How to Tile a Shower Wall...the Mixing Valve Wall -- by Home Repair Tutor

[@never2be07]

I’m tired of watching shower videos (mostly cause they stress the hell out of me) but once I start you’re videos I can’t shut em off. A lot of great info here, keep em coming gents!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thank you

[@kuntibolox]

A tip for using the holesaw without the pilot drill. Take a piece of 1/4" ply, drill into it with the holesaw, place this template over where you need the hole and drill into the tile using it as a guide, no guessing where centre is and no skidding.

[@micaonyx5301]

I was going to say that but you beat me to it. I was sliding all over the place until the light bulb went off.

[@rosstodorovic4438]

Brilliant advice... Thanks for sharing that.

[@Methodical2]

Cool tip.

[@nadiatrevino538]

That’s one of my biggest problems some Days!!!!thanks guys

[@davep857]

Hi I just found your videos recently. I spent 16 years in basement remodeling after starting my own basement finishing business. I left the industry for 4 years and quit the 9-5, back in home remodeling. I love what I do again. I’ve since lined up 4 bathroom remodeling jobs and 3 are mud base pans. I’ve done my own tile work for 12 years prior in the basement business. Enough about me, but I love your videos and your tile partner is a real hands in pro. Awesome videos for us with experience but still needing to learn more. Your one of my favorite tile pros to watch and learn from. Thank you for taking the time to post and help share your knowledge and work. Looking forward to watching more. Dave BDI Remodeling - Chicago

[@scottleonardson3656]

Excellent videos! The best I have ever seen. You do not "assume" things that most other instructional videos do. The step-by-step process is extremely helpful! As someone who used to have a bathroom remodeling business myself, I can honestly say that I learn something from every one of your videos I have viewed. Keep up the good work!

[@gordonlam2757]

a very authentic tile contractor, no covering up real mess or perfect membrane cuts get 'er done this job looks awesome. He can cut holes in tiles for the faucet holes.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Gordon Lam thanks, Steve definitely gets the job done and it looks pristine in the end. May not look pretty during the process but it works

[@jackieo2936]

The vibe of these two is great haha. Good vs Evil. How normal people do it vs. manufacturer recommendations. Wildn out vs 'use a wheel guard'

[@micaonyx5301]

What I do to use the cheap hole bit is use an old tile and drill the hole in it. Then I use it to as a template for future cuts. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@butangviber]

Really enjoyed your video. As a DIY'er, the dialog and the "over the shoulder" camera angle were incredibly helpful. You made my bathroom remodel so much easier!!!!

[@antoniodalombajr9169]

The grinder technique for the valve was awesome Steve

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Antonio

[@backwoods693]

im a do it yourself . this dude is so far the best for working and teaching , thanks to both of you

[@user-hr5xu7ud3p]

Thank you for your detailed explanation. I had someone start my shower and never came back. I think I can finish it after watching this!!

[@eddierospigliosi9093]

The other day I changed the light bulb in my bathroom. Tomorrow... I'm redoing my bathroom floor, putting up a tub and putting tiles all around. But seriously, I'm a DYS and after watching your videos and adapting them to my needs and skill level, I'm confident I can do this. And hopefully, there will not be a visit to the emergency room this time.

[@steves1460]

eddie rospigliosi - Maybe next time, dry your hands before changing the lightbulb!

[@peteralexon8139]

Steve, referencing the video at 13:35 -- I can see how the Schluter Kerdi board on the shower wall warps/bends as you push to set the tile. I've always been concerned about the rigidity of these products (Wedi as well) and if they provide sufficient support for the tile installation. After all that work, I wouldn't want to lean on the wall while taking a showed and loose a tile or two. What's your take on these backboards vs the fiber cement HardieBacker board, or even cement floating the wall? Purely in terms of longevity and durability of the installation, waterproofing aside.

[@carlhenderson7254]

Firms up and gets rigid once thinset dries. As long as you have good coverage by collapsing the ridges your good.

[@marioguerrajr23]

I’m in Texas I’m a licensed master plumber. I just opened my company in 12/2019. Here recently my customers have wanted me to tile showers, tubs etc. I’ve watched your videos. Truely awesome by the way. I just bought a wet saw. Trowel for Tile. I’ve tiled with my brother. He at one time use to tile with his father in law. My questions how do I figure out starting point? How much tile? Best dry cutter for tile?

