How to Build a Curbless Shower | COMPLETE GUIDE | Bathroom Renovation

[@Gerberous]

Wow, someone who actually knows what they’re doing. Nice.

[@SudoYETI]

You've come such a long way from remodeling your mom's bathroom, but even then your work has always been amazing and enjoyable to watch.

[@NicoleK8]

I have no skills at construction but I love knowing how things are torn down and rebuilt. Your videos are always interesting and informative, thanks for posting! :)

[@BoweDiesel]

DIY yo

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!

[@LegacyofRappers]

word

[@crzyfastswimmer]

Dude there is absolutely no way that there is a single bathroom contractor out there does everything to the detail that you do. Huge props.

[@fryedchiken48]

i try my best to. even if it takes a little longer i like to leave the job with 110% satisfaction rating for both me and my clients. TBH contracting for me has been more customer service than work and that has done me pretty well.

[@crzyfastswimmer]

@@fryedchiken48 well any chance you're located in los angeles? haha

[@ZanDeeMan]

They are just rare. Not gonna lie. I only need help sometimes on plumbing and electrical but the only reason I don't do everything myself is because it's too exhausting. I'd burn out. I dream of a partner/hire like Wolkon has.

[@jah5075]

At this point, I just give you a BIG thumbs up before I watch your videos! As always EXCELLENT Work!!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@jasonlee9876]

The quality of your work just gets better and better and now even faster than before. This bathroom is absolutely gorgeous. Btw, I still think you are well underpriced, but I can tell you love what you do so it's a win win situation. Subscribe and hit that like button guys, lets go!!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks Jason! Yes it’s really satisfying being able to provide a better product in a shorter timeframe. I’ll address the pricing in a future video where hopefully it will make more sense then

[@tomcarroll8772]

@@WorkinwithWolkon I'd agree here, your work is way underpriced for what you do! You could easily charge more!

[@SirZub83]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Yes he probably could charge more for his speed and quality. But he's still making a good wage at these prices. Even If he pays his helper a high hourly wage $37.5 thats $300 CAD/Day, leaving $1000/day labour for himself. Thats 20k plus a month and probably a little more if hes marking up materials 10-15% as he should as contractor. Am I close?

[@AddMehh]

Love your videos, watch every one. It's awesome how you talk us through each step to help educate us DIY rookies and love how you and Sebastian work together. Looking forward to the next project!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@trevorgreene5059]

Thank you for including the glass installation! It was neat watching them install the glass enclosure. Once again, another superb bathroom renovation that took a bland, cramped bathroom stuck in the 1990s to the 21st Century with open concept, luxurious feel. I am a huge fan of curbless shower design. If I could do my master bathroom renovation all over again, I would definitely seek out contractor who knows how to do curbless shower. I may have to get them to build a pony wall to hide the faucet so that it is hidden from view but within reach without getting wet from the showerhead.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much! Yes separating the valve to be more accessible is a good idea for sure

[@seanthomas3758]

tiling the niche beforehand is such a great hack

[@davidmoore9945]

Just discovered your channel. Really informative and fun to watch. For someone that’s been doing this for only 8 months, you’re very impressive! And you must be impressing others to have 180k+ subscribers. I look forward to all your future vids.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!!

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

Future vids? Who wants Future videos? 🤔

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

Beautiful job! Bola Glass did a great job on the shower glass as well. Lots of work! xoxo

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!!

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Every time you and Sebastian are welcome. You make a great team. I love team work. xoxo

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

🙂🙃🙂🙃🖤🤍

[@kimmerlydickey5525]

Jaw still dragging on the floor. 🎼 If I were a carpenter🎼😂😂😂 Amazing work!!!!

[@Baelfyr]

Again, another amazing video with lots of great information about how it is done and what you are doing. I really love these videos and look forward to them every time!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it!

[@SmallWonda]

Really interesting - just finished the upstairs ensuite now about to start with the downstairs bath - learnt a lot from your videos, enough to know to let the professionals deal with it all - especially as they are installing curbless, walk-in showers with details for handicap use. Glad you are doing super well.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!

[@SiarlW]

Another fantastic outcome. Looks amazing.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!

