How to Create a Curbless Shower (Barrier Free Bathroom / Walk in Shower)

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How to build a curbless shower / barrier free shower.
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0:00 Introduction
0:18 Planning
0:46 Opening Subfloor
1:39 Recessing Subfloor
6:08 Drain Cutout
6:21 Waterproofing Walls
6:50 Showerpan
7:43 Installing Plywood
8:13 Ditra Heat (Tile Underlayment)
9:03 Waterproofing
10:08 Tiling Bathroom Floor
10:39 Silicone Barrier
11:10 Tiling Shower Floor
11:46 Grout / Silicone
12:30 Sealing Stone
12:58 Reveal
13:46 Transition to Bathroom Floor

[@user-gs2yn1rt5y]

By far the best tutorial on this subject that I've seen. Thank you!

[@HuongNguyen-rr5ut]

Man! One of the best tutorial videos I've ever seen is this one! Very nicely done. Many thanks

[@seanstack180]

We’ll done! Super slick build. Love your attention to detail. You’re the kind of installer everyone hopes they’re hiring when the hire guys for jobs like this! I’ve had my eye on curbless scheulter showers for a little while now and am definitely looking to incorporate it on my next project!

[@igorz104]

Dude! This has been one of the best tutorials videos I have ever seen! Seriously well done!! You’ve gained a real one 💪 later in the future I will be doing something similar

[@rickb3288]

Wow, great job in regard to both the video presentation, as well as the job itself. I am planning to update the master bath in my house, and I learned a LOT by watching this.

[@michellem3huynh]

Beautiful! I'm so in love with everything you have chosen for it. I'm so picky when it comes to the color and design.

[@bbrewer609]

Well done, beautiful job. Your building integrity is second to none.

[@Jojobeanz3]

You are awesomesauce !! All of your work always come out clean, symmetrical, and well-done .👍🏽 Great stuff we can all learn from in these videos . Thanks a bunch !

[@ryangiancola6528]

I’ve been a tile setter for 32 years, so many steps skipped and high density foam with basically a caulk joint for waterproofing…holy clowns. I feel bad if anyone replicates this process

[@Jojobeanz3]

@@ryangiancola6528 Wow! 32 years that’s amazing ! You definitely know your stuff sir. Glad to hear the tough things about the work that is not seen in the video.

[@GMC-qo9xi]

@@ryangiancola6528 Why did you say "basically a caulk joint for waterproofing..."? He applied the whole schluter system from what my eyes could tell, including sealing the connection from the shower pan area to the rest of the floor. He applied caulking on top of the schluter under the bathroom floor tile to stop any water traveling under the tiles towards the outer walls... which presumably he didn't even need to worry about. I'd appreciate you breaking down what you are referring to with regard to the "high density foam" and caulk joint, to understand what your concerns are, so i don't repeat them myself...

[@amendippanesar]

That silicone tip along the edge of the tile and kerdi is awesome

[@Rick-tb4so]

Very impressed, you will never be without a job with quality work like that....

[@rideauviewconstruction717]

Excellent job. Very helpful video. I am a contractor near Ottawa and learnt a few things thanks.

[@meuandu1]

One of the best teaching videos

[@sarahostelka4587]

Thank you for the tutorial!! Love your videos!

[@milesveney2439]

Id love to see an in depth video of your niche lighting!!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Coming soon!

[@jacekchmielowski3511]

Hi ask for some comments how you could improve your job. You spend a lot of time talking about waterproofing the outside the shower floor. It would be nice if you waterproof 3 inches the walls. And transition to different room from the floor shouldn't you use a marble saddle? To everyone new house, I go if I see marble saddle. I know it's bathroom or waterroom.. Besides that great job.

[@avsnj]

Now, this is an instructional video. Good job.

[@shereemorgan1430]

I love that option! It great for the handicap.

[@shonmorgun2029]

Thank you for sharing this method! I really enjoy watching your channel.

[@dcloser9779]

Would like to see plumbing work please: connecting shulter drain to drain pipe (measurement to cut the drain pipe before installing subfloor) any other plumbing connection, shower head etc should be helpful. Thank you for sharing your excellent work👍

[@anitaroberts5980]

Great video. Also I like how you have the lighting inside the shower niche.

[@tireswing]

This man don’t miss!!!

[@vantuanma5967]

Excellence video & great details. I love how the video was recorded!.

[@Empire-rc2rv]

Great work. Constructive instruction

[@ianhorowitz5311]

this was really well done!

