How Much Does it Cost to Remodel Your Own Shower?

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How Much Does it Cost to Remodel Your Own Shower? | DIY Shower Remodel

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Күн бұрын

How much does remodeling a shower cost? Can you do it yourself?
The answer - less than you’d think, and absolutely!
It’s been no secret that bathrooms and kitchens sell houses. It’s been that way for as long as I can remember. But when contractors are 2+ years out and not even taking bids, it may be time to take updating your own space into your own hands!
This this video I’m doing just that, your average DIYer is taking on a full bathroom shower remodel. I’ve done exactly zero bathroom shower remodels and am learning all of this as I go. So, follow along, learning from my struggles so you don’t have to repeat them yourself, and I will give you a full breakdown of what it cost for a DIYer to completely remodel their own shower.
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@PaoYong 2 ай бұрын

I love how honest your video is. Mistakes and all. Such a nice difference from the “perfect” tutorial videos on youtube.

@donnygrahambuilds 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate that. That pretty well captures the heart of my channel's DIY videos - to truly see if from an average home owner/weekend warrior's perspective. Mistakes and all haha

@Alex.smiffy Жыл бұрын

A few tricks I learned from studpack building showers: 1) tile the floor first. 2) don't cut the hole for the niche until you have started tiling the wall it will be installed in. Helps us DIYers get it perfectly aligned with full tiles. 3) leave the bottom row of wall tile for last and plan for less than a full tile so that bottom row can be cut to fit the slopes along the bottom and yet be level along the top edge. My advice: every DIYer needs a laser level or two. I am in year 4 of a full gut renovation of a very old cottage, I have used my basic Bosch lasers for countless projects. one projects lines one projects dots.

@dpatterson9531 Ай бұрын

Solid advice for all of us weekend guys!!

@LivingInFortWayne 5 ай бұрын

You just saved my life! I just removed my shower and saw the concrete box out....I'm like "I'VE NEVER SEEN THIS!!!!" I went through about 15 vides until I got to yours. I also wanted to do a mosiac shower floor! This video was customer made for me. Thanks Donny. Great work

@donnygrahambuilds 5 ай бұрын

Man, pumped to hear it! Glad it has been helpful 👍🏽💪🏽

@BelleGrace9554 Жыл бұрын

Yes! We’re doing our own after watching this🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽💪🏽. $1000… for your project is actually great and it looks amazing. Even if we’re calling someone to do the plumbing, it’s still way worth it doing it ourselves (hubby and I). Thank you for this video!👍🏽

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Good luck on your project! Thanks for watching the video :)

@zalo_tuandriverga 11 ай бұрын

i hire a handy man and he charges me 3,5k for the labor 😂

@linziee.8651 Жыл бұрын

Sheesh, we had someone come in (starts with a K) to give an estimate and they wanted $16,000 for an acrylic shower. They got upset when I said no. I told him we could do the whole bathroom, tub removal, new counter. Whole room for that price 🙄

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Man - thats a wild estimate! Hope you can tackle your own remodel and this video helps you out a bit. Good luck, and thanks for checking out the build!

@r1pp3dx Жыл бұрын

This is exactly how much they’re charging for ours…in fact other estimates up to $30,000 dollars. I know they need to make money but it sounds like a ripoff. Definitely doing it on my own when I get the time.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

@@r1pp3dx that’s wild! Glad you’re going to knock it put yourself, lots of money in DIYing 👍🏽

@WithLoveAndkindness Жыл бұрын

Someone quoted me 4000 to remove a drywall. The wall was probably 10ft by 10 ft.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

@@WithLoveAndkindness 🤯

@DanRichter 7 ай бұрын

I've noticed that many DIYers love that niche idea. Seems like they just continue to copy it just because they see everyone else doing it in every DIY shower tutorial. Just letting you know, that small add on will increase the difficulty of this job by double. If you really want somewhere to put your bottles, I'd suggest just cementing a small ledge, such as a 36x4 inch slab of something like solid surface material.

