How to install tile on a Tile Redi base. Tips, tricks, and updated info concerning the system.

[@JohnEngelhardt-l3f]

Wanted to Thank You, great video, I installed my first tile floor today using the Tile Redi epoxy and your video really helped me understand how to prep and install the tile. Thanks again.

[@NannetteAustin-j8p]

We are re-doing our bathroom shower. This fella is our KZbin GO-TO! "Today I Work On" provides excellent guidance/advice!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@brianherald5756]

I did one of these shower pans like 5 years ago they are nice.you do a good job,ready pan should absolutely give you some pans or at least discounts because you explain the installation way better then anyone out there

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Thank you for your kind words. Tile Redi and I have a limited relationship. They have a great product and I felt YT didn’t have enough content about it. I decided to put some stuff out there to make people’s lives easier.

[@Oregonjam]

Saved me from being stressed. I know the feeling when tackling time sensitive jobs I never tackled. This tutorial eases my mind and made it a breeze by knowing what to expect. Thanks for assist.

[@richardherbst4003]

Enjoyed your video . Very informative . I just have one thing to say about the process. I have been installing tile for about 48 years now . One thing i always do is protect the floor and the surrounding areas . I know for a fact that it is very easy to drop a little epoxy accidentally and not see where it fell till after the tiling process . By that time the epoxy has hardened and its a bitch to clean up later . A little before protection goes a long way ! Keep up the good work .

[@CoolSplashDesign]

Just finished putting in mosaic tile using redi poxy in redi base. Followed the steps you showed, and it worked great. About 37 min working time with poxy. Have everything cut and ready. Practice dry fitting the tile before poxy also helps. Ready appreciate your video's thank you!

[@gilv9287]

Great video. Clear without ranting. Love it. You should be a spokesman for Tile Redi.

[@schnellgelb1746]

Best video on Tile Redi ever .Thank you! Difficulty is a tight retrofit of the Tile Redi shower base on a concrete slab. Aligning the 2" riser precisely with the molded-in-place spigot in the pan is difficult because you have no access from underneath. You have to get the riser to be the correct height below grade and a precise distance +/- 1/16th of an inch from both walls.This is supposed to be ROUGH-IN ! And you have to allow for the height(if any) of the mortar you set the pan in. Yes, a hammer handle helps. But you can eliminate the most difficult issue - the stub-out height precision. The spigot in the pan has a molded 'stop' that is 3/4" deep.I ground mine out so I could stub out to grade. Easy to slide the spigot over the taller stub-out.Dry fit to test first ! After the mortar under the pan has completely set, cut off the excess riser with an inside-pipe cutter - carefully ! Cover and smooth over the cut with some solvent cement or silicone adhesive. The grate covers the ugly (but easier) connection. I hope this helps. And yes another vote for Epoxy Grout. Have you tried the dishsoap trick to help cleanup?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Very interesting. I was going to contact tile Redi and ask them to remove that stop at 3/4” to give more room for an above the plywood/concrete install. I have thought about doing the same but I don’t want to risk a leak. If that area leaked the whole pan is coming out. Acrylic bases I’ve installed years ago do not have a stop and your method has crossed my mind many times. Lol. Thanks for the comments and compliment. Lastly, since I started my channel I have learned from comments like yours. Truly appreciated!

[@schnellgelb1746]

one more suggestion: When roughing in the P trap below grade support it firmly with a brick and pieces of old tiles as shims.Pack around but not above with gravel. This allows you to push down the pan and 'shimmy the pan without distorting the drain pipes.

[@jwhartwayne]

Wow, well done video. I love the information provided here which emphasize preparation as a key to success. But nothing compares to watching the epoxy being laid down and attention to detail given.

[@ethantimm2780]

So how do you get your tile onto the Wonderfall Trench cover? Tile Redi told me they don't recommend small format tile for the trench cover

[@EricJohnson-dr5wb]

You crushed it. This is clearly superior. I’ll be using this on my next shower if the pan fits the space. Isaac Ostram mentioned Tile Redi and when I searched it you come to the top! BTW what is that knee pad on wheels?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

It’s called a Racatac and it’s amazing. Thanks for the kind words. Like I told Tile Coach, the tile redi bases are so simple, but so different depending on which one you install. There’s so much info needed to make sure you are installing it correctly. Link to the racatac, RACATAC Kneeling Sitting Creeper 3" Casters with Chest Support 01RAC3CS a.co/d/gVlwACX

[@pkjr216]

Nice Info... Its good to see someone that likes to be clean while they work.. It shows you are prepared and ahead and constantly thinking... And "No Call Backs"!! That's How Absolutely Everyone Should think and work...

[@saxjonz]

Thanks for sharing, awesome tutorial. I have no fear now thanks to you! Anxiety about doing this is something that I have to say that has kept me putting the job off. You are the man for sharing!

[@midwest9757]

Ive been using Liquid nails FUZE IT for years now...i use it for the walls as well. Ive never had a complaint

[@TodayIWorkOn]

What do you use it exactly for?

[@midwest9757]

@@TodayIWorkOn I directly apply it the back of the tile in place of thinset

[@midwest9757]

@@TodayIWorkOn but after watching your video I am going to try this epoxy...it looks like it would be faster

[@EnragedBerger]

Great video. I'm going to give this a shot on an upcoming job. Il probably use my mapie thin set since I'm very familiar with it. One concern that I do have is I have no access to the drain from underneath, So I'm not sure how this system would work for me.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I have videos for all tile Redi installs. Check out my tile Redi playlist. I got you!! Lol. Good luck with the project.

