingwholeness6047]

I just found your channel....wow. I am so inspired ! Thank you. So amazing!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😃😃 thank you!!!

[@avilandafear6502]

This is badass..... I'm gonna be doing this to my bath for sho

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome. Glad you liked it.

[@chefhugo2010]

Fantastic. Cheers! I’m going to try and learn as much as I can to do something similar. Thanks for the inspiration. if you could share a few tips that would be awesome!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! Thanks. And you’re welcome!!!! What tips are you looking for? Feel free to reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram

[@chefhugo2010]

@@TheHiddenHomestead I’ll reach out to you on Instagram when I get a chance. We’ve been working pretty long hours here in Houston after the freeze that left everyone with busted pipes! Thanks again!

[@MadDog5.56]

Well that topped everything else....I've officially seen it all. That was honestly truly absolutely amazing. I'd love to know how many hrs you have in that project. Damn truly awesome!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Hey thank you! From demo to clean up I probably have about 75-80 hours. That was of course by myself and a lot of it was spent going up and down the steps. 😮‍💨

[@bandabanderos]

Impressive

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@gforcekaras]

Nice, the Flintstones would be proud.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😂👍👍

[@klerain5774]

Thats so funny that you show the view from a plane window. Did you actually go on holiday to get inspired. You come across as a real artist. Inspiring!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁 I did. Well sort of anyway. I normally go to the world of concrete but Disney is crammed packed full of decorative concrete it’s amazing. So it was inspiring and mind blowing to go see it all. And thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@b.martinyu-artist2138]

I have 2 accounts so I logged out and back in just so I can like this twice. I'm an artist so I have the cred to say you are one hell of an artist. I'm buying an ancient house soon and I am going to do this or embarrass myself trying.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Haha that’s awesome and thanks! It certainly helps the channel. I appreciate the kind words. And I’m sure you can do it. I’d love to see the progress.

[@leonh1971]

I think that design could easily spread throughout the house, I have a ton of questions that I sure wish were answered throughout the video, but great job, please do a follow up after a while to discuss any changes, cleaning, maintenance, etc . I love unconventional home designs and this definitely fits the bill, great job!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you! I was actually thinking about doing a follow up to discuss the pros and cons and how we clean it.

[@user-cr6ki4qs4y]

@TheHiddenHomestead that would be great! I'm also very curious how you clean it with so many little grooves. I'm sure you can't take a brush to it or else it would scratch.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@user-cr6ki4qs4y no we actually do use an electric oscillating soft bristle brush with 50/50 water/vinegar spray. Every once in awhile we’ll need to use something a little stronger to get rid of the really stubborn soap scum.

[@user-cr6ki4qs4y]

@@TheHiddenHomestead great to know. Thanks for the quick reply.

[@MsPickles333]

Holy shit ball , that's amazing

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁 thank you!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

The possibilities are endless!

[@chrisrogers2268]

Dude! Most impressive video I’ve seen on KZbin in a long time. How long did it take once you got the old tile out?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!! After demo I probably had another 40 hours in it. Most of which were spent walking up the stairs.

[@texaswildcat2000]

If only I had a 10th of that artistic talent...

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

You can do it. I believe in you!!

[@claytonschemper8375]

This is some serious Disney Imagineering right here!❤ it’s like taking a shower at the 7 dwarfs house.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Lol thanks!!

[@ashlieneevel9671]

This looks wonderful I want to do my entire house like the inside of a cave complete with artificial evergreens in rocky outcrops like Christmas trees on a mountain

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Heck yeah!!

[@cjjenson8212]

Wow.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁😁👍

[@ezekiellackey3439]

Dang