@donnygrahambuilds 7 ай бұрын

Man, you couldn't be more right - that I remember that little niche being a nightmare lol. But we really wanted to used the same flooring tile to break up some of the subway tile. And assuming you'll have the shower for a good amount of time, then the extra headache is worth getting what you want in the end. Thanks for checking out the video!

@reagantheranger7324 Ай бұрын

I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!!!!! Love this content! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

@donnygrahambuilds Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreciate that =]

@BostonSweetzmile Жыл бұрын

This is great. I love how you take us through your mistakes, but encourage we have patience to figure it out. That's the roughest part of DIY running into unforeseen issues and keeping your cool lol.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Yeah, definitely a key element of actually getting things done when DIYing. Thanks for checking out the video!

@MonexaX 11 ай бұрын

This gives me so much insight, just looking to redo tile on my wall and replacing pipes; you did a beautiful job and made this less scary

@donnygrahambuilds 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear it. Thanks for checking out the build!

@Alex.smiffy Жыл бұрын

I completed my 100% diy Schluter system tile shower last July, $1500.00ish in materials. Not a beginner project but doable for more experienced DIYers who are patient and detail oriented. I watched studpack, tilecoach, and Schluter videos for skill-building.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Nice work 👍🏽 Yeah, it’s definitely a bit of an undertaking. But certainly beats an $8,000 contractor bill. 😅

@Alex.smiffy Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds Tilecoach said that in Northern California, a complete tile shower will be in excess of $20,000.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

@@Alex.smiffy gross lol

@Alex.smiffy Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds I am spending under 40,000 on my entire house, inside and out Over 20,000 for one shower is insane.

@ajoc222 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the detail! Watched the whole thing.

@ValianaLove114 Жыл бұрын

We just had someone come in and quoted us $210000 for JUST a tub removal with an acrylic insert 😅 we will definitely be trying this on our own

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

😳…I assume there’s a decimal missing in there somewhere lol

@ValianaLove114 Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds ooppp, yes 21,000 not 210,000 😅

@_Renee2 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your realness! I feel like I can do this minus the plumbing aspect 😅

@donnygrahambuilds 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, definitely a big project, but not impossible. Thanks for checking out the video!

@Tidouce86 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I've been looking at my outdated shower and could not find inspiration to do it after I got quoted $6k for a reno. This was great for me. Thanks again!

@donnygrahambuilds 2 ай бұрын

Super glad to hear it! Good luck and thanks for checking out the video 🤙🏽

@donnadequire-rios3531 4 ай бұрын

Man, the shower came out wonderful. Looks great.

@donnygrahambuilds 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was definitely a bear of a project, but totally worth it in the end 👍🏽

@niknak3452 21 күн бұрын

Great job, I really want my contractor shower redone. Thanks for sharing!! 💚

@dudeman5166 7 ай бұрын

You’re correct on the new constructions tubs and showers.

@rallitas11q 9 күн бұрын

Lol I like seeing your mistakes so that I dont repeat them. Knowing me, I would have done them without you to warn me about it! 😂

@donnygrahambuilds 9 күн бұрын

@@rallitas11q lol nice, yeah - I’ve definitely made plenty, hopefully you can learn from mine and dodge some of your own

@jammiejackson4142 Жыл бұрын

Okay…I naïvely thought I would be able to replace my mom’s shower on my own but now I’m feeling overwhelmed 😅

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Oh no Jammie! Haha the video was meant to make it more approachable, not less haha. I won’t lie, it was definitely an undertaking, but it 100% can be done - you got this 💪🏽💯

@hayleyrogers876 Жыл бұрын

This video is so hopeful. And I LOVE your energy. thank you.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hayley! Happy to hear it :)

@loripavlopoulos2392 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting! I'm thinking of redoing my shower. I also wanted to note we went to the same college. I immediately thought why does this guy look so familiar! Lol 😆

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha wild! Thanks for checking out the video, hope it helps with your project!