[@tonycopelyn8730]

You mentioned you set a 1/4 inch boarder around pan for the tile…I do not think you can use spacers with the redipoxy??? So how do you set 1/4 markers??? Is it essential to space edges 1/4 inch around perimeter or can I lay mosaic out without 1/4 spacing around perimeter???

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Just an eyeball. It doesn’t have to be perfect since your wall tile will be covering that 1/4”.

[@milescobb4184]

I did my bathroom DIY a couple years ago with the pan and standard mortar….. I can’t get the floor tiles to stay down. Some of them get loose every few months. I did another bathroom a few years before that without the pan and have never had problems. My best guess is that the drain gets clogged from excess hair from my daughters and is seeping its way into the mortar once it pools up in the black pan. I’m hoping that if I switch to this epoxy it will keep the water out. Thanks for the video.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

If you used a non approved thinset, the tile will pop. Also, are you sure it’s a base that you can use thinset on? What year did you purchase the base?

[@milescobb4184]

@@TodayIWorkOnwinter of 2021-2022.

[@DMerrill320]

Totally confident I can do this now, because of your video… thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@phouston6802]

Waterproofed the walls trying this tomorrow. Wish me luck 🤞

[@deweytarver8985]

Getting ready to set one of these. In another video you set it into non-modified thin set. It has to be deep enough to fill the ribs. But nothing is said, that I saw anyway, about the threshold area. That’s really deep, way deeper than the rib area. Do you have to fill those with thin set?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

The deep rib threshold is held by the tile you install around it. I’m actually going to go over this in an upcoming video.

[@stevekordish4763]

Nice video, clear explanations and commentary. I understand you prefer the Redipoxi over modified thinset, but I need to lay the tile within the next day or so and Redipoxi doesn't seem to be stocked locally (Clearwater, FL). You mentioned you like the thinset if it's applied on top of the Redipoxi but how about laying down a couple coats of Aquadefense then go with the thinset on top of that. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Use a really good thin set and you should be fine. It's not in a video, but I tried the basic LFT mortar that HD sells(Versabond LFT) for the side tile and honestly, it stuck really well. I was very pleased with the result. Buy the recommended mortars on the list and you should be fine. Tech changes, that's what tile Redi did and it seems like the modified mortar does stick! In my next bath I might do a mortar instead, lol.

[@stevekordish4763]

@@TodayIWorkOn Sounds good. Thank you for your reply!

[@dianalonghenry4933]

Would you recommend ONLY using mosaic tiles for the shower pan? I was planning to use 6"x24" black tile in a shiplap layout. I dry-fit the black tiles and then cracked one when I stepped on it to do something on the back wall! My husband checked the shower pan and there were gaps (up to 1/4") along the pan side to side and front to back. We were able to return the remaining boxes of black tile and get a 2" black hexagon mosaic tiles. But no where did we ever see or hear it mentioned that you should only use mosaic tiles on the shower pan.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You can use bigger tile on a trench for sure, but you have to abide by the where the trench breaks near the actual trench. It’s pretty flat on an angle until you go near the trench, does that make sense?

[@dianalonghenry4933]

@@TodayIWorkOnwe didn't have a single slope. Our drain is at one end. But we have a curve from side to side leading from the back to the drain end.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Do you have a round drain? Or a trench. That’s very important. If it’s a round drain, then mosaics are the tile to set. If it’s a trench you can use larger tile. Remember, the water needs to flow down to the drain, and it’s sloped near the round drain for that reason.

[@dannythompson9775]

It’s there a size requirement for the tile used on these pans? I was planning on using penny tile

[@tonycopelyn8730]

If I may ask 2 questions…first..would you use redi-poxy on the area just above shower pan tile as prep for where wall tiles meet pan floor tiles? 2nd what thinset would you use on cement board walls to adhere 4x12 marble tile?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Before thinset, that was the way I did it. Approved thinset that will not bleed into the marble. Marble is natural and porous. Remember that. If you are ok with the way the marble will change color over time, go for it. If you are concerned about it, go with a ceramic/porcelain tile that will hold up much better. I love marble in a lot of places, but the shower is not one of those places where it will hold up well.

[@timpope1221]

We are installing a Tile ready shower pan this week and plan on installing a glass shower wall on top of the threshold of the shower pan so in one of your videos you said that the cavity of the threshold didn’t need to be filled with mortar when setting the shower pan so how do you attach a heavy glass wall onto the top of the threshold with out anything to screw to ? Do you glue the mounting hardware to the tile or marble ? Any advice would be appreciated .

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Tile is plenty. All the glass guys drill the tile or quartz or granite, etc then silicone. There’s some expensive tape you can use but no glass guy I ever met is willing to use that.

[@tbalt14]

Are these shower pans made of some form of plastic or are they the same material as the Redi wall? Thanks

[@TodayIWorkOn]

They are made out of ABS.

[@tonycopelyn8730]

Did you lay tile edge to edge? It looks like inside edge…there is a 1/2 inch gap ( or is that camera distortion)?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

No, it’s about 1/4” to the wall.

