Just a tip from someone who's been doing this for 30 years. I wouldn't use 1/2" pex B for your spout line out. Often its too restricting and causes water to always flow out your shower head when filling the tub.
@EverydayHomeRepairs11 ай бұрын
Agreed, thanks for the callout on this one 👍
@Viking742569 ай бұрын
Hard pipe it or look for 3/4 valve tub outlet and 3/4 drop ear!
@touchcheeks48899 ай бұрын
How much does it usually cost to have one installed?
@tamikab58619 ай бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs😮😮😮
@johnnyrottenwood49359 ай бұрын
@@touchcheeks4889 With removal of the old unit, wall finishing, paint, etc. I charge around $4k for a perfect job turnkey. Might be more or less in your area.
@Shawkman14 ай бұрын
Doing the template is genius! I'm glad I watched this video, I am doing a complete bathroom remode in a few weeks. Ive done toilets and vanties, but never a new shower install. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this.
@marcwigle7 ай бұрын
This is a project that I hope to undertake very soon. One recommendation that I especially am grateful for is when you mentioned making a cardboard template. That one recommendation made the entire video worthwhile for me. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
@waterwaysrestoration76216 ай бұрын
Outstanding video, thank you! We used this as our main guide to install the Delta 600 surround and it was incredibly helpful. To cut down on the echoing/boominess of the surround, we applied 3 cans of Big Gap spray foam on the backside of the panels in the open pockets, under the shelves, etc. (applied another 2-3 cans to the undersides/inner gaps of the Kohler tub we installed as part of this project too, and then set the in mortar) and it made a huge difference. Give yourself plenty of time to be methodical and do it right. Follow every step and it will turn out awesome. Those long bar clamps are under $100 for a set of 4, and were of critical help, too. Could not have done this job nearly as well without this great video!
@vdubing019 ай бұрын
Man I can't thank you enough. I've watched your videos on the tub/shower. You really filled in a lot of the blanks for me. Now I'm ready to tackle mine.
@sethellenburg5669 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, just thank you for making this video. To anyone who plans to have someone install this, I suggest asking them to read the instructions AND sending them this video and asking them to watch it. Anyone who hasn’t already installed one of these very well may make a mistake or two that will ruin the surround.
@NotAJ-yn3xe2 жыл бұрын
Dude that's a awesome idea with the cardboard I will use this technique tomorrow to finish my install. Thanks.
@amaurylora10162 жыл бұрын
You look very professional and an honest guy. God bless you.!
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gerigold2439 Жыл бұрын
Finally a video that tells everything that one needs to know to install this surround tub/shower combo. I have had my shower Laying in its boxes for nearly a year. YU NAILED IT ! Mahalo Nui 🤙
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Best of luck with the project! You got this 🙌
@creeksidechris33846 ай бұрын
Same here ...one year , unfinished. Just got cheapest wall kit. Gonna slap it up! Alooooohaaas❤😂
@glennholstein45343 ай бұрын
I just finished my Tub/shower install and this video was spot on. Watch the video and rewind and watch again over and over again helped me know exactly what I needed to do every step along the way.
@briansegall10842 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. I watched it before installing my shower surround, and I want to mention a few things that I ran into. My shower is a Sterling Ensemble which is made out of their proprietary Vikrell material (probably just fiberglass with a secret ingredient), so there are some differences compared to normal fiberglass. 1. I cut the valve hole from the back like you did, but that was a mistake since it caused blowout on the front of the panel. Thankfully, the valve cover will hide the blowout. 2. The panels only touch the studs at the top and bottom. There's no point using sealant like you did since it wouldn't make contact with the panels. The panels are quite firm on their own. 3. The side panels use a tongue and groove system to slot 1/4" into the back panel. When measuring for the valve opening, I forgot to take this into account and ended up 1/4" off! Cheers!
@jeffkennedy18332 жыл бұрын
Sterling is the only way to go .Period!
@jamesjoslin7586 Жыл бұрын
The sterling units require no caulking other than a small bead at the outside edge of the side panels where they meet the base. .Ive put many of these in. They’re decent for the money.
