Tiling Success and a Shower Disappointment - Farmhouse Bathroom Renovation

[@RobocrossMachines]

Hey Guys. To solve your shower fitting problem you can get 1/2 inch thread extensions at different lengths and they are exactly for that purpose. Its normal that you have to extend the thread of the fitting when fitting a shower or tap through a tiled surface.. All good.

[@balintmolnar2684]

Hi Some suggestions 1. For siliconeing: You should mix some tap water with some liquid soap in a hand held spray bottle(like an empty window cleaning solution bottle). Keep this soap and water mix next to you. Then you go ahead and apply the silicone. Once it is on the surface you spray it with the mix THEN! you can use the plastic tools to pull the excess silicone off. The water soap mix will prevent the excess silicone to stick to the surface around the silicone line you create. You can reduce the hours of cleaning. 2.For the short tap pipe issue: Please google “tap extender/extension”. These are usually made of brass one end is a “male” thread and the other is a “female”. You can buy those in various diameters and lengths. Please be aware that you will need a special tool (google> tap extender tool) to be able to screw that in. It is like a hex shape tool with various steps on it for the different sizes. Both the tap extender and the tool for it can be usually bought at pluming shops. I hope this will help you. Keep up the good work!

[@MarianneStenberdt]

Oh, nooooo‼️ DO - UNDO. 😢😅 But the good thing is that there IS a solution to extend the pipe. Wish you better luck next time. And WAOW it looks great with those tyles! 💪👌🙂

[@andrisromanovskis9363]

Heroic people! I have DIY'ed three bathrooms and at 17th min thought of telling you my two bathroom revelations: 1) for siliconing corner seams (joints, as you call them) use masking tape and finger - you'll get straight seams and finger cleaning is much easier than tile cleanup; 2) for fitting fittings always keep spare plumbing extenders, both straight and ex-centric ones of various lengths. Best of luck!

[@montedaestrada3563]

Using fingers too smooth silicon can induce mold.

[@warrenshalm550]

​@@montedaestrada3563I've done many shower joints smoothed by my finger without mold.

[@livelyosprey]

@@montedaestrada3563 just wear gloves

[@l.m.2404]

Yup, putting a line of painter's tape on both sides of your grout lines will give you perfect silicon caulking seams every time and saves the clean up.

[@majamogens]

No - not masking tape, it is too thick and leaves a thick edge when removed. Use the thinnest wrapping tape instead. To smooth the joint, dip your finger in a little dishwashing liquid.

[@dawnjackson6741]

When I initially saw your choice for the green tile, I hated it. But the floor and natural toned lye walls makes it look so much better. Your floors are absolutely stunning. Your craftsmanship is excellent. Congratulations on your install.

[@Aotruba]

Wow! The bathroom is looking stunning! The natural light it has is beautiful! We all seek perfection when dealing with 'detailing'. We admire your hard work, and your home decor skills are outstanding! 👏👏👍😊👍

[@dianeleirer9878]

A Master Class in patience and perseverance. 👍🏼

[@Neverforget133]

As a tiler for 31 years I can honestly say silicone is more difficult than anything you definitely need to use a soap solution spray over the clean off will be alot easier but still doesn't make it easy you've done a great job of the whole bathroom well done 👍 🎉🎉🎉

[@carollsbostwick9683]

I love your comments interspersed between the work.

[@Bobrogers99]

I understand spending a lot of time on those joints. You don't have to have OCD to be annoyed by a wonky strip of silicone, and for the next 50 years you'll notice it every time you take a shower. Doing it right is time well spent.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

That’s exactly it! A couple of extra hours now is well worth the effort

[@QGDeclined]

WHAT A SAGA!!! Hahahaha I love that you keep good humor throughout it. Project management and time frames, name a more complicated relationship. Looks amazing guys, your meticulous attention to detail as always shines through in some really clean lines!

[@kimnolan1806]

Those wall tiles are stunningly beautiful 🤩

[@LaReynedEpee]

Cheering you on to that lovely warm indoor shower

[@peterstringa3350]

Two things about filling the joints in the corners between the tiles with kit. 1. Use painting /masking tape to get straight lines. 2 after placing the kit with the kit pistol, always use water with dish washing liquid to push the kit into the joints. Otherwise the kit lines will never be strait and good looking.

