WHY You Should Tile Your Floors FIRST! Waterproofing & Tiling a Shower Floor Step by Step

Hey Gang! In this video we're showing you how to go from a perfect pre-slope to a completed shower floor including the entire waterproofing and tiling process. In this video we go every each step we take and why we take the steps the way we do.
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[@dmech5135]

I do this for a living and my wife can't see why I sit here and watch the same thing I was doing all day long..."you must be a glutton for punishment" she says. I tell her "plans fail when there is no consultation, but there is accomplishment through many advisers." - Proverbs 15:22. A craftsman always seeks to perfect his work, what better way than to consult and get advise from another accomplished craftsman who takes pride in doing it right! Thanks for the time you take out to share your knowledge!

[@WorkinWithWood]

Amen. 🙏🏼

[@sandraclark2765]

Always good to see it done as well.

[@kenhoward127]

Tip for these grouts... place your working bucket into another bucket with ice. This greatly extends the working time. As for cool water, I placed gallon jugs of water in the refrigerator overnight so it was very cold. These two combined help immensely.

[@BobAbbott]

I have a friend, combat disabled vet from Iraq. She has been falling in her tub on the daily so I'm helping her by installing a curbless shower. I'm a woodworker, not a carpenter. @Studpack I cannot thank you enough for this VERY timely step by step video series. I know how to do each step, it's putting them in order I didn't have a clue on. You've saved a combat vet thousands of dollars because of this, and I cannot appreciate you enough. Thanks guys, for being superb.

[@Whoopsies12345]

Check out tilecoach if you haven't already.

[@kazzTrismus]

put a bench in that shower if you have the room. such an amazing upgrade even without a disability in mind. sooooooo nice sometimes to just sit and relax in a hot shower!!!

[@StudPack]

That’s so incredible thx for helping her out Bob 👊🇺🇸. That’s why we do this 💪

[@BobAbbott]

@@kazzTrismus great plan, we are finishing the demo today so I'll ask her. It's whatever she wants.

[@BobAbbott]

@@Whoopsies12345 the tile part of it I'm good with. It's the waterproofing (this video) and how to put in the plywood underlayment support (couple videos ago) that have been $$$ for me

[@bonniemcmaken3966]

I was ridiculously happy when you marked the drain to orient it properly. That's the kind of detail that would drive me nuts in my home. May be silly and small, but attention to that type of detail is huge to me!

[@randymyers5086]

I know that when you say (why ,I am going to tell you why) I am about to learn something. I've watched 20 videos on this very subject and have learned more from yours than all the others put together. Your just one hell of a teacher and no bullshit.

[@Leddy0222]

Just watched part one and am now half way through part two. My father, my uncle and myself a couple months ago gutted my parents bathroom down to sub floor, wall studs and new ceiling drywall as well. We did as much work as we could, drywall, cement board on the shower, built a bench in the shower. Did plumbing and electrical ourselves. We had to pay a tile contractor to do exactly what you are doing now, and then the tiles. $4900 we had to pay for the job. We had to rush the tile contractor to finish everything in 48 hours so it was a needed extra price on the work. This was all for my Grandmother coming home to live with my parents from the hospital with her second stroke in two years. It was a necessary reno due to her condition. Long story long, we could’ve saved a few thousand dollars and wait time with scheduling knowing what you provide on your videos. Just want to thank you for making knowledge and visual hands on application available for people who could really utilize it. I subscribed. This video will save major money and headaches in the future, for me and for a lot of other folks. Thank you ! Keep on with your channel. Made my day.

[@groovy1937]

One of the best shower pan installations I have seen on You Tube. I always tile and grout the floor first for the same reasons you mention. Also, to me, it just makes common sense to have the wall tile installed last, lapping over the floor tile - that way the water will always shed away from the joint where the floor tile meets the wall or the water will never ever have the ability to even get close to it - I started doing it that way over 30 years ago.

[@MrRaptorman1975]

Nah, Lay the walls first down to a ledger. Then the floor. Then the bottom row of tile. You don't want to be walking on your fresh pan tile. The thinset needs to be full cured before you put any traffic on it. Shedding isn't really relevant in a shower application. A roof it makes sense, showers that use waterproofing systems, it's not relevant. Water can get in just as easy either way.

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

DO YOU KNOW WHAT SEEPAGE IS OR WEEPING, IT CAN GET BEHIND THERE. GROUT AND THINSET ARE NOT WATERPROOF.

