How to Renovate a Bathroom - The Complete Process Part 1

[@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?

[@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 😅

[@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 👍

[@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

[@sallysanders8244]

It is a pleasure to watch someone good at their job

[@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.

[@tankersmit]

You’re very good at presenting videos - crystal clear! I just plumbed in my own washing machine thanks to your video

[@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 👍

[@junecorriette6651]

What colours did you paint the ceiling and the walls

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@aaron160487]

Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks to you too 👍

[@margaretterris1925]

Absolutely excellent…wish all plumbers were as knowledgeable as yourself…

[@rustyshackleford5496]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Fantastic! Thanks

[@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 👍

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@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 😊

[@JosephLeeder-n6n]

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

[@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 👍

[@MadDog_Rules]

After taxes, this may buy you a cuppa 😅. Great videos, very informative.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for the tip and more importantly the support 👍

[@fetabrown]

So helpful, thanks for showing this process.

[@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 😊

[@lemztaylor9324]

Nice vid mate I’m a 3rd year apprentice we don’t use push fit under the floor just because the amount we go to repair

[@abyrahman6610]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

😂

[@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 👍

[@bradleysmith8994]

I came here to see if I could do my bathroom renovation myself and I am finishing the video preparing to pay a plumber to do it all 😂😂😂

[@LordFunkyMonkey]

I came in looking for tips left feeling massively under qualified.

[@Bobbisox-wo7zu]

Same!! 😂

[@jkls369]

same

[@MR-eh5mk]

I’m doing the donkey work, rip out, lumping it all to the tip, and the fabrication (wish me luck), but def paying a plumber to fit the loo and new shower !

[@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

[@steveb7583]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@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 👍

[@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

[@slashingbison2503]

Super useful video thanks.

[@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!

[@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

[@BellowFind]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a ton!

[@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. 👏

[@StillInLuck]

Such a great process taking out the old and re doing it 🫡😎

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@sampalmer9314]

Very impressive! Enjoyable watch thanks 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@Smudge101]

Brilliant video, lots of detail and effort. Thank you very much 👍🏼

[@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.

[@chrishawkes4268]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

🙌👍

[@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!

[@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

[@LOTFEE]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks and good luck with it

[@macbook9084]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you very much!

[@loraineashton4899]

Thankyou for this

[@tcastock4484]

Well done on clearing out rubbish under floor boards, I thought it was just me lol

[@bequiet2314]

Well done kevin debruyne

[@chriscunningham1348]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It happens 😁, cheers

[@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

[@Easymixer-au]

that was cool actually!

[@cprog]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@warrencash5577]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Perfect!

[@keitho77]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rutgershenk]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍

[@gardenrose264]

Great video.... Question. I had a trafitional toilet and sink plumbed in. It has never been very good at refilling the water tank. It takes a hood ten minutes, and even then its not a lot. What could be the issue? Would it be because the water is coming from a cold tank in the loft and not from the mains? 👍🤗

[@DjGiluk]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks as always bud 👍

[@dcfcpagedcfc]

Always look forward to uploads! Best channel on KZbin

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Wow, thanks! Appreciate it

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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 👌

[@ionolaru4483]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nice one

[@aaron160487]

What's the name of the track playing @11:15

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Roof ft Paper Twins - Run away with me

[@chrisvaughan159]

Very good presentation. BTW I totally agree about seeing plastic! Good tips about joists.A quickie if you will, please? Does removing tiles from plasterboard always mean replacing the plasterboard?

[@1avenderwenda]

Thank you for the video. You changed the pipes to plastic. Would it be last long as metals? Thanks!

[@lukesadventures7192]

What a cracking video!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 🙏

[@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 😮‍💨

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@elliotcowan9442]

Do you have to do all that resort of pipes if the sink is staying in the same place?

[@MrVision1976]

Can I ask a question please, how do you measure tiles up for tiling around a window using mitre joints instead of trim.

[@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

[@andywade9657]

@@TheDIYGuy1 I was looking for this comment haha! just about to start work on a complete reno project and have been watching your videos. This will look amazing however my 1st thought was, what would you do if you need to get to it after its been fully finished/tiles etc haha! I'm turning into my dad already 🤣 !! keep up the good work pal, your videos are a godsend for us diyer's 👍

[@dilverpurewal9394]

Excellent job, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your very welcome 🙏

[@michaelsharpin3369]

Fantastic video really enjoyed it.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@debtempleton9424]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you!

[@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

[@RD-RD-66]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@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

[@dimitrisblane6368]

So professional work! How much a refurb like this typically costs?

[@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

[@jonnygunner65]

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

[@leopang26]

Is the board below the joist the ceiling board of GF?

[@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.

[@gjwhizz77]

Hi, quick question my old bathroom that i have finished refurbing in 8 days very proud of myself, had 22mm hot water pipe i have replaced this with normal 15mm, does that make any difference? Used the bath and the water seems to flow just fine so wasn't sure if there was a specific reason to have 22mm on the hot water feed in a bathroom?

[@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

[@erhantimur]

Brilliant.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks

[@Siobhan2023-t4w]

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 👍

[@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.

[@richardlewis5316]

Just doing a bathroom renovation but when it cam to removing the tile the old style plaster fell off so had to spend two day getting the lot off then reboarding!! I had assumed the tiles would come off like they did for you!! No way!!

[@IonutRoman-me4mh]

Where is part 2? can not find it

[@ruinunes8251]

Subscribed and thumbs up

[@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 😊