How To Tile A Floor - Bathroom Floor COMPLETE Step-By-Step GUIDE

[@Selviherrera]

Direct to the point, without joking around.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! That is how I like to see videos as well. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Excellent refresher for those of us who don’t do this often. Thanks for talking the time to put it together. Straight to the point. No distracting music. Great job!

[@haroldsaalfeld7199]

The Excellent Laborer is the best. Short, clear videos, with time saving tips only a pro can give you.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you Harold! I enjoy making videos to share my knowledge. Take care!

[@Frank-rr6kv]

This is one of those videos where I must take the time to thank you for your detailed steps. I just finished installing hexagon tiles in my bathroom. I had to do some sanding to level some high spots before placing the cement board, but I followed each of your steps, and I was able to get it done. The floors look great! Thank you!!!

[@NancySingletonCase]

Josh has some of the best “how-to” home improvement/construction videos on KZbin. He knows his trade, succinctly and informatively, gets to the point and while he has plenty of fun personality…he doesn’t annoy the crap out of his viewers with worthless, silly shtick. Thanks Josh!

[@leolynch5211]

I love this guy I like the way he explains every step. He answered a lot of questions I had. I used to install tile 30 years ago and a lot of tile installation have changed since then so after watching his videos I feel very confident about tiling my own shower.

Before tiling over the vent like you did, you should shove a rag down in there tightly to catch the debris and dust etc.

[@Rexag]

Just in time, Bro! 😎 I’ll be on this project Friday night. 🤪 Thanks! Always delivered in understandable casual dialogue. 👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Excellent! I’m sure my videos are always in time for your projects but I’m glad this one was. Good luck on your project Friday night. Let me know how it goes!

[@colinthain4731]

Thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome Colin!

[@theamerican4609]

Very good tutorial.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@82dupont]

That was an awesome video, I have an 8x5 bathroom that needs to be redone and you have given me the confidence to do so. Thank you again!

[@RD-sl8yl]

By far the best video!! So descriptive, it’s foolproof!! Thanks

[@irish89055]

With the silicone caulk you should use a striking tool to get a perfect seam. Excellent video

[@obsford9227]

I watched your video on siding installation and now this one and I can say for someone who has no handy man skills you make it very easy to understand. Thank you!!

[@MediumRareSteve]

Good video! As for the tiles cracking easily with the grinder, I found that cutting from the backside of the tile caused a lot less splitting.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Steve. I appreciate your input. Knowledge sharing is the key to learning the best techniques. Take care!

[@JeffreyBrenner]

Great video, thank you for putting this together!

[@marilainesavard5775]

Inifinite gratitude for your help! And smile! :D

[@Americanman450]

Even though with all the carhartt you did a great job on your floor. Boss level.

[@sarr9470]

I fellow your video step by step and i does our bathroom as well!! Very useful for beginners and save lots of the money!! Thank you so much for your video!!!

[@roy3tev]

Thanks for your videos! You are an amazing teacher. You really explain in detail.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome! I like to help as much as possible. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project!

[@roy3tev]

@@TheExcellentLaborer just bought a home and have massive project coming way. Will be buying some of the products your recommended in your videos

[@mesghinnaberaki9120]

Excellent work with excellent explanation Thank you

[@kalimankaliman1]

Everything you do is what I do and I'm not even a tile professional...but I love perfection....even the tools safety first and patience....

[@GoByYourself]

great video. You save people a lot of money

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you Russell! I love helping people. Take care!

[@capoconstruction1961]

Watching and impressed. Respect

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

I bought some nice marble tiles and made a really nice looking pad for underneath my cast iron enameled parlor gas stove. Turned out really nice. I will be re-doing 2 of my bathroom floors so this video is really helpful to do a larger area. Thanks

[@thehound1359]

I like the spin doctor leveling system.

[@zeeshanmazhar7198]

Great work

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@jeffmcardle9145]

Good overall. I would add - wipe down wood sub floor with damp sponge before applying thinset keeps it from drawing too much moisture from thinset. also stuff rags/etc. in HVAC vent to avoid dust getting in there.