[@MrRaptorman1975]

@@hankclingingsmith8707 First whether you stack the wall on the floor or the wall behind the floor, the pan is pitched to flow to the drain. There isn't enough water sitting on that grout line to seep or weep, no more than on the grout on the floor of the shower. So that's just a silly claim. Second, grout can and often today is actually waterproof. Epoxy, Urethane, even many powder grouts like Power Grout and Mapei FA are pretty much watertight grouts. They aren't your Daddy's cementious grouts. Then there is the fact that you have a waterproofing system behind the tile that is designed spherically to handle any water or moisture that gets behind the tile and grout. Hank, I am not sure what you do for a living, but this is my life and has been for nearly 20 years. I have dedicated a great deal of time and effort into making sure that I know the science and knowledge behind tile installation.

[@jkerley1167]

@@MrRaptorman1975 JUST BECAUSE YOUVE BEEN DOING IT FOR TWENTY YEARS DOESNT MEAN YOUVE BEEN DOING IT RIGHT FOR 20 YEARS!!! FLOOR FIRST ALWAYS!!

[@MrRaptorman1975]

@@jkerley1167 there is no valid reason for your call to always lay the floor first. Show me the TCNA, ANSI or any other industry guideline backing up your claim. Like I said, you aren't supposed to have traffic on fresh tile for at least 48 hours. You can wreck your jobs, I won't. There is no reason to lay it first. If you need it for overlap you have no faith in your waterproofing and don't understand that waste will still get the regardless of the orientation.

[@kellenoconnor1865]

You guys are truly awesome. My dad and I have spent thousands of hours together working on various projects, learning how to do just about any type of remodeling/building job. The way you guys work together is really inspiring and makes me think about how much I need to appreciate the time working with my father. I love that you're a perfectionist, too. If you're gonna do a job, just do it right. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@envisionelectronics]

I just want to say how impressive the production techniques are in this video. From the even lighting to post-production audio mix; it’s truly a marvel to behold! The content is truly impressive with a seamless story. My experience with any kind of video editing ends in a mental breakdown and swearing to never do it again. But I can recognize talent when I see/hear it!

[@toddlandry1766]

I am a handyman and bathroom and kitchen remodeler. I am in the middle of tiling my own master shower. I love to see how other craftsmen do things. Thanks for the great video. I always pick up a nugget of knowledge.

[@alstines1]

You guys are AWESOME! This is by far the best home improvement channel I've seen. Your videos are better than professional home improvement shows with large budgets. I hope you are getting sponsorship from the manufacturers whose products you use. Your videos are good enough to be featured on a major broadcasting network. I actually think you're better than most of the home improvement shows out there!

[@rtkracht]

Al… I agree with your comments 1000% After every one of these videos I find myself saying “I can do that!” The information they pack into each video is fantastic and the humor makes watching just that much more satisfying.

[@DreamBuilderIfyoucanDreamitWec]

Yes, they are awesome and the video editing is professional. Great job on editing also.

[@xamarinmaster1403]

I thought of exactly the same thing. However, I am afraid that if they get picked up by a major network, things will change. The studios will start making demands and ruin everything. Of course, I am being selfish here and they deserve success.

[@MrRustyjackson]

They certainly are good enough to do the TV thing but I hope they don't do it. The producers will destroy their vibe with fake drama, etc. Plus unlike any other DIY show they actually teach you something.

[@beekeepermariadelgado6806]

Thank you so much for your videos You are clear and explain details perfectly plus your son is a great young man. You give me hope that I can do my own work. I have since my beautiful husband passed 3 months ago from stage 4 lung cancer. He has many projects left undone because of his illness. You staging of projects is well organized and like a list it will guide me to complete projects. At 63 I will do it.

[@prestonmoebius9645]

I found you guys when I started to build out a shell home for my 71 year old mother. I’m a pretty confident DIYer, but watching y’all and your tips and tricks gave me even more confidence to get things done. Heck, y’all even swayed me to Schluter out moms shower. Lol. Keep up the awesome work guys. P.S. nice to see a construction channel in the south not terribly far from me instead of all the northern guys. Lol

[@Aepek]

11:36 believe is or not, that horiz drain is a first for me. Pretty cool, and just goes to show……even w/ 25+ yrs experience; YOU can STILL learn NEW THINGS👍🏻

[@declaneric]

I was surprised to see it in a house. They're very common in hotels, where the drains run down common walls from floor to floor, but there's only so much floor thickness you can work with. BUT, I like that he pointed it out, to show there's more than one way to accomplish something without having to full demo, you just have to KNOW you can find parts to adapt to the configuration. A lot of people don't know those parts exist, so the fact he pointed it out made me very happy. That's a dude who know how to teach his knowledge. I like that.

