How to Renovate a Bathroom - The Complete Process Part 1

Its Bathroom renovation time here in my 1970's renovation property. This first episode will cover demolition, bathroom rip out, first fix plumbing, first fix electrics and so much more all in this messy episode!
During this mini series you will be able to see how i get over some of the challenges that DIY'ers face when renovating a bathroom and you may learn a thing or two along the way!
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[@TheDIYGuy1]

Renovation content is back! In the next one we will be getting this bathroom into shape!

[@maciej9001]

When you upload part 2, please?

[@JimtheJack10]

When is Part 2 up?

[@brianglendenning1632]

The danger with this excellent video is that you make it look easy, and I just know when I start it will be “less easy” in my culpable inexpert hands.

[@webbo73]

Tip of the day. Think ahead for bath tap and overflow access - one day you may need to work on the taps, overflow or waste from underneath and if they are hard to access, it makes it a bigger job. Speaking from experience ten years after a bathroom refurb 😅

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yep your right. Sometimes trends (putting taps at the back of a bath) are an absolute pain in the backside!

[@cedarstuff]

"Think maintenance" Gosforth Handyman (C)

[@mikewilkins9484]

@@TheDIYGuy1yes especially when everything is finished and you find the hot and cold are reversed 😭

[@mofaz3475]

​@@mikewilkins9484 that's easy. Just pick out the 'H' and 'C' and switch them around 😅

[@tdogrc]

I like the fact you put building a new workshop ahead of renovating the bathroom. Solid man logic, I can relate 💪🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Haha absolutely. I haven’t finished the workshop yet though 😂. More episodes on that coming soon

[@james_wedlock_music]

I really enjoyed watching this... even more so because I have just finished renovating my 60s bathroom myself, learning everything as I went. I won't be doing it again in a hurry!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked the video 👍

[@sallysanders8244]

It is a pleasure to watch someone good at their job

[@primalrenovations7427]

Pro tip for you I always leave the old bath in to catch the tiles when ripping out makes it so much easier to tidy up and saves lots of time.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Good tip 👍

[@justinpriest85]

Really enjoyed that. It just goes to show if you take your time and think about what you’re doing you’ve probably got most of the skills,if you like DIY, to do a nice job. Would love to see you install a wet room as an alternative to a bath 👍

[@brianp7022]

Floorboards…those of us unlucky enough to live in new builds can only dream of having access like that 😂

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Haha yeah, with chipboard you have to get cutting

[@JohnAlexanderramboparyjrthe3rd]

I would have done an asbestos test on house that old. Those bathroom wall are probably old asbestos hard board . That’s probably why they tiled over tile to prevent disturbing the asbestos.

[@bertbox69]

Might be worth mentioning if you have boards up, to remove as much dead pipework as possible. I couldn't because of time constraints so put a stopcock on the end of pipe run connected to an old outside overflow. Just have to drain it regularly to prevent legionella

[@deanwellerassociates]

You work hard and communicate each task in simple steps, we could all do with knowing someone like you. Look forward to the next one.

[@4dzxk332]

I love the fact that you use the terminology that Every plumber comes across when working in the rewards, "How much more longer will it take" etc.. and your so calm with it, and you accept it and portray it in a comedic way.. show's the level of tolerance and patience that a plumber Builds😉 up along the years in understanding the frustrations of the job but expecting and accepting them so that there's never any issue between the client and contractor. Much respect for keeping the peace✌️🕊️ and not letting it bother you, which makes you an even more of a better individual.

[@rustyshackleford5496]

fantastic timing, just ripped out my own bathroom in 70s house! looking forward to this series. Thanks!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Fantastic! Thanks

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Great tip for clip behind flushpipe. All plumbers should learn this trick

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@abyrahman6610]

This guy did more work in 4 days than my builder did in 4 weeks!! 😂

[@TheDIYGuy1]

😂

[@JustLikeBuildingThings]

Nice work. Similar to me 1970s property, stripped it back to brick, no ceilings, floors and renovated it back doing tiling, plumbing, decorating all myself learning a ton. Great fun!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍 every bathroom is different and there’s always different techniques needed for each individual job. As you say, plenty to learn every time!