@billclarke63302 жыл бұрын
Perfect video. Well thought out with fantastic instructions. Our bathroom is the spitting image of this one your working on. Followed your instructions step by step as we purchased the same tub and surround plus the shower valve. Delta needs to step up and financially support your channel. Thanks for all your help!
@robertcisek3990 Жыл бұрын
Just a note to an excellent video. If you intend to add a door or sliding doors to the tub/shower unit, you need something to hold screws for the frame on the ned pieces. You can add frame pieces as mentioned in the video or you can use contractors cement to glue in 2x4s inside the end pieces. I've glued in boards in two enclosure installs and it works great...its easier than inserting a frame piece.
@dkmackert Жыл бұрын
What kind of adhesive are you using to bond the 2x4 to the acrylic surround ? I am in the process opf doing this and it seems easier doing it the way youj are saying -
@larrybud10 ай бұрын
Gluing the two bys doesn't hold those two bys to the main frame, however.
@glennholstein45343 ай бұрын
I just completed a Tub/Shower install that included replacing the floor under the old tub, minus a few minor mistakes of my own doing this video among the others including the extra support and faucet install help me out tremendously. I watched other videos but this entire series of videos was spot on for my project, I also used a Delta Tub as the replacement and was almost identical to my install. Thanks for all the videos. 😀
@timbob987 Жыл бұрын
🛠The only reason I bought the Delta Classic 500 was because of your video installation. Great job, well explained and even showed your "non-perfect" areas, like gaps and cut holes. Most BS videos show perfect installs after several practice videos. Made us feel like we can do it, so we did. Delta owes you some % of the $.
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Nice, glad the installed worked out for you 👍👍
@stoneyj1a111 ай бұрын
I saw the Delta unit at HD today. They say you don't need caulk. Did you?
@TheSpatulaCity9 ай бұрын
Awesome instructions. Thank you. 3:52 Although you won't be installing shower doors, someone else might in the future if you ever sell the place. So I think it would have been nice to put in those extra studs. Plus it might give the surround just a bit extra rigidity.
@waynezieschang5780 Жыл бұрын
Great video. One observation based on past experience - I put a layer of cardboard down in the tub to protect the tub finish from those nasty little scratches caused by anything that happens to be caught in the tread pattern of your shoes or happens to stick to your shoe soles and you don't notice until AFTER you step in the tub to do work. Don't ask me how I learned that the hard way with my mother's shower. 8-(
@terrymarshall9565 Жыл бұрын
Fill shelves with foam on backside. Insulate walls to muffle noise. Drill pilot hole from backside then flip over and finish hole drill. Run strip of wood same width as surround edge at top and install mold proof drywall. Get good quality faucet with hot/cold stops and make hole big enough to access.
@Wonderboy46Z Жыл бұрын
I’m about to do this myself and NEVER done this before. Just to be clear, you mean spray foam from a can right? And a buddy told me to paint the drywall with Killz as a base coat, and do the same to all framing behind the insert as well. Does that all make sense or is it overkill?
@gregie9999hotair15 ай бұрын
I watched two different videos from someone representing Delta, my confusion comes from the shower pan top edge. Other video guy wants a foam seal put around top edge, and no other sealants other than on pan edge where sides mate with front L pattern with sealant.
@b.powell34802 жыл бұрын
I would add 2x6 blocking around the top where you cut the drywall at the top of the shower/tub mounting flange, which gives you additional support for securing the top of the surround!
@Memo-nd6fj2 жыл бұрын
I would of installed the 2x6's anyway just in case you or new owner might want shower doors.
@rainmaker37002 жыл бұрын
Blocking the flanges off tub and shower surrounds is actually a code requirement in many areas.
@hyrumbliss5811 Жыл бұрын
@@Memo-nd6fj good point, you never know if you'll change your mind about the doors
@osco4311 Жыл бұрын
It's also extra strength in the area where you'll later put a shower rod.