@KeiganApparel Жыл бұрын

Hey great video man. One thing I did notice that you forgot and I’m hoping isn’t causing any issues currently is you need to put metal plates over where you run pex to prevent screwing into the water lines. I’m assuming you haven’t seen any water damage so that’s good. Just wanted to letcha know. Nice work.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video man! Appreciate the feedback! Honestly, I just kind of noted where the pex lines were (roughly ‘x’ number of inches from the floor) and made sure to keep a good distance anyway from there when hanging the hardieboard. Appreciate the feedback though, solid info 👍🏽

@KeiganApparel Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds ahh, gotcha. Right on! I’m about to do the same thing to my parents bathrooms and my bathrooms. A lot of work ahead of me!

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

@@KeiganApparel nice man! Go get after it 💪🏽

@thegoodchad3578 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t have left that dirty/moldy insulation

@jillbreitz1825 Жыл бұрын

good to see this video - I don't know about completely doing our shower - but I think my husband and I can take it out on our own and have help with new insert - we aren't doing any tile - just a one piece new insert larger size....our shower now is too small - I think its for an RV!! You did a great job - and yes, saved thousands of $$$ - that's wonderful....good job

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jill! And yeah, no need to do more than ya have to. You can definitely still improve a space and not dive as deeply as I did. Good luck with your project!

@errant-life-4me868 Жыл бұрын

We’re getting ready to remodel our bathroom. The hubs & I are DIY’ers as well. I’m trying to talk him into doing the same as you! He’s insisting on a pro. Maybe after he hears the pro’s quote he’ll change his mind. Wish me luck. 😂 Thanks so much for sharing!

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha love that! Good luck with the project. Thanks for checking out the video 👍🏽

@jimbobsmith2496 Жыл бұрын

As a pro, do your research, read the owner’s manuals, the installation manuals before you purchase anything. There are several products for every single aspect of the build, find one you are comfortable with. And don’t be afraid to hire someone for the difficult areas you are not comfortable with. Plumbing is easy, but if you want a pro to hang the shower valve, then hire it out and do the rest.

@NewEraFinance 11 ай бұрын

The shower ended up looking really good. I just started demo yesterday on our whole bathroom. Thanks for all the info!

@donnygrahambuilds 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Good luck on your project!

@KindCountsDeb3773 Ай бұрын

A contractor cost is why I can't get this shower. I am not a DIY person. This helped and I MAY try and find a cost effective person or small co. Labor is gonna mess me up, since I have to get others. I'm elderly and a walk in is good for me, I've already had a major fall and it's an issue. THANK you for this it is an eye opener 👁👁✌🏼✌🏼

@devinw2123 6 ай бұрын

Great job. One thing to note are the municipal (or county) permits required for the remodel. Depending on the number of permits required, it will increase your costs another $300-1000.

@donnygrahambuilds 6 ай бұрын

That’s a good point, but so dependent on location, it’s hard to get a consistent figured to factor into the overall cost. Thanks for checking out the video!

@charmedlife7758 Жыл бұрын

I need a man like you in my life! Great video, but I can’t do that!:D

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Hahah I’m flattered 😅 I’d try checkin some of your local churches 😉

@cayleygubser 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! Great job, Donny!

@donnygrahambuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for checking out the video!

@steveche42 9 ай бұрын

Great video! I did this exact combination of floor and wall tile 2 years ago. its simple and super clean look. nice job!

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve! Yeah, its a timeless look for sure. Thanks for checking out the video!

@aaronsorensen4495 Жыл бұрын

Great work on your shower. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron! Appreciate you checking out the video 👍🏽

@JBlue-ee9cs Жыл бұрын

Great detailed vid man. Nice job! You’ve inspired me to give it a shot and try remodel my shower. Thanks for this vid. 🙌

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

LETS GO! Love to hear it man! Good luck with the project, thanks for watching the video 👍🏽

@DriftingSaint 5 ай бұрын

Shattered due to tempering, a safety feature that car side glass has also to prevent shards from stabbing you. The windshield is laminate, so it sticks together etc…but shower glass should be tempered, cool example lol

@joejesus9902 9 ай бұрын

Awesome job and thorough explanations

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad it was an enjoyable watch 👍🏽

@scottharrison9083 7 ай бұрын

This is harder than I thought. I’ll have to hire someone.