[@tonycopelyn8730]

I noticed in a few of your videos you used redguard before tiling pan…do you recommend water proofing before tilling shower base?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Doesn’t matter as long as you water proof before the wall tile goes on.

[@richtorre101]

Thank you for sharing your work , your videos helped me out lots had no clue what I was getting my self into before your videos keep it up!!!😁😁😁😁

[@meagancompton9749]

How do you tile over the seam where the Hardi and flashing meet the pan? We installed a pan that doesn’t have plumb edges and now there’s a 1/4 gap between the wall and a straight edge when measured from the bottom of the pan against the floor. The walls on their own are plumb. I don’t feel like filling it with thinset is a good idea, or would even work, so I’m at a loss. Do you ever deal with this on Tile Redi bases?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I would need a pic to see what’s exactly going on. If the pan is not installed against the studs, sometimes you need the build out the walls after you install the pan to make everything square and level. The pan can’t bend at all. Is the hardie sticking out 1/4 from the pan or is the pan sticking out 1/4 from the wall? Where’s the gap? You can go to my about and email me a pic. Lol. I’m here to help my viewers!

[@stevemakowski9776]

I am doing a huge Tile Redi shower pan. 66"x 66". Do I have to do the entire shower pan all at once or can I do half at a time? Just worried about the working time with the epoxy and a pan that size.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Use modified thinset.

[@CZR78]

Thanks for the video. The thing I was looking for you didn't show. The install of the long drain. 🤦‍♂️😄 Next time

[@TodayIWorkOn]

That's super easy! You just drop it in and use the plastic shims provided to level the drain to the tile. It takes like 10 seconds to do. I can do a quick tip video on that if you like in a couple of days.

[@OGCJ10]

Do you have a video where you show the tiles installed as you’ve done in this video and the glass shower doors installed as well?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You can check out my before and after vids.

[@ezrabatte7978]

Appreciate the video. How do you install door when they don’t recommend drilling into the Redi tile base curb?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I don’t install the glass, it’s another company. They do install the base brackets though the tile Redi base because that’s the only way to install the glass without it moving. Tile Redi does not recommended for obvious reasons, for liability protections. I would never worry about the drilling since thousands of glass companies drill though the waterproofing every day. They do make this tape that is strong, but I don’t trust it.

[@jaybeaux]

This video was a great help to me, thank you. I'm a rookie, and I have a couple of stupid questions if you'll tolerate me. First, I've got a Reditile pan installed with the flashing kit. It looks like with the flashing installed, I can just run my backerboard in front of the flashing, all the way down to the base. Correct? Second, when waterproofing, do I need to use a membrane and Redguard, or just the fiber tape and red guard? Thanks again!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

If you want to build out the wall, i guess you can put the substrate in front of the base, but you don’t have to. The substrate usually goes on top of the tile redi base.

[@cappelloart]

Called Tile-Redi on my 42 by 60 base that isn't fully draining, It is a center drain and backside channels are only 1/2 inch deep. They suggested to just thin setor epoxy a little deeper in these areas. Question for you is if I choose their epoxy, could I divide the process in two steps. One....creating the proper slope to the drain. And let that dry. Two....lay the tile. I am concerned that if I do it all in one step, I am sure to maybe press too hard down setting in the tile and then disturb the underlying epoxy used first for leveling since it will still be fluid. So will the second layer used to set the tiles bond well with the first leveling layer?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Was the base not leveled when it was installed? Just wondering. That’s usually the reason why a base will not drain properly. On to your question. I agree and would do a 2 step process. Install the redipoxy to build it up then tile. You can use a thinset modified mortar on top of the redipoxy. It will stick very well to it. I’ve done it for years. Good luck with your project!

[@flipmeovr]

Hi. Thank you for your detailed videos. Has helped me a lot. Q- can you tile over the metal tile redo flashing? Will it stick?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Newest tileredi video goes over the metal question in detail. Good luck with the project!

[@shoeknowme]

Awesome video a lot of insight Very soon I'm going to be tiling the bottom of a new tile ready shower floor pan since the pan has a perfectly long slope I'm using big pieces of marble The least amount of grout lines is what I'm trying to achieve I'm going to look into this product make sense you make sense thank you

[@theracenooneaskedfor2965]

No metal profile around the trench drain? Im looking to do a tile redi pan with marble pebble stone, I’m thinking maybe I’ll try this epoxy method

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Epoxy or modified thinset will work. The epoxy will stick better with less material for sure.

[@billbennett2785]

Thank you for a great video. I have a Tile Ready pan that I purchased almost 2 years ago (2020) but due to family health issues I was unable to start the work until recently. I used the epoxy to install the floor tiles and it came out great. You may have already answered this, but I am concerned about installing the wall tiles. My wall tiles are about 7.75" tall, approximately 2.75" taller than the base so they will be partially on the hardibacker. Should I use the epoxy or thinset for the first row of tiles? Assuming that the epoxy is thinner than the thinset - wont the second row of tiles "stick out" further than the first row? Thank you for your help.

[@billbennett2785]

I just reread your earlier comments and saw this comment: "apply some redipoxy on the sides then apply mortar". I'll go ahead and do that unless you have other advice. Thanks again for a great video.