[@vickihoneycutt456]

Both of you should be so proud absolutely beautiful work. Can't wait for next video.

[@mariasweeney8806]

For perfectionists you have loads of patience and such good humour love your channel

[@avivat3010]

That's definitely what I would call "lunch bag letdown"! I'm so sorry that you didn't get your reward showers. I hope you're able to work things out relatively easily. The bathroom looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing your trials, tribulations and successes. You always end up with perfection. 🏆🏆🥇🥇

[@ERWINROODT]

I don't watch all your videos, however when I do, I am so impressed with your team work, patience, humour and perseverance. Well done guys. Amazing.

[@MariaMartins-fl1rn]

Don’t be to hard on yourself you always do an excellent job

[@desertcole4213]

It is looking so bloody good!! I’m really looking forward to the windows!! It may be a long wait, but I reckon the combo of the tiles, the plaster and the wooden windows is going to look amazing! 😍

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hello, Kylie and Guy. What a bummer! The bathroom looks beautiful so far. See you next week😊

[@carolegropl]

Love hearing Kylie's throaty chuckle in the background! 😊

[@Vanjonsorz]

Tape the hole, use the shower and just don't turn the diverter knob. You can get short extensions for such issues. May have to cut it down a bit to fit neatly. Or buy a different wand attachment. It happens to us all, so don't fret too much

[@melissaeden1219]

I feel your disappointment. I was very much with you on looking forward to the shower being done! Hang on there; you'll find a solution. You are doing such a beautiful job with far more patience than I can imagine ever having!

[@pbrigham]

What two legends, you guys are acquiring skills that fewer and fewer people have these days. Thanks for the video.

[@sgrvtl7183]

The shower is so beautiful~! You Two have Patience, oh so close to a warm shower!💚

[@mocarra100]

The bathroom looks great. To say your perfectionist is an understatement lol you guys win the trophy on perfection.

[@nicarazzi]

Stunning bathroom. The plumbing blip must be frustrating but the last four years have shown you two will work it out.

[@paulbruce4014]

I have a friend who does silicone for windows & doors, is an absolute genius & at doing it for 20 years. I recently did a kitchen renovation for someone & got him round to silicone everything in. It would have took me hours & basically took him 10 minutes to do the whole kitchen. Experts make it look effortless

[@sroberts605]

All the big sites I've been on, at some point the sealers come in... It is indeed a specialism all of its own, and they are quick!

[@schoppepetzer9267]

I`m old school and use a soapy finger and a steady hand......and my silicon lines were beautiful....

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

Oh no! I can’t believe this has happened! So much for getting the shower done and working! Not to worry, you two will think of something, so we won’t have to wait too long to see it all finished.

[@arlenecollins7279]

I know how much work tiling is. But when you walk up and see it up close, you will appreciate your hard work. 👍

[@louiseupton3363]

It might not be finished, but it's looking incredible so far. 👌

[@mariarichmond4179]

As your title goes, make do and grow 😊😊😊😊😊. The bathroom looks fantastic

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Oh it looks superb. A great finish from two perfectionists.👋👋⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@katesnow7]

you'll get it guys. I'm sure of it. blessings.

[@42apprentice]

What a bugger! Hope you can figure it out, with a generic cover or some sort of brass fitting extender. The tiling looks fabulous and worth all the effort.

[@hwinny2]

Even though it’s a pain in the tush to be so meticulous in cleaning up the grout haze, it’s always worth it. When that haze dries, it’s like rock here to the tile so hard, not impossible to get all of it up. I can’t wait till it’s finished for you. I’m only halfway through the video. I’m so excited to watch your videos so it actually might be finished.

[@kathrynsciamanda9690]

Hey so enjoy watching you two work together. I didn't see you grout the corner of the wall. I probably missed it, but that would be critical. Thanks for all the information, I love watching you develop all your new skills!

[@MariaSameiro-t3w]

Trabalho magnifico com muita paciencia, voces sao incriveis, perfecionistas e profissionais. Bons banhos.