[@urbanspiritrecords3197]

I quit construction a short time ago to work for family business. Sometimes maybe in the middle of my daytime shift, or lying in bed and about to get to sleep, I miss doing those crafty things so much. But to think about it, there's times that I don't really want to show up for that because you know there's some nice day and there's some rough day when it comes to construction. So by watching Wolkon's videos really solve my problem of laziness but still wanna get more experience (sometimes it's really nice to bake up a joint and watch his videos and imagine things). Thanks again for such delication of your work and your videos also. Love you brother!

[@benjaminmellingen5340]

got to the end of the video and saw the installers drill through your lovely work. You were obviously okay with it, but I would start crying if it was me

[@TheHoodGuru]

Just finished a bathroom and I have been all over your videos for examples. Sadly I didnt get to do the curbless shower but did get a very cool look. This video is helping me with the glass install that I have yet to do.

[@skylightatnight6996]

so much value in this video, love watching all your videos man. fantastic work as always

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!!

[@MoGhotbi]

This is a great video with very detailed narration. Thank you.

[@shesit318]

I get so excited when you post. Once again, your work is immaculate. Keep up the great work. Love everything you do.❤❤

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much!

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

💘😻😍

[@marcogarcia8207]

Congratulations, you a truly inspiration, congratulations....watching your videos are the best way for me to learn more about renovations, I will be taking a 14 weeks home renovations training very soon,

[@dianaburney6921]

The bathroom turned out very nice . Good work

[@reply7007]

Another banger video. Can't get enough of these! Ty so much!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you as always!!

[@refrigeratortrimkits]

Great renovation!! You transformed this bathroom!

[@evanchrzaszcz6844]

I need someone in Michigan like you man!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Some flip house videos would be cool. 😂Get it, get it?? Looking forward to the videos to come Liam!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Just you wait!! Thanks as always brother!

[@michaelmunoz1007]

Can you please tell me what tile (mfg/model/color etc) you used on this project? This is exactly the look that I am interested in. Beautiful job and finished product. Excellent step-by-step video of all work completed.

[@michaelmunoz1007]

ANYONE? Any info on the tile would be appreciated

[@behape_4evr]

You do awesome work. Too bad your not in South Florida, I would love to hire you.

[@sandrabuchman3697]

Same! South Florida resident here

[@TM-tw1py]

Fantastic Video! One issue I have is the curbless showers appear to have a greater risk of flooding. When the drain backs up (and it will), and water will be accumulating on your both shower floor and total bathroom floor (under the gasketed door). As there is no drain in the bathroom floor - it poses more risk more water damage on the ceilings etc.. of the floors below.

[@klav5930]

If I ever come up with the $ to get mine remodeled, I’d go far as begging you to come to Michigan! 😂 No worries, probably never happen. Anyway I enjoy your channel as you guys are extremely knowledgeable and solid hard workers!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate that

[@charlietvip197]

Excellent job.!! 👍

[@createwithconfidence8094]

I love the attention to detail and your thorough narration of the process. I am looking to have a small physical reno in my bathroom. No relocation of plumbing. I have an entry door, toilet room door, and shower door all within the same space. I'd love to take out the useless bathtub. What is your opinion on a primary bathroom without a tub? Also, would you ever put in a shower door on an angle (to alleviate my 3 door jam issue)?

[@sidpatel441]

What’s the name of the tile? Thank you in advance! Your work is amazing!!

[@hj8607]

Very nice finish. Have you considered an enclosure free design. Take current one and use linear drain on back wall with entire floor sloped (along that wall even under fixture on right) 5' drain on left from corner . No compound tile cuts . Sloped tray from Schulter (with extension). No glass expense. (No install cost.

[@hj8607]

Certainly less cost even if drain cost is doubled or more. ADA compliant etc.

[@visionstream8422]

Incredible work and lots of great tips here! I've watched lots of your videos, but haven't seen yet--do any of them install a renovation curbless shower on a slab? That's the situation I'm in and want to see more of the concrete grinding down process.

[@Lauktar]

Great work. Do you have a link to the tile that was used?

[@dedicatedtofinanciallitera3550]

Man these videos are so informative and such excellent work. Do you do work in the United States as well (California)? Great work for sure, the water proofing of that shower was definitely the best system I've ever seen.

[@nickgallegos1286]

Really like your tile work! My only thing is, are you achieving proper coverage on your large format tiles? Can you do use tile setters a favor and give us a good ol coverage check!? Thanks man!!

