How to Install a Shower | Fiberglass Unit

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

For full bathroom renovation process of this bathroom - Remodel a Bathroom | Start to Finish | PLAN LEARN BUILD kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXLIkneOm9mVe6c

[@waltershumer4211]

Department store could you please tell me how you keep water off the floor?

[@AA-ho5mg]

Which brands for walk in shower kits would you recommend? Thanks for your videos!

[@markdanderson8263]

One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen on the subject. I’ve got over 37 years of experience, I should know. I’m now semi-retired and doing some shower remodels for side hustle. I’m definitely going to look at this kit for my next one.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Thank you 😊 you won’t be disappointed with the make of the clarion tub & showers 👍

[@jeanlanz2344]

Thank you. The shower looks beautiful. God bless you.

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

Oh my!! A diy home remodeler here and didn't know fiberglass shower,(nearly identical to yours but mine has a corner seat) was so difficult. My frame is built, walls plum but don't know what type of screws to use😮 Any help is much appreciated!!🙏(new sub as well, you explained this install where even i could understand 😂!)

[@manuelgil6728]

Nice , prefer this over tile any day lol. Good job

[@bobscaping]

Great tip on the 2x10 reinforcement for a future grab bar, maybe add a second 2x10 in case it's a vertical grab bar, like one would have for exiting a bath tub. It would also be worthwhile to sketch a diagram of the 2x10(s) exact location, for a future installer to reference. We have a similar shower unit like this one installed in our basement bathroom over a concrete floor, so I sprayed expanding insulating foam underneath to insulate and support it further. Thanks for all the great tips Steve and kudos on the good camera work Nikki! 🖖✌

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Thanks Bob 👍

[@I-TILE]

Installed a bunch of them. Good explanation

[@antoniorivera237]

Good job amigo Hi from Madison Wisconsin 👍👍🙏🇵🇷..

[@eyeballroomer]

I like videos like this, that let me know I need to hire someone.

[@maiweuvue8861]

You doing very good job

[@isaacengelage7493]

I wanted to see the plumbing of the water lines for the faucet and shower head on this!

[@steventriance8312]

Nice work! Great Vid!

[@XalvaroramosX]

Looks awesome 👍🏽

[@sandymilne224]

I’m doing one now for a customer. It’s just good to watch it done by someone who knows the ropes.

[@jtchu613]

What did you trim is out with? The product above and around the shower edges.

[@elmermt]

5.20 what is in the corner, craked, and you guys cover it up with fiberglass fixer? Also can you install a foldable wall mount seat? 21.39 what kind of panel were installed around the shower, top part?

[@grantfehlhaber1404]

Why do you spray it with the windex before whipping it with your finger. Also what kind of caulk did you use in the joints like were the top walls met the bottom base. Just wondering because I’m at this step at home and not sure what kind of caulk to use. Thanks and great Video I learned a lot and am more confident about moving forward in my shower installation.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

It prevents the silicon from smearing. They make special sprays for it, but Windex does just fine. The joint needs to be caulked fully before spraying. If there is any gap, the Windex will prevent sealing to surround

[@nmatthew7469]

Nice looking bathroom.👍

[@thehowtoguy6336]

Where’d you get the top and side subway panels?

[@catherinemacisaac]

Just got one of these showers and thought a shower curtain would work but water is coming out of the sides ..Do I need doors or is there another way to stop the water?

[@marcellapetrucci7029]

I have the same issue, I can't tell if it's a must have to install the door and the builder didn't do it, or if I'm just bad at closing the curtain 😅

[@Whoisddepew]

Doors will work the best with a fiberglass unit. Of course a curtain can be used but you have already experienced why it is not recommended

[@jhenrymaroney4416]

Good work.

[@mpxz999]

Question! The vertical part of my fiberglass shower wall that the plumbers installed only seems to have 4 screws in it total. 1 - at the top corner 2 - 1ft below top corner 3 - 4ft below that 4 - at the bottom (7ft below top corner) They said that it is how they always do it and should be fine and wont be coming back to add more. I noticed that the bottom half of that side of the shower wall has a lot of flex in it if I push my palm into it even a bit. I'm guessing that this is screw related. Would it make sense for me to add some more screws? If so, would you suggest a particular type of screw?

[@nephewsque6751]

Very nice job... do you have a video how you finished around the shower walls

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

How to tile around a shower kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnzaXntjlstgq8k

[@mr.swapyyc]

Hey, can you please give me a link for the drain you used for this?

[@leanncleveland3777]

Nice job

[@bonn535]

Is cement backer board necessary for fiberglass units ? I installed 1/4 inch boards after realizing I should’ve used 1/2 but I don’t really want to replace it. Would it even matter if you don’t need them at all ?