[@ChrisOgle210]

Totally appreciate how much time you guys put into this. Super thorough and its a huge help for someone that will only do this stuff once or twice in their lifetime

[@danielhammer7148]

Love the commitment to quality from your dad. Wish we had more contractors like that. Love your videos keep it up

[@twig1846]

Hey man I really can’t thank you enough for taking the time to make DIY videos like this one. It’s a huge confidence booster for a carpenter turned plumber and tile setter 😂 again thank you for being a hero KZbin needs!

[@lostreb]

I've learned that those who thought spending time putting jigsaw puzzles together was just for recreation??? Wrong!!! This video is proof it is job-skill related!!! (Thank you for not being overly critical at my attempt at levity!! Granted, I'm in my mid-70's and my attempts might leave a bit to be desired for some.) A very informative video. Thank you again for the great information!!

[@erivelle1]

I’m in the middle of doing this exact project, and this is extremely helpful. I definitely learned I should grout the shower floor now instead of after I put the wall tile on later, so that’s what I’m doing today! I literally woke up thinking about this so Thank you for the tip!

[@clintprice2123]

Great video! I was a wallpaper hanger for 25 years before going into home improvements professionally. I always pulled on the taping knife as pushing usually results in punctures. Pulling will get rid of air pockets and you won’t ever get caught off guard. I see Jordan teasing you about fussing with things like the floor membrane but your way gives you comfort, costs you and him nothing and peace of mind is priceless. My wife once said when my answering machine gets played back she has never in the 30 years of living with me heard an unhappy customer call. When my kids were born customers sent or came to the house with baby gifts after seeing the birth announcement in the local newspaper. Now just get Jordan to be that tuned in and continue your level of finishing. Go STUD PACK!

[@jonathanbrand126]

One of the first videos I've ever seen with music that is just right. Not too much, not too fast or slow, not too loud, not distracting from the content. Good job!

[@DaveSParty]

Dad is the Best! With his attention to detail and just "makin' sure it's all right..." I cracked up on the "except he didn't leave..." New subscriber - just love you two and the work and pride you have in your work. Oh, and let's not forget about skills. True teaching, learning and application skills. Very professional - Dad Paul and Son Jordan.

[@bilbobaggins4462]

You guys are hands down the BEST channel on KZbin for tiling and shower installation. Excellent content and presentation, and you never talk down to your audience. Congrats and thanks!

[@JDinkel]

Wow. What times we live in. Crazy awesome that we get this content for free right at our fingertips. Great work, as always, Stud Pack.

[@MoneyManHolmes]

Better than anything on TV these days. And they wonder why people are cutting their cords.

[@squidusn71]

I would've gotten better grades in school if I had internet then lol.

[@phoso1]

@@squidusn71 🤣🤣 how is your grade now, as an adult?

[@KingKong-bq7wt]

If you're getting this "Content for Free" that makes you the product.

[@johnbartol1688]

I know everyone else is saying this but me and my wife really appreciate these videos, they are fantastic!

[@michafender1537]

I love this challenge. I haven't even gone a minute and I've learnt a million things. Thank you for your continued excellence. Much love and appreciation from Jamaica 🇯🇲 💛 ❤️

[@StudPack]

Thx Micha 👍

[@JohnHandle-]

@@StudPack what a wonderful floor to slip and crack my skull on.

[@mikez4132]

Glad this vid came out right after the last one. I was getting tired of the comments from people who arent realizing that ur dry pack was getting waterproofed and were worried about the screws in the screed guides. Good stuff guys.

[@1ocean515]

That was great guys. Redoing a non standard size shower and getting the slope right without making a mess of it was a keep me awake at night prospect. The steps you demonstrated, waterproofing, techniquiues really brought it all together. 👍👍

[@iampugz33]

This is the first home improvement video I have watched where I wasn't instantly annoyed and actually thought I could follow your instructions and be able to do this even though I never have. Well done!

