Floating a Shower for Tile --- Grandpa Bath Episode 6

[@DennyDoesTile]

Tried and true, northern cali style! Love your content. 916 represent 😎

[@leviledbetter]

This trade is so great. I'm 6 months into tile as a helper . I have carpet and vinyl experience but learning about showers and watching guys who know more demonstrate better techniques is so enamering for me. Thanks Isaac

[@russelltatro2835]

As a retired remodeling contractor, Most people have no idea how hard it is to find a professional like you, some people do still have enough pride to take care of their clients the way you do, GREAT JOBS, HAPPY CUSTOMERS, JOBS THAT LAST, Quality people are hard to find, You sir are amazing !!!

[@evtile7203]

I have never seen someone make their own float strips, EVER you are the Dude.

[@2manycatsforadime]

well they do make redwood lathing strips.

[@STONE69_]

The Best Shower System, Old school will last 30 years, this was awsome.

[@anthonynyman167]

Really appreciate your attitude towards hard work. The trades just are not promoted enough. Physically demanding but rewarding in so many ways.

[@jorgecallico9177]

Remember! Immigration has cut a deep hole in the tile contractor's and tile setter's earnings. I watched it happen. From when I was this worker's age and I was still young like him. Until today. There was a time in 1988 when I would not have left the house unless I knew that I'd make at least $200/day and often $300/day. Then both the conservatives (who love the cheap labor and leftists (who love their cheap cause) conspired to ruin the American worker. Meanwhile referring to all who oppose open borders as 'racists". I have never met a pro-immigration worker who has lost a good paying love these college leftists have always been very generous with other peoples' money.

[@stupid7648]

Hard work that's why we watch you on KZbin no more real man anymore thank you tellalievison

[@jacobhorton9832]

Damn you take the saying “you’re only as good as the trades you’re working around,” and throw it in the trash! A un level wall out of square and you’ve made it perfect, love it

[@MrRamman04]

I cancelled my contractor and did my own shower with help of videos, it turned out perfect, sure it takes more time than a pro but sometimes that’s a good thing because I know it is done perfect with no shortcuts to cut down on time, it was much easier than I expected and I make 1500 a day doing some for others now

[@scottchristensen7794]

Yea sure

[@blackfender100]

I did my own also after a Bad Kitchen contractor I had to finish that myself and do the Bathroom. I was a auto tech for many many years so I am very mechanically inclined. All these videos helpedso much it isn't funny . Thanks so much for sharing your skill with all of us.

[@NunYaaBizz]

i did my own roof because there were so many shitty roofing contractors that didn't know what they were doing. so i watched a few youtube videos, did my own roof, and now im making big bucks doing roofs for other people!

[@ronaldtoledo1727]

Couple of years star leaking for suremateurs...

[@BenjaminMarquez-q2g]

I had a huge need for a bridge to make it over the Sacramento River faster. So with the help of a few KZbin videos I said “Let’s give it a whirl!” “Can’t be that hard”. With a little hard it came out perfect! Now I have a side job making portable bridges here locally! I make upwards to $2000 a day on the weekends!

[@ions82]

There is WAY more skill involved in this job than flipping over a tire. This work is amazing. I am preparing for a DIY bathroom remodel, and this channel is like a gold mine.

[@scotsw]

Same.

[@tomdemeo2708]

Great job good for people to see how it’s done right. I have seen in previous videos and this your statement of mud not adhering to the tar or aqua paper but that’s not why your getting cracking. Could be rich mix or fast drying if you’re in the valley. Floating over water proof membrane is hundreds of years old and actually Uncoupled mud from expanding walls like exterior stucco does. No problem with aqua ( craft) paper.

[@Scottcrating1]

So glad to see your back to floating walls and pans again. It’s the only way I’ve done it for 20 years. I tried the WEDI system and the Laticrete system once each and I can float a shower faster and have a better enclosure. I would just recommend getting a air staple gun that shoots 1”x1” staples. Turn the gun sideways and Staple your metal lathe every 8” up the studs side ways.

[@jessicawilkerson9687]

So...less than novice here🤣 if you put the durarock up that's waterproof, all you have to do is tape and thin set your joints?? Float? And then tile? No need to hydro band over the float??

[@2manycatsforadime]

float and set a 3 wall in a day. Float and finish at noon and then stack the 4x4s. Thinset really bites into the wet mud.

[@lstplce]

Man, you're going to inspire me to get back to floating my walls again. I've been doing tile for 28 years now and for the first 18 I floated all my walls and floors. I miss the days of being able to set the gauge on my cutter or saw and make all of my cuts at one time. Keep up the excellent work.