[@caroldavid1019]

Use a non shrink grount. Regular mortar shrinks as it cures.

[@holland6648]

Would be cool if you included how you measured the dept of the shower valve and was you shower valve free floating no backing? Love the rest of the vid👍🏻

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Yes free floating with the way it mounted to shower panels. It’s an odd valve for sure. But most valves can free float and anchor with escutcheon plate 👍

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

No door install video?? I need one!!

[@acesandeights65]

Do you have to put wing nuts back on to hold shower together? Where the metel pins line the two up.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

No need to add the wing nuts. Might not be a bad idea to do so if you set as a one piece…the pins are helpful to align the panels when setting 👍

[@philfreda358]

Looking for a 54 in wide by 34 inch deep fiberglass shower stall? Does anyone make one with those dimensions?

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

www.build.com/proflo-pfsb5434/s955924?uid=2376489&searchId=nBRPy5ebL5

[@JM-io4vb]

I've seen too many of these videos where the installer leaves the tub or shower floor unprotected while they work the installation. Why? It doesn't take much to put a drop cloth or piece of cardboard down to protect the finish of the brand new unit.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Good idea Karen 👍

[@JM-io4vb]

@@BathroomRemodelingTeacherSorry if I hurt your feelings by pointing out your sloppy work. I realize YOU don't care if the tub gets damaged, but maybe the people paying for the work would like to get decent results. It doesn't take that much effort.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

@@JM-io4vb pound salt pal, spent literally 100 hours creating this video and that’s all you have to say GFY

[@kevouelt]

I agree. Takes little effort to do a good job. I could understand if this was a home job but this guy does this for a living. Wouldn't want him near anything I own. Especially with his salty attitude.

[@TheRoadTaken]

My wife is asking how to prevent shower mold from forming where the panels line up?

[@TheRoadTaken]

Nevermind, I bumped up the video to 4K and was able to see details I wasn't able to before.

[@nathansowinski3872]

Thats a yinzer for sure!😂👍

[@joehilty59]

What are the dimensions of this shower unit? Specifically depth.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Link to product in description 👍

[@josephhathaway5053]

Can glass doors go on this unit?

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Yes, but you need to find the correct height. A lot of shower kits will extend above side walls

[@josephhathaway5053]

Thank you. Really appreciate the quick response. Your videos are great, keep up the fantastic work.

[@HB-yq8gy]

I see a mechanical vent ours doesn't have one we hear a little gurgling.

[@IMOO1896]

Am I missing something, the mortar under the pan, doesn’t need to be solid?

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Yes, mortar is soft when wet 😂 hardens when dry

[@nephewsque6751]

Nice job 👏 how much would a remodel like that cost about?

[@sandymilne224]

My guess… shower system (base and walls) $1,200-ish. Plumbing; assuming no concrete slab cutting and moving drain; $75. Assuming new diverter, pex piping and water supply to rain head; $500-700. Grab bars; approx. $36.00 each. Misc. Supplies $230 max. (caulk, drain, 2x material, etc) Likely 4 -5 days labor. And that’s high.

[@Faruk651]

How dare you put a fiberglass base in a shower. A shower needs to be custom built with all that waterproof membrane, inside-outside corners. Or even better styrofoam base with little beach rocks on top. So when you stand on it little rocks can be embedded in the styrofoam base. A shower curb with bunch of corners to waterproof. 6 months later Tile Coach will come and dissect your shower like a doctor to find out what failed in 100 possible failures in a custom shower. Jokes aside I like that base, it is not beautiful but very functional.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

😆 yeah it’s been almost a decade since I’ve done a fiberglass 😆 probably be another one till I do it again.

[@AdamS-lh2ug]

Que the electricians for not having a nail plate over that wire on the back wall! - Electrician

[@will5000]

The biggest blasphemy is you not wearing a respirator 😂

[@nutter4butter]

dude don’t keep the pex in the sun you just compromised that pipe!!

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Lol for the whole 24 hrs that I did this job Guess it all goes bad by the time it gets to the box stores then 😆

[@dwindlefoddl7225]

All these great questions....and no answers..smh

[@JohnSmith-hl4bb]

Dear consumers, Never buy the three pieces walk in shower. Because the mold trap around the gap very very bad.

[@dwindlefoddl7225]

Hush up...smh

[@douglasthompson2740]

Walking grout into a new fiberglass enclosure is going to really mess up the surface. A piece of cardboard down is a sign of caring and easy to do at no cost. Sloppy work is generally poor work. Really disappointed in the insulation install as well. I hope people are not taking this as the 'right' way to do an install.

[@DannyARP]

Who asked

[@catherinemacisaac]

Just got one of these showers and thought a shower curtain would work but water is coming out of the sides ..Do I need doors or is there another way to stop the water?