How to Renovate a Tub Surround Bathroom

[@isaiahwookey8476]

I just finished telling my wife last night that your bathroom videos are the best and that you haven't dropped any in a while. BEST FRIDAY lets go!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Hahaha love it, thank you so much!

[@MarzGT22]

The return of the king

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I got nothing on Aragorn

[@jasonlee9876]

HE IS BACK!!!! That extra silicone is such a good and cheap insurance that can save you thousands in the future. Excellent work!!

[@stephanieoefinger3453]

We had a shower leak in our brand new build home. It was the shower over the kitchen, I noticed water spots. Kept an eye on them, when they got bigger I called the builder. They had to cut open the ceiling. The insulation was absorbing most of the water, but it would have eventually been saturated. The leak was caused by them not using the silicone to seal one of the fittings. We had a big hole in our kitchen ceiling for a week while the moisture dried. Definitely use extra silicone.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks Jason! Good to be back

[@SallowDawn]

Hey man, just wanted to thank you for your channel. I completely gutted and am remodeling my master bathroom alone with 0 experience in carpentry beforehand. Vast majority of the knowledge I gained to tackle it came from your well-presented videos.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear I could be of some help

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Bathroom looks great and thanks for the shout out 😊 Love the full tiled wall and awesome work on the custom vanity. So excited to see the rest of the projects of your home!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much and of course! Looking forward to your kitchen Reno!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

So awesomeness to see you guys sending love to each other!!! Let's goooooo!!! Blessings to all, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@handysolutionsrenovation416]

maaaan this is so cool to see. Getting some creative insight with this beautiful bathroom. Love to see the torch marks on the mixing valve studs. I'd say it's better to tile first and vanity after so you can put the ladder straight up against the wall to tile close to the ceiling without stepping on the vanity. Also makes it easyer to not worry about cutting tiles close to fit to the vanity. That is a lot of tile cutting! Glad to see you coming so far to buy and renovate your own home, a prophecy fulfilled from your early videos where you said "If I do enough of these bathrooms, Maybe one day I'll own one." and now you have! Congratz brother.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you brother, I appreciate that!

[@RishiDuaR]

We were planning to choose grey floors and black faucets for our bathrooms, but this video made us change our mind. Great choice of colors and craftsmanship.

[@evanmladovan58]

Yes, another upload🔥

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I’m back!

[@horowbath]

Congrats on the new place! 🎉 The bathroom reno looks incredible, and we’re so excited to see our HOROW T05🚽as part of it. Thanks for featuring us in your new home-can’t wait to see more!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks guys, the toilet is fantastic and one of my favourite features of the new place!

[@johnnyv5995]

LOVE the tile work & colors! The vanity, I would have gone with gold handles, the black fixtures in tub works great with towel holder and other accesoires.

[@ZManiac88]

You're back! Love your content.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks for watching!

[@MantisTobogganDoctorofMedicine]

Looks great. I like how you built the window frame in one piece and put it in. I thought I was the only one that did that. Definitely the high quality way of doing it. You can always judge skill level by the little things like that.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Makes it so much easier and long lasting that way!

[@elscheib]

Oh man, I can't believe I missed this video. I LOVE the small rectangular artisan tiles. And you did a beautiful job with the custom vanity. I always learn what not to do as I go with home renovation, which kinda sucks when you invest time and money into something that doesn't pan out. It's still a valuable experience to find out what works best or is the most efficient. I think I would have put the green tiles on the wall rather than in the shower because they're so beautiful and deserve to be seen. With the gold faucets and sconces? Ugh, that would be sooo gorgeous. But it's your own home so I hope you're content with the end result. 😊 Be proud, it looks beautiful.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so so much! Greatly appreciate it!

[@mikenixon6654]

we re-did our ensuite last year and got a lot of inspiration from your channel. Happy to see you back.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@noahgagne5823]

Been waiting for this 🔥

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks so much!

[@CreatingIntentionally]

Welcome back. I love the finished work. If I won the lottery I'd fly you to my province and let you renovate the entire house; I love your work. I'm excited to see how you renovate the rest of your home.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks so much, I hope you like the rest of it too!