[@retiredperson4054]

I have been trying to find some shower floor tile in a color similar and style to what you installed in this base. Any memory on what brand of tile this is?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I believe I left the tile name somewhere in the comments.

[@mr.eastcoastgrow6132]

Can you heat the Tile ready pans? I'm doing a nice 4x5 luxury shower but I want heated floors.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

This is a great question and tile Redi as far as I know does not specify if you can or not. Did you call and ask? In my next house I want to install some ditra heat in it and was wondering the same. I bet you can because my steam shower get the tile Redi base SO HOT and it's been fine for years. I say go for it. Just be careful running the line.

[@jjs7293]

I understand the concept of why it is recommended to lay down some felt or garbage bags between the subfloor and the pan, when you lay down the mortar. What is your thought on laying the mortar bed down on a self leveling substrate, without using a barrier?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

It will do the same, take moisture out of the mortar too quickly which might hurt the stick to the tile Redi base. Anything that’s absorbs moisture, like a self leveling mortar will be the same result.

[@jjs7293]

Thank you for the reply.

[@tonycopelyn8730]

If I am using the tile redi flashing but Not using tile redi walls (using USG backer boards)…how much sealant is needed for 42x60 pan?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You are using the tile redi walls and backer board? I’m confused. lol.

[@tonycopelyn8730]

Meant to say Not using Tile Redi walls but instead will be using USG backer boards…would I still need redi sealant and if so how much for 42x60 pan

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@tonycopelyn8730 you can use bed and bath silicone and watch my video on how I install the redi flash. Don’t be scaredv to use a lot of silicone in the corners. I’ve never had an issue. Good luck with the install!

[@BlancaS-yq2bw]

How did you finish the tike on curb or threshold for shower doors?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Tile and quartz threshold.

[@tonycopelyn8730]

How do you clean your mixing paddle after using the epoxy?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

In water and I spin it. The epoxy comes off as long as it does not harden. When it’s soft it acts like a funky mortar.

[@allanlohr5907]

very good video - I'm ready to try. Curious to know about tool cleanup. Anything special? I wouldn't think it would be water cleanup like regular thin set

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Just water and a sponge before it hardens. Once it hardens, it will never come off. 😬

[@seanlloyd5456]

Can you use redipoxy on the wall tiles also? I’m starting this shower process and your video is definitely a gamechanger when it comes to how I’m going to do it. Awesome job. Thanks✌️

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Redipoxy or approved thinset mortar would also. Check out my updated tile Redi videos.

[@tonycopelyn8730]

When removing drywall do stop before reaching ceiling or do you remove up to the ceiling?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I’m not following. Can you describe the question in a different way?

[@tonycopelyn8730]

@@TodayIWorkOn Sure…when you are you are in the demolition phase and removing drywall down to the studs…How high up the wall do you work up to….to the ceiling of stop just above shower head? Tearing down drywall and fearful of creating headache with damaging the ceiling???

[@tonycopelyn8730]

If you are using the Tile Redi flashing and not using the Tile Redi walls (Plan to USG concrete backer board) how much Tile Redi sealant on 42x60 space?

[@retiredperson4054]

Well in researching as much as I can about the Tile Redi Shower Pans and the system -- of course I came across a FORUM where I was getting very bad vibrations about this company and their products! I am watching your you tube to see if those vibrations can be calmed down and I can feel a bit more confident that I want to have a Tile Redi 72" x 36" with Bench installed in a new home I am planning -- How long have you been doing showers using their products and is there anything you would say to steer me away and over to some other method of doing a shower with a bench? Also have you ever used the Tile Redi Redi Wall they sell and if so, would you use a waterproofing membrane as you did here with this shower using the Red Gard or what it is called?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I have not used the tile redi panels since they are super expensive. They look like they work, but are again, expensive. I do not recommend their bench because it limits you greatly. I have a video on how I installed a custom bench with a standard tile redi base. Good luck with the project!

[@drdancake]

What kind of grout do you use for a shower pan?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Polymer grout. I go over grout a little in my tiling a shower ceiling video. I do not recommend sanded/unsanded old school grout. It stains and discolors.

[@jeffzavoda3525]

Do you have any videos of tiling walls over tile Redi bases

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Yes. Look at my wall to wall niche video and you can see how I tile among a few others on the channel.

[@williardyouger7257]

Thanks. Great and timely video as I just pulled out a whirlpool tub from a alcove. I an going to use a Tile Redi 60"x42" pan as well. Question: What size container of RediPoxi did you use?

[@williardyouger7257]

I re-watched the video. 6Lb. Thanks again for the video

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Yup. 6 pounds will be plenty for your base. Good luck with the install!

[@MrDavenez]

I appreciate the videos !!! What kind of morter did you say to use in case we don't use epoxy? Also did you say if we screw up with the epoxy can we morter over it? 🤔

[@TodayIWorkOn]

There’s a list of approved epoxy’s in the instruction sheet, or you can look it up online. You can mortar over the epoxy if you like, but if some tile stick to the epoxy, you are not getting that tile removed. You would have to buy a new pan.

[@williamclark7656]

Love the videos and appreciate you sharing it!!! Will we get to see the finished shower?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Skip to 6:00. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3TJg3ynn7qaoqc

[@ragincajun9359]

Good Job Bro !!! Look I agree 100 % epoxy is much better than a porous material especially since we are trying to waterproof , just saying !! Like your content man keep it up .

