How to Tile a Bathroom Floor with Wickes

[@TheSkinnysmith]

This is the most simple explained video I’ve seen on laying tiles. This is all beginners are asking for. They don’t need people showing off on how well they lay tile. Well done!

[@saulgoodman7495]

Funny how a lot of the pros and know it alls are on here watching a video titled "How to Tile a Bathroom Floor with Wickes ". This kind of job would be sufficient for any DIYer. So instead of being arm chair critics, you are more than welcome to post a video yourself on how it should be done correctly.

[@mandatethis8024]

Sounds like I BetterCall Saul…. Its all good man!!! Im a 40 yr pro and all these methods are antiquated, and i have NO time to educate DYI-errs

[@whistleblower7078]

@@mandatethis8024 you got time to be on KZbin though huh?

[@mandatethis8024]

@@whistleblower7078 < a whistle? Thats what they call it nowadays? 👃🏿

[@paulradice3534]

Pound salt

[@maurogarza8919]

Well I just came here searching for my son in Texas to do his tile job at his house. I learned a different way but this is okay video for a beginner

[@vevocack]

I've been tiling professionally for 15 years. I could cry watching this! Tears of laughter mixed with pain, embarrassment, awkwardness, horror, disbelief and grief!

[@brianfield792]

Imperial Tiling Mark you haven't told us why ,

[@rikardnilsson2413]

@@brianfield792 Never put tiles directly on wooden surfaces, no waterproofing, there should be tiles underneath the toilet also and under the bathtub.

[@mikerafone4736]

@@rikardnilsson2413 not the tub but all else see a plumber

[@lespaul1968]

I saw this and had to check calendar to make sure its not April 1st.

[@bygrgra]

@@rikardnilsson2413 They say the floor should be primed?

[@rodhatte]

I've got one tip to add. When using the notched spreader, make sure to make the lines in one direction, instead of swirling as it is done here. The way it is done here, air will get trapped in areas in the middle. This can later on cause the tiles to loosen. When the lines created by the spreader all go in one direction, air can escape from the middle all the way out to the sides as you press the tile down, and this helps the tile stay in place in the future.

[@tanyamiller6275]

THANK YOU THANKYOU......finally a tutorial that is not sped up 100 times that you cannot see how to do this. Very appreciative of your detailed and informative explanation.

[@mohghtil1705]

Good evening to you every encouragement to master the work. I am a citizen of the country of Algeria, I follow and witness your channel every success, although I specialize in the field of construction

[@emilywforreal]

Thank you! I've been looking for a method of shaping tiles around my toilet so I can redo my bathroom floor and most tutorials just discuss shaping around the flange, but I'm not removing my toilet for this project because I'm doing vinyl tiles over the preexisting ceramic ones, so none of them were that helpful! This method is so clever, I feel so silly I'd never have thought it up myself.

[@tubestick00]

This is the funniest thing I have seen in ages. You have a promising career ahead in comedy producing video like this. People haven't laid tiles raw onto a timber substrate since the 80s....

[@Rustyshackleford752]

I’m glad there are videos out there like this, it keeps me in work...if people found out that this is the absolute hardest way to go about laying a small bathroom and thus a huge waste of time, I’d be out of a job, lol. Not saying it’s the wrong way, just the long way

[@justinofboulder]

Was thinking the same.....LOL

[@santidelapaz6842]

Josh Hoover how to level the title on the floor

[@khalidsaeedbutt1]

Stupid fellow

[@boxinglondon6839]

All they have to do is lay a tile mat to the substrate

[@yocz2007]

Hello guys after watching many videos tutorials,yours is the best ever!clear and limpid thanks for your generosity!

[@Lu-cho]

Patrick Meus Hello guys after watching many videos tutorials, Your is the worst ever! No clear, adhesive wrong Spreading, paper temple is for kids, screw long wood for level is for kids, thanks for the generosity FOR WASTING TIME.

[@embecmom5863]

@@Lu-cho but if you know how to do it why are you here?

[@DuncanPerryOfficial]

From experience I'd never lay tiles on plywood floor, even with primer. It's susceptible to movement in the future causing the grout to crack and lift. It's best to use a fibre cement board like hardie backer.

[@marcopoulin1897]

No have first quality thin set lay on Plywood is ok

[@siyawashnishat]

A big Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge of tiling for free to anyone.