[@MALem-e4k]

Looks great Liam! I like the combination of gold and black. We’re glad that you have finally found your home. Looking forward to see more of your renovations. Salutations to you and your coworker Sebastian. You’re a great team 😊

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you Marie-Anne! It’s nice to read your comment. I’ll have some more videos coming out soon 😊

[@4IngodItrust4]

Just bought my house and I watch your videos hoping one day I’ll get the courage to DIY Reno vs paying someone. I think I’ll take the leap after my wedding. 😅 good work man love your channel. One of the best out there, straightforward. No production, no gimmicks. Love it

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Congrats and thank you! I wish you good luck in the projects to come

[@katihack6212]

I was so excited to see a new video. You are a great teacher. I hope to see more soon

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Plenty more on the way! Thanks

[@KamMCOC]

Im gonna be doing a full gut reno for my in laws bathroom after doing some major reno work in our own place for the first time and your vids have been incredibly informative. Oh and congrats on the new place!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Glad I could help and thank you!

[@williamscott850]

"They call this one green.". LOL. Great videos, man. You're a credit to the trades and refreshingly conscientious.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Haha thank you I appreciate it!

[@brettzicarelli9064]

Always impressed!!! Great work and vanity turned out great. Glad you’re pushing yourself

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks so much!

[@ilseizi]

Always exciting when your video's show up in my feed. Love your work and the video :)

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you thank you!

[@KellyJelly9976]

I've been binge rewatching all of your vids and look at that. Just in time!! I bet its so amazing to do renovations on your own house. :)

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks Kelly! Yes it was really nice being able to create my own space

[@maz7621]

Glad to see a bathroom that doesn’t look like a chemistry lab. Great job

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Me too lol Thanks!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

i really liked the way you did the double sink plumbing, never thought of that pipe config before. way better than a double fixture tee.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

A clean out woulda been simpler but I wanted to try something new

[@dritz89]

Welcome back, brother!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!

[@david5hwtjn]

Really like the way your cabinets turned out.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks so much me too!

[@livlolol]

Looks great, Liam! Amazing job as per usual.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!

[@DigitalSwagg]

Yayyyy! I had to check to make sure my post notifications were on. Welcome back and great job.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you and thank you!

[@saljablo2767]

I’m so excited!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!!

[@Lindsey02728]

Don’t make us wait so long for another video!! We missed you!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Don’t worry there will be regular stuff coming now!

[@jaylenagraham706]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!

[@nthabbymashego8523]

now i also want that toilet and the green tiles

[@shanaproctor100]

Absolutely stunning!! Looking forward to other video of makeovers.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Appreciate that, there are many more to come!

[@craigkennedy9120]

Good to see another video up!!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks for watching!

[@alyssahernandez1131]

I was going to say this tile looks a lot like the tile they used on the Golden Key channel recently! Love their work and yours!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Very similar vibes, Thank you!

[@MrPicklejuice98]

Incredible transformation! I do kitchen and bathroom remodels in southern Michigan, love your videos

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks! It’s nice to hear from a fellow Reno guy!

[@pigidly]

That hot pink room is wild!!

[@HabsAllDay17]

He's Back!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Yessir!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yoooooo Liam!! Just getting around to finishing this video now. I remember vividly seeing the notification popup while I was out driving & contemplated pulling over to watch it right them & there LOL!! Graham (Grant, I know his name is Grant!!!)... & Bianca are freakin awesome also!! Fantastically done as always Bud (but still always curious as to why you choose to reno perfectly good bathrooms) LOL!! Blessings my friend, let's goooo & Dirty Jersey out!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

LOL thanks as always brother!

[@saikyouabe]

Bro, I was afraid you were dead. Radio silence on your social media, glad to have you back with the great videos

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Sorry for the scare haha thank you!

[@planesandbikes7353]

Well done once again! great choices and impeccably executed in every respect, as usual. Interesting way to Y the singk drains. I just did a Y in the middle and put a cleanout access just below it if it ever needs snaking, but I am no pro. On a side tangent, I wonder why more folks don't opt for a shower panel instead of having all the plumbing behind the wall? I put shower panels in 3 of my bathroom renos and I love them. Upside is they are very easy to remove and replace completely with a new one if it every suffers some kind of failure. The 2 in my house have an LCD displaying the water temperature so I can get it just right before entering the shower, and cost $250 cdn each. cool LED lights built in powered by the water flow, no wiring needed. Much simpler plumbing and a single hole the pex pokes out of high up on the wall. fwiw

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks! A clean out would be simpler but then you need to be able to access it through the vanity. Personally I just prefer the look of standard fixtures over a shower panel but to each their own!

