The Best Shower Base In The World For DIY'ers / TILE REDI Shower Base

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Based on my experience I feel confident having installed this shower pan with thinset, however Tile Redi recomends installing this shower pan (with the ribs) with mortar. @tilecoach has a great tutorial on how to install according to the brands recomendation 👉🏼kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqClmHaYhrt9aMk I spoke with the brand, they will be releasing new flat bottom shower pans in 2025 which you will be able to install using my method. I’m looking forward to testing it out, it will be an easier install for the DIYer, eliminating the use of mortar and tar paper. I will add links to the product when it becomes available. Cheers!

[@fd3871]

KBRS has a pan already like this that you can install with thinset if anyone is interested

[@stonesauer5781]

I bought & installed myself the Tile Redi Base & Bench unit w/ an additional wall niche a little over 6 years ago when it was completely new on the market & I couldn't be happier with my choice & the quality of their products !!

[@lorib1600]

Yes!! Thanks for this. I have been eyeing this system ever since my tile guy said he had the confidence in me to tile. I am going to hire him at intervals to check my work and verify I am doing everything correctly.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You got this!

[@SafetyCocoon]

I really like how you teach and insist on getting tools to make the job easier/faster, like the jigsaw. Usually I'd try to just use something else I have on hand, but you're correct that just a $25 brand is good enough and will help save SO much more time and effort.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cool, thanks

[@knightssquire2376]

Come on man! I've been pushing off the master suite remodel for 2 years now, and then you have to go and post this apparently idiot proof base which was my #1 reason for avoiding the shower project on my own. Love your videos, hate the money I'm about to spend....

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You’ll save money doing it yourself! Cheers

[@heatherroydiy]

Hahahah OMG Same!

[@freewillchoice8052]

The value add to your property is so worth it plus to be able to use and enjoy what you build is priceless

[@CDCraddock]

I installed this when I re-did my shower and wow did it make life easy.

[@allborosnyc4544]

I'd recommend Tile Redi shower base for professionals to use too. These are awesome with the base pre-sloped to the drain. I've set the ribbed shower base over roofing paper with type N or S mortar, level it, come back the next day and the base is rock hard and ready for tiling.

[@JessTess099]

Hi, thanks for doing these videos. Do you have a video installing Tile Redi Shower Base on a slab with a center drain?

[@jerzeedivr]

I bought a custom solid Corian white 4 foot shower base in Pa. from John Kramer Co.? near Reading PA.for 1K. a few years ago. They put the drain where I needed it. Very happy with the Quality of product!

[@grampakilt]

A variation on your build...I'm making a second floor bathroom shower in a very old house (northern Saskatchewan) with floors sloping every which way, built on rough 2"x5.5" joists, 24" centers spanning, in most areas, 12 feet. What were those oldtimers thinking, but I digress! The owners originally wanted a tiled, linear drain shower floor (pebble), but were necessarily convinced of the need to have a solid preformed base. Purchased was an Ove Decor 36x48 acrylic base with a linear drain of sorts. Installation: the base was leveled using a wood screw under each corner. Then a 1" high 'form' (floor variation up to 5/8") was placed tight to the base on 2 sides (corner shower) and the drain isolated using styrofoam. For 'mortar', I used Mapei PlaniPatch (quick drying, but not truly self leveling) in an amount to be just proud of the screws. The base was set back in, now resting level on the screws with a small excess of Plani oozing up into the webbing underneath. All good. GK

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

New videos from this bathroom series come out every Saturday at 5pm EST. You can watch the entire series 👉🏼 kzbin.info/aero/PL34cQkzKfXWb7Fwhx4Y_bptrS6WorckH8&si=YuFcgZwKDUVPkyWy

[@querty292]

Been waiting for this one for a while

[@larryhack4038]

I think I’m gonna install one of those tile ready pans at my house on a remodel problem is it is built on a slab so quite a bit harder to line up the drain. This is the one time I wish I had a subfloor.😂