[@Whodafuqcareswyt]

Well made video bud, I’m attempting my first schluter bathroom remodel soon this helped a lot ty

[@cuongphan5382]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Liked and subscribed. Thanks!

[@ventsifan]

Amazing video as usual. Another one for the lights in the niche will be great too. Thank you

[@msalazar413]

excellent video. I would want the towel warmer in front of the shower door. I agree with other questions about the vent on the floor - not sure if it has to go there, but it looks like water could get in. Thank you for the video.

[@timmythecat7478]

This is very good work. VERY helpful for instillation of a curb-less shower! If you need a curb-less shower for a homeowner with any mobility issues (hence the curb-less shower) it will be more useful to install a wider opening to accommodate any equipment that may be necessary.. JUST A THOUGT for the homeowner going forward not a criticism. Thanks for posting.

[@jsalinas118]

Yesh was gonna tackle this, but after seeing your video i will hire. Great video

[@SUPREMEAUDITS]

Very easy to understand. Nice Video!

[@user-jl7dh7pw2g]

Killed it Man, that’s impressive

[@supayota7265]

You're a perfectionist!

[@someoneyouknow96]

That turned out amazing. That schluter stuff is awesome but it’s so time consuming.

[@lovemynailsbydali7129]

❤ loved this shower❤ and the video ❤

[@horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440]

Looks amazing

[@nickypeterd]

Great job editing this video and nice work on the bathroom. I’m working on pre-planning two bathrooms with Schluter products and this gave me some good tips to use with mine. Now to figure out whether to use a standard drain or linear. Keep up the good work.

[@glz2689]

You guys. Do amazing work. I just subscribed

[@rciancia]

Well done !!! Bravo

[@piplup10203854]

I didn't realize just how nice this actually is being able to freely move the glass and have that seamless transition is actually quite nice. The lines are so clean. Time to get that done for my bathrooms :D

[@gregvisioninfosoft]

Nice work. would have liked to see more about the glass install, esp at the bottom.

[@gloria-jeanortega2957]

Beautiful 😍

[@robdhillon8192]

Fantastic video!

[@julioavalos7708]

Good job nice bathroom

[@ramitarabichi2474]

nice work!

[@ducaking]

I wish I was living in GTA!! GREAT tutorial. Thank you! "I think it looks good",,, Thats an understatement!!

[@melissagonzalez1925]

so pretty

[@FLYING_ROBOT]

good job i wish someone in my city can do good job as you

[@robertmcgee4050]

So much better than HGTV

[@crabbydad8931]

total pro!

[@scottmoa]

Super nice

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yooooooo Liam!! Firstly CONGRATS on breaking 100K subs!! If anyone elase reads this commnet let's get as many of us as we can to congratulate Liam!! Its NO small feat Bud!! But... it was inevitable becaue the content is TOP NOTCH Bud. I really find myself excited to eatch your videos. Until the next one hooing all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@magnoliablanche]

Thank you for a detailed break down on the curbless shower. Do you mind covering how you build niches without schluter trims. Is there a way to miter the edge of niches without using bullnose tiles? Would you mind also showing a tutorial on how to create a wall to wall shelf in the walk in shower as opposed to a niche. Are there any floating vanities or toilets in the future renovations? Thank you so much!

[@shaner-cadette5386]

fan-tastic!!

[@adogonasidecar1262]

Great video. I would have loved to hear about that hole into the waterproofing to hold the glass, and how it was dealt with...

[@dngriffiths8105]

Excellent video. New subscriber.

[@steves6918]

Awesome video!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!

[@quincyfellows2636]

Amazing work I’ve already watched a few of your videos today. Question. Why not kerdi band the perimeter where the floor meets the wall like in the shower?

[@rafiriveraiv9187]

Hey would love to see a video on how you price and bid these type of jobs. Currently on last few jobs I have seriously under bid my self. A video understanding how to properly bid would really help grow the business and possibly hire on other employees.

[@benttwisted210]

"no more silicone"... It's outdated, period. 41 year total residential remodeler here, an incredible amount of experience with several types of applications. It loses it's seal in a matter of months & the proof is in the way it pulls away after it has set up. Clear urethane is the answer. The soap & water finishing technique works just as well too. Everclear clear urethane. Quad clear urethane. (My favorite & most experience with) Btw, I was using 1 part colored urethane sealants, in a tube, in the mid 80s for commercial roof flashing applications & was blown away by those products back then. When clear products hit the shelves about 15 years ago, they've been in my bathroom & kitchen remodels ever since! Trust me, you won't look back!