[@StudPack]

Awesome thx 👊👍

[@R2Mike]

Just remove all the stones in the beginning. Lay them individually, wont have to worry about layout or cutting. We just mix, then while it's slaking pull the stones. About 10 minutes later your laying while your buddy finishes getting u stones. No down time, less headaches, done faster. You guys do killer work!!

[@MrRaptorman1975]

Bingo. You also don't have to worry about sheet lines.

[@R2Mike]

@@MrRaptorman1975 exactly! But Paul does a great job, I hope they don't think I'm putting it down at all

[@MrRaptorman1975]

@@R2Mike I totally agree. I love their videos. Great guys. Great advice. And they have no egos.

[@mr.g937]

I'm not sure I believe that laying stones individually would be faster than using the sheets as-is. Pretty sure the factory also does a good job at establishing a symmetrical and evenly-spaced pattern, that a human surely cannot match.

[@R2Mike]

@@mr.g937 I whole heartily disagree. Done it numerous times and just look at pictures and you can easily see sheet lines. It's fool proof and not necessary to try to turn and match the sides

[@kingdommanlegacyministries7769]

Yo, I really like everything about your dad... he seems super genuine, hard working, but I like his integrity most of all, & the fact that you all are doing something together, he is helping create a legacy that will last for generations. AND... one of your dads GREATEST features is his laugh... genuine & lovable

[@kasiehill7937]

Thank you so much for showing us DIYers how to do things. Y’all are absolutely the best in teaching, demonstrating, and explaining. I’m in awe of everything I’ve learned. I watch all of your videos (even for things I’m not doing) because it’s so informative and entertaining. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@K3PO]

Thanks for the extremely valuable education, Stud Pack!! I can’t wait to help my brother remodel his bathroom and closet. We are using knowledge SOLELY acquired from your videos to carry this out. I have been a long time subscriber and watch all of your videos almost as soon as they come out. Wish us luck brothers! Big thanks for all your hard work and dedication to helping us (your subscribers) out! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Many people in your line of work tend to minimize the amount of “trade secrets” they disseminate to other folks. You all are helping us DIY’ers out immensely by making this content available to ALL OF the general public - free of charge…!!!! What a time to be alive! We currently have the bathroom and closet stripped down to the studs and have built back up the closet walls. Next step is to start studding out the bathroom. Your wiring videos have saved us so much time and headaches trying to figure out the absolute mess of wiring in this house. We have found out the hard way that the county we live in has NO BUILDING CODES. 😵‍💫 It is a double edged sword as you can imagine. Thanks again! - Kyle from Indiana.

[@StudPack]

Wow! We're glad we can aid in the remodel of your brothers bathroom Kyle. You guys definitely got it, send pictures to our email we'd love to see em'. Keep on rockin 👊

[@jenwhitedesigns]

I have 5 bathrooms, from small half baths on up that need to be renovated and I’m doing a crazy amount of research. I grew up with a dad who was a carpenter and GC-I spent much time at jobs sites pitching in and learning. Truthfully there are days I think I’m out of league and should call a pro, but then I come across a great channel like yours and I know I’ve got this. Thanks! And watching you both working together makes me smile. You remind of the great days I spent with my dad, who believed in teaching his daughter everything he taught his son, and I’m grateful. ❤

[@tylerblakley5473]

you're killing it brother. Love your videos. I stepped off into the deep-end and bought a 3700 sqft fixer upper and wouldn't have made it past the overgrown front and back yard if it hadn't been for your videos. Very helpful, Informational, and above all else impressive. The drywall videos and this shower video really helped a lot.

[@BlueF350]

I did tile in high end homes for 3 years. I was mainly a saw/mud/grout guy and my boss did the setting. I learned a lot, and will tell you this man is a perfect example to follow, he could be your tile mentor easily

[@RJRukavina]

I love that you get into the details, the small points that are often overlooked and can cause a shower to fail. I've been tiling for 17 years and I prefer to set the floor first whenever possible. That being said, I'm cringing at you not using gloves. I protect my hands from the damaging materials not only when grouting, but also when setting. Tile stores carry a brand called Thickster that I use with thinset, and I use some black, long cuff gloves that HD carries when grouting. It may not matter for the once in their life DIYer, but for us that make it a career, it's essential.