[@cain769]

Best dry cutter I know of for tile is an angle grinder with a diamond blade

[@mediaadrenaline]

Good video overall. One problem though. He states to butt the tile tight in the corners- wrong. You need to leave some gap for expansion/contraction, even if it’s only a 1/16”. One other thing, I don’t know about other tile setters, but I don’t use a notched trowel to butter the back of the tile. A skim coat is all that’s needed- wet to wet. Two notched surfaces is a boat load of thinset.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

we should have clarified that and referenced the TCNA handbook. Yes, at least 1/16" to 1/8" expansion/contraction in corners or any change of plane

[@tanyafriedman7434]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! At around 16:35 minutes into the video, the captions say "indistinguishable". What he actually said was "on a Delta valve..."

[@alimabraham744]

Great job I believe it’s better to wait for muddy until you cut tile and you missed to cover bathtubs.this is not easy job you did very good thank you very much for all details

[@stevenheon7999]

little trick; when you put the Ditra membrane to raise for the glass accent glue the orange side on the wall it make a more level surface to install the glass mosaic...

[@leithashowers4420]

I have a whirlpool tub and separate shower in our master bath, we would like to take the tub out and replace it with a large walk in no lip shower. Can we do that, there is a window above the tub, which doesn’t open. We would like to replace the window with a window that opens. We would like to turn the separate shower into a lien closet. Is this a beginner project for do it yourself?

[@CompanionsForLife1]

Hey Steve, you guys are great! As someone who teaches people too, except with dogs (you might know me from Animal Planet hosting Good Dog U) I really like the way you guys are so informative in your videos. This particular video is great as I am going to tile my shower this week. We are doing a niche, and doing the pebble floor... so that video came in handy as well! Thanks for all your help! The guys are tearing out the existing 4 x 4 tile, building up the floor of the shower etc, and getting me all set up to tile.

[@diyinvestorjacqueline2332]

I just another video of you guys demonstrating those clips.....ordered! Can't wait to try them and see how they compare to other systems I have tried...thanks

[@adrewdio2694]

Thanks for that one tip on spacing between tiles and since one of my walls is closer to the hallway, I was thinking that it would need more room for expansion/contraction due to heavy traffic. Also, thanks for those safety tips on health (I too want to enjoy my retirement while not feeling I'm in an Olympic race). Lol! I use a mask whenever I can and cut outside. I don't want extra work either.

[@scottyboy2400]

Hey maybe I missed it but what size of trowel is he using? What size would I need to use on 12x24x3/8 tile? Thx

[@hubbl384]

What kind of spacer levelers were those you used in this video

[@mimihealy5046]

When do you use a wet saw and when do you use a scratch cutter?

[@jvill79]

When measuring the tile pieces do you subtract 1/16 for the grout gap?

[@Methodical2]

When using 1/16 gap, I subtract 1/8" so there's 1/16 on both sides.

[@eduardsiger1860]

What do you use between to tub and the tile? Schluter edging? Caulk? Grout?

[@Barnekkid]

What is the orange material behind the mosaic and why is it used?

[@jordanepstein1499]

I am a homeowner DIYer and don't use a blade guard but I do wear safety glasses when working around porcelain shrapnel.

[@jordanepstein1499]

On his second cut he did put some glasses on.

[@WTUrbanRanch]

I didn't catch when to use the bright metal spacers or the black spacers. Did you discuss when to use which? and what are they called when one goes looking for them at a retail store?

[@plutoniusis]

I could comment few , but one is for example , bathtub isn't protected with protective sheets and rims of bathtub that could be easy scratched , I tape and protect all around and in bathtub, when tile work is completed I remove protection prior grouting .

[@ronlavalley2198]

What’s the blue clips Steve’s using called?

[@TheOneTexan]

@ 17:43 Don't wear gloves while using a grinder. Eye and ear protection a must. Great video. Thanks

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+David Borchert thanks 👍

[@aleec5844]

but he is a professional and professionals don't get hurt ..hahaa he a superman ..

[@cindyhargan7844]

Did you waterproof the sheetrock before tiling? And isn't cement board better than sheetrock in the shower?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

KERDI-BOARD is the backer board inside the shower, the orange fleece is waterproof and we sealed all seams/screws before setting tile

[@cindyhargan7844]

@@HomeRepairTutor how much does a sheet of that cost?