[@smdmf]

applied the same as silicone? soapy water and a finger?

[@benttwisted210]

@@smdmf absolutely & without doubt. Hopefully, 41 years experience says it all!! 😁👍

[@GeraldFevrier-zh4ej]

Great 👍

[@IndialanticRob]

Nice

[@Sasbatabata]

Great video. Thanks. Can you elaborate on how you develop the slope on the pan? Or do you have a video?

[@sajidrafique375]

I wish i had your skill in my hands

[@azeredorodrigues5623]

Nice work! What did you use on your walls looks like a one piece tile ?

[@user-yx2fr3by3u]

Great video, I did not see any footage of how you installed the shower wall tiling and ressessed shelving with lighting. That would be very useful!

[@Boss302ATC]

Great job, video and attention to detail. Very well done, HGTV has nothing on you. Lol

[@hughanderson8420]

Nice. When you coming to Nashville and doing mine😅

[@CROIXsather]

I still wouldn't do a curbless shower. Here's why. Excellent video, excellent job. Super well done. And its beautiful. But even with all of the waterproofing has been done and extra layers of waterproofing protection, this will eventually leak. Water always finds a way. After many years, house settle, seasonal weather changes, the materials will breakdown and water will find its way out and cause damage to the house. Speaking from 20 years building experience. That said, if you are to do it, he did a professional job and took many precautions to minimize the risk. And in 20-25 years you will probably want to remodel the bathroom anyway. LOL. He didn't say it, but I assume that shower pan has a pitch to it.

[@marcopoulin1897]

No way my romain didnt leak after 20 years

[@CoolHand24]

Thanks for the video! You got a link to the dust extractor? I need to get one of those

[@AnonymousAnomalous]

Another Great video! One thing I've yet to be seen explained well in any bathroom remodel video, is the slope to the drain in the shower pan. How do you create the proper grade to the drain?

[@ruanisheeple]

I agree. I see nothing to provide slope to the drain. Are we to assume the 1 1/8 shower pan has a slope correctly configured for this drain position? This was not mentioned in the video. If someone doesn't know this detail they could assume its a flat piece of foam and not one with slope built in for this drain position.

[@user-if2wp6jx7s]

Fantastic. Can you suggest what to do if shower and bathroom tiles are different thickness. Say, 1/4” Shower then 5/8” bathroom. Is it okay for shower pan to be 3/8” above surrounding area?

[@B.B.1961]

Thanks for the video. Question, what did you do to get around the areas where there is the cross-x joist supports? I didn't see you touch on that aspect. Thank you.

[@pukeschannel6882]

Dude, if you are on the same code as most of us, Code does not allow plywood subfloor where you are only spanning one joist. We always switch to solid lumber...usually 2x's. There is a very good reason for this. Over a period of time any high traffic area will get spongy.

[@billsmith9249]

did you not see he is in Canada?

[@haroldsingh7713]

Very nice work.. it came out beautiful. Since you heated the floor, aren’t you concerned about using peel n stick ditra on floor against the one set in thinset? I’ve seen tiles raised up without proper adhesion of ditra so I never used it on floors but love shulter on walls😊

[@emwagner]

What would you do if you were using TJI for the floor joists?

[@rockys7726]

Do you have to use small piece tiles for the floor? Can you use big field tiles instead? Or will that not work because of the slope?

[@rasichap]

Very nice! I noticed that a glass panel is secured at the floor with a bracket. Are you concerned about fasteners puncturing your diligent waterproofing at this very wet location?

[@user-bk3wo2xp7f]

Nice electrical lines under the shower

[@daveblakney9674]

Really Appreciate your work, and attention to detail. This was a well timed video as I’m putting plans together for a renovation with a curbless shower. I have a question about drain pipe diameter. Would it be wise to go larger than a normal curbed shower? If we build with two heads in ours I’m just trying to prevent water build up from the volume. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@vbroder15]

100mm will be enough

[@lukeangel6446]

nice video. why didn't you run the heated floor in the shower as well?

[@davenagams]

Bro I was working with Jamie today on an AC install. I remember working with you years ago. I’m from cool check. Cool channel bud, good luck!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Lmao that’s awesome, hope all is well! Thank you!

[@OGCJ10]

Since grout is porous would you recommend using epoxy grout for the shower floor instead?

[@tracyvitolio-lomano3448]

I really like that mirror. Second one I've seen in your videos. What is this called please?