[@tealkerberus748]

Very nice. I need to see a comparison between how the air flows with the extractor fan just outside the shower or directly inside the shower. The way I see it, with the fan just outside the shower, you're hoping it will remove the excess steam by pulling air out of the shower space through that gap above the door, and that means an equal amount of air has to enter lower down, through the tiny gaps under and beside the door. That sounds like if it works it's going to create a cold draught, and if you've got it closed up too tight for draughts, the extractor isn't going to be able to pull the steam from the shower. I reckon if the extractor fan were inside the shower, it would be pulling air in through that big gap over the door, and that air would sweep up the steam that rises to under the ceiling and take it out through the extractor without creating draughts lower down. I'm not a fluid dynamics engineer, so I need to see if this is how it works in practice.

[@nassirousouleymane6988]

Absolutely great work as always! You should reconsider working In the US as well! Sebastian does a great drywall finishing work! Still don’t know how he enjoys it 😂!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks! He’s built different

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

​@@WorkinwithWolkon 😘😘😘😘 is a great

[@MadDog_Rules]

Another fantastic video and breakdown. Would love to see you install a shower/wall panel bathroom and see the difference in aesthetics and also the labour and installation difference. In the UK we are seeing more and more shower/wall panel and acrylic panel installs.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks! I personally have no interest in installing acrylic panels as I find them to be sad and lifeless but that’s just my preference. I would however be interested in trying something like wet wall out (a faux tile slab system)

[@MadDog_Rules]

@@WorkinwithWolkon With the designs they now have, some of those acrylic panels look amazing. What's a faux tile slab system?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Yeah that’s what I was referring to with wet wall I think they’re great budget products but I haven’t seen one in person where I thought it was comparable to an actual tiled wall imo

[@chadharrigan68]

Work looks clean. I'm guessing you have a GC LIC & hold all certs necessary for your area? I agree with curbless looking cleaner. Don't know if I would go as far as to say it's superior. I guarantee that there is one environment that you won't be putting a curbless in. Slab on grade with PT or multifamily with PT. Scope is much easier on stud/plywood substrate raised foundation for curbless installs vs. slab without PT, in my opinion. Take care. KOKO "KEEP ON KEEPEN ON "....

[@Lilleleniko_]

I really enjoy watching these videos. Do you have one with concrete floor as opposed to the subfloor? I can’t see how I would get the schluter shower pan and rest of the floor to be flash if I wanted to do a curb less shower. Thank you.

[@carlozposada3935]

I had learned alot from you! Thank you

[@RickyTricky90]

Looks perfect. Wow

[@lh3465]

Amazing work!!!! Can I ask you what tile is it? Also where is the vanity from?

[@sandrabuchman3697]

I’m in the planning process of renovating master bath in condo and would like a curbless shower …. Any suggestions on a workaround on city permit code which require a curb?

[@benjaminmellingen5340]

very impressive work 👍👍

[@othmansaleh3346]

Goboard is the best for beginners and professionals. Fair price, way easier install than Schluter. Try it on your next job, you won’t regret it.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

If only I could find it locally

[@naffox4259]

Just curious, is all waste line in Canada black pipe? I haven’t seen that before.

[@craigrussell3516]

By the time you do all that kerdi band and sealing the screws on the kerdi board is it really worth it over just membrane over drywall? Seems like you gain so many extra places for water intrusion using the kerdi board

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Yes it’s absolutely worth it, I will never go back to the membrane over drywall method.

[@chris-_-3073]

Wonderful - is there a reason you don't tile the ceiling in the shower section ?

[@user-pwfus]

Cutting down a much larger pre made shower pan will give you less of a pre slope for the water to flow which is not good at all for water drainage, Looks like a very well made shower keep up the hard work.

[@sharonbowers5117]

Love your videos. They're the best. I see you took down a shower panel. What do you think of shower panels?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

I mean I’m extremely biased but I would never put an insert in my own house. I like custom tile work far too much

[@Sean-Aviation]

beautiful work. well done. what did you use for the HVAC vent? i realy like it

[@Th3kermit]

do you guys have any videos of you doing a remodel on a concrete floor. I live in florida so we do not have subfloor as most of your videos have

[@PfabDesign]

I live in south Florida too and was wondering the same.. I have a recessed shower and would need to build the floor up, or could I just add plywood? I’m assuming no due to moisture

[@erikcable1755]

you sawcut the slab, remove concrete, set new drain down 1 1/2", pour new concrete with 1/4" per foot slope

[@donnat1967]

Wow. Love watching your videos. You do great work.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!!!