[@mikecarty1070]

I really enjoyed watching you in this video. You are very good at explaining the step and u make it look easy, and not as hard as people may think it is. I thank you for this video it really help me so much. This is exactly what I needed to see because I’m going to be doing this to our bathroom walls and floor. And I don’t think of the cement board, I liked that. So u can’t use the bathroom for 24 hours after u put the thin set down. Is that correct? If so ugh there’s only one bathroom here lol well this is gong to be interesting to see 😂😂

[@dakota5440]

Another great job bro

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that! I hope you are doing well!

[@Ramel-675]

This was a great video and very informative.

[@billsmith9249]

is that Sovereign Stone from Lowes? I used that in my entry way and laundry room! I get a lot of compliments!

[@jamesfanizza1383]

question did you break off the spacers for the goute joints join how do you get them out? and how soon do you remove the thanks for the awesome video jim

Wait at least 24 hours and the spacers snap off from the top leaving the base of the spacer in place under the tile and part of the vertical tab in place below the height of the grout and tile.

[@sreckobelina349]

Great video ! Thanks !

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. I’m glad I could help!

[@edwinsvideogames]

Thanks

[@gregb.6799]

Thanks for the video. Getting ready to tile my first bathroom. I was gonna use Ditra, but felt like the CB would be easier for a first timer. Glad to see that CB is still used, so I think I will go with it.

[@jonhumphries26]

Awesome work brotha!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you Jon!

[@jonhumphries26]

I’m doing my bathroom tomorrow, I went with the same spacing/leveling system you went with. They had all kinds of good reviews on it. You have really helped with my house build that’s for sure! Thanks man glad you made these videos

[@AJF4Me]

Great video, many tips I've never seen before!

[@michaelpham7169]

Thanks great videos 👍👍👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@asadjurat5697]

Good job 👏 👍

[@MarkMarogil]

man your videos are awesome, keep 'em coming!

[@Americanman450]

You normally wanna trowel the thinset in the shortest direction of the tile so air gaps dont form.

[@billymacktexasdetective5827]

What about square tiles?

[@robertwellner1247]

Excellent Video !

[@joebartell4266]

Excellent video, Clear and concise instructions.

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Got a 10' x 17' kitchen that will be done in 12" x 24" porcelain tiles. Concrete slab needs a lot of work once old tiles come up.

[@kylelove927]

Excellent video

[@tiletheworld]

Great information. Thanks for not cutting any corners and being detailed. #learningtogether

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. Appreciate you watching my contact. Good luck with your tile work!

[@javiercoronado2055]

Saludes amiguito desde Costa Rica. Buen trabajo

[@wiseinvest]

You done ah fine job son, ah fine job.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you. I appreciate that!

[@jasonwardofficial]

Thank you! Another great video!

[@clarenceperry3477]

Damn this young man is awesome

[@CaroleMueller-z3k]

Great video, would love a video to show how to install heating mat under tile flooring ? 19:27

[@PortaPA]

Easier way to mark center of a square (or rectangle) is to draw two diagonal lines from oposing corners, their intersection will be the exact center. Way easier and more accurate than measuring the sides, dividing by two, and marking.

[@colourredzmusic]

Big respect

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@RaziKhan-oq9xi]

good job

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@mtnguyen1696]

in this video, did you use the same thinsets on the plywood and on top of the durock and which (modified or unmodifed)?

[@philliphill4901]

Did you use modified or unmodified thin set?

[@ethanwiard1861]

Would this be the same process for mosaic tile?

[@jeremyboone3255]

Do you have a video on how to install cement board on a shower that has a hot mopped pan. Need to know how far down to take my cement board. Thanks!

[@johnswan9123]

Felker tile master wet saw for those brittle tiles.

[@Will_i_am2248]

Did you use the same thing set below and on top of the cement board? And is it modified or unmodified thin set?

[@institches2750]

Do you want the notch lines on the floor and back of the tile running the same direction, opposite direction, or does it not matter?

[@enriquemuruato4711]

Thanks: very helpful!

[@Sean-Aviation]

A fantastic guy! thanks for the videos. regarding tiles, why not cutting with a diamond blade. notch and crack them. its easy and clean. what's your thoughts?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks, Sean! Yes, you can do that. I actually used to do that all the time. Good luck with your project!

