How to add a Bathroom Cheap | Turning a closet into a Bathroom for under $4,000

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Drop your favorite bathroom trends below!👇

[@kaylastevenson2452]

Honeycomb Floor Tile!!!

[@timday1748]

I really enjoyed yalls video 🤣🤣

[@Eastbaypisces]

wanted to c how u connected to the plumbing, but still impressive saving that money

[@Je1gonzalez]

What's the dimensions you have to work with?

[@gregoryfloyd2563]

It was great

[@phillyjanette9351]

Great job! Love the finishes. Just wondering if you needed to get permits for plumbing, and electrical or do the contractors take care of that?

[@jr1001jr]

They probably didn't, lol... no shade to them. It's quite common for people do these types of projects off-books; as long as everything was independently inspected. Only time it'd become an issue if the home was going to be sold later on or in the unfortunate event of an insurance related incident.

[@calcustom5026]

The fact that you were able to get the plumbing done under $3500 is surprising to me. The rest of it is just icing on the cake.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Our contractor was really reasonable. Thanks for checking out our video!

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

Thank you, this video is very realistic. Somebody who would do the same things would've probabpy said this costed them 30-40k. Everyone is liar on youtube. But you guys are trustable. Thank u.

[@kkerr1953]

Love that you put a shower in there instead of the tired old tub/shower combo. It looks really fresh!

[@franklinedmond]

Can you share the bathroom dimensions?

[@mntgardener9246]

Just found your channel and LOVE it! Will start Bing watching weekend. Could you please tell us the size of the "closet"?

[@BendySendy]

I'm adding an upstairs bathroom, and this was super helpful! TY Kinda nuts to have the house under contract before finishing the reno! glad you made it in time!

[@alextyler1750]

What were the dimensions of the closet converted to the bathroom? Thank you!

[@isabelhuppmann4871]

Wow, this looks great! Even better than the one downstairs! I think it would also have been great to switch the vanity and the shower so you had daylight when doing makeup and getting ready

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks a lot. That’s actually a really good idea!

[@CaliforniaLifeJourneys]

love that idea!!

[@MySilverSprings]

That's exactly what I thought! The bathroom is beautiful either way. Having the vanity by the window is just my personal preference. Great video and amazing cost savings!

[@dasnakemanconrod5776]

Good idea, I think the toilet might have been to close that way though. Shower and toilet farthest apart or even separated by a wall is always my preference . Wouldn't love that daylight tho u right

[@anefalaniko7198]

You guys should come and remodel my bathroom. 🤣🤣 good job you two

[@CoulWorld]

Do you guys ever list the tools (even if it’s just the more unique ones) that you use? Maybe in the description like you do with materials. This is only the second video I’ve watched. I feel like the info you provide is great and super descriptive, but I have pretty little experience in tools and hardware and would love to know what is being used to know if I will need to factor rental or purchase of certain tools into the cost of the overall project. Unless of course I know anyone who could loan it to me. Thanks, you guys are super creative and this was an awesome remodel!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks for checking us out Joshua! It honestly never occurred to us to list the tool but maybe we should for next time. Stay tuned we will be making lots more how to videos very soon.

[@RenoPayto]

Can y’all elaborate on utilities. Was that the plumbing costs? And does miscellaneous also include grout and grout finishing?

[@lisamb4269]

New sub!!! we just bought a house, and wanna turn eventually, the downstairs closet into a bathroom. Found y'all searching youtube!!! Thanks!!! I also loved watching y'all put the walls together!!!

[@VICKIECARPENTER-zr1pt]

Awesome TEAMWORK🤩🤩!!! GREAT JOB! Thank you for sharing!

[@tiffanyross]

The way I just laughed @7:25 , OMG too funny!!!🤣

[@SP-io7lj]

Very attractive build out and very inexpensive! Great job you two!

[@bigpoppabear930]

Did you have to pull a permit for this project? If so, it should be added to the cost.

[@Gello4235]

How do we get the funds at first to buy and flip?? Or should we have the money to buy outright and then use money we’ve saved to renovate???

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

There’s so many different schools of thought. Some people live in there flips and fix as they can afford each project. Some people take out a renovation/rehab loan and never use any of their personal finances. Find a good lender that you can trust and see what options are available for the property you have your eye on!