[@aby0ni]

I have noticed many techniques that I have learned through youtube that they are not best practice: - mortar or adhesive should be troweled in straight lines so as to allow air to escape. - tiles should be pushed back and forth so as to collapse the ridges made by the trowel achieving a better bond. - using plastic silicone profilers is better than using tape.

[@rww805]

Using a toothed spreader you should spread the adhesive to form straight lines. Waving it round randomly like an artex pattern forms sealed channels of air underneath the tile. Straight channels allow air to escape from underneath the tile making it much easier to level. There is a video on here of a guy laying glass tiles to illustrate this.

[@mattwatkins7333]

R W I’ve seen that video,,and it’s spot on,

[@aron2015]

But wouldn't that allow room for water to get in and spread?

[@rww805]

@@aron2015 if it gets through your grout you are knackered anyway

[@happydavid13]

I use the York store and have always found it to be a pleasant experience. They always have the stock I need and I find the Wickes own-branded tools to be of good quality and durable. The staff have always been helpful and approachable. Sadly I have found out this week that the senior management of this company hates its customers, considers us bigots and would rather us not buy from their stores. They have tried some furious backpedaling by saying that the remarks of their Chief Operations Officer Fraser Longden were taken “out of context”. Don’t you dare try to gaslight us with your weasel words. We know exactly what low opinion you have of us as your customers. All Fraser Longden did was say the quiet part out loud. We have received your message and will now act (by taking our custom elsewhere) accordingly.

[@matthewsalvador9783]

Wow paper templates is genius..... I don’t why I didn’t think of this when I’m a installer myself 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽

[@serahtalu3858]

One of the best demonstrations of tiling. Thanks so much

[@dinotopher770]

WOW ceramic tile over a wood floor!! and against a wood base!! No need to put tile under the toilet. It's totally unprofessional but you make it look legit. Amazing!! Can you show us how to install tile over carpet padding using velcro?

[@dinotopher770]

@Joeseph Smith thats funny, and you never put them on a ceiling cause they fall.

[@dinotopher770]

I was using sarcasm about the ceiling tiles. Yes I know most homes in the west have wood floors. In the states it's plywood. That said, WE ALWAYS TILE UNDER THE TOILET TO THE PIPE. The mounting flange goes OVER the tile. . However, we also put a 3/4 " wire reinforced mortar bed down first. You never tile directly to wood, NEVER. I also know its a product promo but its wrong and should be ridiculed.

[@UseitLoseit]

Not sure if anyone noticed, but although there was plenty of people saying don't tile around the toilet, the tiles actually change from 9:50 to 11:24. The grout line was in the centre of the toilet, then it was down the left hand side??

[@kingmoe8431]

Very good eyes

[@fearless144]

Fantastic video wickes: keep it up.

[@gt-maxjuwita721]

Love the video....I learn 1 step at the time....easy to understand...

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

Some great methods shown here! Thank You!

[@underpantswedgy]

so many negative comments, yet the finished bathroom looks superb.

[@brandonhenman6796]

Whats the point of a nice looking bathroom when Its Going to fail anyway. Thats like buying a nice looking car that has no engine ...... Thats a little stupid if you ask me

[@underpantswedgy]

how is it going to fail you dimwit.

[@LukeChapmangoogleplussucks]

@@underpantswedgy the floor is going to fail because the prep isn't done correctly. For example, you don't tile directly plywood especially in a bathroom, it must be screeded making sure the floor goes towards the floor waste. He was using the wrong size notch (too small) so the tiles don't have that much coverage. He isn't using a flexible glue since the floor will move and the tiles will pop off. The lay out of the tiles is wrong. You don't cut around a toilet. You remove it and install it after the floor is tiled. The floor isn't waterproofed (depending on the circumstances) almost everything explained in the video is wrong. it may look pretty but he took all the wrong steps and alas it will fail. I'm a qualified tiler so I know what I'm talking about

[@josephstratti52]

Luke Chapman I believe you against this video and the troweled adhesive line must be straight to allow the air to escape to get full coverage on the tile to bed

[@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube]

Hi There. Great video. Thanks. I'd like to know ? What size notch is best to use on a 12 x 12 inch tile ? U or Square notch ?