@DIYManiacJohnP2 жыл бұрын
I would have installed wood blocking for glass door mounting regardless. Good future proofing practice
@Moto_Medics Жыл бұрын
bought a house where seemingly alot of the renovations were done with many half-measures. i smelled stagnant water in that bathroom and looking closely and pushing on the panels of this exact shower kit its loose as hell and ive been trying to find any info on if the joints are meant to be sealed. watching this i realize just how bad it is and likely they did not even use adhesive so it looks like im taking apart my shower today! thank you for making a better video than the manufacturer.
@justgivemethetruth Жыл бұрын
That's cool. Thanks. I am kind of amazed that nothing needs to go between those panels and the studs. I was thinking of some kind of moisture barrier to prevent water or steam from going back into the wall studs. Also, I wish you had not assumed that everyone already had their tub/shower alcove dimensioned correctly, and covered the case of when you have to do something to make it the right dimensions. It is great to see this done though on video because it allows us to have the confidence to do something like this. Great video
@ttmich Жыл бұрын
I am think the same way as you do. I would put some insulation stuffs between the studs for heat/cold insulation, but the mosture barrier is not needed because water and moisture can't penetrate the fiberglass wall of the shower.
@justgivemethetruth Жыл бұрын
@@ttmich Theoretically you are right, but water and moisture have a way to penetrate everywhere. He caulks the modules of the fiberglass panels, but what happens when they get very old?
@briandonohue79688 ай бұрын
@@justgivemethetruth fibreglass is used for boats. They generally don’t leak through the glass itself - but at joints. The same principle would apply here - the impermeable risk area is the silicone joints - not the panels unless they become damaged.
@johnhanley24312 жыл бұрын
I like these videos. Helps me understand the bills that I pay for professional work.
@tyrannyblackthorn5023 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, I really wish you could have shown what you do under the tub. I have the shower model and just need to know if I need to add hardy board to the floor or if putting it on top of the preexisting wood is all good.
@billk8780 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video on all counts! Have saved this KZfaq for a future project. Really appreciate all the tips for a secure mounting of the "flimsy" panels.
@eskimoquinn4737 Жыл бұрын
Love the hole saw re-drill tip 15:40
@dg-vg9di3 ай бұрын
I would recommend before putting up the panel with the shelves, is to put gap foam in the voids to stiffen them up. You want the low expanding foam that doesn’t warp the panel. I’d do this because people will use the shelves as handles and the foam stiffens it up and if they crack, to have something behind the acrylic to patch the panel. You can put an acrylic filler and there’s something behind it to hold the filler. Else, if the panel cracks, you can’t fix it and you’ll have to tear it all out and install a new panel. From experience you do not want to do that. Major pain in the butt for something that takes but a few minutes to do.
@chriserickson44172 ай бұрын
Wow, what a deal. I will be attempting a bathroom build in my basement. Looks like I'm in for some learning. Thanks for the video/info.
@perspicator57796 ай бұрын
Great cardboard template reference pre-fit!
@janinejackson94772 жыл бұрын
Brilliant I have recently bought a new house. The bathroom is a job I need to do. So informative and explained so clearly. This is definitely going to help. Are you able to show us how to install a new ceiling in the loungeroom. My inside ceiling needs replacing from water damage. The outside roof has been repaired so no more leak. You do such a great job. Thank you🙂
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Janine, I have about 5 more videos on this project and then will put out one video covering the entire project. I will add the ceiling repair to the list of possible videos. Thx!
@jessed15862 жыл бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I’ve only made it 10 minutes so far, but do you need to have some sort of vapor barrier or moisture resistant material behind tub walls?
@dwightl58632 жыл бұрын
Possible consideration, being the studs are exposed, to place bracing between the studs for addition of shower grab bars either now or the future.
@wheelie6422 жыл бұрын
I install grab bars for a living. You are so right.
@Casmige2 жыл бұрын
“Blocking” It’s known as “blocking”.,..
@dwightl58632 жыл бұрын
@@Casmige Ok! Blocking it is then.
@jonmackie38592 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video to show how to finish the walls around the tub surround ?