[@faithfulone4317]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!

[@brantrichardson1949]

I dig the niche. I would like to see a more detailed video on that.

[@ram55555_]

Beautiful bathroom, thanks for the recommendations as well!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Appreciate that, hope it helps!

[@chrisr9764]

Glad to see a new video. 😊

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!

[@customsoundsolutions]

Amazing work Liam. Are you planning on filming the rest of the house reno? If so, can't wait to see!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Yes! The kitchen should be a good one

[@shesit318]

As always, LOVE IT!!❤️❤️

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Appreciate the love!

[@Dontyellatm3]

I MISSED YOUR RENOVATION VIDEOS!!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Ahhh thank you there’s plenty more coming!

[@ilyas41424]

I knew there was some resemblance to the golden key designs shower before you even said it! Awesome reno btw only I can dream of one day 🤞

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks! Love their stuff

[@catrina3151]

As someone who has 4 x 4 in grouted tiles in their shower my immediate thought when I saw the 2 x 6 tiles going in was that is going to be a b to clean. Eventually I will talk my husband into redoing our bathroom. Its OG to the house (1986) he wants to do a walk in shower but honestly if we are doing it ourselves id rather just shove another tub in there and use large format tiles for the tub surround.

[@catrina3151]

Also want to add that i just went in and measured everything in our master bath.... looks like we will need a custom vanity done as our double sink vanity spans the entire 8'3" wall. oi vei

[@gerhard6105]

9:47, keep the white tape hasple the other way around. That way you do not have to do that thingy with your thumb. Thus then the tape goes over the thread and then down towards the hasple. In the vid you have the tape on top of the thread and the on top of the hasple ( that white round holder). When the tape goes over the thread and then down to the hasple, you make the tension with the hasple and you do not need to use your thumb like that anymore. Like the 8 form or like the S shape.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!

[@gerhard6105]

@WorkinwithWolkon Welkom, regards from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@bobromero2485]

Wolkon where have you been? We missed you.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Working on never ending projects but now I have something like 8+ videos that will be coming out shortly

[@ZanDeeMan]

The only fallback to using a drywall screw vs a structural screw I would imagine is longevity in strength and exposure to moisture. I realize the systems you use, installation, and execution is above industry standard. I just can’t help but think about longterm movement around the fastening points. Drywall screws aren’t the strongest, but the load on your tub won’t weaken them too much. It’s definitely one of those circumstances where it’s fine and will be, but maybe susceptible to (one of those) long term situations we don’t foresee. Probably fine though bro. Good work man!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!

[@m.creekrenovations]

Looks great my man!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!

[@brawales]

It looks amazing. I am so happy for you. My dream to have a house and I wish I could do things you do. All the best.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

that toilet looks pretty awesome. wall hung look and functionality, but a conventional design for repair ease.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

It’s amazing, I’ve been loving it

[@jmtm-d1q]

Finally a new vid

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks for waiting!

[@peterkazmir]

That looks nice and looked like nice work too! I agree on not mixing the gold and the black, but honestly (my taste) I would have done all black instead of all gold. Like you said, though, eye of the beholder :)

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!!

[@paulduncan3334]

Love the video's! Thanks for posting. If you ever want to do another one, I can be your second pair of hands...HAHAHA

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!

[@malmalkapow911]

Great video! Will you be sharing other room renovations in the house as well?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you and yes!

[@anthonyrandazzo8836]

Instead of screwing plywood into the niche and having to patch it, you could cut two spacers that would hold the plywood up. Alternatively, you could use two trigger clamps in spreader mode to hold the plywood up. Beautiful job, btw.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

We typically reverse clamps and use that but sometimes it’s just easier to use what’s in the room

[@elvapatt]

Amazing renovation. As always if you’re service area expands, please do let me know… We would have you in instantly.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!