[@viezcas1987]

Much respect for you and the guys on the west coast floating walls.

[@SuperVPro]

Right on there is something to learn from us all thanks . One thing I learned from this video is How I can save a bunch of money on float strips I usually just buy them but they always suck and fall apart thank you Mr. Isaac

[@Tako2e]

You have a great passion for floating and tiling my friend. Always an inspiration braddah Issac

[@annabananna44]

Manual work is great! I’m 60 and love the work out on a house renovation. I’ll try floating a shower wall on my bathroom addition. Thanks for your great KZbin videos. Love learning new things a getting a great workout.

[@cervezatorres5700]

You make It look so easy man. I remember when I started to learn the trade 15 years ago in Phoenix AZ. I did hundreds of showers like that and yes, it is hard and tedious work but at the end it pays to have perfect walls, tile goes so smooth and fast.

[@colberthalemano9431]

Cerveza Torres i

[@Jared-Kreate]

I’m done boarding... I love that you used the waterproof boards then float over. No paper and scratch saves time. I’m building my next shower like this. Thanks Bro!

[@pascualsolorzano5792]

It may save time, but when he is done, you tap on the walls and they're going to be hollow, the wire was not nailed, they're going to start to separate, tiles will start cracking with time.

[@BenjaminMarquez-q2g]

@@pascualsolorzano5792so just nail the wire to the wall genius. Now what are you going to say about it. I know it’s been years but I couldn’t help myself.

[@deadlyEuphoria420]

i've been installing for 6 years and have felt confident in my work but you make me feel like a novice. Always pushing to be better :)

[@vitalhoma2553]

Flouting is old but reliable and makes it perfect 👍🏽 💪

[@michaelfarmer2245]

This video and floating shower was the best video I've ever seen.. You displayed a shower job in my eyes that guaranteed 100% success. 1000% better than Kirby shower materials.

[@evtile7203]

The flash backs of walls falling due to too much water ,or humidity. You do good tile. You are a good dude. Rock on .

[@pauldhennessey]

When you rip long pieces of wood on your tablesaw, try flipping the workpiece end for end a little after 3/4 the way through the cut. It's a little easier to manage on a portable setup like yours and your can tell if your blade is running square. Wish I could float walls like you. Great video

[@petermartini446]

How about a stand for your saw???

[@jeanclaudevandam4974]

Your type of work ethic is not so common anymore. Hard work humbles you. I am responsible for alot of younger men who just don't have what it takes to work hard. I try my best to teach them like you teach us. Thanks for the video.

[@Timberjagi]

i think it depends on the world your in ;). in my world of business its the other way around. very hard to get to older guys to work and not affecting the younger hard working guys with that mentality

[@jeanclaudevandam4974]

@@Timberjagi I can see what you mean

[@TrashyLobster]

Pride in your work is a lost art today. Nice job !

[@TileCoach]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lou704]

Craftsmanship in the trades is still alive. You're inspiring the next generation of craftsman. That's very admirable Issac, keep it going bro.

[@ibealion1]

Hard work for sure. That's what I was thinking watching you do it.

[@johnnewhouse6264]

I really enjoy learning with Isaac. As a general contractor not a tile guy I want to know everything. When my tile guy says this or that I can ask or say intelligent things. Isaac has been invaluable

[@humclarge]

I would just like to thank you for your videos.I'm going to be doing pretty much the exact same type job.I also have to remove a tub.The biggest difference is that my window is on the same wall only that wall is all concrete block.You're informative meticulousness was worth the subscription.It'll come in handy when it comes to my brother attempting shortcuts that could make the job a nightmare.Thank you again!

[@Kandou7978]

You’re talented AF. None of that is easy, but well worth it.

[@georgemakary5127]

I vibe with this guy. This is def a workout and i get joy out of doing this

[@jean-paulaubeiii9970]

Come to Texas. I need my shower done. You do much more work than any contractor I’ve ever seen. Fly down here. I want you to do mine!

[@mikesacco8457]

Hire a old timer. Plaster Learn a few tips/tricks I had one years ago. He floated the wall all by hand. Done and perfect. 1st day he worked for me he said. Do you want it perfect or? I said perfect. I watched him when done I took a level. Spot on perfect. Learned so much him

[@TheNimshew]

Preparation is all. It's a nice feeling to come back for finish and everything is how it should be. At that point, it's fairly simple.