[@TheRealGurney]

You are a skilled and talented guy. I’ve really enjoyed your content and I you’ve inspired me to want to go and build or repair stuff! I will definitely be referring back to your channel for any DIY in the future. I wish you all the best with this and look forward to seeing your brand grow as it rightly should. Fantastic. 👏

[@Durk2007]

I've never seen a concealed kit like that one before. It does look handy, I liked how you tested it live while all open but first thing that came into my head was if you don't know the exact thickness of the new floor tile and even if you do know the thickness and have the tile there with you during the first fix to slide under the pan you'd be surprised how many mm tile adhesive can add in the end so you'd risk the flush pipe still not perfectly lining up with the back of the pan which could cause joint stress and leak over time, the flexi pan connector wont really matter as you'll have the movement there. Think that's why the wall mounted pan frame kits are used as that eliminates worrying about finished floor measurements. You have great overall knowledge (especially electrical for lights and fans, I'm learning loads with that. I love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I get what your saying. I usually address finished floor height by halving the size of my notched trowel for my tile adhesive. So for this one it would be 5mm of adhesive bed (half of a 10mm notched trowel). That will bring you in almost to the mm 👍. Just comes from having done a few of these 😊

[@Danielcouchy]

When we moved into our house I refit a full bathroom, 1 en suite and a downstairs loo. The only issue I had was that I left the carrier bag in the downstairs loo waste then fitted the toilet! That was fun to find 😁

[@TheDIYGuy1]

😂 oh no!

[@Mclaneinc]

Enjoyed that, you made it look easy, Cameron. Love all the little details. And as someone else noted, you do more work in a day than any trade would do (mind you, you had 'She who must be obeyed' on your case. Some blokes call their wife, Dear. It's not a term of affection, it's purely because they cost you a fortune..Extremely dear...Keep 'em coming, Paul..

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks Paul for the continued support. Glad you enjoy all the videos 👍

[@steveb7583]

Excellent channel. My 100% go too when I'm doing DIY, detailed and great tips. 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stephencave187]

I've done a couple of bathrooms but not to your standard.....just swap like for like with minimal plumbing. I'm sure yours will look mint when it's done 👌🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I’m sure you could do a complex one 👍. Thanks

[@name-ce7sn]

Hi. Could you give us the details of the spot lights again please. Great job.

[@g1zzard638]

I’m in the process of planing my en-suite refurb. I have an exposed cistern in mine and I hate the boxed in pipework. Never thought of fitting a concealed cistern before but I think I may go ahead and do it now. Then I can have a shelf and a cupboard on the wall instead of just a cupboard! Following with interest for future ideas

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Sounds like a great idea 👍 thanks

[@Piietrek]

You read my mind man. It's not the first time that I'm thinking about doing something and you post video about it. I'm about to start ripping out my bathroom. Thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Haha you’ve got it covered 👍

[@user-eu7tb4iu3b]

I have quit my job and am renovating my forever hone on my own in Chedgrave. Keep going with the videos mate they full of great tips and value for people like me. 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, will do! Good luck with it

[@adrianhebberts8683]

Our bathroom needs refitting so watching this may attempt it myself after watching this video nice job you done there always watch your videos

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks I’m sure you can do it

[@garywindsor5127]

Another amazing and informative video thanks. I'm always unsure about the fixings that you use to screw the wooden frames together and to the walls. Can you do a video or add it to one of your amazing videos what fixings to use please. Cheers.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@BellowFind]

Channel has come a long way! Another fantastic video! Well done mate!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a ton!