[@markcasto9526]

I want to thank you for taking the time and making this video. I am going to use this base for my shower because I just don’t trust a mortar bed at all with it staying wet. I do have a question as far as mounting the glass walls to the threshold. Can you drill into it or how do you do it for the hardware?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

My shower glass guys always drill into the the tile/material on the base. It's siliconed so it should be water proof. I've never had an issue, but that's beyond me since it's the glass guys doing the drilling.

[@justanotherchannel6097]

Do you use the same thinset that epoxy based stuff for the side walls and curb when tiling. Or just at floor of shower

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Just for the floor. The new bases can use modified thinset mortar, I just like how well the redipoxy sticks.

[@novas-u6t]

great video and step by step, truly awesome!

[@duaneoldfield]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time to help others 👍 I'm going to install one of those and use the epoxy as you recommended

[@djb5715]

We installed our custom tile redi base 42”x72” with left sided trench. We are rookies at this… how do we deal with the slope on the base when it comes to installing the 12”x24” porcelain tile on the wall? We are installing penny tile mosaic on the base. Thank you!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Well, first step is to buy a tile cutter that can cut 24". Second step is to make out the line where the first row of tile will go then measure down from that line to get your cuts. Tile work is an art and you might have some mistakes, but be patient. We all were rookies once!

[@djb5715]

@@TodayIWorkOn thank you! 🤞🏼

[@jamesschmid3282]

Hey bro I was goin nuts looking for apoxy . I finally found some . What about the walls of the tile redi system?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Just any type of substrate you want. Durarock. Hardieboard. Schluter system. Whatever floats your boat.

[@bretdunyon2682]

hey sir, I noticed the back end of the pan has a shoulder, the one i ordered does not. did yours come with that shoulder piece? i am not sure how to add glass on mine, it is just the thin wall like the rest of the pan. except where you walk in. if your looking at the video, it is the back of the pan ( left side)

[@TodayIWorkOn]

There’s different types of pans. This pan has the threshold on the front and left side to accommodate glass. You might have ordered the wrong pan for your application.

[@GettinDurrty]

Great video. Exactly what obwas looking for. What do you do for cleaning prep? Just a simple vacuum and cloth? Also what about the tile redi niche? Use the epoxy there too?

[@GettinDurrty]

Also have one more question. I am using river rock tile. Any ideas or tricks for grout on these pans?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Vac and cloth works. Make sure you use a polymer mortar like UltraColor Plus FA. I’m dropping a video on how to install the actual trench and you can see a grouted pebble floor. To make it look really good it’s a timing thing, but if you do it right it comes out very well. Good luck with your project!

[@GettinDurrty]

Thank you for the reply!! It's been so frustrating. I have gone through 3 contractors now over the course of a year and a half and they keep on doing partial work and disappearing. I'm stuck trying to figure this out alone now and I'm disabled so even more of a learning curve. But your videos make it less daunting and scary for sure.

[@danellequick3622]

@@GettinDurrty my exact situation now. It seems a lot of these contractors don't like to or don't know how to install tile on tile redi products. I bought an old version pan, installed the pan, built and prepped everything. I just wasn't confident in my tiling ability. 2 yrs now and 4 contractors, still not complete. Only the floor and curb left to tile. I'm pretty sure I'm just going to DIM Do it myself !!

[@pogojava]

Great install video! I’m using the flat pebbles do you still recommend the 1/4 V notch trowel for that application? Thanks!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Yup. 1/4 V notch will work for pebbles. Good luck!

[@pogojava]

@@TodayIWorkOn Thanks!

[@justinmazza137]

Do you used regular thin set between backboard and tile redi base overtop the flashing? Or do you use this epoxy for that

[@TodayIWorkOn]

A good modified thinset will stick to the new pans. If it’s a pre 2021 pan, what i did was apply some redipoxy on the sides then apply mortar. Hope that helps.

[@clarencesmith8951]

Is there any chance you know what tile is in this video? Thanks

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I think I mentioned the tile in the comments here. It's been a while since I installed that floor and I'm not sure if you can even get it anymore.

[@eaglecanyonherefords2538]

Tile Redi instructions for a tileable trench grate calls for PL Premium Adhesive, so just smear it on top of the steel grate and place tiles and or maybe back butter tiles with it (pebbles in my case - i know right) ? Any tips for this, thank you in advance.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Do you have redipoxy? That WORKS! I've used it on tillable grates and it sticks really well. Modified thin set might also work.... using the PL adhesive sounds super messy.

[@eaglecanyonherefords2538]

@@TodayIWorkOn messy is what I was thinking and, yes! I have redi poxy. I have plenty of redipoxy, a bigger batch and a couple smaller because I bought it last fall before you kinda changed up to modified thin set on floors. But for a pebble floor maybe I'm better off with redipoxy, just nervous about less forgiving with time of putting down pebbles - So, I will for sure use redipoxy on the grate, should I get pebbles all cut and laid out and use redipoxy or modified thinset ? I'll help you do it - lol - thanks again for you help

[@eaglecanyonherefords2538]

My question at end would be in regards to the floor - about a 30x60

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@eaglecanyonherefords2538 How I Install Hexagon Mosaic Tile on a Shower Floor With a Trench (Tile Redi Base) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn2ri4l_bciGqqc 100% precut the pebbles and use this video on how I install the pebbles. Your only difference is you will have to use a grinder to cut the pebbles.