[@iSalameee]

I just watched the video. Not sure if there’s multiple ways to install but I used a barrier underneath to stop moisture from being absorbed into the wood and I placed 3 inches of thinset before putting the shower in place. “Today I work on” had a great video on it too. When I placed it it felt flimsy and cheap but next day was strong. I placed it first. Let it set for a few days due to having large amounts of thin set, so I worked on other parts of the bathroom during that time. U know more than me so u can go faster but anyone else doing this first time, going slow is way less frustrating

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

using the adhesive property of modified thinset means no need for a barrier and rock solid after 12 hrs. Cheers!

[@jbyrd3304]

My trouble is a double wide! I wanted to install a shower pan in my spare bathroom. The only problem you cant find a pan 27x54

[@Ruz4life]

Tile redi can custom make you any size pan

[@williamdunn8451]

Brother you are the GOAT at diy videos! I’m an expert commercial roofer, and vinyl membrane. We are licensed with duradek out of Canada. If you ever feel like adding to your repertoire of great content. I’d love to be apart.

[@julieannaadade8482]

It’s called quick and easy people. It’s very interesting.

[@TR4Ajim]

Apparently Tile Redi is going start offering all its pans with smooth undersides so that they can be installed with thin set rather than mortar. Currently only custom black colored pans have the smooth side and the stock white pans are ribbed.

[@intencityfan]

looks like people were just waiting for you to make a mistake eh? ha ha Thanks for the free content as always buddy. I would be interested to see if you address this in a future video though :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am actually taking a video call from the folks at tile ready to discuss my superior installation this morning. I am fully expecting them to change their installation instructions based on my expertise. Cheers!

[@xboxonepro5199]

Keep up the good work

[@TovaYahsharel]

Hi Jeff. Dumb question, but if I wanted to avoid moisture from being absorbed into the wood, could I use something like Schluter-Ditra underneath? Thank you

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

there is nothing wrong with having some modified thinset to bed the pan. a little moisture in the subfloor will be gone in just a couple days. Not a concern. Cheers!

[@xboxonepro5199]

Love your videos have a trailor that needs to be updated and your video help on what I can do and not do

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help! Cheers!

[@spiridondimaris465]

Good job my friend

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@spiridondimaris465]

Isee lots of products every day😀👍

[@drew3184]

Great job, and thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

My pleasure!

[@joedyer1785]

Thanks

[@frank7899]

What is the insulation your using? also what is the best insulation to prevent mice?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you prevent mice with having a dry house that is relatively air sealed. mice like to bed in all insulation..

[@nocilor]

does it still need to use epoxy thinset to adhere tiles?

[@TileRedi_US]

No more epoxy is needed. You can choose from a list of approved modified thinsets. The thinsets are listed on the installation instructions.

[@iowamagicman]

I have a preformed spot in my basement where they had plumbing and a showerhead on the wall. Can a person order something like this special order?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

not sure best to contact home depot for specific questions like custom ordering.

[@maxogle7749]

Can these be installed directly to a slab or do you have to build a frame underneath it?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

bonding to a slab with modified thinset is also a great way to set this base. Cheers!

[@maxogle7749]

Okay thanks for the reply. I’m waiting on mine to show up. I ordered the one with the bench. Hopefully it goes well.

[@buckmclean8391]

I have used a couple of custom pans from Simple Shower out of Edmonton. Install quick and easy, price was reasonable. I would NEVER use any of that multi-step kerdi jigsaw puzzle nonsense after using a ready to tile pan.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

they work great in traditional spaces for sure.

[@costlo8579]

That is cool, but does it come in the opposite orientation.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

yes many options.

[@ModernOakCarpentry]

The drain isn’t ABS! It’s actually PVC dyed black. Don’t confuse the people

[@palarious]

How do you connect one of these up on a slab on grade foundation?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

simply line up the drain and measure back and do the solvent at the same time as the pan drop.