[@SteveOnTheEastCoast]

It's good to see a new video, sir 💪🏾 Though, why a tub?! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks! Small house, this is the only main bathroom in the house so it needs a tub

[@moneyhandling1]

Welcome back... but please tell me. What causes those BLACK STAINS on the wall behind the tub?? Looks like it could have caught fire???

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Those are from the previous plumber soldering the copper water lines

[@sachadee.6104]

What I love most about the toilet that there is no ugly tank showing. I would prefer a wall hung one. Still wondering when you will install that some time. (I' ve got 2 in our house, space saving, clean looking, a breeze to clean around and under).

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I do have a video up where we installed a wall hung toilet. They are nice but most people don’t want to pay that price for a toilet. Especially now a days when for the same money you can get a bidet toilet like this one with all sorts of features

[@sachadee.6104]

@@WorkinwithWolkon thanks for the reply. They're pricy yeah, but I personally wouldn't want a bidet toilet. Everybody their own preference.

[@ethanl4567]

I'm guessing it would have been a lot more trouble than it's worth to make that niche 2 inches taller and avoid having the small pieces of tile on top of it? That's my only small gripe with this whole project. Fantastic work as usual.

[@johannareed1772]

Nice job !!! ❤😊👌🏾

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Appreciate it!

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

Very nice work

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Appreciate it!

[@yotamarker]

I wish you made a walkthrough on the measurements. like how you find where to drill the holes in the drywall, in the sink for the faucets, and how you knew where to cut the tiles between the mirrors to find the electric wires.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I will be doing a more in depth series on how to renovate a bathroom in the near future

[@yotamarker]

@@WorkinwithWolkon you've done lots of those already, it would help me if you could focus specifically on the measurement aspect.

[@TheKingPurser]

So good!!!

[@trevorgreene5059]

If you feel like royalty using the new smart toilet, you will be giving it the royal flush after every use. I see why you wished you had gone with gold in the shower. It would have provided uniformity as well as symmetry, but in the end, it still looks high end and luxurious on a budget. Nice shout out to Golden Key Design, I have been subscribed to them for a while, and their bathroom renovation was beautifully done as well.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much for the kind words, yeah they do great work!

[@snozking]

i was looking forward to your next video

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks for that!

[@OmaBike]

Hi. Nice work! Can you tell me who makes that baseboard and casing profile? I don't know if it will help, because I don't live in Canada, but it might. Thanks.

[@Brownkilla]

Did you put cement under the tub? Because usally that’s required to make it feel solid and last long

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Nope! I had cement ready for that purpose but when I was looking through the tubs sheets it said specifically not to do that. I suppose the idea is the black grid system underneath will fulfill that purpose. So far it’s been great, feels solid but we’ll see how it holds up.

[@saljablo2767]

@@WorkinwithWolkon exactly. New tubs have that grid system that is there to stabilize and replace the old school method of using cement

[@martinklaus2203]

Renovating my bathroom right now too. Looks like we chose the same tub. My builder has never used the tub frame that came with the tub, and is contemplating still using a mortar bed with it. What do you think?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Mine feels solid without the mortar but I did make sure the black grid was sitting perfectly flush along the sub floor. I think if I were to do it again I’d choose a more standard tub without the grid system and just use a mortar bed though

[@martinklaus2203]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Thank you for your reply. My guy is a perfectionist, so I'm not worried about the outcome. He will probably still use the mortar. I'll let you know what he decides.

[@ocjakal7734]

Have you used type B for pex and if so, why do you prefer type A over B?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Pex a is superior in every way Faster to make connections, easier to make connections, more flexible piping We used to use pex b because the expansion tool for pex a is costly but if you do enough of this it just makes sense

[@Whoddathunk]

Question: when you cutout the 2X4 & install 2X6 on the vanity wall do you go to other side and reinstall drywall screws?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Of course

[@maz7621]

I was told that schluter doesn’t recommend running the drita over the self leveler (not sure why) but was there something you needed to address to make it work?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Yes that’s what the primer U is for

[@titanscifi617]

Did you recorded any other videos when renovating your home? Great videos BTW 👍

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

There will be bedroom, office, kitchen, living room, stairs/entry way videos coming soon

[@mitchmass10]

Copying this whole bathroom ty

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Haha thanks!