[@eaglecanyonherefords2538]

Sent you a little thru google for my gratitude, thanks, hope they get it to you - i didn't leave a message

[@MartinWelzmuller]

What was the tile flooring that you used on that shower floor

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I believe it’s here somewhere in the comments.

[@MarketsReframed]

Nicely done. Never seen this product. What notch did you use to put down the epoxy?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Depends on what tile you put down concerning the notch. Usually I use 1/8x1/8 notch for small format tile. If it’s pebbles, I go 1/4x1/4 v notch. It’s an amazing product and I can sleep well at night the pan will not fail.

[@nashhappyhome6019]

Do you tile the curb or leave it like that? Sorry new to tile redi

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You tile the curb. If you would like, watch my tile redi playlist and you can get a better idea on the system as a whole.

[@Dixon1430]

Great video. Quick question…. Will regular thinset adhere to the redo-proxy? I tried to use the redo poxy for the last row and made a mess, decided to scrape it off and abort. I was hoping of just using regular thinset since it is so much easier to work with. Do you think I’ll run into issues? Thanks!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Thinset does adhere to the Redi poxy. Approved thin set also sticks to the new pan. I’m still 50/50 on using a mortar on the actual pan, I was going to use it on my existing job, but I think I’m going to stick to the redipoxy. Lol. Hope the rest of the project goes well!

[@mistermagee206]

Do you have video of the completion of the shower pan? Did you use the redi poxy on the top of the shower pan?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Skip to 6:00. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3TJg3ynn7qaoqc

[@mistermagee206]

Can I use the epoxy on the top outside of the shower pan?

[@schulz4313]

I installed my tile redi pan using your advice and it came out excellent.. Do you embed mesh tape at the tile redi/backer board seam?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Hey Bob, I put the tape on first then bed the tape in the mortar. Then I redguard. Awesome work on the install!

[@schulz4313]

@@TodayIWorkOn Thank you.. I just want to mention that Tile Redi must of stopped shipping the epoxy with their pans. I received mine recently and it was not included.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@schulz4313 correct. They stopped shipping the Redi poxy because the new pans can use the approved modified mortar. I personally still order the redipoxy for peace of mind.

[@danellequick3622]

@@TodayIWorkOn I have an old school tile redi pan and bench. It is 48x60. The top of bench was tiled and grouted using modified mortor. I did get 2 boxes of Redi poxy with my pan. I believe they are 4lbs each. I am installing 12 x 24 porcelain tile on floor. Do you think I need to order extra Redi poxy?

[@callapygian]

i’m confused, reditil no longer recomends the epoxy? Can we use thinset right over a red-guarded pan?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Correct. You can install tile on the Tile Redi base with the approved thinnest mortars, but I just like using the epoxy. It's a piece of mind thing for a professional that's doing work in a clients home.

[@callapygian]

@@TodayIWorkOn Do i have to use the Redi tile branded product? Cant find it at my lical supplier…

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@callapygian yes. Only tileredi sells it. It’s on their website.

[@zqx357]

You are using Red Guard please what do you think of the schluter membrane system?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I think it’s fine but very expensive. I have used it and it’s a little bit faster to work with, but I just like cement board. The substrate you use is totally what you like best. They all work well when installed properly.

[@stephenbailey5958]

How do you ever change the tile once expoxied?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

That's a great question. It's pretty much a forever install. When I install my baths, i plan on them lasting 50 years. When you want to rip out the floor tile, you will have to rip out the base.

[@adamsievert1063]

Do you use the redi epoxy for the rest of the floor pan with the other tile?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You don't have to on the new pan, an approved modified mortar will stick. I have a new tile Redi video dropping in the next couple of weeks to explain even more on this base.

[@billrose4286]

One question. What size tooth trowel should I use with 12x24 tiles, or 12 x 12 tiles using epoxy? Or should I use thin set with tiles that big?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I think you will need the approved thinset for 12x24 tile with 1/2 square notched trowel. You need really good coverage for large format tile with 12x24.

[@billrose4286]

@@TodayIWorkOn OK That sort of what I was thinking. My wife wants larger tiles for less grout line to clean, but maybe we will look at 12 x 12 ....thanks once again. Great videos.

[@maryachii2]

Just wondering…can you use the Redi-poxi to adhere ceramic tiles on the shower wall too? Even if you put on the liquid membrane first? Thanks!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You can but that would be very expensive. I'm actually going to install newfloor tile in my boat and will use Redi poxy to install it! Lol. Just remember this stuff sticks and becomes one with anything, so you will have to work quickly.

[@EckdahlWrestling]

Is there a way to waterproof the outside of the curb with the bathroom floor?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You can use ditra band or my flex tape. Then hit it with some red guard or something similar. Water proofed.

[@eaglecanyonherefords2538]

i hope I didn't miss you covering this but when you do your walls are you going to use epoxy from the floor to over the top of the flange / seam ? And epoxy the curb right?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

You can use a modified mortar on all of the new pans. Before that was possible I used to cover it all in epoxy, but thankfully those days are over! I'm actually dropping a video where I use modified mortar on the pan in a couple of weeks.