[@breakingchris6889]

Not only am I impressed by the quality of work I’m impressed with your positive attitude! It’s easy to get frustrated and have a crappy attitude when doing tile projects. Nicely done!! 👍

[@elmerkilred159]

These videos are outstanding! Great camera work, great explanation and description, great narration, great editing, great everything! They are easy to watch from start to finish, and you learn something.

[@zacattack45]

Working with your dad especially when he cares and is awesome is a total gift. You guys are doing great!

[@HisboiLRoi]

I always set the floor tile first, even when using larger format rectilinear tile. Among a few other reasons, it is much easier to get a consistent bottom wall joint with the floor in place.

[@josh7191-j6b]

Agree with you mate...I always did floors first or left the bottom wall row to do after floor was done..always a much neater finish 👍

[@ethanquinn1591]

I can tell your dad is a good father, and a noble man. Nice work

[@rongmail6374]

Thank you for explaining step by step with such level of detail the entire process. This is extremely helpful!

[@staskrukovskiy877]

That’s a guy I would let to do renovations on my bathroom shower, really looks like he know and care about what he is doing 👍🏻

[@nvdice]

Great video guys! Really enjoyed Paul’s explanations and details today and Jordan thanks for a great edited video, it makes a huge difference when it flows perfectly. Keep it up guys.

[@MrRustyjackson]

Yeah, Jordan does a fantastic job!!

[@Anthony-Reddic]

I love how descriptive your videos are. You don't miss a beat. Thank you!

[@briankinsey3339]

You probably know this, but you can (and I did on my recent remodel) still do the walls first if you set your layout and use ledger boards to support the second row up. Just leave the bottom row until the floor is done. Was my first big tile job, so I went that way to keep from slopping so much thinset on a newly tiled floor, setting ladders on it, etc.

[@chrisreynolds2410]

Please keep doing it that way. Your clients will appreciate it and you will save yourself multiple headaches. Not sure if you know how to cover a tub. -cut 1/2” plywood about 3” short of the length of the tub and 1” wider -example is the plywood for the top should be 57”x33” -put cheap foam pad down on tub top edge the place the plywood there -then measure from the floor to the plywood and cut it say 18”x57” and put that to cover the face of tub -screw the corner together Now you can drop a hammer or tile or mud and use it as a work surface rather than disrespecting the clients new tub.

[@raxorlp9932]

ye good way mate

[@xBRVTALx]

That's how I did mine. Set ledgers and then when I went back to do the first row I pulled the ledgers and filled the screw penetrations with kerdi fix.

[@BrianEhrler]

@@chrisreynolds2410 Nothing makes your day like dropping a top row tile and chipping the tub ...

[@BrianEhrler]

I have used this stone tile matting and it is tougher than a brick s-house. Still covered it to do the wall work. I have seen both methods used on jobs the walls first / floors first has been a debate longer than the Coke or Pepsi... or in the South Dr. Pepper or RC

[@christcrucified6385]

After quite a bit of experience, I now do my walls first except for the bottom row of tile. I do the floor before the bottom row of wall tile and then finally install the bottom row of wall tile measuring perfectly the right and the left side so I'll have one tiny bead of silicone between the wall tile and the floor tile. I do my walls by screwing a perfectly level 2x4 or something comparable to the wall exactly where my second row of wall tile will start and I work my way up to the ceiling. Like this guy said, his instructions are more for the do-it-yourselfer not for the professional, but his idea of the wall tile coming down on top of the floor tile should be adhered to by everyone for it to look very good and clean.

[@MB-ye4el]

Another great video Stud Pack, thanks for explaining so well, I am energized with knowledge to redo my small simple shower built with the house I bought built in 1979. Looking forward to seeing how a glass door is installed, you guys are building nearly exactly what I want to build.

[@caseykutil]

I can't express how grateful I am for the Studpack crew. You motivate every day to want want to get back to work. AND ALWAYS KEEP MY WORK TIGHT AND CLEAN! My clients and myself thank you endlessly.

[@bricenaylor5708]

Your videos have been incredibly helpful! Glad I found y'all! I am getting ready to do my first tile project, and it's a big one...remodeling my Granny's bathfitter walk-in shower to tile 😬😬 Lots of components will be involved, but having your channel to reference makes me breath easier! Thanks again!

[@68humbertob]

Nice tutorial for the kerdi system. I have never done it in my 20 plus years of installing showers. I'm kinda old school. But it's always good to expand your knowledge. Thanks.