[@mehdiali397]

Hi , its Mehdi I have a question I am ready to do the tiles on shower wall as I measured the back wall I found that bottom of shower wall measure at 33 and half and couple of feet above is 34 and one quater and rest of the wall is 34 and half !! so my question is where should I start tiling means the widest measurements or where you suggest to start as I am working wit 24x12 porceline tiles in a brick pattern please advise and BE SAFE Be Well..Thank you

[@francislau5015]

do i need a waterproof stuff in between the dry wall surface and the new tiles backing?

[@ronaldgolik7736]

Video was excellent, very informant, thanks for going step by step, easy to follow.

[@douglaspayne5162]

This is a very well done tile installation video, using clips, horse shoe shims, and the correct tools. Great job explaining everything and great job SHOWING how it is done. hope you keep getting lots of hits!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Douglas Payne thank you, appreciate your kind words

[@tocagirl351]

people using horse shims for installing metal heavy doors not tiles

[@bernardoramirezsantana6740]

Thank you for all the tips tiling a bathroom I have a question I will use a 3" x 6" white color tile what spacer size typically is used for this type of tile?

[@TheDadofThem]

Great video! Thanks! Music-Cool...what is that, “Starsky and Hutch theme”?

[@mirooovuujjj7918]

Really enjoyed your video.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+mirooo Vuujjj thanks

[@MrOwl1985]

Brilliant tutorial, great production value, and off course, a damn good job on the tiling. Thank you :)

[@Dtileandremodeling]

MrOwl1985 Want to see a real good tile setter check out Sal Diblasi on KZbin!

[@shorelineflooring6266]

@@Dtileandremodeling Yes Sal is Great But this Guy Is a Master As well

[@hiamal4032]

Which thin set did you useed

[@brightideasjones8377]

Up just starting to tile a bathroom in my house because the handle broke that turn on the water for the shower to tub the handle is just spinning around and will not turn on or off do I need to change the whole mixer inside the wall?

[@johnpalino6135]

Thank you for your videos. How do you layout the tile in a shower 38 depth 54 inch back wall and 38 again if using a 12 x 24 tile. I can't seem to figure out the best layout, do I do 1/3 or half or straight?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Good question, you could make a template of the four sides with cardboard or plywood strips then lay that on the tile; 1/3 offset is best for 12x24 to minimize tile lippage at grout joints

[@ajmm4991]

What do you fill the empty space behind the big shower valves with? Mortar? Silicon? Grout? Tile adhesive?

[@tonycarrillo1140]

Why did you use membrane for the mosaic? Isnt the kerdi board waterproof?

[@robkirby5891]

what is the rational for applying thinset to the wall and also back buttering the tile at the same time?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

good question, the Tile Council of North America requires 95% thin-set coverage on tile in wet areas; back buttering helps you accomplish that standard

[@onionheadnick]

what kind of tile is that? Can you get it at Home Depot or Lowes? Looks nice. Great job.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

it was available at Home Depot but that was 6 years ago

[@onionheadnick]

@@HomeRepairTutor I found it. Its still there at Home Depot. Thanks for replying.

[@aportman58]

In real time how much time lapsed before you finished tiling and inserted schlutter trim (spelling?)? And did you leave thinset thinner on outer (front) tile edge, or thinset absent where schlutter trim was inserted?

[@aportman58]

This guy is awesome! I just finished our guest restroom with a full gut and upgrade! I used much of this guys method (used hardi-backer instead of kerdi because that part was already done when I started watching his video), but the tile job for the most turned out spectacular! My next job (DIYr) I’m going to try using Kerdi-board. Kerdi just seems easier to manage? Thanks for the videos! I would send a pic of my tile job if I could on KZbin.

[@jimebbert8352]

What is the name of the blue clips you're using and where can I find them?

[@brightideasjones8377]

I just starting to tile a bathroom in my house because the handle broke that turn on the water for the shower to tub the handle is just spinning around and will not turn on or off do I need to change the whole mixer inside the wall?

[@chado1231]

ok here is a question.. I used green dry wall (humid) areas used some kind of waterproof rubber paint on membrane and then used light cement mortar to do my tiles. I also used this Mapei band for all the corners and the area where the drywall touches the tile base. I figure it was good enough.. Not everyone has big budgets

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+chado1231 Mapei makes quality materials. Sounds like you possibly used Hydroban or a similar liquid membrane for waterproofing

[@jeremywestra6601]

Can you give me some advice about how to use this system and seal a 1 1/4" pipe? The Kerdi pipe seal only comes in 1/2" and 3/4". Thanks.