[@leesmall7693]

Cracking job so far , great attention to detail 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 😊

[@leesmall7693]

@@TheDIYGuy1 looking forward to seeing your next video mate

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Next Saturday 👍 cheers

[@cookiemonster2299]

Perfect vid, within the next couple years I will be doing this, bath out and install a walk in shower. Believe it or not it made my day to see the pan flexi waste pipe, didn't know they existed so that's going to make my refurb so much easier to imagine. 👏👏👏👏❤️🇬🇧

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Sounds like a plan. You can do it 👍

[@MrSmith_]

The name of your channel is an understatement. Such top notch work and you are absolutely right, the devil is in the detail. Keep up the excellent work!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Much appreciated 😊

[@Andy-no1gc]

Perfect toilet workmanship, I highly recommend it, and of course the bathroom is also nice

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, I actually like fitting concealed cisterns 👍

[@ChristinaShatohina]

Waiting for your next video impatiently because I have to renovate our toilet room next week 😁 tons of helpful information! thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Coming soon!

[@agg25gga]

I hear you about leaving crap under the floorboards. Such a lazy thing to do, whack it in a bloody bin!

[@stuartday1876]

Concealed cisterns look so much better, but access for future work needs to be thought about. I recently had the misfortune to replace the fill valve and syphon on my mum's toilet. It was a nightmare😅

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nature of the beast unfortunately. Make the top removable if possible. Most maintenance is done through the flush plate but if you need to get inside I agree it’s a pain

[@cannontrodder]

I’m so excited about this. I’ve got to say the bit I’m most worried about in mine which I’ve never done before is fitting the waste to the toilet - I just don’t get it and I’m worried I’ll create a ‘mess’

[@unknown55158]

Stop being over dramatic and just do it.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You’ll be fine, just take your time and have confidence 👍

[@chrisheald6897]

Fantastic video, brought back great memories of when I did a similar bathroom rebuild/fit a few years ago, wish I had seen this video before then though, I learnt along the way (via the odd mistake) look forward to the next one.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

We all sometimes make mistakes and learn stuff as we go along. There’s those that admit it and those that don’t 😊. Glad you like the video.

[@will-bp9gz]

I love these types of videos. I wish i had the knowledge and skills to have ago myself.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you enjoy it. These skills can be learnt, just have to commit to learning and trying

[@jonnygunner65]

Best practice would be to remove any gate valves that you come across and replace with lever or butterfly full bore isolation valves. The one for the loo as well… take it out-they are pennies to replace when the job is considered.

[@carlbray3514]

Literally about to start this for downstairs and upstairs later. Couldn’t have come at a better time. Great video. Can’t wait to see the rest. 👍🏼

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You’ve got it 👍. Thanks more to come soon

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Great job as always mate. I’d have switched the lav and the sink position, then you can have a proper mirror in front of the sink, for shaving, doing hair etc

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Good idea. I thought of that but went for the quicker option haha. Cheers

[@richardpawlowski4540]

I am just completing our bathroom refurb in a 2 bed bungalow with a single bathroom /WC. You have no idea how much extra work is involved just keeping a working toilet going. Ours ended up all over the place, first fix plumbing required three separate stages even the floor had to go down in two stages just to access the toilet and for a few days we had to resort to a bucket to flush the toilet. Bathrooms must be the most awkward rooms to refurbish especially when you only have the one!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your absolutely right! Good work

[@LOTFEE]

just about to start my bathroom renovation, spot-on video.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks and good luck with it

[@ionolaru4483]

Nice one mate,really enjoy your videos,just done the plumbing in my new kitchen watching you😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nice one

[@bequiet2314]

Well done kevin debruyne

[@warrencash5577]

Good timing with this vid just finished pulling my bathroom out today 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Perfect!

[@chriscunningham1348]

I've done that tiled on top of tiles great video

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It happens 😁, cheers

[@LUC66631]

I would love seeing you do that all in a concrete floor 😁😁👍👍

[@An.Individual]

I have a concealed toilet and I will never get another. OK on day 1 but after a few years it is so hard to fix problems with the fill and flush. I hope he doesn't come to regret it.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I’ve done a fair few of these and been lucky so far. Worthwhile getting a good branded one

[@keitho77]

Brilliant instructional video. Thanks for the time and effort to make it.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonnygunner65]

Lots of people have tiled over tiles mate…it’s one of the best surfaces to tile onto.