@RochelleVerette5 ай бұрын
I was going to ask the same thing
@Prettypunkin2u11 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this design.. Can it possibly be attached to green board and studs.. And still work properly???
@joshbrown2842 жыл бұрын
Have you released any more of the videos showing how you finished the top edge and the side edges where it will meet the drywall
@wondon2992 Жыл бұрын
You just put your drywall over that too flange so it covers it. Tape mud caulk
@chrisyaritz2180 Жыл бұрын
On the exterior wall, do you need to have a vapor barrier(plastic) or something? I'm curious because I'm doing a similar project... And my basement exterior wall has two by fours with insulation and plastic over them. Which in essence means I have to trim the plastic off of the studs so I can glue the wall panels to the studs
@Worldwidegiantgrowers Жыл бұрын
Never put plastic over your studs. It will condensate and create mold. Must have breathable barrier plastic does not breathe.
@BelowAverageDIY6 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial - thank you for making this video. Appreciate the stud work / shower door support explanation. I will be trying this out in the near future and using your vid for reference.
@jimkittleson7121 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering - or suggesting - once you know exactly where the hardware will be where you will need the holes, why not just put the laser level on the target (e.g., handle) and then dry fit he panel without moving the laser? Wouldn’t that give you the location for the hole? You’d have to do that for both holes of course. After watching your video I bought that laser level - at first I thought I wasted $100, but you made a believer out of me! Thanks much!
@alexwlawson Жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of installing these walls right now and thought of trying this as well. The only issue is that you can't dry fit the walls with the tub spout and valve installed so you likely will not get a perfect measurement unless you install/uninstall your valve/spout a couple of times.
@roadhardrestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I think I watched about 5 videos for these surrounds and yours was the most helpful! I'm in AZ, I couldn't find the sealants and adhesives listed either. Working on the install this weekend. I'm using the shower pan version instead of the tub, same difference just taller walls. The floor is sloped about 1/8" from one end to the other. Do you know how much that is going to effect the install? I figure I may just have some gaps like you had where I would need a little more sealant at the bottom where the wall meets the pan. I just poured some self leveling cement stuff and turned out nice and flat, (as my floor was unevenly pieced together after replacing some rotted subflooring), its just not perfectly level. Thanks again for the video!
@terrymarshall9565 Жыл бұрын
Use shower rods to hold panels
@jamesbekurs46832 жыл бұрын
Dude, you’re a lifesaver! I just bought this same model shower and tub today and this tutorial has already proven invaluable. Thanks for the help, and I’ll post an updated comment when done. 🤙🏼
@stclairstclair Жыл бұрын
How well did you do, mine was a bear and took me much longer than I imagined
@jamesbekurs4683 Жыл бұрын
@@stclairstclair it was a pain, but not horribly complicated. The biggest headache was that it was going in a 50 year old house, so I swear it seemed like nothing was square or plumb, so I had to pay attention to that first. It’s a decent tub and surround though.
@Tygaswag18 Жыл бұрын
How did you install the drywall around the shower?
@jamesbekurs4683 Жыл бұрын
@@Tygaswag18 just brought it to within a half, 3/4” from the bulging part of the surround and caulked it. Not a “professional” job by ANY means, but it works, and doesn’t look horrible.
@greghenner497810 ай бұрын
Can fill the gap with drywall mud or cover it with a strip of pvc trim or some tile.
@torreycrossman6363 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Two questions. 1) Should the studs behind shower be pressure treated? 2) I have heard about leaving a small sealant gap to leave a weep hole for condensation on backside of shower to drain into tub, not sure if this is universal?
@scljg2 жыл бұрын
it looks like you have a really nice finished product.. . I have installed 5 tub/shower surrounds kits in remodel projects this past winter and spring - not Delta brand.. However i installed Delta valves in all of them.. The brand of tub surround and shower surrounds kits that i installed require no adhesive and little to no caulk. While Delta is a nice looking surround i would not recommend it to my customers since seeing this install video. However a very nice video if someone wants a Delta surround kit.