[@berto316life4]

Love the pride you take in your work man. Can really tell you enjoy what you do. Respect.

[@MrTooTechnical]

beautiful. the wall is perfect. the stabila at the end was correct. Never stop showing the stabila levels

[@brocklee1996]

Its nice to see a craftsman cement float a shower enclosure. That's how i do all my showers, i don't stray from that method. As the years progress, fewer and fewer guys float. Nowadays, when I do my bids, I seem to be the only bid with the cement float process. I just can't embrace any other method for doing showers. Its "old school" and its built to last many decades!!

[@STONE69_]

Its the best lasts forever, like that you actually save yourself money and your client saves money in the long run.

[@grovesville]

you're the epitome of how America was founded--hard work never killed anyone.

[@annathomson4041]

Like frosting a cake. Only I don't put sticks in my cakes. Love that you give a shout out to other contractors that do good work.

[@mikegrigoriadis9484]

This reminds me of my days floating walls and floors. A lost trade. Great work Man!!!

[@horuslupercalaurelian1569]

He's right about the no gym philosophy, people spending money to work out, when you get more out of a labor intensive job all while getting paid. It's one major reason I went from banking and law firms to construction work, and the level of stress relief you get is way better than working in white collar jobs.

[@DodgeandGMkiIIingFurdDaiIy]

Everyone has an opinion on blue collar vs white collar jobs. I’m 26 and make almost $100k a year at my white collar job. Full benefits, air conditioning etc. Blue collar jobs are back breaking work, sweaty, sometimes unsafe. Breathing in dust and fumes working on your knees and bending at your back. A gym membership is literally $20 a month.

[@mlyniecm]

A hard labor job is nothing like going to the gym, that’s the reason many people who work hard manual labor still go to the gym.

[@horuslupercalaurelian1569]

@@mlyniecm if you're out of shape yes, true for half of what you said, but if you're proactive and staying healthy and happy where you work and using it as a mode of gaining experienced muscle, getting a workout, then you're getting fit and making your body stronger. Unless you can't think right or process everything correctly and are working in a risky manner and harming your body. Saying that hard work or labor intensive work is "nothing" like going to the gym is an exaggeration or just nay saying, but yes the gym is almost an extra. I do it. Just to be healthier and look healthier. Wise men always tell you "the lazy and the ones not wanting to work hard will always get hurt because their body isn't ready for intense labors, and they'll end up working harder to makeup what they avoided as a youth", its why people are more likely to get hurt when they hate their job.

[@mclovin240o9]

@@DodgeandGMkiIIingFurdDaiIy Show me something where you made anywhere near 100k and I’ll quit my job right now and come work for you .

[@wkjeom]

Much respect. I have infected muscles, myocitis, and couldn't do this in a million years. So much respect for what you do.

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

So you need to make it all about you?

[@williamd1732]

Very nice, very impressive. You do an excellent job. Grandpa can rest easy knowing he hired the right man to repair his bathroom.

[@pdv3526]

The prep work needed to lay tile is labor intensive. You are right skip the gym and come work with my brother and I for two days to really feel the burn especially when you have three pallets of tile and going up to second and third floor. Like you, we love what we do

[@Tinroofdeals]

Milwaukee M12 stapler is a life saver. Have been using mine for lathing showers for the last 1.5 years and works perfect.

[@larrywhitesell4139]

I respect what you are saying. I work at physical things and I'm always happy to get paid to work out. A big part of our population has been brainwashed into thinking that physical work is a bad thing and then they pay to work out at the gym.

[@littlehills739]

5 generations of i want my kids to have it better them me thats how. work hard to send kids to uni used to mean a doctor - not gender studies of Vikings raiding party.

[@thefceUSMC]

You, sir, are a true craftsman.

[@blainegwilliam6300]

I just did my shower in membrane and then found your video. I am kicking myself I did not find you sooner. As I probably going to have to float the wall to fix all the built up seams.

[@jamesandrew62]

This was a clear demonstration, have only rendered on blockwork before, flouts up nicely. Looks similar to vandex coating on a pool.

[@swiftlaker6]

as a doc, watching you bend your knees when applying that mud was 👌👌👌👌👌

[@serge.crispino418]

Fantastic workmanship !! You are a great mentor and I hope that you may inspire some young people not only on your work ethic but also your positive mindset. Well Done !!

[@firstrock325]

Appreciate the vids, knoweldge and honesty! If I was in your area, I'd hire you! Keep up the great work!!