[@DJgoon12]

Hey Johrdan, do you have more clarity on this question now? It's a year later.

[@jacquelineanncollins7412]

Awesome job. Wetrooms rock though, and hand-held shower hoses rather than built-in overhead shower heads are the way to go. Further, bidet hoses by the toilet bowl are essential!

[@nicholasguerrero577]

Did you guys install the plumbing and electrical yourselves? Or was that included in the price? How much was plumbing?

[@wesleytay4132]

How do you do plumbing without hacking off the floor and the walls?

[@jessicaramos4825]

What was the dimensions of the closet

[@jyotichandra1029]

Do you mind sharing dimensions of closet and shower, toilet n vanity you added

[@Francene113]

Love this! Great job!

[@blakeerdmann]

No waterproof membrane used over the durock? Any reason why?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

The code doesn’t require it. Common practice is to place a waterproof vapor barrier behind the cement board, or waterproof the cement board. If you do both you trap vapor inside the wall and it has no way to escape. Most pros argue against using two vapor barriers.

[@blakeerdmann]

@@WhatTheFlipShow so your durock was waterproof, or did you use something behind it?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Yes we used a 7-mil thick vapor barrier behind the durock. Since the shower has a pre made base there is a lip so any such moisture that makes it’s way through will eventually drain back down into the shower base/drain. This may not be the case when tiling a poured shower base and is why some recommend using a waterproof membrane. Where the house is located code calls for a vapor barrier behind the durock, so waterproofing over the durock in addition to the vapor barrier would make it harder for water to escape in the wall, it is not recommended to have two waterproof barriers. Hope this helps

[@carinavelasquez5002]

You two are hilarious. This is beautiful thank you for sharing.

[@nhtuxie]

This bathroom is beautiful! I would never have guessed it was a closet.It looks so roomy and fresh. I really wish I could flip homes like you guys!

[@expandingyourmindbodyandsp2539]

I noticed that you didn’t start the tile at the very bottom. What did you put in that space between the floor tray and where you started the tile

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

We use a ledger board to hold the tiles up. Tiles have a tendency to slide down the wall to we have a flat starting line and then after they have set we remove the ledger board and tile to the bottom

[@DJgoon12]

​@@WhatTheFlipShowdo either of you have a construction background? Great video.

[@kattax87]

Phenomenal job as always 👏🏾💫

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you so much Khalilah!!!

[@smith20105]

Hey you just used moisture barrier below the cement board u didn't use a liquid waterproof membrane ?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

That’s code in our area, you can’t have two waterproof membranes. Since it’s an exterior wall it’s better to have a vapor barrier. If you have a waterproof membrane on the outside of the cement board, and a vapor barrier inside the cement board, you now have to waterproof barriers that trap the existing moisture in between with no where to go, leading to mold and eventual rot of the cement board.

[@GNWJNO]

Looks great! Did the utilities cost include hiring someone to install them?

[@amandaalford1980]

This is my question as well.

[@bryonfeliksa3845]

How much of the 3,471 went to the plumbing contractor?

[@lofadem]

I was going to ask some thing, permits , plumbing, and electrical.

[@123focushypnosis]

Nice job guys.

[@lineira94]

Did you save the money by doing it yourself? Or by getting good deals on materials and the plumbing/electric? Curious

[@wcumack]

Keep pushing this channel will hit 1 mil easy.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks Joe! Onwards and upwards 🚀🚀🚀

[@LilLoo226]

Great material choices! Was there a reason why the toilet had to go so far into the room? Couldn't it have been installed with the tank on the wall facing the vanity so there would've been more room? That way, you could've flipped the shower and vanity locations, which would've been a more cohesive arrangement.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

The downstairs was made of cinder block and there was already hvac being ran in many of the spaces where plumbing would’ve ideally went. So running the water and drain lines was very challenging. We went with that layout just out of necessity and ease for drain/vent installation.

[@LilLoo226]

@@WhatTheFlipShow Ah! That explains it. Understood.

[@TR-vh1fi]

Awesome job guys 👏

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you!!!

[@joeyf6103]

Just found your channel and I thought several things 1. You must have 5 millions subscribers 2. These videos are incredibly done 3. Every shot is beautiful! I'm loving the videos!! What do y'all shoot on? Congratulations. You'll be huge in no freaking time!!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks so much for the kind words Joey. As far as cameras, Trav runs a production company as well. So we’ve shot these videos on Sony’s mostly (a7siii and a7iii) but also anything from the Red Komodo, to an iPhone (really just whatever is near by when we need to film 😅)

[@joeyf6103]

@@WhatTheFlipShow wow that's AMAZING!