[@malcolmoliver4530]

Awesome video. Question though, is there a video for the other two walls? Can't find one on your page.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Malcolm Oliver thanks for asking, I'm currently working on a mini course where we have all the tiling and grouting videos in one spot 👍

[@malcolmoliver4530]

But I'm tiling this weekend! Oh well, onto Google. You make great videos.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Malcolm Oliver thanks, send me an email at [e-mail]. I'll give you a hand 👍

[@robertfritz-ellis5303]

What size notched towel did you use?

[@lliaolsen728]

Which thinset did you use? Seems like it has a generous working time.

[@poet0928]

How about a video explaining the use and function of those blue clips.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

We did this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJazp2tnbNmaaqM

[@accidentalvoyeur]

The only complaint for these Tuscan seamclips (other than the cost since they are pricy) is that they often snap off prematurely when tightening them. Then you have to pull the last tile off to put in a new clip.

[@bustinya2240]

I luv the part at 19:40 where you have thinset all over the tile, the tub, your hands hahahaha reminds me of the old days when i did this stuff. lol

[@keeganzpapa7290]

Please permit 2 questions. #1 You state the tiles are ceramic. Do the hole saws work the same way with porcelain? #2 Isn't porcelain the preferred tile in a bathroom due to the humidity factor?

[@spicyreef]

man I thought I was liberal with the mud... hahaha nice job making me feel ok about my own work 🙂

[@kennycasillas901]

Shouldnt these tiles overlap by a 1/3 to minimize lippage? At 19:38 when he's pressing in the tile, I noticed the kerdi flex a bit. Will that harden and be eliminated when the thinset dries? Holy dust! When cutting that tile...

[@chriszickel4960]

Not all tiles are dog eared you can test them by laying the tiles face-to-face if they don't rock back-and-forth then you can lay them on habs instead of thirds

[@MrRedRooster]

A little tip for the hole saw: drill with it through an old sponge so that it fits inside of it, now you only have to dip it into water once to keep the drill cool.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+MrRedRooster thanks for the tips

[@saraviar68]

Home Repair Tutor night

[@johnbielick2700]

Great tip!

[@joedempsey653]

MrRedRooster fh

[@purplenightsrecording7340]

Is the water for the drill or to prevent the tile from cracking?

[@sagunkel]

How long can the thinset be exposed after being troweled on to the wall? It seems like it would start to dry rather quickly, effecting the bond. You guys cut tiles as you go, leaving the thinset exposed...of course as I type this, I realize you have to cut as you go because the pieces will all be slightly different. How long in real time did it take to tile the mixing valve wall? I love your videos, very clear and informative. Thanks

[@HomeRepairTutor]

good questions and the pot life of each thin-set is a bit different. That said, Ardex X77 is the thin-set we used and we applied it to the wall as we tiled. You can safely finish a plumbing wall without the X77 skinning over but if it does, simply mix up another batch. It will take each person different amounts of time to do the mixing valve wall but Steve did it in 1.5 hours, primarily due to filming ;)

[@trevormcdowell3104]

Hey Silicosis Steve, I have that same valve and water runs when I turn the water on. I kept the cap on and I dont have the cartridge yet but want to tile today. How did you do it without water running everywhere or leaving a shutoff in the wall turned off.

[@Methodical2]

You have to shut off the water.

[@ceramictilepro]

excellent video. how do install the kerdi orange stuff to seal around the tub, especially the leg or vertical area?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+CeramicTilePro LLC thanks Jason for asking, we adhere to Schluter installation instructions by applying KERDI-FIX to the gap then embedding KERDI-BAND to that and unmodified thin-set on the first 3” of the KERDI-BOARD. This video shared that method kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYXJY5p9Yq9gpZo

[@aportman58]

What kind of tile cement where you using...did you say non-sag compound?

[@Lolgkvsatcz]

How long does it take to tile a shower in those same dimensions? One day, two, three, four?

[@roughdew717]

When do you take the custom seam clips off? Thanks

[@unglemergy]

they snap off after the tiles are set. the plastic flat is designed to stay in the wall.

[@aportman58]

How did you cut the corner (rip tile) to go down side of tube yet your tile remained same width to tie into your back wall tile and stay on the laser line level?

[@unglemergy]

the bottom course of tile at tub deck isnt full height

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

if you're still replying I have a question the the mixing valves mud ring, I'm using 20 by 20 tiles my mud ring is set presently to 1/2 inch out from the backer board my tile is 3/8 and if I use 3/8 trial for the thinset that puts me at 3/4 what do I do to solve this problem can I use longer screws? I hope you're still replying to these messages thank you can hoping to hear from you

[@elkram91286]

what kind of snap-fit levelling clips are those/ how easy is it to remove them later?