[@donnat1967]

@@WorkinwithWolkon your welcome

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

@WorkinwithWorkin 😂

[@YVRpilot]

Amazing work!

[@rj7826]

Awesome job! My one nitpicking comment would be to ask why not go for a linear drain as it would've made for less cutting of tile to account for the slope - I think🤔?

[@SeanDearing]

TAKE MY $$$, fantastic job. I wish you serviced my area, I would love to have my bathroom renovation done by you/your company.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you so much, have you considered moving? 😂

[@SeanDearing]

@@WorkinwithWolkon lol indeed. I did reach out to you on your website, I am in Vaughan, just slightly outside of your area?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Yeah my apologies, just can’t deal with the 401 anymore lol

[@SeanDearing]

@@WorkinwithWolkon be like that officially unsubscribed ;). Kidding of course, keep up the great work and your videos are so detailed, I know how much effort must go into this. I would like to do this myself when I retire (luckily I am able to retire early at 55, so I will need something to keep me busy). Can I ask what those mirrors are called/where you get them? This has to be the most underrated KZbin channel, and to think it only gets better from here.

[@pjf93]

Any reason why you didnt use the Schluter DECO-SG Decorative Edge for the glass?

[@TPTRAVELVLOG]

AMAZING WORK

[@glenwilliams4993]

Amazing work as usual

[@rhkips]

Once again, absolutely beautiful! Sadly, due to some recent events, a bathroom reno is likely unexpectedly in my near future. What are your thoughts on linear drains? I quite like them aesthetically, and it seems like it might be easier to slope the shower pan too!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you! Linear drain pros -look great -no envelope cut needed Cons -more expensive -variation in perimeter height (with a standard drain the perimeter of the pan is the same height throughout) this created additional challenges when tiling -more prone to collecting hair/grime

[@rhkips]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Awesome, thank you for the reply and insight!

[@DoctorCrescentMoon]

Another masterpiece

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!

[@DoctorCrescentMoon]

@@WorkinwithWolkon keep up the amazing work and videos!

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

Master one? 🤔⚧♂️♀️❔

[@RawTechKnowledge]

Brother when tightening the riobel valve with hand, it’s always recommended to tighten it with a wrench or similar tool just 1/4 inch more than the 🤚. Just want to share what i know !!

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks you, keep in mind there are hundreds of cuts in these videos and a fraction of what actually happens gets shown

[@behape_4evr]

Can you convert any bathroom into a curbless shower? I want to remove a tub and make it a full curbless shower, just not sure if there are any restrictions that would keep me from doing this.

[@TUDIU]

beautiful work!!!

[@gillenrubianes7288]

Soon I want to renovate my whole bathroom its only a small washroom but there is one problem "wirings" I dont know much about wiring I don't want to get electricuted,,any sugestions?

[@tomk4092]

where is that tile from/name of it? It's awesome.

[@delorend]

Saved this video for when I go to DIY my bathroom shortly. Quick question, is the shower wall tile the same as the floor tile? Looked shinier, but wasnt sure if just the video. Are they 2'x2' tiles?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Good eye Yeah they’re 24x24 porcelain Wall tile is glossy and floor is matte

[@MotomojoFL]

Nice work! You show $600 for waterproofing. Does that include the entire Kerdi system you used? Wall board, shower pan, etc?

[@garyross9512]

Hello, thanks for the video. How do you recess the floor if you have engineered floor joists?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Check out our video “massive ensuite bathroom renovation” Alternatively you can search up rapid recess bracket system

[@garyross9512]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Awesome, thanks man.

[@koifish1le996]

Is there a standard size of mixing valve? As in would that schluter valve flange fit most mixing valves? I have a bathroom to build and there are currently separate hot and cold knobs roughed in. Would it be a better idea longevity wise to swap them out for a centered style valve -one that would fit in that flange hole? Thanks Awesome work like all of your other builds. Great tips too

[@conradcoolerfiend]

the mixing valve seal is not necessary. mixing valves come with their own gaskets.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

As Conrad has stated the schluter seal isn’t a crucial component

[@Participant616]

Beautiful room. I had no idea the glass installation was so involed! Did they screw the ceiling brackets into block and was that planned by you?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you! Wood backing is definitely preferred, and is pretty easy to plan out ahead of time especially since we typically have the ceiling over the shower open. Anchors could be used if not though

[@Participant616]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Makes sense thanks. Can I ask what led you to outsource the glass installation? It seems that you do lots of stuff yourself that's just as hard if not harder.