[@hectorgarcia8691]

Good team work !!

[@greggowaffles]

Editing is on point! love the music too! thanks for sharing!!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more!!!

[@TiaiStewart-t8r]

bathroom is beautiful!

[@gcleap1574]

Your shower wall...make sure you center so your end pieces will be equal...notice how the left/side end piece is larger than the smaller right/side end piece? Same on the niche...see the small sliver on the left vs the larger piece on the right? Still great job overall.

[@joyceconley2996]

Hello was there an existing bathroom underneath?

[@Stanza215]

What did you use to waterproof the shower?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

A 9 mil plastic vapor barrier. Since two of the walls were exterior a plastic vapor barrier is required. You can’t use this in combination with another waterproofing method, like a liquid waterproofing for example, because it creates a double vapor barrier and can cause water to be trapped in between the plastic and the waterproofing membrane causing mold, rot, etc.

[@jimrodgers3199]

Great video, I am doing something very similar! Quick question how did you fill in / repair the subfloor where it was cut for the plumbing instal?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

We covered the floorboards with plywood and then hardie backer board for the tile to attach to.

[@rogerheusner1511]

Nice job!🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks 🔥

[@digitalranchstudios]

2:15 girl, I thought I was the only one turned off by the idea of seeing the 'poop shoot' through an open bathroom door. I mean it doesn't hurt its functions, its just MUCH more aesthetically pleasing to see something else through an open door. Great design eye!

[@hectorgarcia8691]

What did you use as underlayment for the floor tile ?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Hardiebacker board over plywood.

[@hectorgarcia8691]

@@WhatTheFlipShow what thickness were they ?

[@Justwatching746]

Absolutely love it!

[@jcberb]

Had contractor quote me over 30k to convert a closet to a 9'x9' bathroom... full access underneath to plumbing, full open access in attic, easy access to electrical, 30k+... even with me buying the materials and purchasing expensive finishes I still did not get close to 15k so I am not sure what he was quoting. Looks like I will be doing this myself...again. You guys did a fantastic job!!!

[@fc96282]

When you subtract the material costs from the quote you will find out that most of the contractors prices are super inflated. I did that calculations and ended up doing it myself (total floor demo and re tiled) Saved a lot. Also if you don't know how to do some stuff, I bet you'll find how to right here in KZbin.

[@johhndoee7564]

I love you guys energy 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you!

[@capone8054]

You guys rock . Keep up the amazing work

[@keithsaunders3378]

Looks amazing the new owners are gonna love the house

[@juliotrujillo2683]

Great team ! Keep it up to a higher end .. luxury!!

[@DFBackyard]

short, salty and sweet amazing job

[@rosaxu8437]

So inspired by your video, but I am about to take the old school tiles off all the walls in the bathroom. I see healthy drywall can I just paint over it after I smooth it out? I just want a basic wall, what do you guys recommend?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

If the Sheetrock isn’t too damaged you can apply a “skim coat” to make it smooth and then seal and paint.

[@morganhorsediaries3316]

May I ask how long it took to the make bathroom?

[@jennycolwell8498]

What are the deminsions of the closet?

[@MsFarmer567]

When putting in a nitch , did or do measure the the height to make sure you didn’t have to cut around it or was that part of you dry-fitting measurements

[@Leader-fq1dq]

Welcome back, nice to see you. Love the bath, grey walls look good

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jackjack05cornell]

You guys are amazing!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you so much !!!

[@ElinWinblad]

If you are just redoing a tiny bathroom (one where the shower is even smaller than this video one. ) All the plumbing etc is already there and if we gut it ourselves but hire someone to put everything in could it still come out around 5k or less?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

That’s reasonable to assume but make sure you get plenty of quotes before you start the project.

[@johnkelly9451]

Do you need to get a permit to add a bathroom yourself? Do you need to report adding another bathroom for your taxes to go up to the county? Or can you add bathroom and keep your lips zipped? We are bled dry with taxes, especially school taxes. Your bathroom turned out beautiful by the way. Your cost of adding was sweat equity and stellar, good job, congratulations to you both! -John's wife

[@mikepxy]

What was the cost for the plumbing work?