[@ChrisHughes-c3m]

A tip on applying silicone.. after applying the silicone spray the joint with soapy water as well as your jointing tool, then it doesn’t stick to anything you don’t want it to.

[@mariadange06]

He did mention it was not recommended via utuber videos.

[@benny353]

You were dragging the silicone profiling tool in the wrong direction, sharp edge is the working direction. THanks for making the videos, it's great to see the progress.

[@OveAndersson-n1d]

A tip when jointing the floor, make the joint compound quite loose, then just lay out a layer and scrape (preferably with a rubber scraper) the compound over the joints, scrape carefully so the tiles are as clean as possible. let it dry for half an hour and wash, it will be a lot of washing, but don't be in too much of a hurry to wash completely clean, better to let it dry then just use the floor mop.

[@andretrevino7938]

Tiles are looking great. We are sitting on the couch here in Canada talking to you about installing the escutcheon plate on the shower controls. Put a thin umbrella arc of silicone behind the plate so you can’t see it and you don’t have to clean it up… any water that gets behind the plate will divert off to either side.

[@kdclothes]

The bathroom tiles look fantastic.

[@pfox9094]

In the UK there are chromed radiator tail extensions that would work on your shower hose. They are imperial sizes (1/2") but quirkiliy come in metric lengths 20mm, 50mm and various others. If your shower is entirely metric there may be a similar product locally. Cleaning tiles after grouting is a real pain. I found that having cleaned most of the excess grout, whilst the grout on the tile surface is still damp, dry paper towels clean effectively. Cheap and disposable. Don't beat yourself up about silicone.... it's truly a 'black art'. You need lots of practice which only the professional installers get. One of the tricks used, particularly on boats is to use tape. Press the silicone firmly into the joint using a finger moistened with water.. Clean the excess from your finger regularly, paper towels again.The downside is that removing the tape leave a small ridge, but again damp finger, light pressure, tidies this up. Do small sections and aim to complete before it skins over.

[@LifebyBertie]

Hi guys, brilliant job there on the grouting. Two tips for the siliconing of you corner joints. One is to mask it off with tape to your desired width, apply kit, use silicone pad and remove tape. The other one is to use a special product for this which makes life really easy on jobs like this. That is a Mixed Finisher from Den Braven Sealants, put in your silicone bed, spray over with the finisher and use your silicone pad to finish the joint. There will be hardly any residu left. We use it for sealing windows as well and it works a treat!! Happy days!! Cheers Bert 🙏🏻❤

[@g.p.3844]

For the next time you tile, use the sponge diagonally. If you go down the line, you take the filling out, if you go 90° to the line, one side of the filling will be higher than the other. So Diagonally is the way to go. Also change your water more often. At least every 5m2, you will save so much time cleaning afterwards. If you choose to get one of these fancy tiling buckets with rollers on it, you can tripple the squaremeters before changing the water. Use one Bucket for cleaning, and one for fresh water.

[@mjsmith1968ms]

i always use masking / frog tape for seams, makes the cleanup soooooo much easier. Bathroom is looking brilliant though, well done

[@gailstirling7511]

Hello Guys from sunny QLD. Kylie I was watching an old curvy bride boutique and saw a younger you. You haven’t changed at all. Love your videos and admire your hard work. ❤

[@robynterrey7767]

What a stellar job. I absolutely love the floor pattern. Can't wait to see it all finished and both of you smiling with joy at no longer enduring the outdoor shower

[@jbyrd6505]

PAINTER TAPE + SOAPY WATER TO CLEAN UP. same with the grout. Tape it 1st then grout remove tape for perfect lines and no clean up. Kerakoll is extremely hard to remove the haze but it's great stuff

[@robmarth2226]

The synchronized sighs at 25:47 was amazing 🤣

[@Metered_Air]

I really appreciate the attention to detail and planning on this channel. It really is possible to do anything yourself as long as you go about it methodically!