@donnygrahambuilds 7 ай бұрын

Fair enough m’man. DIY is definitely not for everyone. Thanks for checking out the video!

@dienekes4364 Жыл бұрын

I need to tear out the tub/shower surround in my master bathroom and replace it with a walk-in shower. Just trying to build up the energy to start. LOL

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha I hear ya. No time like the present! Thanks for checking out the video 👍🏽

@OneDrinkThreeBars 9 ай бұрын

I was thinking of trying a project like this, but as with most things, there's more to it than I thought. While I appreciate the video, all the info, and your craftsmanship, I think I'm just going to call someone!

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

Haha, no worries. Sometimes, thats the best move! There are professionals out there for a reason. Anyway, thanks for checking out the video!

@OneDrinkThreeBars 9 ай бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds I'm going to check out some of your other stuff - got some ideas for less intimidating projects too!

@MrChrissybaba Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. Trying to convince my hubby to do ourselves cause it’s like 23k and more and they not even re-plumbing nothing

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, good luck with your own reno, it’s definitely worth it! The rest of the bathroom is underway, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it👍🏽

@priceandpride Жыл бұрын

By us, you mean him?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

@@priceandpride no one said “us” in this exchange 😅

@georgehelzer7569 8 ай бұрын

Shower added before all the doors and what not were added so you lose a few inches all around when the doors are added. Shower inserts are the first things to go in after dry in from what I experienced.

@anitalockett6388 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you did amazing job!!

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anita!

@dnice2426 10 күн бұрын

Great video

@mariesene5711 Жыл бұрын

When I did my walls the grout was a nightmare… omg I feel your pain

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha definitely not a mistake I’ll make a second time 😅😅. Thanks for checking out the video Marie!

@danielelam9125 11 күн бұрын

Amazing video THANK YOU

@donnygrahambuilds 11 күн бұрын

@@danielelam9125 thanks! Hope it proves helpful!

@31469jdog 2 ай бұрын

Idk has answered your question about how or when what stage of development is the shower surround installed, but it’s installed not long after interior walls are framed up but definitely before drywalling and door trim is installed.

@donnygrahambuilds 2 ай бұрын

Couple people have - but thanks all the same for engaging with the content!

@brendafain9962 Жыл бұрын

You are so humble. My husband and I are remodeling our master bathroom. Thank you for sharing the video. How difficult do you think it would be to knock out the wall separating the shower and garden tub and extending the glass frame on the lip of the tub? Just asking. Awesome job.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks so much, I appreciate the encouragement! It’s definitely an undertaking. But if the wall isn’t load-baring (those types typically arent), I’d go for it 🤷🏽‍♂️. You’re gonna have some additional framing, drywall, and possibly plumbing to work through. But it would be a real drag to reach the end of your project and wonder “what if” after putting in all that hard work - been there 😅🤦🏽‍♂️.

@brendafain9962 Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds I'll leave it. Look forward to your next project. God bless.

@malizee2264 10 ай бұрын

Awesome work!!! Thank you! ❤

@donnygrahambuilds 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it!

@juankarlosgomez6068 29 күн бұрын

That grout finish is killing me

@donnygrahambuilds 29 күн бұрын

@@juankarlosgomez6068 RIP bro

@FrootNinja Жыл бұрын

totally helped, love the content

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love to hear it!

@revemb4653 3 ай бұрын

@01:10 you can see the moment the glass door broke if you use the period and comma key (,.). It looks like he hit the corner of it against the wall.

@LukeLLee-ne8gl Жыл бұрын

Thanks about to do mine. Contractors these days are big ripoff.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video! Good luck on your project 👍🏽

@JinjaNinja82 Жыл бұрын

Great video man, thank you so much for this. You did a Great job!