[@sco467]

Just watching this video stresses me out.....😂

[@philharmonic2251]

Would love to do this, but would be getting it in the neck constantly from partner. Willing to pay a pro just to avoid the tutting and scolding looks 😂

[@TheDIYGuy1]

😂 yeah it’s a team effort for sure

[@snappyfish]

Bang on time.. well.. I started my only bathroom a year ago.. this might push me along lol #paramount #eggwbox walls noooooo

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Haha you’ve got it!

[@samuelverrinder7138]

You could have left the heating 1st fix til after it is tiled because of the cupboard behind. Then you drill your holes at the same time as installing the towel rail at the end. Depending on where the old heating pipes are you can sometimes not drain the heating til the very end.

[@djuav]

Now there’s an accent I’ll never miss lol, your better halfs from home, N.I 😎 it’s a wonder she’s not behind you with a pipe 😂 if you don’t give them a solid timeframe and try to spoof, the next statement will be “do I look like I came up the Lagan in a bubble” lmao! Great video and love the content mate 👌

[@DjGiluk]

Some excellent tips in this one! 👌🏻👌🏻 Great job! 👍🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks as always bud 👍

[@user-qo7ed6dx6c]

Great video! Can't believe the tiles came off so easily and the wall behind held up so well. I had the exact opposite happen! What material was behind the tiles?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped! Plaster on block 👍

[@callumwindsor6516]

Boss video man, must be a pain in the ass having to record everything you do as if its not difficult enough. Appreciate it brother keep them coming 👌🏼

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. Yep everything takes a lot longer when filming but it’s all worth it

[@deanrowles3665]

I love your videos bu, you make it easier to have a go yourself, also it was nice to hear from the boss 😂😂

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you like them! She is indeed the boss lol

[@deanrowles3665]

@@TheDIYGuy1 I used to have one and now I am retired

[@s.wilson5675]

Great, straight to the point video. Thanks. Quick question, regarding downlights; Is it OK to put your loft insulation straight over the lights or do they need a cover?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked it. Don’t put the insulation straight over. Leave a gap in the insulation or a cover 👍

[@quickwire80]

yes, recommended to leave a 30mm gap

[@dcfcpagedcfc]

Always look forward to uploads! Best channel on KZbin

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Wow, thanks! Appreciate it

[@cprog]

I look forward to watching the part 2, Thank you!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@rutgershenk]

Great video to see it from the start. All the steps. Thx

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍

[@jamesduffy5019]

Looked a bit brown in that plasters bucket on your test flush!! You sure you didn’t get cut short!😂 Great work as usual mate👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

😆 wasn’t me. Cheers

[@mattdewsbury]

Great following this , just going to start ours in the coming weeks, one issue , only one toilet in the house ! How do you get round this when the new toilet wont be in for days and on top of tiling ? Cheers pal

[@chrishawkes4268]

Looking forward to part 2! Got this to do in Sept!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

🙌👍

[@Brynben1]

Nice to see another new project, always look forward to these thank you

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you like them! More workshop content coming soon too

[@amazing451]

Great looking video as always, just wondering when you ran the waste pipe presumably you would not have been able to go dead centre on each joist, so what sort of fall do you normally allow. When you were speaking about the air admittance valve is this built-in to the waste on the basin you will fit. That concealed cistern looked an excellent product when you said you cut it down can you just reduce them in height. Sorry to ask so much will look forward to watching next part.

[@PrincesHouse-gd6fo]

Hi mate, I love your content. I'm thinking about doing the demolition part on my own in order to save money. quick question... Do you need to leave that space between the bath and the wall? I'm thinking about getting a bath which goes wall to wall. Thanks

[@debtempleton9424]

I love your videos. Cant wait to see the next stage!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you!

[@dilverpurewal9394]

Excellent job, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your very welcome 🙏

[@mainlineelectronics5266]

I thought any work electrically should be compliant with bs7671 are you going to do a video on testing it.