[@jaredstone9487]

Easy as 1 2 3. However if the adhesive dries too much like anything it's tough to pop em off.

[@unglemergy]

@@jaredstone9487 i dont follow. if the adhesives not dry youll pop tiles off with the clips. its imperative that it is dry so basically just the opposite of your response.

[@dieseltech386]

@@unglemergy Reading comprehension isn't your thing. Is it?

[@lancerudy9934]

What type of lazar are you using?

[@Methodical2]

How long do you typically have to use the mixed thinset before it gets to hard to work with?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Depends on the thin-set but 2-3 hours

[@adamcanepa5704]

What type of thin set are you using in the shower? What do you use on the floor of a tiled shower?

[@nadiatrevino538]

Cool tips! A lot of it I had heard from my tile instructor, which is good … that means we got systems that work! And as it is a little slow right now I’m getting some good learning to keep my muscle memory strong! Thanks… question he snuck the schluter in … does that mean the thunder was still wet behind the tile ? So was this a one day job? (The back wall) how many hours?

[@ladnerracing]

This little kzbin.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

[@clembifulco8713]

My first wet saw was a 4" (I had a small job). I now have a 7" beauty and would like to use the 4" blade on a drill for a grinder. Is this kosher?

[@unglemergy]

depends on model and manufacturer but the smart response is that its not worth the research and potential for accidents to save a dollar or avoid having to shop for a legitimate angle grinder wheel. grinders and saws run at very different rpms and a non rated blade could shatter if spun twice as fast as intended. good luck if you try it anyway.

[@Cardroid]

what does squeezing the seam clips do? and how does it come off?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+636 OC squeezing the SeamClips levels adjacent tiles and holds tiles in place, this is very helpful on vertical tile

[@unglemergy]

they snap off after

[@reneandersen467]

Now that I know how it's done professionally! I can try to do a simple repair without damaging a great initial job.

[@Zain1824]

Rene Andersen 〰️

[@kieranlachman4649]

Great job; pretty efficient in his process. Clearly he's got a method/technique that keeps him moving at a good pace.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

having a routine helps keep the tiling on schedule and definitely saves boat loads of time. Steve's been tiling for over 15 years and has learned tons of great skills that he's passing on, he's awesome

[@richarddavies6428]

liked how to do the holes makes it much easier when you got all the right tools and its your profession not many diyers got the tools

[@michaellawton6043]

Great job explaining the Schluter system and how to tile a shower/tub wall. I saw a few of your videos and did my own large tile install with mosaic accents and it came out great. Schluter is great and easy to use. Thank you for the videos! Have one question... Should I paint before I tile the floor or afterwards? I'll be using Ditra for the flooring.

[@TheGuruStud]

schluter is ugly and tacky

[@caryk60]

where do you get the cheap circle drill bits and what spacers do you prefer?

[@IWBVS]

is there a way to do the corners where you don't use caulking? spacer then grout? or is that not recommended. I don't like caulking as it always grows mildew

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+IWBVS the grout might crack over time but then again, caulking doesn't last forever. So you could try a urethane based grout and if it cracks then replace with silicone. Schluter also makes inside corner profiles that could be a great option, we haven't used them but maybe they warrant a video

[@independentinstallations8419]

just a fyi, we use the schluter profiles on about 90% of our shower installs. The key is knowing your tile thickness when ordering your profiles and knowing which ones are most cost effective for your project. my most popular is the dilex eke profiles which is great for all inside corners especially where floor and walls meet.It has one side that receives the cut ends actually covering your cut then the other tile buts up to the curved 3/16'' pvc movement joint which comes in several colors. use thesearound entire floor to wall then run same profiles up inside wall corners and switch to dilex bwa which will match the 3/16 movement joint and abut tight to ceiling if not tiling the ceiling. if ceiling tiled also again the dilex eke would be easiest.These profiles run about $15.00 per piece and are 98'' long on average. Ive used about all the corner profiles and for cost and actual benefit to install these make a huge difference. I then use the more expensive rondec or quadec profiles around niches and from curb continuing straight up walls using the single leg connecters for inside or outside corners which look great and again save a ton of time not worrying about cutting miters that fit tight.These decorative stainless or aluminum profiles and corer pieces we usually coordinate to matcg the finish of the fixtures ie.oil rubbed bronze/brushed nickel ect....nice video and hope your able to try them out .On a side note have you had any issues with the flexcolor cq turning pinkish in color within first month of use? I loved that grout at first but had 2 jobs start staining and mapei expected me to tell a customer that their $8000 shower less than a month old had mildew growing which stained there significantly more expensive product. Back to only using epoxy on all showers until I feel the urethanes can do what they advertise I guess.. and fusion pro is worst one yet as far as my experience the bostik quartzlock2 is the best premixed out as of now