[@danielcovert1023]

Hello my name is Daniel and I live in the Sacramento as well. I love your videos. The hard work and skill is amazing

[@chrissimon8403]

Isaac you are a true craftsman in your work , but it's a lot of effort for us older guys to mix up and sling all of that mud. Just my opinion, but again your work is top notch:)

[@h2oskier32]

Don't be fooled by how nice this dude is.....Yah...he's an excellent tile guy but really a beast of a football player.

[@salt445]

Unbelievable workmanship.

[@vincentconte6028]

after 40 years of hard work owning a construction business I must say, yep, you're nuts!!, however, GREAT job!!! well done

[@williamsauder1823]

Glad to see a professional

[@mikegresham9424]

Your the man love watching you videos and work..your the best out there and learning daily love the trade for sure

[@genewills8969]

Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge. When you are preparing the tile substrate (wetbed, foam, cement board...) for tile , how are you ensuring that each wall is 90 degrees to the other walls? If the walls are not "square" the floor and ceiling tile layout will be "off". No one ever addresses this challenge.

[@bmcginnis6543]

Just a DIY home owner, but I agree with you. Kerdi is just a marketing idea for someone to sell a product. I think floating seems like a much smarter and reliable option. When I do my shower one day, I'm going to float it.

[@teh60]

You make that look so easy. Nice job Isaac.

[@machina_aeterna]

Wow, what a great video of a master craftsman at his trade; decades of trial and error distilled into a few minutes. Well done.

[@tuesdayswithed]

A total body workout that's better than crossfit and look what you have when done! Learning so much from these video's. Har work never hurt nobody. Great video.

[@pascualsolorzano5792]

Wow! You don't nail your wire, you don't scratch your walls and you mud on top durrock and no hot mop. That shower is going to fail. Hope I'm wrong, but good luck my friend 🙏 Love your videos, keep up the good work.👍

[@douglasthompson2740]

Hello, Give the Milwaukee 12v stapler a look. I really like mine and it takes the work out of stapling. I use monel or stainless for most of my work. Enjoy your videos even though I am just a DIY er when it comes to it. Take care. Doug

[@jamesfisher5391]

Lovely stuff. Its is all in the prep as we say in London.

[@moisty254]

Love your work dude, very clear and concise, I learnt heaps, and your finish quality is superb.

[@easytopleez33]

Thanks Tile Coach. In my case i'm not against hard work. I am against doing it wrong and having to tear down and do it again. But, thanks to your vids I'm fairly confident I can do this install now. Thanks

[@JoseGarcia-gy8tt]

Awesome job , learn a little bitt more every time I watch your video ,God Bless you.

[@huey8431]

That my man is a beautiful float job!

[@henleylouie3761]

Old school style, alot of work that will last a long time for years and years to come.

[@greeneyes76lkn]

Thumbs up brother like that old school hard work.

[@ardoinjc]

At the beginning he rips a 2x4 to make strips of wood 1/4" x 2" wide. I buy yard sticks at Home depot, Lowe's or Stine's for these. A lot easier and at the price of 99 cents a piece, cheap! And you can also use them to measure things!!!! haha

[@gasparvazquez5052]

I use the thin ones 1 / 16x2 I buy sticks at stone places at the price of $ .25 cent cheap!!! Hahaha 😁

[@truck-stop_abortionclinic]

What's the metal straight edge tool he's using? Is that a metal screed tool able to be purchased?

[@marquardtbd]

I know about grunt work. You are right about nothing being plumb , square or flat. I’ve turned many jobs into science projects fooling with all the different wallboards. I could go on and on. Thanks.

[@billharris4922]

To hold the mud up if you run the wire horizontally that's the correct way. if you run your wire vertically you will notice that the fured part of the wire that sticks out told the mud is running vertically and it can't hold the mud up! excellent video part of the learning process is watching others to the way they do and utilize all of them for yourself that works best for you. great job!!!

[@bystander15]

Respect the hard work my man

[@Gnaffdax]

Trying to convince my pgm to let me adapt this technique for my crew in NY. If we have the opportunity to frame our cove from the bones up usually we can get it plumb and square within a negligible degree; it's the rush gut and refurbish jobs that kill me. There's never enough time to be as meticulous as I'd like to be. I'm curious if floating the substrate turns out to be a time-save over the total span of the project; and if not, and there's a guaranteed "sacrifice" of time if the overall quality of the finish can be justified. I tip my trowel to you sir, your work is practically flawless. Keep fighting the good fight. 🤙

[@milwaukeepickle]

Man I wish we could find guys like you in Ohio...I've been binge watching your videos...Anticipating a couple DIY bathroom remodels. I have the money to pay someone else to do it, but the projects that I've hired out have left me with such disappointment. The contractors here are in for a fast buck, cheapest materials, quickest turn around time, cutting corners etc. If you know any guys in Ohio who still care about quality like you do, please let me know! Keep up the good work...You are true Artisans and Craftsman...not just installers.