[@aaron160487]

Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks to you too 👍

[@LeeKibble-ft8zl]

Great video as usual! I see you use a mix of both 22mm and 15mm pipe in places, is there a reason for this please?I'm currently piping feeds to an new ensuite with a shower, no bath. Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yep this is because the bath should have a 22mm feed and the basin and toilet is 15mm

[@dougaldouglas8842]

Done the same myself, and used push fit, which made the installation very easy and quick

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Absolutely! 👍

[@Participant616]

My god that sponge trick, why have I never thought of that.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It’s the little things 😊

[@caskwith]

Those weren't easy tiles! When my mate came to help me do my bathroom he got his hammer and bolster, hit the edge once and whole wall of them came down in one go! 😂 I think it was just prayers holding them up! Surprisingly even though it was our shower, it was bone dry behind them.

[@robbie1581]

Great video. Any tips on solvent welding 40mm to 32mm? I have the reducer and coupler but when mocking up it doesn’t appear to fit correctly (ie: it doesn’t butt up against the coupler barrier, there appears to be a gap.) Thanks

[@viksaduera9049]

Nice job, did you need insulation caps on top of these downlights? Could you also list a link to the downlights as well at all?

[@quickwire80]

they're available on our website! :) And yes, we recommend a 30mm gap around the fitting

[@pedroDTV1989]

Is there a part 2 for this series? Cheers

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yes it released yesterday 👍

[@jimh4072]

I recognise the first tiles that were tiled over. They were from the 1970s, I remember them from my mother’s house. 😂

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Wow thanks for sharing 😊

[@macbook9084]

What a great job always great to see a real professional at work. Well done sir!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you very much!

[@peterfriel5129]

Just a short bit of advice to anybody over 30 plus ,get a sds hammer to remove those tiles i did it with bolster and chisel the result 6yrs of tennis elbow 😮‍💨

[@Skandoro]

6:50 end of day 1 the ceiling is white, morning of day 2 it's been plastered and bone dry. Are you sure that was day 2 😜

[@sevenodonata]

Nice to hear her indoors making a guest appearance! 😂

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Haha she might appear more if she’s that popular 😂

[@user-ui3zx8qn1s]

… and did I just detect an accent similar to my own … lets hear more of her ‘encouragement’ 🤣

[@CJ34Z]

Why did you decide to use plastic pipes under the floor boards and copper to the shower outlets? Does it depend on how easy they are to access and maintain?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Plastic is just faster. It would take me double the time to solder all of those joints. The shower I prefer the rigidity of the copper for the bar mixer as the positioning is extremely important

[@michaelsharpin3369]

Fantastic video really enjoyed it.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@r.d.1991]

Brilliant vid. Looking forward to the next one. 👌👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@pauldolton9118]

for the shower why did you change to using copper instead of plastic?

[@rustypipe]

what is the cost of the labour for this bathroom if you don't mind asking?

[@andrewarcher880]

Day 4!!! That job got t**s on it? 🤣Great vid, keep up the good work.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

😂 cheers will do

[@fus149hammer5]

Come and do ours will ya? It looked great when it was put in 20 years ago now it's an embarrassment!😅 To watch this is fascinating, it's beyond my pay grade as a DIYer but I love watching it being made to look easy. We will get ours done next year but I've heard of and witnessed horror stories about the muppet subcontractors used by the big DIY companies that it's putting me off. My best mate is having his bath and sink ripped out under warranty a second time nearly a year after a certain high street store was let loose in his khazi. What was their name.. Oh yeah, Bodgit +Quapp

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Hah I wish I had time 😊

[@scottbob3917]

What a video

[@waywoodturnings6664]

Hello can you tell me the make of the cistern please. kind regards Paul

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It’s an ideal standard 👍

[@waywoodturnings6664]

@@TheDIYGuy1 Thank you

[@johndoherty3884]

Can I ask what depth you chased the pipes?

[@sunnydavies3990]

Don't the electrics fall under part P? Great video mate!

[@colingoode3702]

Were those old copper pipes Imperial? Always an issue on some older houses.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No they aren’t thankfully

[@125sm3]

Nothing worse than having to do renovations within a time scale. I have decided to renovate our kitchen but have had to go about it in a completely different way as a time scale goes. 1 year ago i had a quadruple heart bypass surgery so i can no longer put a good days work in at the moment.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It’s tough isn’t it. All the best with your renovation 👍