[@kurlis]

is there any linear drains in future videos? i like how they can almost disappear with tile covers

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

Is it not cover?

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

Junk! Junk! JUNK!

[@Sarah_et_Alex]

Do you use architect before to give your quote to the customer? Because I suppose you need to know what materials, etc…. you will need

[@captmcawesome4246]

Hey Walton, I just wanted to say your videos are great and gave me the confidence to renovate my second-floor master bathroom. I did run into a surprise right when I first started opening the subfloor. It appears that my floor joists are not joists at all, but instead engineered trusses. While this makes it great for rerouting the plumbing/electrical it left me with the question of how to recess the subfloor. I can't use the traditional method of lowering the floor with 2x4s and attaching the subfloor to that as the trusses don't have enough surface area to attach the 2x4s to. I have looked into lowering brackets (rapid recess, etc), but was hoping I didn't have use as these options are quite pricey. Do you (or anyone for that matter) know the proper way to recess a floor that is built on engineered trusses? Thanks in advance.

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Check out our video “massive ensuite bathroom renovation” Good luck!

[@captmcawesome4246]

@@WorkinwithWolkon Thanks for the reply, and believe me I've searched through all your videos (and the rest of the internet it feels like) to see how people have recessed their subfloor with floor trusses. The video you pointed out appears to have I-joists, so the same installation method would be used on floor trusses?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

@@captmcawesome4246 My apologies I misunderstood. Honestly you might just have to use a system like rapid recess. Expensive yes, but at least it will be quicker

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

🤐

[@Locum-ms6gd]

Would you consider traveling to US to do a bathroom?

[@Easymixer-au]

Nice 😍

[@Whoddathunk]

Ur shit is legit!!!!! Hope someday to get my bathroom upgrade to curbless shower…

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thank you!! Same here

[@techhadziabdulahovic7443]

Shouldn't there be insulation between the floor joists?

[@erikcable1755]

to stop foot noise from above to below, yes. if you have carpet and pad, you are ok in the hallways and other rooms. if you want to replace the carpet and pad with a hard surface flooring, first lay down a sound board...

[@karenmora1551]

Where can I buy the niche with led?

[@luc1ferblack]

I have a concrete floor bathroom in a flat like i assume many people do. It has a bath and the waste pipe goes down one side under the bath then into a box along the wall to the waste exit the toilet also plumbs into that box hopefully one day i will see someone installing a shower in a similar setup but i know it wont be curbless

[@ZManiac88]

Hey man! I was just wondering if any new projects going on? Miss your content!

[@CurtisPaullins]

Have you done any curbless showers on a slab foundation?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

No although we may have one coming up this year

[@sudhir12]

What's the dimension of the tub? Also, what kind of shower fixture (and brand) did you install?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

60x30 Riobel

[@SargeWolf010]

Personally I recommend steel toe oil, slip, and water resistant boots [but that my opinion]...

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

Awesome

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Thanks!

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

Not the "end" 😰

[@K.n.o.x.]

*What sealer do you use for the corners of the shower?*

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

Yes! New shower 🚿

[@ramoncezar1919]

Have you done any curbless condo apt bathroom Reno ?

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

Reno!

[@bridgetraveler7700]

We have a bath tub and we have a sliding glass door and it gets a lot of soap scum and it's super hard to remove it.

[@abdulkadirqulaten9231]

😢😭

[@Construction_Alex]

great job and very fast

[@kevindashid]

This is a dumb question. With a foam subfloor for the shower pan, could it ever get “crushed” from the weight of a person?

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Nah, you can checkout videos of people driving forklifts over them

[@ireneochoa6972]

I waved goodbye when your dad waved 🤣

[@majislander5409]

Does the $1500 for shower glass include labor to install it or is that added on to the $1500. If it’s an add on, what is the total cost for the shower glass?

[@conradcoolerfiend]

included

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

Labor included

[@shaunray6660]

The shear amount of work involved in doing things properly! 😂

[@WorkinwithWolkon]

It’s takes some effort that’s for sure😂

[@supaspy]

Why didn’t you replace the moldy insulation

[@dariuszd7762]

What's the name of the tile?