[@Bigdoggy0816]

Sick ass video broski!!

[@-Mike-76]

Nice

[@LukeBartell]

So many things about this video throw me off but that Home Depot pouch is top notch.

[@albertramos3808]

Hey Josh, thank you for the video very well explained quick question I am putting a toilet in my bedroom, can I run a vent thru the side of the house or does it have to be thru the roof. I really like watching your vids thank you again and have a great day!

[@hendrymuljadi739]

You mentioned after laying the cement board to wait 24 hours before laying the tiles. I assume we shouldn't walk on it till it dries? I am getting ready to do my kitchen and trying to plan things out. Please advise

[@georgespapis4053]

Hello from Greece!!! Bery vice and useful videos....but how to make the tiles with incline, so the water drain in one spot?? ( Because it's bathroom)

[@irish89055]

It's just the floor that has a bathtub for a shower stall that's not directly connected to the flooring..sloping a shower stall is a whole different thing...plenty of videos on here about that

[@wiseinvest]

Hey Josh, I was reading the reviews on your amazon link for the Leveling System & some of the reviews said that the clips don't break off evenly, do you have that problem or is that an operator error?

[@hatethetube46]

17:10 Note that 12x24 in tiles aren’t dead-on these dims. I wasted 2 tiles before I realized I should measure 11-13/16 to cut in half.

[@markrichards2634]

I noticed you didn't double "butter batter" the cement board. Is that necessary ? - thanks

[@davidharrison3074]

Do you have a preference from cement board or hardi backer? I've used hardi backer most of the time. Also making sure the sub surface is thick enough to be able to use 1/4" material otherwise 1/2". Putting thinset is so important as well. I've used a hudson sprayer on the back of the floor material to help it not suck all the moisture out so quick for getting all the screws in and able to put in two full sheets as well. Thank you for such a great job and description.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I only have used hardi backer when I was working for a guy modeling a house. Other than that I have always used CB. I am most comfortable using it over anything else. I’d like to try Ditra at some point. Yes a strong subfloor is a must for any type of tile floor backer. I can’t wait to finish all this tile in this house 😅. Thanks for stopping by David!

[@davidharrison3074]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I use the Ditra product once. It seems like a lot more work. My brother in law who owns the kitchen bathroom remodeling company for over 35 years uses that basically on all the jobs they do. Just like the schluter system. I have always loved just doing the acrylic shower pans and then tile on the walls. But yes when you get used to using a product like you said you just stick with it but you always still do the right steps as needed. As long as you keep showing work I will keep following. I enjoy it so much and learn things each time. I'm proud of all the work you do and the time you take to share it all with others.

[@butchc9226]

I enjoy watching your videos, thanks for taking the time to make them. Just wondering about how much in material did it cost for your shower and floor install? My bath is a little bigger 6x 14just trying to get an idea cost. I was thinking using similar material as your project. Thanks Again

[@larrypatterson2096]

Do you always have to put thinset down before you put down the cement board or can you install the cement board directly onto the subfloor without thinset?

[@ashleyahlawnna8392]

I’m waiting on this answer 😅

[@ArmandoRuiz-q5k]

Me too 😂. I will appreciate if someone give an answer by tomorrow

[@irish89055]

My father took up tiling in his retirement.. I'm not sure he backed buttered the Hardy board ...I didn't see any cracking later...

[@BW-xz6ol]

Was the 100 percent silicone clear or colored? I’m not sure if can even be colored. I’m only asking because I didn’t know if that was a thing or if it can be painted etc.

[@AngelGonzalez-pd4cn]

When it comes to that kind of tiles, 12x24, I go by the 1/3 offset pattern.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

1/3 off set is good too. Thanks for watching!

[@maxpower2511]

Better to use the membrane instead of cement board?

[@daleirish6682]

i know this is an older video but i want to clarify the back butter of the tile. are you supposed to apply the thinset in the same direction as the thinset on the floor. it looks like you back buttered that first tile in the opposite direction

[@irish89055]

I don't think it matters

[@tektondiy]

Great video! Have you ever installed the Schluter ditra system? As an architect I've spec'd it for projects, but haven't installed it myself. I'd like to use the ditra heat system in our master bathrooms for the house we are currently building but I'm not a fan of installing tile myself.