[@warlok9]

You didn’t put any blocking or support on the edges of that subfloor, especially along the right side opposite the drain? That had to be springy as heck. Would have failed inspection in my area. I was taught to always add blocking around any unsupported perimeter areas of the subfloor you replaced. Any time you cut out a section of subfloor you disrupt the structural integrity of the floor. Even between the joists I would add at least a 2x4 to support the edges of the subfloor you are replacing and under the edge of the existing floor where it was cut; that would be springy too. Bad news if it is tiled there and that’s where people step out of the shower. I know the floor is being covered by a shower base in this case, but that base needs support from underneath to be structurally sound, hence the mortar support that is required.

[@charleswright9898]

you really need a longer level for setting these types of pans.

[@gabegaming558]

Feel like it’s been a while since I saw a video of yours!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

New videos every Saturday. Welcome back. Cheers

[@cafemolido5459]

Glass door or curtain - which best?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sliding glass for sure. stays dry. curtains always hold moisture in the wall.

[@thomasmeagher4801]

I'm sure you went through like 3 deliveres of that base because that's what it always takes me to get a good non damaged whatever delivered from Home Depot 😂

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

1 and done on this product. had it delivered to the store for pickup. I think that is the difference.

[@cafemolido5459]

Did you buy it at amazon or Home Depot; links you provide are amazon links.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I ordered it through Home Depot.

[@Jermz1979]

not enough thin/allset for that pan. Needs to be at a minimum, like 2 inches deep. Set a few dozen of these. That amount of allset is not going to bind that pan in place well.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I totally disagree. the manufacturer calls for mortar so of course they need to have way moe material since it does not bond to the product or the floor. Modified thinset is actually a bonding agent and since the pan is already structurally sound it makes more sense to simply bond it to a level base. Cheers!

[@Jermz1979]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY That's not the issue. The issue is that due to the way the pan is made, less than 10% is making contact when you use a thin bed of allset. It needs to be thicker so it adheres more up the walls of the ridges under the pan to make up for that. If you don't and you have even a slight shift between your walls and your pan, that minimal adhesion is going to break.

[@kkp4297]

10:51 i see some flex on the right outer corner. not good.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

the flex was in thinset which pulls back to peak and make contact when dried. no problem.

[@deriquez]

It looked like the last 8 to 12 inches of the plywood base on the right side was overhanging the joist and completely unsupported. I would have taken a few extra minutes to support the right edge in order to avoid possible flex and future cracking.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

this shower base is already a structural element so it was not needed. as long as there is ma joist every 16" you are fine, especially when using an adhesive thinset to bond tom the floor. Cheers!

[@alex.mason7774]

Which morter you put

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I didn't use a mortar. Mortar is used in installs that require additional structural support. since this base is so strong and solid I decided to improve on the installation and used schluter AllSet to bed the pan with. My base is level strong and not moving anywhere.

[@Mr.Flipster]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY ok if u say so

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

So in the fantasy scenario where I remodel my basement shower, could I just slap one of these on the concrete? Assuming I can get it to line up with the drain...

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

yes!

[@charlesmitchell9647]

Hi Jeff, Is everything okay on your end. I am pretty sure to speak for everyone. We have been looking for more content on your dream home. I hope all is well and love your channel. I have just started my own handyman business and even though I do know a lot about doing different things. I always check your channel to see if there is a trick or something to watch out for first. Thank you for all that you do.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Charles. Just finishing off the videos from the florida project before we go all in on the new house series. Cheers!

[@gomersimpson2716]

А канализацию будете из подвала к трапу подключать?

[@rusosure7]

Доброе утро 3:17

[@cblanton42]

I definitely would have added another floor joist along the back end, (far right in the video) and some blocking just right of the drain area. Your plywood is cantilevering too far to have tile going on it even in that pan and not have it flex and crack the grout. Just my opinion but you can't take any chances on the floor flexing when it comes to tile, ESPECIALLY in a shower floor!