[@MAKEDOGROW]

You got it, and we really hope that our videos show that anything is possible, if you’re willing to work at it 😀

[@TheZsuZsa123]

I shed tears for you. 😢

[@carstenschael6475]

The tension keeps building ... so I keep watching 😂

[@hwinny2]

One thing I wish I did, and that I’ve done in all my other houses went new tiling was done was to put grout sealer one through three coats along the grout. I was told that the waterproof sealer is in the grout itself here, but I still got mould on my grout. Lesson learned. any new tile I get I will put grout sealer over it

[@annstone6187]

In my experience use a DRY cloth to polish off the grout. Damp just spreads it. Hubbie’s old shirts did a great job!

[@KABITH0888]

You are beautiful perfectionists. I’m sure you’ve figured out the extension piece you need to fix the shower thingy by now. Great job.

[@joannecoomer103]

I use baby wipes for cleaning up excess silicone after removing tape. It's also easier to get the silicone off your fingers and to wet your finger. Totally understand it's not ecological, but much easier. Good luck with the problem solving/cliff hanger.

[@Lala-up3ib]

It looks beautiful. Happy showering

[@lorimontcalm9086]

I was so hoping you'd be having a warm indoor shower!! As I'm sure you were as well!! Perfectionism is a curse. Striving for excellence is good. Sometimes, it'll do, is perfectly acceptable. Your work is always impressive! Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@katiebice3905]

I just watched your past videos on the tear out of the bathroom all the way to the present. Amazing amount of work guys. So close to the finish line. Don't get too frustrated. You will get there and it will all look AMAZING.

[@4adiarmuid]

try for future just using your finger - i think its always the best - keep a rag plus slight soapy solution to clean excess off finger - im sure you will become experts in this as all the other skills though - with all of these things the last bit you do is usually the best - start where you can see it, if you cant get an extension threaded part for the shower can you get to it from behind - i had to adjust one by cutting mounting timber and repositioning forward like this but not easy

[@clemerz361]

Good planning and hard work are always worthwhile 😊. Well done!,

[@gaynor3976]

Awww what a bummer about the shower. It's all looking good though so far xx

ok, i'm not happy with the results... do it all over again! 🤣 each time you get in that bathroom in the future, you'll be instantly tired! be positive! almost done and you did it yourselves! stay strong 🤠😎

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

I could actually cry for you.

[@dsmith9456]

A masterful video with all the elements of a horror film, suspence and a cliff hanger to rival the old batman series on tv from the Adam West era. Good luck I hope you find a cure for what ails you.

[@cherylseitz2186]

Looking wonderful! However for all the tiling jobs I have done, silicone is best applied with soapy water with finger. You apply silicone , mist spray with soapy water and scrap. Clean up is much easier and cleaner and does not stick or smear across the tiles or wall or edging strips. From my experience much easier and nicer.

[@carolined3058]

It looks very professional . And same feeling here watching video's and thinking let's do it and then it takes ages and a lot of stress.

[@OveAndersson-n1d]

a tip for one above is to first tape on with sealant, pull with your finger, remove the tape before it has dried.

[@MyCrazyhourse]

Congratulations,you are doing great. It too me forever to do floors. And more time for the bathroom.. yours looks great ,after 30 yrs I still love it. Celebrate 🎉❤❤

[@BrianProsser]

You did an outstanding job-it truly looks fantastic and reflects all the effort! 👍

[@jennichristie5264]

Looking good. Glad to read the solution of an extender shd be a relatively easy fix. Hope you can find one locally.

[@MeBeingAble]

You could always silicon the joint so you can shower & just take it out, clean it up & redo it once you get the correct fitting

[@Strange-Viking]

Hi guys! Another awesome vid, a tip for the hazy residue is just to let it dry up. Once its dry get some fine steel wool and you can sand it off, doesnt take any effort at all, and doesnt dammage the tile, you will need to get most off before hand like you already did though and paterned non smooth tiles will take some more effort. After that just rinse it off with water anyways you guys did great!!!

[@AlyenasKitchen]

As the video was getting to the end, I was stressing out for you…thinking they aren’t going to get their hot shower!! Looking forward to the next video to finish! I feel your pain on watching videos and not getting the results, but I have learned so much from most of them. There are some great helpful comments about getting an extender! Thank you for another great video!!😊🍂🍁

[@sunandmoon783]

I had the same problem bought the blue profilers thought it would be so easy never worked, so I put 😊masking tape down each side much better.