[@eaglecanyonherefords2538]

@@TodayIWorkOn You are the best - subscriber, follower and big fan - lets get down to business! 👍

[@sagudelo70]

​@@TodayIWorkOn did you complete the job applying thinset? Is there a link to the video? I'm installing the shower pan this weekend and looking to tile it the following weekend. Debating between Epoxy and thinset. I appreciate your response

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@sagudelo70 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZnbmH2Aa5J5irc

[@windracer2223]

Thanks for your videos. Very helpful and nerve calming! I have heard rumors that pebble tile on the tileredi bases or anything under 2" square will break loose. But I see you have used pebble type in your other video. Would you please give me your thoughts on this? Thanks!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I have used pebbles probably a dozen times with no issue. There’s a little process to it, but I just literally installed more pebbles last week on one. 😬. Need to use redipoxy with 1/4 v notched Trowel. You got this!

[@windracer2223]

Thanks for the quick reply. Make more videos! You do a great job. And thanks for the encouragement.

[@leemcleod6427]

@@TodayIWorkOn This is what I’m installing. Stone pebbles on a Tile Redi pan. Can you give any detail about “there’s a little process to it” In your reply to this persons question and it’s a 1/4 V shaped trowel? That’ll put down a lot more epoxy than in this video correct? Nervous and what to get it right. Thank you for all the feed back you have provided. And how much will be needed 6lbs or 9 lbs?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@leemcleod6427 1/4 V Notch will do the trick for sure. You need to make sure that you clean up all of the excess redipoxy. The process is rhe cutting of the pebbles. It’s a more complex install than your normal Tile.

[@shawnglapa1428]

Great video! Do you tile the trench cover? If so do you still use the epoxy?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Tile Redi has an option for a tileable trench cover.

[@lindatufts5248]

How do you finish the sides and the top of the redi base, especially under the shower door?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJyXgayCrdiGqJY The end of the video will help you. We are putting Quartz on top of the threshold and bench area. It didn’t come in when I did the video. When my clients come back from vacation, I’ll be doing a recap video on this bath when the glass gets installed.

[@GregHartranft]

Is it possible to install a detra heated floor in a shower using tile readi base?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

That’s a great question. If I was going to install ditra heat, this is how I would do it. I would use redipoxy to install the ditra mat on the tileredi base. Then I would run the cable on the ditra mat like I normally would. I would use more redipoxy on the threshold and embed the thermostat and ditra heat cable in the redipoxy. After it set up, I would build out the threshold with 1/4 of mortar because you can’t cut the tile Redi pan at all. It’s too thin. Then I would tile normally. So, would tileredi say ok to this, probably not. But, would I think this would work, I would say yes. You can also build up the trench grate to the height of the tile with no issue. Let me know if you go for it!

[@richgelinas6048]

Thank you for the video!! 2 questions: First - the curbs have deep cavities so I'm thinking of filling them (less the depth of the deepest pan rib) with the unmodified mortor and letting it dry overnight. The next day I will lay the pan in the mortor as instructed. My thinking is that will add strength to the thresholds, thoughts? Second - I am using 4"x 10" marble base molding around the entire inside of the pan walls and outside of the curbs with a matching marble tile cap for the curbs. Are you recommending I use Mapei LFT modified thin-set or more of the Redi Poxy for that too? By the way, I am using their aluminum flashing; any tips/video on tying in to the base (i.e. sealing the joints with the backer board)

[@TodayIWorkOn]

If it's a new tile Redi pan, use the LFT. It's fine. The flashing, I have a video that shows how I install it. What I didn't show is how I tie int the corners. I bend the Redi flash a little then silicone the corner. I would skip filling the threshold with mortar, it's not needed it really becomes solid once you install the tile all around it. Thank you for watching the video! Good luck with your project. 👍🏻

[@richgelinas6048]

@@TodayIWorkOn A couple of follow up questions: you used a 1/8" trowel, right? I have a 37"x60" pan and you said that yours in the video is 48x60 and that you had enough product with the 6oz box, right? Also, what tape or product did you use to waterproof the cement board joint and the exposed aluminum from the flashing kit? I assume that even this epoxy will not stick to the aluminum. Thanks again

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@richgelinas6048 the Redi flashing is the waterproofing. Water will not run up 2-3" because it's sandwiched behind whatever substrate you will use. If you want to overkill, you can silicone under and over the metal flashing. The 6 pound Redi poxy will be plenty. Good luck with the install!

[@schnellgelb1746]

Slab on Grade: Mortar between the Redi Tile pan and a concrete floor - Regular Type S mortar adheres strongly to the wetted concrete and will set firmly between the ribs underneath the Tile Redi pan. But how well will Type S mortar adhere to the foam sides of the ribs of the pan and does that matter if the floor is perfectly flat and smooth? There must be a reason Tile Redi did not specify a cementitious product intended for bonding foam to concrete like Merlex PolyPrep or Quickrete 1219 ? Maybe there is no concern about the pan lifting because of gravity/weight of the tile on the pan.Certainly the Type S would prevent side-side movement, but up and down ?

[@johnwmendenhall9896]

@@schnellgelb1746 How can the pan move up or down if the mortar if deep enought as per instructions? Plus the pan is "locked " down by the wall panels. I've done many Tile Redi pans , one next week, they are great.

[@gub40897]

Thanks for the video. I would love for you to add links to the products you use in your video description!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll start adding them to the description.