@sstritmatter2158 Жыл бұрын
Well done, very thorough and thoughtful steps for future use like adding the soldering pad to the rear in case someone decides to go with copper for the mixer in the future. Someone someday might thank you for that. Very good job - I will probably still go with the "glue up" cheap version for my rental but this was still a useful video.
@dilonprice364811 ай бұрын
Nah bro it pays to do it the proper way even on rentals
@tonyg84712 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thanks for making this video. I learn from your work, and that makes your channel worthwhile. I need to install a new shower with door, so I'm off to find a video on that specific project. You have provided a solid foundation of knowledge to build on.
@ericwebster619310 ай бұрын
Just installed one of these. Your video was very helpful! Thank you!
@EverydayHomeRepairs10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@catfish248 ай бұрын
I would put some blue painters tape on the front and back of the panel where you are drilling holes that way it want chip the surface.
@CrowCreekOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of how you finished the walls around the top of the surround?
@dakota5440 Жыл бұрын
Great job man, great explanation
@jonathancristobal47242 ай бұрын
I think everyone commenting are useful tips I’m doing the same and will use all tips given thank you guys
@SpinGhost10 ай бұрын
Use the card board to imprint the valves on backside by pushing in and then transfer the cardboard stencil
@danielpohl298 ай бұрын
Just a pro tip to anyone that is looking for a great sealant. OSI Quad clear is the best on the market.
@slickwilly77032 ай бұрын
I don't understand why you need to install the horizontal studs and why were you so specific on how far to locate them above the floor.
@four4four636Ай бұрын
Exactly those braces are pointless
@bartdaw66812 жыл бұрын
I put a tub surround in at our cabin and I got it from Lowes and it was annoying to install as it was egg shell thin and required studs every 12 inches and the surround had to be glued to the studs with a special tub surround glue in addition to screwing the surround to the wall. If I hadn’t been on a septic system I would have drywalled and tiles as it is way easier and stylish.
@landonlandon5533 Жыл бұрын
Drywall and tile don't mix well together. Unless you are using a Kerdi membrane. It needs to be water tight before tile, hope that helps from having a moldy rotten mess.
@thejourneymen7722 Жыл бұрын
If you ever drill the holes slightly off-center, you could always move the valve it would be a lot cheaper than going and buying another shower surround.
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Good point 👍
@natersalad889 Жыл бұрын
Or just use a debur bit on a die grinder or drill to auger out the hole slightly the way you need it rather than using a round hole saw, this way you can shape the hole exactly like you need
@sagerauer6596 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Doing my bathroom now.
@EverydayHomeRepairs6 ай бұрын
Best of luck on the project!
@PR0L03 ай бұрын
I would really love to find ONE video that has the prep leading up to this, and then the finish after this. Knowing how to install the surround is great, but what about the big gap in the drywall above? How did you decide to cut up that high? What was on the wall before that? What was the prep that you did to get ready prior to the install? I hate having to search up videos for each step of this process, would love to see the entire thing beginning to completely finished product.
@peterpaveglio83363 ай бұрын
everyday home repairs has a video called DIY Bathroom remodel that shows it all.
@gregorybates2748 Жыл бұрын
Thanks this saved me a lot of money.
@benchapter7648 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving me confidence .
@TheRealWattz10 ай бұрын
I noticed there was no vapor barrier on the exterior wall. Can anyone give any advice on how to handle a vapor barrier with the need to use adhesive.
@melmartinez70028 ай бұрын
@EverydayHomeRepairs - Great video. Love the fact that you don't skip past steps and show the whole process in detail. What brand of fire-resistant pad did you use? Could you add a link?
@EverydayHomeRepairs8 ай бұрын
That one just comes with the Delta 400 or 500 series surround.
@melmartinez70027 ай бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Thanks.