[@jenniferhensley1704]

Just found your channel you guys are AMAZING!!!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you so much!

[@jyotichandra1029]

Wow , incredible!

[@davbreezy6586]

How big was the room?

[@isaiahbutler1938]

How much was the plumbing & electric?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

It’s listed under utilities in the breakdown.

[@mrniceguy423]

Did you guys get lucky with venting the plumbing and tie into an existing vent or did they have to cut a hole in your roof and install a new plumbing vent?

[@carrierserena]

very cool going to do this

[@taoxiaon3254]

Very nice job

[@shereemorgan1430]

Really nice work!

[@pauloruiz8989]

what were the dimensions of this restroom?

[@kicksonme2722]

This was AMAZING !!!!

[@garyjimenez3690]

So how do I do a room into a bathroom /bed room it like 12x12

[@lenarichardson5663]

Lots of hard work pays off.

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you!

[@akabga]

Should've flipped the shower and the sink, with the sink by the window.

[@husky7985]

I think it would have looked good both ways but wouldn’t the toilet have blocked entering the shower ?

[@akabga]

@@husky7985 hmmm… maybe you’re right. I rewatched the video, and maybe there isn’t as much room as I thought there was. It’s hard to tell, but their layout is definitely correct if there isn’t enough room by the toilet.

[@AgentAO7]

I agree. Having the sink by the window would have been a more proper layout. I don’t think the space was tight..

[@geemontoya1712]

No mirror above the sink??? That would be like a gas station bathroom. Lol

[@geemontoya1712]

I re-read it and I understand what you meant. And you're right. That's actually the layout of my bathroom minus the window.

[@PG_Living]

How do yall not have Way MORE subscribers?! Excellent content 👌

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you! Tell a friend 😉

[@helloleefamily814]

That's pretty awesome!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thanks for checking us out!!!

[@houndyears2]

Love it..I'm sure it took you both through a few projects to work at well as you do now.

[@YeahThatGuy698]

Beautiful and you guys are hilarious 😆

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more!

[@Edubz2026]

Did you get a custom sized shower pan

[@YeahKooDidIt]

AMAZING JOB YOU GUYS 😍

[@arock3052]

An actual “water closet” nice! Just came across your vids. Glad I did!

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Haha never though it if that way. Thanks for checking us out!!!

[@WiseUp89]

I’ve been trying to convert a closet in my home to be our second bathroom too. Just having problems finding contractors

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Preach!!!

[@foodiesworldUSA]

I love ❤️ it .. I’m in Houston snd I need another bathroom in my room

[@Brokebanger]

not only do they make awsome videos they make them short

[@daze158]

Did you do your own plumbing

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

We did the finish plumbing but hired out the rough in. The cost is listed under utilities.

[@troymorrison6011]

How big was the original closet?

[@JohnSmith-xx9se]

Looks great. That shower needed waterproofing though- redgard or kerdi.

[@Je1gonzalez]

I wish y'all guys give the dimensions that will help a lot

[@raregem3619]

Beautiful job! Sorry if I missed it but what are the measurements for this shower?

[@BossmanChef]

Very great video I love it

[@SirAnthony25]

Did you use any water proofing on the wall’s?

[@WhatTheFlipShow]

Not if we install a vapor barrier behind the Durock. It’s a bad idea to have two waterproofing membranes, a double barrier will trap water in the walls. We use one or the other and 7 mil plastic is cheaper and less messy than Redgaurd.

[@AgentAO7]

Nice transformation & that was a really good price. Would prefer to have the vanity by the window though.. I think there’s still enough space if you flipped the shower area. Anyway, do I still need a permit if I were to add a powder room? We have a rental apartment but there is no bathroom at the ground floor. The only bathroom was at the 2nd floor. So I would like to turn the cloak closet into a powder room..

[@EasyRider-319]

How much did that increase the value of the house?

[@JeffLifeInReview]

But how much did the plumbing and electric work cost….or was that included?

[@JeffLifeInReview]

Found the price in the description. Nice work.

[@ferocious4576]

What’s the square footage?

[@roseverdugo8948]

If you don't have a closet to make a bathroom out of it and need to get all the materials to do a bathroom, what is it that I need?