[@rahlholm]

You installed that base wrong ,you're supposed to use mortar ,so it fill all the channel underneath the pan

[@-justin-4077]

I know all the comments are ripping you for this one, Jeff…but I’m actually really interested if this works out because it looks way easier than the way the instructions say. I just one recently and it was difficult to press into the thick layer of mortar and was pretty stressful.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I found the mortar to be of no effect. the bae has zero deflection already. setting it in a Schluter Allset modified thinset was a much better install.

[@norrismj1061]

Oh; it's right in the title "TILE REDI Shower Base".

[@antonetrinh8662]

This product is for suckers and newbies

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I first did my tile Redi videos years before the big KZbinrs did them... and they are not even as informative as my own, SMH. The algo makes no sense!

[@thatonedude5667]

Everybody out here calling a shower pan a shower base

[@spiridondimaris465]

You have to show the rest you not done yet😁👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

the tile install is in another video. Cheers!

[@spiridondimaris465]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I am trying to find the other video and I can't find it😂

[@rpaasse6453]

Well now, thats handy, onse step instalation, i'm game. Then i saw the price of this tile redi. ( I'm Dutch ) Now i am not going to use it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

in truth it is about the same price as using a schluter system but it is guaranteed never to fail and provides DIY'ers with confidence that they only need to do it one. Cheers!

[@rpaasse6453]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Ok, i'll have a look again. First the bathtub.

[@梁文卓-e5r]

Nobody want to talk about the price, this little thing cost $1100

[@jerzeedivr]

I bought a Corian solid base for a 4 foot shower for 1K in PA. John Kramer near Reading PA. They custom build and put the drain where you need it! Love it!

[@bobwentz527]

Thought I saw $859 at Affiliated on the screen

[@hu5tle-]

1. Could you have just used a liquid adhesive on the back? 2. Could you have just glued it to the joists?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

best to use a modified thinset and glue it to the subfloor as I did. Cheers!

[@Mr.Flipster]

U SHOULD READ DA INSTRUCTIONS MY MAN HOW 2 PUT THAT MUD.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I did. I don't think it is a good idea to not bond the pan. I believe my install is far superior. Cheers!

[@Drcrash63]

i thought you were supposed to put a 1 1/2 inch mortar bed down to fill in the ribs and curb...good luck with that,

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

that is a really outdated concept especially when dealing with a product that is so rigid. laying it in1/2" modified thinset provides the extra strength , the ability to level, and it bonds the base to the floor. the install they show in their video is very subpar.

[@thflash09msr]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIYSo what you’re saying is don’t listen to the factory’s recommendations for installation? Sounds like a good way to not have anything warranted when stuff goes wrong.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am saying that there is a better way to make sure it does not move in the future. a bonded base is superior to a base laying in mortar that isn't attached to the subfloor or the shower pan. Cheers!

[@robertrichard5460]

Shouldn’t you have used cement-board just asking

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

no need schluter board is actually superior to cement board!

[@alias5152]

Wrong hat color Jeff 😁

[@JakeOATs]

Neat product but wayyy overpriced. For example, walk into a reputable bike shop and look at a quality hardtail mountain bike and tell me those two things should cost the same. Yes, I know it's two completely different items. But think about it from a manufacturing labor and complexity standpoint.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

for a diyer to have a product that is guaranteed to not fail and install that easy is gold.

[@Mr.Flipster]

THIS VID SHOULD B CALLED HOW NOT 2 INSTALL THIS PAN.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

No worries. I am confident in my superior installation instructions. If you think I am wrong then feel free to tell me why. Cheers!

[@neomacchio4692]

😂 haters be strong 😂

[@Mr.Flipster]

@@neomacchio4692 Do it da right way or don't do it @ all.

[@Bbbbbbb690]

Shut up dickhead

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

What did he do wrong? 🤔

[@denman2013]

9:41 ladies and gentlemen…the newest member of the blue man group 🛢️🛢️🛢️ hit it Jeff ❤