@franciscoortiz3575Күн бұрын
How do you do that hack with the circular saw to cut an eighth of an inch of wood off of a stud
@hassanbazzi35452 жыл бұрын
Scott. This is just amazing talent. You demonstrated a project that can be intimidating to oh wow I can do it too. This is enjoyable to watch and very detailed with tips. Well done. Thank you for sharing
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hassan, Excited to pull this all together into 1 monster video. Probably another 4-5 videos and then will put out the whole project at a bit faster pace but including all parts of the DIY Remodel. 👍
@KZ3W2 жыл бұрын
Hi All ,, At the 2:10 to 2:30 part on the video ,, I ( and others have mentioned to ) think it's good to add extra support bracing , in case you'd want to add hand rails ,, at some point ,, to the wall . And with camera phones now - a - days ,,, take pictures where they are place , along with measurements ,, that way you'll know where they were placed . Though the kit he used has some "hold" , "grab" area's ,,, some tub surrounds are just plain , smooth walls ,,,, and you can place grab bars in more places .
@routtookc8064 Жыл бұрын
if thats the case, would be better to put in some 2x8 strips instead....give more wiggle room on placement.?
@user-ps1co3vv2u7 ай бұрын
Outstanding skill set you have!
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks, best of luck on your project!
@johnlozano5054 Жыл бұрын
What detailed instructions. Awesome explanation.. thanks
@jeanalexandre110516 күн бұрын
Why not used cement board as a backing and red guard as a waterproofed. Than install panel.
@stevenkilleen8149 Жыл бұрын
Just brought a house with these showers and the gaps are not sealed thanks for this ill seal them asap I knew it's seemed wrong
@teuilamalo90205 ай бұрын
I have changed the walls and did everything perfect. I’m stuck now trying to add the tub spout. I need help please!
@darryllawrence25307 ай бұрын
Liquid Nail also works to bond the wall panels
@studio2magic7 ай бұрын
Great video! Very helpful!
@worldtravelers4279 Жыл бұрын
Why we can not use waterproof sheet rock behind the surround shower wall?
@mondavou9408 Жыл бұрын
Good video production, good instructions.
@franciscoortiz35752 күн бұрын
Can you show the drain parts that you utilize so I can purchase?
@MLK601002 жыл бұрын
Best DIYer out there.
@cyrus7096 Жыл бұрын
Great detailed explanation. Thank you.
@MinnesotaSvensk2 ай бұрын
Could you theoretically install this over a thin layer of sheet rock? I’m trying to imagine (other than being able to add horizontal studs) why I couldn’t drill direct to the studs without having to rip it down.
@phuckodclown43892 жыл бұрын
your videos are great
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👊
@jorytsai2 жыл бұрын
Scott, Thank you so much for the details and notes.
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@RD-sl8yl Жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful!!! Thanks!!
@jimmanwithvan3231 Жыл бұрын
Great Video, Thanks for sharing !!
@HB-yq8gy9 ай бұрын
Awesome video thank you!
@Biscaynedave2 ай бұрын
Please help..Great vid but i need help, my shower wall opening is just under 60" by maybe an 1/8 inch and the shower enclosure is 60" and not flexible ? im stuck, how can i shave the vertical studs down ?? just use a sander? this is original construction, i am replacing the old shower, thanks
@stansmart49672 жыл бұрын
How did you transition from the drywall to the surround to cover the gap?
@anhla11762 жыл бұрын
I’m going
@DarkKent234 Жыл бұрын
I used pvc moulding. It's waterproof and looks nice.
@keithlarson4113 Жыл бұрын
Cheap pvc moulding
@jlee3925 Жыл бұрын
You can install pieces of drywall over the top shower lip. Mud the drywall to drywall seams. White paintable silicone caulk around the whole shower. Paint walls with satin or semigloss primer and paint mix. Then you’re done! But pvc trim would absolutely work.
@dwaynelejeune35085 ай бұрын
Great info, but I have an issue with support! I have no way to clamp anything to my back surround! My bathroom run length ways so nearest wall is like 10’ away!!
@fernacious Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Just installed the same thing. I couldn’t find any of the four recommended sealants either. I think I’ll go with the dap amp hybrid too. Hopefully it does the trick.
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think the DAP Amp did a good job. Best of luck. I think Delta is coming out with a 500 Series surround which will make this a bit easier and less need for sealing so many joints.