[@billsnyder6945]

I’d love to see your take on envelope cut, specifically the tools you use, I get the concept and layout methods, but see people saying they use grinders and dress edges etc, but thinking I bite the bullet and rent a big bridge saw. Don’t see much details on these aspects, but assume I would need a 1/16” kerf to get everything fitting up right after templating. Also the 12x24 tile comes in 24x48, but the rougher exterior version only comes in 12x24. The larger ones would be the same as the wall 0.42 so minimum friction.any recommendation which way I should go? I believe you would cover the details better than most who mostly cover just how to lay it out which to me is the simple part, implementation is the part I would like to understand better.

[@dountoothers]

Great video. How much does a shower door like that cost with installation, roughly?

[@KevinConlon69]

Is there a video showing how they installed the glass door/wall? I am going to be doing similar and am worried about keeping the door/wall base water tight.

[@checkmatenate]

Would love a cost breakdown on this bathroom

[@josecardona473]

What is the make and model of the toilet? It is really nice.

[@kookiedabear]

Beautiful and quality job! What's the retail price on this job?

[@kookiedabear]

x2 Tack nail/screw a 2ft piece of 1x4 to a 2x4 and lay them across your joists = a template that is consistently repeatable.

[@SurvGod]

How does the shower drain? Do you have any pooling water on the sides front or back?

[@francosantarossa8006]

Love the job. Not a fan of a glass corner though; I would build a 6-12" long wall running in both directions from the corner and tile it as per the shower walls. Just my personal preference visually. Also, you said that the shower pan is 1 1/8" thick and, I'm assuming, has at least 1/4" per foot slope. The shower looks about 3ft. long so that would mean that the thickness of the pan is only 3/8" around the drain. Is that thick enough given that the pan is rigid foam?

[@raaah]

There's a company that makes a product just for this. But it is very expensive if you ask me. The product is very professional and makes it easy feel a lot better than screwing some 2x4s with screws that are hold up the entire bathroom shower

[@bigwave_dave8468]

Good video. I think you forgot to mention membrane taping the joint between wall and pan. I can see you did it in later parts but that's critical :-) -- just before you went on to show putting 1/4" plywood buildup on the floor.

[@amoh3877]

Great video, i just wished if you could mention the niche steps

[@Xgcjustchris]

What does the transition from next room look like after raising the floor 1/2” then another 1/4 for tile.

[@stevenmoomey2115]

Why did you put Sheetrock behind the Schluter? Seems like if any moisture got between the Schluter would eventually result in mold growing. Our Showers, were done with WEDI Backer, and they were directly attached to the studs.

[@sdlindow]

Like to see how you include a bench

[@trevorgreene5059]

Thanks for this video. Few months ago, I had my master bathroom redone, and one of my wish list was to have a curbless shower. The general contractor basically shot it down saying that you would have to redo the joist, etc, etc, but this video has completely blew his comment out of water and leaving me literally steamed that I had to compromise on my wish for a curbless shower. The GC was more concerned about water splashes from where the water is dispersed by the body, but in my opinion, that could had been easily eliminated by turning that space into a literal wet room. Lesson learned: never listen to a GC who insist that a curbless shower cannot be done.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I’m very sorry that happened to you. Sounds like they either didn’t know how to do it or couldn’t be bothered to do the extra work. I personally love wet rooms

[@trevorgreene5059]

@@WorkinwithWolkon On one hand, having the toilet and shower in the same, space that's closed off by a single door, it would have been fun having the entire space as a wet room with absolutely no physical separation between the shower and toilet to contain the water. But on the other hand, as pointed out by the GC, he would have to create or find a way to drain the water to the drain, and his argument was that it would have "raised" the floor. Yet, after seeing your video on how to literally create a flush floor by screwing 2x4s to the joints, I was just fuming.

[@Daniel-wd4jg]

The GC wasn't aware of this Schluter system. This has really been a game changer. Old school method was recess joists to accommodate waterproofing and mortar.

[@trevorgreene5059]

@@Daniel-wd4jg That is not true. I had my shower using the Schluter system and was done by tile guy that knew what he was doing. I think that the GC simply didn't want to do what I wanted.

[@Daniel-wd4jg]

@@trevorgreene5059 Glad it worked out for you. I took a Schluter sponsored training in Reno and got certified. A real bonus with the knowledge and factory certified background

[@stevencasarez8443]

Love these curbless showers. How do the shower guys install their mounts? I see there's a chrome mount on the floor. Is that screwed in? And if so, how do you re-seal that area to prevent water entry? Thank you!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

They drill directly through the tile and into the floor. The hole is filled with silicone before driving in the fastener