DIY Epoxy Shower Walls - Beginner Step by Step

[@RK3Designs]

What do yall think? 😊 The homeowners are still in the renovation process so when they get everything finished up we'll show you how it all turned out!

[@MakeWithMike]

Good one ,nice watching your channel grow you & others have made my channel growth possible ! Thanks Rhonda aka RK3 !

[@bonniepeterson9850]

I didn’t think I was going to like it but I absolutely love it!!!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!!!

[@KristiSage]

Hey Rhonda & Kenny, these are absolutely fantastic! This job is next on our epoxy to-do list and your videos are so helpful!! I appreciate your dedication to teaching us in this industry all the tips and tricks!! ❤ ya!!

[@RK3Designs]

You bet!!! I love see people be able to create and make beautiful things 😊😊

[@gennaroadamo8440]

Absolutely stunning! Question though...if I were to create smaller pieces, would I be able to use grout with this foam board?

[@bg2608ret]

Excellent video l, waiting with much anticipation for part 2

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!

[@DavidGalan777]

Please share cost breakdown, please?

[@gerripeter484]

This is so cool I sent this video to my brother in law because he’s redoing his house

[@RK3Designs]

Awesome. Tell him to call us if the has any questions 😊

[@gerripeter484]

@@RK3Designs will do he lives in Maryland

[@xUBYxGLeqend]

How off from the floor do you go with the board. I saw in your video that there was a gap between the tile on the floor and the board. And do you fill that up with anything? Can grout be used?

[@cjlemky4293]

Thank you for showing all the prep and how to cut the holes etc, other channels weren't showing that part of the process or the install. And I was also currious about how to deal with shower doors or glass installed on the foam board. Thank you

[@sadeb3409]

Absolutely fantastic!!

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you kindly!

[@sandysanders4199]

These turned out beautiful ❤❤❤

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!

[@hobbythomas4414]

Hey guys….beautiful and looks sharp….😊

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!

[@coltonwalker7705]

looks killer cool. like black and brown leperd style

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!

[@octaviogallardo6431]

If the walls are made of concrete, does it also work to glue them with silicone, or do you have to cover the wall with some product first?

[@chrish7645]

wow, fantastic. What was the total cost of all the epoxy to do this project.?? TIA

[@opalstivers655]

Careful with your elbows. How do they mount glass doors? Waterproofing? Shower pan?

[@laurasparling580]

This is a genius idea.

[@quinlanhart4308]

What do you guys use foam board instead of wood?

[@RK3Designs]

Foam boards 100% waterproof

[@angicatron8512]

Beautiful!! 🤩🤩

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

This looks awesome!! 👍 A sweet young couple! 🤗

[@RK3Designs]

They were. 😊

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@RK3Designs 🤗😍

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Oooooooo i cant wait. Very interesting subject

[@RK3Designs]

Thank you!!

[@lukejob-q2i]

Are they basically insulation panels your using

[@RK3Designs]

Yes. Insulation foam board.

[@dustinbonner6501]

What colors of spray paint were used on the plastic bags?

[@LSpea-gm7xe]

Is the scabbed joint epoxied before or after the fiber mesh?

[@Surfmus]

Always use water based paint when working with Epoxy or Polyester resin. The results are way better as the oil based paint leaves smudgy looks.

[@Человек-р1й7ъ]

Why are you cutting the edge of the sheets unevenly? Is it blue plastic or paper tape? Is the mesh made of plastic or gauze? Thank you.

[@brianc7466]

I believe it's fiberglass mesh

[@cynthiagabriel5737]

I’d love to see how the homeowner did the prep work.

[@andrewcutting4763]

Great video. Does the shower kit include enough epoxy to do your project

[@bosslady6758]

I count 4 coats at 3 ounces per pour. That is 96 ounces per pour x 4 = 384 oz = 3 gal per foam board. I am considering this method for my steam sauna in the basement (I assume the sauna will be more efficient as the walls will not absorb the heat like stone/tile.) 4x8x7 = 7 boards = 224 sf= 21 gallons $2040. That’s $9 a sf. Plus the board ($22) I’m talking myself out of it as I type. Haha. With that said it requires space. Floor and decor has some nice tile for $3 Hmm.

[@MakeWithMike]

Cab we see a decade old one ? B4 & after ?

[@Человек-р1й7ъ]

What kind of glue did you use to glue Styrofoam sheets to the wall? And what kind of sealant is used to seal the seams in the corners between the foam sheets?

[@RK3Designs]

The panels are insulation board, not Styrofoam. We use 100% silicone to adhere to the wall and to in the seams.

[@SLim-nw9wc]

Can the foam be used on uneven wall in the bathroom? It looks flexible

[@RK3Designs]

It will flex a little.

[@sallygroot4272]

I need to learn about inlay support for grab bars

[@RK3Designs]

You’d inlay it like you do to hang the doors.

[@Alohaauntie]

So, what if I wanted to use an adhesive mural an the foam board and use a clear epoxy overlay on top of it. Is that something that you guys think can work???