@kelleeroot9993 Жыл бұрын
I just finished installing a Delta classic 400 base. Returned walls due to damage and have been unable to locate more shower walls in 400 series. Is it possible to use 500 series walls with 400 series base.
@chefgeir Жыл бұрын
Thank you for great instructions! I do have one question though. I did not understand the purpose of the two horizontal studs you talked about starting at 58 seconds. Can you please elaborate?
@landonlandon5533 Жыл бұрын
It's just added support blocking for the sealant.
@laurenjensen42225 ай бұрын
Should you put insulation between the studs? If so, would rigid work? I hate the pink stuff:(. Also your videos help greatly!
@EverydayHomeRepairs5 ай бұрын
I don't usually for the interior walls. Best of luck on your project!
@Mattyice31882 жыл бұрын
Hey what goes over them surround flanges ??
@terrymarshall9565 Жыл бұрын
Drill pilot hole from back then turn panel over and finish hole, go in reverse to start then forward
@Twist2pullit Жыл бұрын
Great video
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@catblue63932 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you.
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@dukefrywokker64702 жыл бұрын
2 Questions: Why didn't you put the stud in behind the end walls for support of a shower door in the future? You future-proofed the back of the holes for soldering. And, why did you end up with such large gaps along the tub? Shouldn't everything be snug?
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
I was going back and forth on the decision for the supports but the one side would have been a bit of a pain to shim out to the exact 28 3/4" distance from the support to the back wall. It's my rental property and I usually only remove the glass doors as compared to installing those units. When I installed the tub I did install it with a 1/8" difference with the drain side being lower across the 5'. That showed up in the gap progressively getting larger as you got closer to the drain side. Not pretty but shouldn't result in any issues. Good questions 👍
@israelnemitz83238 ай бұрын
Great video!
@stoneyj1a111 ай бұрын
I just went to Home Depot and looked at a Delta Unit. They are saying you don't need to caulk the seams.
@EverydayHomeRepairs11 ай бұрын
That is correct for the newer "500" series. Just make sure you have the 500 and you should be good as Delta re-engineered those interfaces 👍
@stoneyj1a111 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty confident me & the girl can do this. Good video.@@EverydayHomeRepairs
@EverydayHomeRepairs11 ай бұрын
@@stoneyj1a1 you got this 👊
@Gunfighter25.52 жыл бұрын
Why not put insulation behind the tub surround walls?
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
I thought about it from a sound perspective in the room next to the shower.
@Casmige2 жыл бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Come on a little forward thinking backed up by doing. Actions speak louder than words and if they don’t follow thoughts doesn’t matter what you thought or think if you don’t actually do something. You know sort of along the lines of “best practices”?. That’s the problem with human nature: just want a cheap, quick &’easy job without doing anything more & certainly a lot less if they can get away with it....
@willia3r2 жыл бұрын
@@Casmige great points. I wondered why something so thin and plastic-feeling like these Delta showers can simply be screwdriven to a hollowed-out wall without Sheetrock or some sort of barrier? Shouldn’t there be a concern about noise or moisture? But I guess it’s just simply the 🇺🇸American way to go with the cheapest solution without regards for long term ramifications😕
@MicahFunk Жыл бұрын
@willia3r these shower surrounds can easily last decades without leaking. It's because of how the parts have been engineered to fit together.
@jayty8412 Жыл бұрын
@@willia3r we had to use foam boarding for support. Works great 👍
@genarosanchezpineda Жыл бұрын
Very well done video
@michaelhabada34932 ай бұрын
So i am doing a shower install right now. I do not need to use green surat behind the surround???
@357THEODORE Жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful,Thanks
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lcjlcj27392 жыл бұрын
Nice demonstration. Thank you
@MrFuchew11 ай бұрын
I want to put a surround like this on my old cast iron tub that doesn't have a lip on it. I'm terrified. Don't want to replace the tub, it's really nice and most importantly installed and paid for. Am I going to have a bad time?
@bobwatson6273 Жыл бұрын
Needed insulation on side wall for sound dampening and retaining heat in the shower.