[@Donahuetileandbath]

Don’t be fooled, I do tile for a living and I still lay my floor first in every shower. Makes for a much cleaner look and it’s much easier to cut the wall tile to sit nicely on the mosaics than it is to cut the mosaics to fit the wall tile.

[@Elliott2632]

As a somewhat young contractor who enjoys learning new things, I greatly appreciate your attention to detail, pride in your work and ability to teach with a passion!

[@tmt329]

Pro tip for slowing the reaction- use a TINY bit of ice in place of some of your water in that grout mix. The phase change absorbs WAY MORE energy than cool water possibly can (same reason sweat evaporating can cool you down). It’ll open up your work window with no adverse impact on the hydration process, so everything else is the same. It’s a tip I learned from a civil engineer who specialized in concrete mix design. Now I use CSA cement whenever possible because every process moves so much faster with an identical work time.

[@collinsmith9941]

That grout is the best, the versatility to do joints from 1/8”-1/2 with the sealant mixed in , it’s just awesome. Nice job

[@gavinistheawesomest]

This video convinced my wife to let me tile. I had her watch the steps you’ve taken so far and she believes I can do it now. Lol

[@StudPack]

You got it 08si!

[@saltyseawolf8237]

man your channel was heaven sent I just tore apart my bathroom and starting from floor joist , (had rot on subfloor) and going do shower like this , thank you for these videos

[@min2oly]

A microfiber cloth after sponge would have removed the light haze that's on there...

[@JojoTeeg]

Beautiful job. Love to see a craftsman at his art. You’ve given me inspiration and confidence . You’re a very likable fella. The kind of people I like to have in my life. You did a great job. Thank you for the lesson from your experiences.

[@StarrTile]

*@**12:25**, BS, every tile guy including myself will do the floor first and then the walls* *@**16:20** you can cut those stone sheets through wet saw to get straight edges on walls, no point in taking out pieces only to replace with others later*

[@timthetoolman9659]

Don't be too hard on them, they are not Pro Tile Guys

[@thebaldhandyman1103]

+1 agreed

[@deeeeeeps]

@bobby cox I was looking for this comment. I've always used rubber but thinking about switching to this.

[@MacXcode]

We love people like you! The "Honest" care that you put in is above all! Thank you for the wonderful video!

[@degrom542]

I don't understand why you wouldn't just cut the sheets of tile to fit while there still on the mesh instead of removing the individual pieces and cutting them to fit later. Couldn't you have placed the drain upside down on the center of a mat , mark and cut with a grinder ?

[@StudPack]

With pebble stone I prefer no cuts. Looks more natural to me 👊

[@desmondscott4181]

@@StudPack been doing this for quite some time, all the tile guys i know, myself included do it just like this. A much better look without the cuts. Thank you for the work you do. I love the channel

[@degrom542]

@@StudPack Who's going to see the cuts once you install the wall tile on top of the cuts ?

[@StudPack]

That’s fine. I thought you meant around the drain 👊👍

[@colinmarheine3573]

As a well paid contractor I can now say these guys have got it right. Especially the grout protocol with letting it sit and dry wiping it. Next level work that gets you well paid is never rushed. This is better than 90% of the so calles "pros". Well don't gentlemen.

[@idahogreen2885]

You guys are tip top Pros!!!! I'm that typical job site rat that has become so jaded thru the years watching subs come and go, but you guys impressed the heck out of me. I'm doing my first drypac shower so the previous video and this makes me confident that I can make it right. Thank you so much guys!

[@axelsolhall5830]

I don't have a clue why I watched this...

[@joelwagner5481]

Same boat. I don't need any tile info, I just liked watching his process.

[@PusetsoM]

😂

[@DemonitizeThis]

I didn’t show setting the drain elevation… or you forgot to set it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@garyscott4094]

It's like the Sistine Chapel of showers, truly a work of art. Your attention to detail will, I'm sure, be appreciated decades from now when that shower is still going without leaks. Thank you for a great video.

[@mibz1117]

You have a gift of explaining things so easily. Your channel has potential for 1mil+ keep it up. Honestly you're the best shower intall instructor on KZbin hands down. God bless

[@rdyam]

More than obviously knowing what you're doing and perfectly explaining the techniques and whys and wherefores of what you're doing, your presentation skills and personability make it feel like I've got mate working with me on this job: If I feel a bit lost, I can just come back and check your video. Thanks a heap, this is a 10/10 from Australia!