[@neilgordon3373]

He made a good job of tiling in the bathroom after working on it most of the day, When his wife takes a look at the finished job she says "I'am not sure I like the colour of these tiles I selected"

[@Mark-ij2nh]

I only ever fitted lino or laminate to wooden flooring. I'm tiling my downstairs toilet and it's concrete flooring. Everything is coming out toilet and sink pedestal even ripping the old skirting board and tilingclose to the wall then new skirting on top. So much easier and looks better

[@michaelwarlow4398]

Just checked my calendar I though it was April 1 st ?? Shocking !!!

[@MC-yj5gc]

The adhesive spreading is wrong! it's suppose to be spread in one direction so that when the tile is placed down the air can escape and the tile can bed properly!!

[@attocoulomb]

Yes, did you see the (lack of) coverage on the tile he lifted?

[@kashifsultan4473]

Noon on oomph

[@Bungsie81]

M C was totally gonna post the same. Really bad tutorial video !!

[@kevinsalazar5725]

And he didn't use full coverage back butter.... ametuers smh

[@MoneyManHolmes]

Even if troweled properly, he was installing directly on plywood. The tile will crack where the sheets butt together. We would never do that on this side of the pond.

[@9ten9]

I should have found this earlier ❤❤

[@paulkay8986]

Fantastic video! Thanks 😃

[@TheAudiostud]

I am about to tile my bathroom floor & walls I shall be referring to this video many times no doubt, I buy all my DIY Products from my local Dunstable Store, I know the Staff and their a Great Team!

[@handyandymclovich7261]

you better not refer to much to this video or your tile will fail if you a wood subfloor you must put down durock or an uncoupling membrane or the tile will come up

[@Tom-xy3wz]

Very good video 👏

[@dickie8184]

Apprently everyone who watched the video is a bloody expert.

[@Zazezoo]

😂 I’m left wondering why these so called “expats” are watching this video!!!

[@mises9954]

Awesome video learnt loads and will definately given me confidence to try My self first befire hiring.

[@kkmmjbnjunju]

neat clean work

[@adeokuneye7429]

First rule of thumb with tiling, have a sequence of work. 1.) Fit bath only and don't fit wc and basin. They are furniture pieces. 2) Tile the bath in, tile the whole room and grout before fitting wc and basin. It's a far better finish and allows for future change of wares without making you think about finding a merchant for obsolete tiles.

[@shafeequedb9956]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Wish you all the best in your life.

[@amourmtungo623]

Thank you for the knowledge 🤛

[@djpredator1209]

I love to tile bathroom and kitchen on living room

[@Titantitan001]

What?

[@alanjohnson8417]

Brilliant, thanks.

[@felimongomez320]

great works and Love it

[@Lydia9385]

Glad I’m reading the comments as well to get actual tips from the pros 🤣

[@doggiesarus]

I would have removed the toilet and tiled under it, making one hole to cut out. What if you want to change toilets? The sink too.

[@micaonyx5301]

doggiesarus I hope you bought extra tile, you're screwed otherwise. That was the worst advice ever, it would have been much easier to remove the toilet and sink. I think a lot of this video is what not to do when tiling your bathroom floor.

[@PatrickDeschamps]

@@micaonyx5301 can you please elaborate? I was thinking that removing the toilet first would be a good idea. Thanks

[@georgehurst4344]

Patrick Deschamps remove toilet and sink. Tile the entire floor. Then put toilet and sink back on top of the tiles. The only “cuts” you will need to make are the holes for the pipes that feed the sink and bath. Rather than spending ages nipping and filing a tile to fit around one particular toilet.

[@syla-sybin]

Imagine tiling round things,then the tile being discontinued when you want a new loo or sink,complete retile ballache,not a bad video if you read between the lines

[@underpantswedgy]

...then change the tiles too, not only the toilet & sink......

[@SOLDOZER]

Some say he's still snipping the tile for the toilet.....

[@johnjtplastering6991]

Yes 1 year to cut a tile ,😅😅😅

[@samuelsalami6320]

Amazing video

[@xNGCyanide]

always spread you adhesive you straight line this prevents air pockets which can cause tiles to crack!

[@jimmysotack5490]

Good video..nothing wrong with doing things this way.Some would say it’s the slow way but it is nice and neat and that is what matters 👍

[@JacquesButcher]

They do things way too quickly these days and the quality suffers. It's the same when you go to the doctors. Quantity over quality. Greedy.

[@Winsler05]

Awesome video.. ☺👍

[@junmuntajes3969]

Wow good job

[@paulprs9703]

Excellent tips on here thanks

[@wickesvideo]

Glad you're finding the videos helpful, Shaun. Thanks for your feedback. Kirsty

[@jackjill3205]

do you not need to leave a gap on the wal side for any expansion or movement

[@MaximilianonMars]

? Maybe, but the silicone sealant is flexible so that might cover it.