[@hardset-vi3ze]

Inside corners always have problems eventually. If grout they crack and many types of caulking will mildew, even the grouts that are made to match the color and texture of the cementious grout. Most inside corners will need some maintenance after 5 or 10 years. Nothing last forever in a wet environment.

[@BroDan1977]

Can you list all the tools you used in installing

[@Aepek]

See your using the Kerdi system. Love that product & company. Makes doing bathroom etc...really "easy" if know what doing. Compared to other ways, do like the Kerdi products they have.

[@buddynoel7760]

What type of adhesive

[@iv3043]

Why are you not using tile mortar ?

[@muckcityog8985]

home owner must have been excited that Jim Thome was doing their tile work!

[@chulochapin]

Thanks guys very good video 📹 👍 👌

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks buddy 👍🏼

[@formercanadiancitizen4756]

Hey guys, do you have any tutorials on pricing such jobs for small contractors ?

[@Cardroid]

how do you keep the mosaics straight? is there a guide or stencil to use?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+636 OC many different methods, we use a laser level to keep the mosaics straight and 1/16" horseshoe shims in between the mosaics to keep them level

[@Cardroid]

very helpful thanks.. great channel!

[@domagojturkovic7144]

Home Repair Tutor ...sry dude but u have so many mistakes while tileing...first of all,always leave a 2 ti 3 mm gap on your vertical ,especialy in showers or bath thubs so when you apllay silicone it could hold.on for something,otherwise after a year or so, sonetimes sooner u will have leakege ad your silicone will rip apart..second thing that ur doing ring,in my opinion ofcourse, is that when u r coming ur glue, u should come in one directon so when u put the tile.on the wall tthe air will be able to go out and not create air pockets,weaking the connection tile/wall...third , if u want to aplly mosaic in between your rows of tile, firs do zhe tileing and leaveing the gap for mosaic..simple measure and instalation afterword will avoid u puting any sort of spacers in between glass mosaic..anddd even thouugh i am a messy tiller, ur are far more messyer...nice job after all ur missery...

[@sandrabush722]

Silicone should not be used but grout and sealer or sealer in grout. Silicone will always leak and then the lovely mold forms. No grey should ever be seen in the grout lines or there is a LEAK AND PUTTING SILICONE IS A TERRIBLE IDEA. It's only used a fix after a failure or take out the grout and regrout .

[@knoxflyer101]

who sells the tile clios and horseshoe spacers. luv your video

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+knoxflyer101 the horseshoe shims can be found on Amazon and Tuscan Leveling Systems carries the SeamClips 👍

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Hey HRT I bought some 10×10 4×4 mosaic wall tile from Italy never seen anyone deal with that would there be any thing special I would need to be knowledgeable of in dealing with an installation of this kind.

[@unglemergy]

would install the same way except for the amateur mistakes made in this video

[@sisacon]

Hi Steve what kind of glue did you use on this job.

[@TheKcd1369]

Great video tutorial. Do you always need to use the Ditra membrane when doing mosaic inserts? Thanks you for this video.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+David Falk not all the time, only if the mosaic tile isn't as thick as the main wall tiles 👍

[@TheKcd1369]

Home Repair Tutor mine is thinner. so off to Lowe's go. thanks again.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+David Falk glad to help, keep us posted 👍

[@UKBIZNET]

Sorry but if you push the Ditra down behind the tile you have defeated the purpose. The depth becomes the same. but still good video

[@coolpop19]

@@UKBIZNET the ditra was only put where the thinner mosic glass tile was at to make them flush with the other tile

[@sharonteninty9318]

can you please give the name of the kinds of mother, and the thin set compound you used.

[@alisonnpaul]

someone suggested i can tile straight onto plaster boards without the need for plaster skimming them first. Is it possible ?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Inside the shower?

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Thank you very much/ I’m excited to start practicing and go for it. I really appreciate the help.