[@s.j.5631]

By far the best series of video with knowledge and instructions

[@FlyLykeAnEagle]

Thank you!! This is the best tile-setting & Schluter System video EVER. I am now a HUGE fan!

[@juderulz1907]

I hired a "contractor" that finished a bathroom and it was leaking into the basement within 2 months, I was devastated. I decided that I am going to hire a plumber, have him check all the lines to ensure no leaking and I want to finish the bathroom myself. I care a lot more than the guy that was here and I want to do an incredible job so I appreciate your how to videos! I'm nervous to do it, but I know I can after watching your videos! Thank you!

[@iam57yearsold]

I have watched dozens of schluter installs. This is the best by far. Doing this today. Thanks from Georgian Bay Ontario.

[@StudPack]

Awesome best of luck on your project 👊👍

[@phoso1]

Your dad is awesome. It's rare to find people who is passionate and wholehearted about their work. Most contractors I've come across only care about money and get to their next job.

[@cherylmartin4050]

My partner and i picked up a 4x4x8 shed and will be making it our outdoor wet room shower and shiter . Should be fun. I dont have experience with tile. Building my tiny house has taught me new skills .

[@silvergoldking]

I have done lots of California shower pan inspections, all they care about is that the weep holes work. They can careless if it leaks. I was shocked the first time in called for a inspection. Great work guys.

[@chrishuck56]

Yes! You have addressed my problem.. the slope of my shower is wrong.. I have pooling water.. you have given me information that I can use. And I’m a girl diy-er. Knowledge is power. Thank you!!

[@JDLMedia]

Coming in with zero knowledge of home improvements, and I’m leaving with the confidence that I can give it a try and teach my kids when they’re old enough. Thanks for the step in the right direction!

[@dougcroissant6360]

42 years of tile and stone work I always did just what you did, Good Work !!

[@mcloud0403]

I learned “everything building” from my uncle, one of the last of the old school builders who did,literally, the entire job start to finish without subs; including plaster, fireplaces, everything. I learned to pound a nail at about 11 years old by working summers on building the forms before a pour, where my thousands of rosebuds just didn’t matter. *laughs* I learned it all, (except plastering :( , though i doclose to skimcoat quality with drywall.). Even at that, i learnsomething new, or a better way (at 70 I am anything but ‘current’ with thelatest and greatest, lol.) everytime i watch one of your videos. You guys are awesome. Seriously. And you put together really exceptional videos that are a joy to watch.

[@cynthiascott7760]

I love the videos. Thanks to your videos my hubby & I got the confidence we can handle pulling out the tub and installing walk in shower and ripping out the wall tiles of our 1945 bungalow home small 50 sq ft. bathroom

[@martinp1544]

I agree with other commenters. Your home improvements were never in doubt. Your video production has skyrocketed up in quality. One of my favorite KZbin channels!

[@StudPack]

Cool thx Martin 👊

[@declaneric]

I enjoy your videos, they remind me of Mike Holmes' shows. But because you're dedicating a lot of time to one specific thing in each video, you can add a lot of detail and explanation for WHY you do something a certain way, and what the goal is to have it finished just right. And I like that you do more than the minimum required. People need to see that, and people need to see that you can go the extra mile for very little extra money most of the time. BTW, this isn't to compare you to Holmes. But he's the guy I respect most in the home improvement world, so believe me when I say this is all a huge compliment for your work ethic and practices. Made me subscribe on the very first video I watched, and then navigated your channel for more videos. I'm pretty good at home improvement, renos and restorations, and you've included a few ideas/hacks to doing something better or more efficiently than I've done, so I appreciate learning extra stuff to make what I do better. So thank you for that. Keep doing good work!

[@73honda350]

Thank you for tiling the shower floor first. I've always done it that way for exactly the same reason you gave, plus having the bottom edge of the wall tile sitting on top of the floor tile provides better water management for all the water flowing down the surface of the wall tile. It just makes so much better sense.

[@nevillenewman2785]

As a professional roofer, I heartily agree. From a water-management perspective, it would never have even occurred to me to run the wall tile first.

[@davidmiles6458]

Great job! I appreciate the information. No fluff and just the right amount of detail.

[@mohavie2360]

i have never seen this contractor before nor had i ever seen his vids until now.. i have to say, just from this vid, i can tell he is a great person from the way he speak AND the look on his face. people might not know but how you are will show in ur face as you get older. if ur a butt of a person or a happy person, ur face will show it as u age. great tips you guys are giving for the average guy.