[@sepehryazdani5560]

Great job. Can you tell me what brand and colour are the grouts (around tub and behind vanity)? Thanks.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Cavern moss by Mapei for shower Frosty by Laticrete for vanity

[@sepehryazdani5560]

@@WorkinwithWolkon were they pre-mixed?

[@sepehryazdani5560]

Hi, can you please tell me the bathroom fan make and model? I believe you said it is Panasonic but didn’t mention the model #. 🙏

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Panasonic whisper, maybe the remodel version but I’m not 100% Any of the whispers work great we’ve used a few different ones

[@rebekahhockman3221]

What grout with. July in sealer did you use - I would love to skip a step in a bath I am redoing now ?

[@unclejoao9371]

Well done

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks Mario

[@sepehryazdani5560]

Where can I buy the smart toilet (Harrow T05)? I contacted the manufacturer and was told there is no distributer of this toilet or brand in Canada. I am surprised because you said (in the video) that you were given this unit for your review

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I’ve just updated the description, they’ve launched the Canadian site now

[@evanwheeler7687]

Third comment!!! Haven't clicked a video so fast in my life!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Oh man I appreciate that!

[@evanwheeler7687]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Just finished watching. Love your unique choices and am really excited to see what you did with the rest of the house.

[@burrritoprince]

Did all that drywall get reattached to the studs that were swapped out?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Is the bar really this low? lol yes

[@smsucks7174]

Very nice

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!

[@justing307]

Water moisture will get those fasteners and over time they will rust and tore apart. Might take a few years but will happen. These fastener don’t do anything but just secured the tub to the wall. If they all break your tub unlikely move unless someone push it out.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I just don’t follow that logic though If water is hitting those fasteners then our waterproofing method has failed and we have bigger issues

[@codyleblanc]

Did you test for asbestos before doing the demo?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Nope, chances are there were materials in this house that did contain asbestos. We used respirators, negative air and a hepa vac for anything that created dust or was suspect. The hvac system was also off during the entire process and ducts were plugged

[@fd3871]

do you have any concerns about the adherence of schulter's stick-on uncoupling membrane?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Nope! As long as your prep everything well and do a good job of pushing it down it’s really hard to peel it up later. The adhesive they use gets stronger over time too

[@steve_main]

Question, those gang able boxes do you still like to use such small boxes. With new smart switches they are so big and need more room. I have personally gone to 3" deep boxes and it makes wiring so much easier with the extra space. Any reason why you like the smaller ones?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Honestly it’s just as simple as habit. Back when I did electrical full time we would only use deep boxes when code dependant and I’ve just kinda kept doing that. For bathroom switch boxes it would make more sense to use the deeps for sure as almost all the switches end up being larger smart switches. However because I’ve done so much electrical work I’ve never had a problem with wire management and making them fit. But that would be a good idea for future projects as it will make it easier on the next guy and myself

[@steve_main]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Thanks for the reply and answer. Maybe it's practice but I feel like I am always struggling to get all those wires back in the box without feeling like I am pinching them to a 180 sometimes. Awesome videos BTW keep them up, wife and I get so many ideas from them. We are about to do a bathroom Reno of our small bathroom upstairs (7x7)

[@yossid422]

Ya

[@bennisim7949]

Hi. No metal plates over the electrical?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

3/4 hole in the centre of the studs don’t require protection plates

[@Aepek]

20:47 reminds of days of penny tile w/o backing and setting all by hand, UGH! Not bad on small shower/bathroom, but 12’x12’ and more….gets annoying and end up w/ CRAZY EYES

[@rtyuio6343]

Question!What course do u do to become a general tradesmen like you? U do plumbing, plastering, electric, tiling and etc, its almost 3 yrs course each in the uk

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

The course of KZbin and trail and error

[@rtyuio6343]

@ youre lying?! No such college course done?

[@michaelvincent123]

Was that a P-trap or an S-Trap for the drain?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Always p trap never s trap

[@saljablo2767]

Should’ve split the difference with the niche placement so you didn’t have the line of slivers above it. Would’ve looked better halved imo.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I think I agree actually. Had this been a clients home I would have just built a taller niche so that it would be all full tiles