[@renegonzales8462]

Good video. Took me back to whin I was a helper before any of the just add water premixed mud. I to have always used a drill to mix it up. Definitely old school either way

[@triplebeamdreaminful]

This dudes a total badass.

[@kerryb8810]

you are a beast..... keep it up... no gym membership required with this job...in your face kerdi.... the muddawg trophy for west coast tile setter goes to ISAAC OSTROM!!!

[@richieramirez8311]

Love that you got passion in your work brother👌🏽

[@cristiansanchez-cf9iv]

Just, WOW! GREAT WORK.

[@lotsofwood]

my entire home was plastered this way. 3/4 stone board in 2x12 boards nailed in then a 1" concrete-like float everywhere. No wire on the walls but down around the bottom edge.

[@josephdestaubin7426]

I basically agree with everything that you said about the walls. I fought the good fight in the early 2000s against DuraRock and Custom, but eventually gave in to the powers-that-be, and became pretty proficient at throwing up DuraRock in a square and plumb fashion. Having said that, I restricted my work to only large dimensional Stone on walls. Doing smaller tile without floating is idiotic, precisely because of everything that you said about having the skimm-coat. But with larger tile, usually 12s, 16s, or 24s of travertine, you don't actually have to skim to get the stone perfectly plumb and square over Durarock. But again, this doesn't mean that you're wrong, just that there are workarounds so long as your customers that are willing to constrain themselves in their selection of stone. PS fun fact, I once did 4 showers in a single house with granite slab on the walls over Durock, and it was only a 4 bedroom house LOL.

[@58Tailfin]

Awesome video. Answered all my questions about the relative advantages of doing a mud job vs tiling over board. Thanks for sharing!

[@brandonday9324]

Your work is awsome man. I'm really learning alot by watching your videos. Keep em coming please

[@dwightrapp4788]

Happy to see you went back to what works. Floating. Welcome back. :) i never have tried floating over concrete board. I get the concept behind it, i dont know if im going to be able to pass along those cost to my customers. Keep going strong.

[@dwightrapp4788]

@@TileCoach o ok i only saw the durock on the wall. Maybe i didnt here you say what the actual product was. But thank you for getting with me. :)

[@dwightrapp4788]

What size staple are those? That seems like alot of weight with wire, float,thinset, then tile. Seems like alot of wieght for such a small staple. Here in so cal that wouldnt pass inspection. They want 1 inch staples. 3 to 4 inches apart. Like the videos always good to have a learning community. Keep building

[@OlejkaB]

Ohh my gosh! This is so much work. No body will notice if a wall is slightly off level. Just use thinset to build it up if wall is really bad. Have never seen this method done in Oregon or Washington.

[@ericofcanada]

Good Job!! I am looking forward to the next video!!!

[@0b1b7a3886e1df44]

Business idea: Open a X-fit school; train w/ Isaac on job site. Members pay to lift bags of Fat mud and learn life skill at same time.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

0b1b7a3886e1df44 if the transportation and room and board out of Copenhagen, Denmark wasn’t freakin expensive I would love to pay for a course in tiling the old school methods..

[@tacosforus1688]

ROFL

[@RafaelTileWorks]

I have been building showers now for a few years with GoBoard and wet shimming. Easier to train the crew and better for remodels, cleaner, etc. This video is making me miss my origins, build hundreds of floated showers in the past. There is no substitute. Dam I miss floating. I agree it’s an incredibly satisfying feeling. I still believe this is the superior method. Shame it’s been replaced in the industry with boards. We must adapt to stay alive I guess. It’s is what it is.

[@creedbarnett4948]

Joy is in a job well done. That was a good days work!

[@mikemihich2031]

Great job. I enjoy your videos. Been in the trades for many years. You have skills. Keep up the good work.

[@derekcorreia7135]

Brother that is done right!! Good stuff!!!!

[@tacosforus1688]

Your making that look so easy lol. You have impressive skill

[@DayTrader__]

As always great video and awesome work… thanks for taking the time

[@Daniel-wd4jg]

California C54 style! Love it.

[@RoddyDa]

Hope one of your next videos shows how you take care of the excess mud at the shower opening