[@michealmandley1549]

np#

[@Sandeepsingh-vz3px]

Great method

[@jpsalting1569]

when is it needed to back butter? I watched some videos where some guys are doing the back butter and some are not. Thanks!

[@pedrodedgud8923]

Tiles should be under the toilet pan. In effect what you have done in the video is to slightly lower the toilet pan/seat by bringing the floor height up. A tall person like myself finds things difficult when the seat height is even lower!

[@bobbybarr8308]

Plus, if you ever have to replace the toilet you would have an issue.

[@pedrodedgud8923]

@@bobbybarr8308 Exactly, you think on the same lines as me.

[@engamrhamed3215]

Good job 👌

[@JerryDoe]

tip, install the toilet after the tiling job, no need to cut tiles out around the toilet just 1 hole for the pipe. also the toilet looks much nicer with the seem resting on the tiled floor !

[@ar9340]

Would you have to adjust the height of the pipes behind the toilet if you did this? (:

[@sumangalsaha237]

Will unglazed ceramic tiles deteriorate due to running water from faucet if installed in bathroom floor?

[@tabish7733]

Great job.

[@raulcarvajal5678]

Excelente, like 👍 😎🇨🇱

[@XYZ-lc7cd]

Can you tile straight on to the ply?

[@junaidnomi3504]

BeautifUl work

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

Question is a batten a long piece of wood jut to keep in place ?

[@REKSOSTUDIO]

very helpful

[@multimillionairet602]

Can you purchase ready made mixed adhesive?

[@lilymbae386]

What shade of grey is that? Its very nice

[@fardellp]

Quite a few things wrong here but mainly detail to help the process. As for cutting around objects just use a diamond blade in an angle grinder and finish with a Tungsten Carbide file. Better - remove objects if you can and tile under (e.g. WC pans can often be removed and replaced easily even though raised up by the tile thickness - modern WC soil connectors can accomodate this. To cut tiles at the edge, measurement with a tape rule is a poor method. Just lay a whole tile on top of the last whole tile, then another whole tile overlapping it and pressed against the wall. Draw a pencil line on the first tile then scribe along this line less the spacer dimension. On a health and safety note - don't pour the powder into the bucket and make clouds of dust - either do this carefully of wear a mask.

[@jerrylafever6549]

When I laid tile in my bathroom, I bought a little spacer from the building supply store, that was placed before the wax ring. This raised the commode to the level of the tile.

[@rednissan001]

That was going to be my question. Is it better to remove everything from the bathroom first then lay tiles. I’m going to be doing my bathroom soon with new bath toilet and sink so obviously want to tile as well

[@isaacsunkwa8892]

amazing tilling work go on bro

[@johnjtplastering6991]

7.00 do not use felt tip pen as ink can sink into tile I watch this video when I want a laugh video is wrong in so many different ways

[@bryanrick]

Great tutorial on how to screw up a bathroom floor remodel

[@vincoletto2]

So, can you just tile directly on top of plywood? is this really common pratice?

[@amarbatbatsaikhan7305]

This video shouldn’t be on internet. Even beginners will dislike this video

[@tangotango168]

great great great job

[@Cornerstone976]

Did anyone consider that this video was created to help those with no idea🤔 Thanks Wickes

[@amanshah4714]

Very good

[@joejoanne9130]

I thought overall that this was an informative video on tiling when it comes to tile spacing, centering, grouting, cleaning, etc. The only comment I would make in contrary to what's shown here (and it's a big warning...): Is that it's MUCH better to remove the "obstacles" and tile before those are put in, than to tile around them. Reason being (example): If the homeowner ever wanted or needed to replace their toilet, they would have to get one that was exactly the same footprint as the previous one (not a guaranteed availability) OR one that was a larger footprint, and this one already has a large footprint to begin with - OR they'd have to completely re-tile. It's much better to tile around the flange and set the toilet on top than to tile around the toilet. Same advice goes for the sink and tub.

[@SobatBerkarya]

Sempurna bos, mantap👍👍👍👍

[@elnayarit17]

good job boys. .