[@matthewfortney6310]

I've had the best success with tape and the caulk tool. The professionals that did some work at my house also used tape. Just saves on all of that cleanup.

[@andie1769]

That collar looks chrome and the fitting looks brushed. Great job though guys, your bathroom is beautiful!

[@Patricia-v9v6j]

You two are very patient...love the bath room build...love and blessings...❤❤❤❤

[@lindanewton6057]

Your tiles are simply gorgeous ❤ I especially like the floor tiles❤ You did such a good job grouting the tiles❤❤❤

[@francoisVanDyk-g8i]

You guys are great. I'm sorry about your setback but lI'm sure you will figure something out. The bathroom looks wonderful.

[@naticongored]

תודה ❤❤❤

[@alunjprice]

Wonder Wipes, amazing for cleaning silicone, and just about anything else you can think of.

[@miephoex]

Good enough or a that’ll do attitude has gotten me into a few messes when I got tired. 😅Looks beautiful!

[@susanjennings4113]

It’s looking fabulous! Won’t be long now and the room will be ready for a steaming hot shower ❤

[@LFANS2001]

An idea: old silicone cartridge can be used for grout. Less mess and cleaning efforts.

[@alidabotes6264]

Good tip!

[@danielreebs544]

If the wall on the backside of the shower is unfinished. You could enter there and adjust your pipe fitting from the backside. Also, it’s looking very nice.Keep up the good work. I know it takes a lot more time than you think it’s just remodeled, that’s the way it works.

[@nickfosterxx]

My game changing silicone video was from 'Charlie DIYte'. Nearly 5m views over the past 7 years. And how could I forget my shower tiling project where I made a lovely design using strips of black tile within a plain white background... beautiful. Until my lovely neighbour told me that his carpentry workshop behind the party wall had a damp patch. The plumber had left a leak, the whole lot had to be hacked off. Up until then I had really enjoyed toling, especially with the classic chessboard in the kitchen (this was the 80s after all).

[@MAKEDOGROW]

@@nickfosterxx his videos are awesome aren’t they! 😀

[@miriamlorenz7687]

Re silicone - mask the lines with tape, run silicone, then dip finger in water with dish soap and run along joint, remove tape while silicone is still wet. That's what I do anyway.

[@arcobalenonellorto8994]

I love the grey-green color on the wall of the bathroom. I don't like so much the combination of earthy colors with modern black&white.

[@eugenejohnson6592]

I’d call it, “ timeless” black and white…

[@leandro0gs]

One thing I learned about applying silicone: spray a mix of water and soap and use your finger to clean. Way faster, much cleaner

[@nayib5145]

I hated caulking jobs until i tried keeping a wet finger. Keep a cup of water, paper towel and bin nearby! I am almost as good as a professional now! Great job 😅

[@nayib5145]

I would throw the PTFE tape out and try hemp and paste instead. Its more natural (than teflon) and the joint will expand with water which is much better suited for behind tiles or no future access. Best of luck, nearly there! 😊

[@franksmith6791]

After cleaning off the grout a few times the fine stuff can be wiped off with a dry cloth not wet.

[@miriammuskal5402]

You will definitely get there best of luck

[@monikamccartney7096]

Painter's Tape is your friend. Especially when using caulk!!

[@CharmaineStruyweg]

I am pretty confident that you did but I learnt from my experience that its a really good idea to put a mold and waterproof solution with the grout but know it can also be added later too. It helps with mould and water permiating through to the wall

[@mattbeamer6918]

I've had success with sealing corners by using masking running on both sides of the corner. You choose how far away from the corner you want the material to go. Apply it and use the corner tool you've been using and the excess goes on the tape and the lines are perfect. No real cleanup is necessary. Just don't have too much thicknesses of it or you will get a ridge and it will look weird.

[@LaReynedEpee]

One way to do sealant is masking each side Just got to the point where you say you've been told not to mask it - in the end, do what works for you

[@rosanadancel7225]

My x husband do this for living, at home to. Easy and quick😊