[@andrewdeen6319]

Well done! Not exactly like I’ve been doing it for 20 plus years but there is more than 1 way to get to Rome. I always like seeing real old time installers that probably tore out the old lead pans installed liners/ weep systems and now we get to use these fleece membranes which speed it up so much. Good job guys!

[@Jsgro69]

I regret not watching your video before we had a bathroom renovation..shower door not plumb when slid closed..floating soap dish fell 2x's..I just did that repair..and maybe 2 days after I finished soap dish I noticed a leak coming from a outside corner..which is what brought me to your professional work...I know the company we hired didn't do the waterproofing job at the corners that you do..we had the job completed just before pandemic hit..like 2 weeks before lock down..I live up the road in Burlington County...I will be hiring you if any other jobs I need done...done right the 1st time!!😊...Thanks for video

[@lanceharmon501]

Some families have a photo album for their memories. You two have a youtube channel to record your interactions and that's incredible. Wish I had something close to this with my dad. Treasure these times.

[@richardm1352]

We need workers like him in all industries

[@warok7418]

I really don't know how to thank you for this video. You are truly a great teacher

[@StudPack]

Thx 👊👍

[@gerrywaite5736]

I've never had the need to set tile but after watching this I feel totally comfortable taking on the job if need be. Thanks Paul

[@brianmccabe385]

Nice job. Clear concise direct information. My Dad and I have been in the trades since 1992. I wish we could have figured out how to capture our work the way you have. You and your boy do an amazing job. I’m sure you’re proud. And you should be.

[@acamac007]

Congratulations! A lot of dedication and attention to minimal details. You love your job. A great professional

[@25christian]

Good job fellas. I watched this to pick up something I don’t do when using Kerdi. Cutting the membrane after water test is genius!!! I’ve been installing Kerdi since 2005. The cost has doubled since, but I love it.

[@gomd3rd]

Everyone is about speed, see how fast it can be done. Your video reminds me that something done right takes time and care. I appreciate the detail work and you’ve reminded me to take my time and make it last.

[@kingdommanlegacyministries7769]

Yup, I ALWAYS tile floor 1st on a pan shower install... good job Cabinetry, I like to hang as many uppers as possible FIRST, especially any inside upper corner cabinets. And as far as the color of the thinset, I ALWAYS use the white... just works well & is MUCH easier, it seems, to clean up as you go. Keep your grout float nearby & tamp the tile some as you go. I make it a good practice to always cover a floor, tile, tub or shower w either carboard, Ram board, ply or sometimes Masonite. I use Masonite a lot in kitchens cuz it's thin & durable...ESPECIALLY if you have to scoot around stoves & refrigerators. I keep a spray bottle w water handy to mist tile b4 I grout, walls & floor... just a mist, no soaking

[@michaelnuno8903]

So check this out ,1st off I love you guys your show is bad ass. I’ve been a tile contractor for many years . I’m actually 3rd generation. The way I do my pebble floors is i just measure the shower floor left to right and front to back. After that I lay the pebble sheets out on a piece of plywood connecting them well . After that I cut about 3/8 of an inch off of back edge a nice straight line with no voids in pieces. After I have a nice straight cut then I use a square off of the back straight cut to get a nice square edge on one short side left or right side doesn’t matter. After that I measure front to back off of the two square edges that I had already cut. I proceed to cut off opposite edges and I know that this work will fit my shower floor. Last step is to smear half of your floor up to shower drain and then pull off pieces around the shower drain . Smear the balance of your shower floor and piece in remaining stone and walaah your done. Super easy. Thanks guys ✌️😎👍🙏🏼💯

[@roygarcia2753]

You guys are great. Humorous but informative. Mr Studpack Sr. you have the gift of explaining clearly while you’re working and that makes for a very enjoyable video. Great job again.

[@y00h0011]

I've done about everything, residentially. But, tile work I have not. I have complete confidence in the mud pack pan process if ever I need to. Paul, you're killing it my friend. Stud Pack's videos are like This Old House quality in my book... with a touch of comedy. Thank you

[@neveruscful]

Taking pride in your work is what makes you the best 👌🏼. I do electrical work and I do same thing even after done I keep nipping at it just for my satisfaction 😊 and knowing I will never have to go back and fix my work.