[@irish89055]

What do you specify then?

[@tektondiy]

@@irish89055 I typically specify Schluter products, but specific items depends on the project details. I love their uncoupling membranes and trims/transitions. Their waterproofing systems are good quality. I just haven't personally installed their in-floor heating system myself.

[@SuperChip16]

What can be done first: the tile floor or the wall tile?

[@Rick3Bob3]

I hammered the like button. Had to get a new phone..

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for hammering the like button!

[@Oma225]

Awesome vid, How many cases did you use?

[@mohamedly5557]

Man i have hard time learning this cuts perfectly. Hopefully this vid helps

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Take your time and cutting tile. What is a little practice you will have a good looking cuts in no time. Thanks for watching!

[@mohamedly5557]

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks Josh hopefully I’ll improve. Again it’s all thanks to your instructions

[@kastenusa]

I need your advice please. I have a Slab floor in my bathroom and it’s drops one inch from one side to the another. Approximately 10 feet by 5 feet. Should I start putting tile on low side or on high side? Or I should use self leveling first? Thank you!

[@Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w]

Scrape away about a quarter of an inch of Thinset in between tile before installing adjacent one to prevent Thinset from oozing out.

[@ihsansalem329]

Hi you could have drill the water pipe locations then cut the cement board and the tiles then install

[@rico5865]

Would I still need to lay cement board over a concrete floor?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’ll lay tile directly on concrete floor. I hope that helps!

[@ZE_WOLF_PACK]

how come you did not waterproof the cement board before tiling? I thought this was impt? btw i am an amateur trying to do a bathroom rehab just dont wanna make a big mistake

[@EagleLakeWoodworking]

Zac Efron teaches tiling

[@leeannekilgore9477]

Ok, so you can lay ceramic tile on the cement board without the orange waterproof layer?

[@katiepeters5012]

Yes

[@Anthony-fe4oj]

It’s one or the other. They are both for water proofing, just two different systems. People swear by cement board, others swear by the orange. To each their own

[@dragonrider9051]

If the floor is concrete, would you still lay cement board before tile?

[@JasonB-0274]

I used Schluter Ditra between my slab and tile. Helps protect the tile from cracking if there's any shifting or cracking of the foundation.

[@dragonrider9051]

@@JasonB-0274 lol, literally just finished lying ditra down, finishined the shower walls. Excited to see this through

[@JasonB-0274]

@dragonrider9051 Same as you except a couple of days ago, lol. Getting ready to mix up some all set now so I can start working on laying tile over the ditra.

[@cliffwoods2073]

What size notch is your trowel?

[@benharrison5816]

For 12x24 tiles (large format), from what I've read you're supposed to use a 1/2" square notched trowel.

[@cliffwoods2073]

@@benharrison5816 I ended up using a 3/8" trowel.

[@maplessss]

What about the slope? Get the water to the drain

[@kriswa1]

I was told with the 24x12 use a 33% off set 8" off set

[@JasonB-0274]

If you're not going to use a tile leveling system like he did, then most definitely use a 1/3 pattern. Helps reduce "lippage".

[@Minifridge147]

Josh why didmt you start at the door now you have a little 1 inch piece that will eventually come up Besides that very good video

[@balarabeyusuf2310]

💖💖

[@westcoast6645]

Your thin set lines direction on tiles are opposite of thin set on floor the will trap air under the tile

[@Cesk3boy]

How much does it cost a job like this?

[@jerryperdun4833]

Why are you using 3/8 trowel ? I have always bee told 1/2 for that size tile?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It’s a 1/4” notched trowel as mentioned in the video. Hope that helps!

[@garyjarnagin5594]

12x24 1/2 inch notch trowel. Learn how to set before teaching.

[@Miraclesylva]

I don’t understand the use of the tile spacers someone please explain

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

The spacers give a gap between the tiles to allow grout to squeeze in between. If you have the tiles too close, there is not enough room for the grout to fit. Then you cannot get a good seal between the tiles. Also, if the tiles were touching each other, when they shift, they could ship. I hope that helps!