[@mattsidebottom7603]

and if you have put down tile backer board on the floor and taped/tanked it you have just put big holes in it and made it less waterproof

[@vuwaninepfumembe8993]

Hi I want to tile the floor with the ceramic tiles 200* 600mm using the herringbone design. The problem is the opposite walls are not straight they have a C-shape or in a form of brackets ( ). The gaps from the the walls are so great. Please help me out. Thank you

[@rabeiaurel]

As a professional tiler, this video burned my eyes at so many levels .....no backer board on top of ply, tiling around toilet and pedestal, spreading the adhesive in all directions, DIY tools, skirting board ......

[@jacobmartin861]

Drill holes in the floor? Usually "professionals" use a waterproofing membrane, Schluter's Ditra for example. Funny thing is if you drill holes in the Ditra, it voids the warranty. And the entire reason for waterproofing. Fun thing for the homeowner will be picking out new tile in a few years lol

[@ImmortalShiro]

It's more of tiling an ordinary floor than a bathroom. I don't have the on-hands experience, but i at least watched people doing this. Most of the concerns are already stated by others. So I'll just state one or two. . You've mentioned something around "must be flat".. No.. That shouldn't be the case for a bathroom. It should be a little bit inclined/slant so the water will flow to where the drain is.

[@yourstruly9340]

Hello everyone. A neighbor Once me to lay ceramic tile’s on her bathroom floor I’m pretty handy but it’s been a while I haven’t done it what should I lay down on floor first? As of now it has a decent layer of Louan sheet.

[@gypsum7868]

best work

[@johnjtplastering6991]

At 1.30 he looks baffled 😂😂😂😂

[@billjones200]

Never. Never tile around a toilet or pedestal sink. Install those AFTER tile is installed.

[@Taznor13]

Bill Jones I know right wtf is this?!?! Lol

[@petercrane8216]

Bill Jones , I agree what a joke, were is the slope in the floor for a drain, what no floor drain....

[@stevepang7018]

Show us a you tube video of how you would do it.

[@JedNZ]

Bill Jones it's good they have shown how to tile around objects should anyone have to...

[@barzolaalfredo]

Bill Jones lmao I was wondering the whole time ..what if they toilet stop working do I have to take out all those tiles!? Lol

[@優さん-n7m]

How long does this take? What if we want to remove old tiles and put in new ones, how to remove old tiles and how long will that take?

[@nickgallegos1286]

All said and done, the job looks decent. Just goes to show, anyone could make a job look alright. It's a matter of whether or not it's going to last. With non-directional trowel lines, not back buttering those tiles and installing over plywood, I give those tiles 2 months before they start breaking bond and cracking grout lines. Kudos on the right cuts around the toilet and sink using tile nippers, but that is not the way to do it! Always tile before setting those. So many wrongs here

[@TeMpAzZHD]

What about using tile levellers?

[@johnmbewe5057]

Learning alot

[@aron2015]

Anyone know how to do the tiles under the toilet not around? As I guess the screws for the toilet need to go into the tiles. What is the best way to do this thanks?

[@killakristian7084]

this is the best advice on "never tile a floor this way" wickes,, lol.

[@chugalongway01]

What happened to the water proof membrane after you punctured it by screwing down a wooden batten.?

[@stefanc3651]

It will be fine, the tiles and the grout will protect it

[@chugalongway01]

@@stefanc3651 It is not fine but a total failure. His work is laughable.

[@tjsmith77777]

Would you not have lifted the pan and pedestal before laying the tile? You have removed the bath panels. I wonder if the will fit back...

[@albertdattimjohnson9302]

Wow. What happen when they get a new toilet?

[@thewatchers325]

Thank you very much

[@Macron87]

Twice the amount of adhesive? By volume or weight?

[@wizard-of-other-oz]

By eye)))))

[@mangoyacho]

Best tutorial ever! Thank you!

[@SVETOGOR1]

Please tell me the best mold proof compound to cover the gaps between wall's tiles and finishing? thanks!

[@Michael-ko4ko]

100% mold resistant silicone. Your welcome

[@sophiatiantian]

OMG he made every possible mistake I can think of and learned not to before my first ever job

[@xJordanW]

Personal experience...Wood and adhesive do not go together Prime it first or just use ‘ no more ply ‘ I swear by that stuff never had Cracking grout lines since using it. Prep well before doing any laying! Also take the The pottery out makes a better job

[@Snipercsi]

Good job just I ignore why you did not take out plinths and moved out vanities before

[@longlee1839]

clear teaching great ***** thanks