[@adriancastro4241]

Thank you brother! Questions....1....do you mix more epoxy for the sides and curb or use the left overs and 2..... what kind of grout do you use on the tile ready??

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I used to use whatever I had extra and hit the sides and top with the Redi poxy then use mortar on top of it, but with the new mortar friendly pans, I'm just using a LFT modified mortar. I'll know tomorow if if holds, I just tiled one of the walls today and used the mortar on the lower part of the tile Redi base. I'll update this tomorrow. Use a polymer mortar on the floor since it does not absorb dirt and grime. I would not use a sanded/non sanded old school mortar on any shower base floor.

[@adriancastro4241]

@@TodayIWorkOn Thank you again.

[@bsugerman]

Sooooo glad i watched this!!! Thank you!!

[@kieranh6671]

What size trowel are you using?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

1/8x1/8 square notched for redipoxy.

[@akeofalltrades]

Thanks for these informative videos. I'm getting ready to install my first Tile Redi pan and had a couple of questions I hope you can help with. 1. I'm using large hexagon tiles on the shower floor (11" from side to side), would you recommend that I still use a 1/8 x 1/8 trowel for the Red Epoxy or something larger? 2. Did you add any caulking between the flashing and the wall material that you used or did you just place them on top of each other and Red Guard over the 2 seams between the flashing and board and flashing and pan? Thank you!

[@TodayIWorkOn]

For those bigger tiles you will need a bigger notch trowel for sure. You will probably need more redipoxy or try the approved thin set mortars. I do not add caulking for the Redi flash, only in the corner since it's an over lapping seam. I use a kitchen and bath silicone. Good luck with the project!

[@akeofalltrades]

@@TodayIWorkOn Thank you so much! Any idea what size trowel would be good for that’s sized tile by chance?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@akeofalltrades if using poxy, maybe 1/4x1/4. not sure. all tile is different

[@tanozVIP]

Thank you very much!👍👍👍

[@osheros]

What's the walls? If it's Tile Redi's wall product, why cover it with Redguard?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Back in 2021 when I made this video there was no tile redi walls or there was no ability to use thinset. 😉. Hope it makes sense now.

[@osheros]

@@TodayIWorkOn yes, thanks. Sometimes hard to tell when a product was available vs when a video came out. Do you still recommend the poxy vs thinset on the redi base?

[@gmclll5371]

extremely helpful video,

[@familydrivenfarm]

Excellent video and some great tips. 2 questions: 1. Did you also use an epoxy grout and if so which brand? 2. Does the Redi Poxi adhere well/react to RedGard? I used RedGard on my shower walls too, but I also covered the entire Tile Redi base, curb and my cement board in the whole bathroom floor. Thoughts on that?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

We use a polymer based grout because it does not stain and it goes on really well. Check out my tiling a steam room ceiling on my thoughts about polymer grout. Redipoxy sticks to anything it touches. It’s epoxy that is made to set tile. Go for it.

[@ndusrnm]

Great video, getting ready to lay my tile this morning. How do you clean tools with this stuff? By the way I’m craving pizza now! Lol

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Just water and a sponge, but do it before it dries. If you don't, you will have to throw out the tools.

[@ndusrnm]

I’ll tell you I like how workable the epoxy is, glad I had a 1/8 x 1/8 square notch trowel, worked perfectly with a 2” mosaic. I had to do it in sections sense I have a 48” x 72” pan. The stuff really is easy to work with. Thanks for the video it made it a lot easier on the nerves. 🤙🏾🎃

[@danellequick3622]

@@TodayIWorkOn I can attest to this! Didn't rinse mine after installing the Redi bench and had to throw out the trowel and use the bucket to weigh down my outdoor canopy corners now. 😉

[@benefitsforall7162]

Is Tile Redi the only company that manufactures this type of tile-able one piece shower bases with curb ? Surprisingly, I searched and could not find any other brand so far. I'm planing to remodel all my bathrooms and see 2 issues. 1) availability - takes 2 or 3 weeks to arrive, ordering directly via Tile Redi or through big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes etc. 2) Exorbitant price - between $700 - $800, which is unrealistic.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

700-800 is actually not bad if you are worried about piece of mind. As a contractor, that piece of mind is worth 200-300 more because of 2 reasons. 1. Saves me a lot of time in labor. You set it and that’s it. 2. Way less of a chance of failing against a schluter system or an old school rubber pan. The rubber pan is the cheapest way to go but it will take you over a day to install it. Good luck with your projects!

[@benefitsforall7162]

@@TodayIWorkOn Imagine a homeowner with 3 bathrooms to remodel. The price does add up. If there were other brands, the competition will help to settle down for a more realistic price. Currently, Tile Redi is the monopoly in the market. BTW, very useful and practical videos. Keep up the good work.

[@TodayIWorkOn]

@@benefitsforall7162 appreciate the kind words. Good luck with your projects!

[@aroncarvajal7080]

Is the epoxy a personal conviction or is it a must the old thin set way is not complicated and has always worked so please be more clear about what to use

[@edwardespinal219]

Thank you !! I like this product 👌

[@ruddylascala5470]

where do u buy ready poxy??

[@TodayIWorkOn]

www.tileredi.com/installation-materials/redi-poxy-epoxy-adhesive