[@RK3Designs]

As long as the mural is completely adhered to the foam with no bubbles before you pour the epoxy.

[@jessiepapabear4272]

Amazing ❤

[@alexmata296]

What do you do on the seams for water proofing?

[@RK3Designs]

The foam boards are already water proof, you prep the wall with green board or use Red Guard. We use 100% silicone for the seams.

[@alexmata296]

@RK3Designs so once you secure the panels that's it?! That's awesome!

[@RK3Designs]

@@alexmata296 as long as the walls are framed correctly and the walls are coated with Red Guard or Green Board, yes. 😊

[@spuds6423]

What if you want to go over existing tile???

[@sadeb3409]

Could you paint the foam first to try to make more opaque for those that want a white base design. To offset the ghosting of tape and the purple of the foam board??

[@bradmiddleton5753]

Just don’t use spray paint. It will attack the foam like acid

[@sadeb3409]

@@bradmiddleton5753 thank you so much!!!

[@RK3Designs]

Absolutely and we actually do this on occasion also. Just make sure the paint is 100% dry before pouring the epoxy or it will blister due to trapped moisture. 😊😊

[@suspensefulness]

can i use foam board for a outdoor countertop

[@RK3Designs]

No. I would t recommend it for a countertop nor using it outdoors.

[@suspensefulness]

@@RK3Designs im trying to find a substrate that works for outdoors

[@RK3Designs]

@@suspensefulness Is the area covered? If so you can use an exterior grade MDF or plywood. Epoxy isn’t recommended to be outside exposed to the elements. Contestant exposer to UV will degrade epoxy over time, causing dulling, cracking and potential delaminating.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

Incredible!

[@walidrekik7875]

😮😮😮😮😮Wow, excellent, ma’am. What do you think about me using a board similar to this, but with layers of fiberglass? What do you think? Will the idea work for me? Answer me please.

[@RK3Designs]

I’m not exactly sure what product you’re talking about. Does it have a name?

[@MerchNerd]

Do you think this would hold up in a steam shower?

[@RK3Designs]

Absolutely!

[@nathanjames7843]

Whats a rough estimate in cost for this job?

[@RK3Designs]

Not counting framing and prepping the walls, about $12-$15 a sq ft. Also depends on what technique/ design you use as different designs require different amounts of epoxy.

[@nathanjames7843]

@@RK3Designs thank you for replying. Will be seeing you in a workshop this summer. Stay awesome 🤙🏾🍻🙏🏾

[@taiphan8676]

what kind of alcohol

[@johnbowser2612]

yes, we could have done that with a piece of granite! Would it of been more difficult? Hell yes!

[@tonka5]

Wow

[@derekgilger6243]

You can buy them walls for less money and work . It's made out of bamboo and all different kinds of looks it's really great stuff you just need to find who sell them .

[@RK3Designs]

That’s cool if you want to buy a Chinese product 😜

[@timcarps3664]

Looks like a nice job. However, looks VERY labor intensive? If it's your own house , not paying for your labor , maybe. But has to be costly for the homeowner?

[@RK3Designs]

Once you’ve mastered the process it’s really not labor intensive. We’ve installed many many custom showers. It must faster, more cost efficient than tile.

[@one1wizard]

Way too dark I like it better before. When was the light that was great

[@BradSullivan-sn5dq]

Why not make a template????? I had to turn off video at this point

[@RK3Designs]

If you would have watched the rest of the video he explained why we don’t use a template. But you can definitely take the extra time to do so. You’ll still want to dry fit your piece before you pour.

[@kenthomas4479]

wow thats way too much work. and too much cant cant bs

[@RK3Designs]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnbowser2612]

Please don't refer to granite, if you've never worked with it!

[@RK3Designs]

🤣🤣🤣. I have.

[@johnbowser2612]

good to know ! I'm about 5'8" 150ish pounds at the time, and we could do about anything! now I'm older, had a stroke, and can do about nothing! I want to redo my sister's shower ,where I'm living now, and we're both disabled , but I know i can do it1 I don't know "ICAn'T"!@@RK3Designs

[@johnbowser2612]

I have a lot of questions, how,or what is the best way of doing just that?

[@RK3Designs]

@@johnbowser2612 there are so many videos on both my channel and Stonecoat’s. Also feel free to email me for specific questions. [e-mail]

[@johnlee8123]

How much money did you have invested?

[@gloriaiarango]

I would never ever use that color on a wall, never!!! Ugliest shower ever!! It's terrible dark...

[@RK3Designs]

Well it’s a great thing these were made for you then. The customer picked this finish and absolutely LOVE IT. 😊

[@Человек-р1й7ъ]

Why do you work without a gas mask and glasses? Epoxy resin is very toxic 😱

[@JennReff]

Isn’t the epoxy toxic? No one is wearing any masks.

[@RK3Designs]

Some epoxy is definitely toxic. The epoxy we use, Stonecoat Countertop is very safe. Made with 100% solids, there’s no VOC’s or solvents. As long as you’re in a well ventilated area, you don’t need a respirator.