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Really appreciate that!

@jeffreyjbyron 7 ай бұрын

Under $2k is amazing, man! Most would pay at least $5k for a new shower. Though the pan and board materials you used would make me nervous. Did you consider using the pink/red waterseal paint stuff? Can't be too cautious. Anyway, thanks for the video, I subbed!

@donnygrahambuilds 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeffery! The kit I used didn’t recommend using any additional water sealants, but I do know the stuff you’re referring to. We actually moved out of that house (part of the reason for the reno), so I don’t have access anymore, but we didn’t have any leak issues while there. Though, if/when I do it again, I’ll likely opt for a shower floor insert, just much easier to work with. Anyway, thanks for checking out the vid and subscribing !

@BlackSleepingBeauty 5 ай бұрын

I hope you did something to make sure water or moisture didn’t get into the holes that support foot bar. Maybe it was not included in the video. This was very useful.

@donnygrahambuilds 5 ай бұрын

The car comes with gaskets to prevent water intrusion. Thanks for checking out the video!

@Texasmofo91 Жыл бұрын

Great video I told my wife I could redo a bathroom for around 3k she didn’t believe me haha.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha well now you’ve got some more evidence to bring to light! Thanks for checking out the video!

@CrisJ08 5 ай бұрын

This was awesome. I have a shower exactly like this in our master. I feel encouraged to try this. But: did you ever consider using cement board instead?

@donnygrahambuilds 5 ай бұрын

Hey Cris, I definitely did think about cement board. The deciding factor was that I still needed the shower pan, and that came in the vevor kit. That kit was cheaper than a stand alone shower pan, and had the rest of what I needed to fully waterproof. Thanks for checking out the video 👍🏽

@mikesmith8914 11 ай бұрын

good job you are smart

@timber0309 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid! I have been working for a subcontractor lately. It's an interesting field. My guy charges $65 per hour for both of us. I get $25 of that. From what I hear his rates are way low but he is like me, old and slow. I'm looking for something in the field I can do solo. Thinking about kitchen storage solutions, soft close drawers and cabinets, and generally improving fixtures already in place. My real question what to do with the tub jacuzzi to the right of shower? We have the same setup. It got used once. We're looking for ideas to convert that space to something else.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the vide! My wife actually used ours with a fair degree of regularity, so we decided to keep ours. Could also remove it and just have an absolutely massive shower area. expensive, but cool 🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏽

@gordonlam2757 Ай бұрын

show the details parts at normal speed and maybe highlight those areas, the shower border do you need thin set on the end, it could be tight

@monicasmm Жыл бұрын

I’m a new homeowner and would love to make some improvements in my little condo. What kinds of projects would you recommend for an absolute beginner, things to get my feet wet when it comes to home improvement projects? The only thing we’ve done is change the garbage disposal which is of course not much a project at all 😂

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Hey Monica, thanks for checking out the build! Changing a garbage disposal can be a real pain, it’s not complicated, but it is a tight space. For a new home owner, I’d recommend something low risk, like a kitchen or bathroom backsplash. 👍🏽

@monicasmm Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds thanks, I’ve actually been thinking about doing that to spruce up the kitchen. I appreciate the tips and videos!

@rastersplatter Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Appreciate you checking it out 👍🏽

@donaldh3504 9 ай бұрын

Great info! Thank you a ton❤

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the video 🤙🏽

@ratapaga5963 5 ай бұрын

The wife and I did it for leas than 2k with everything included. No tiles! The shower including pipes, flooring, sink and toilet. All for 2k

@canlite Жыл бұрын

That glass is extremely hard to break but extremely easy in certain spots. And it breaks the way it does so its not sharp shards its lil pieces that are usually not to sharp.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Makes total sense. Break kind of like the back windshield of a car. Thanks for checking out the build!

@carinavargas1535 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Great job! I have 2 questions; 1. the two cracks in the cement-floor before waterproofing i guess they were not Any issue? Why not? I would have worried. (I dont have experience) And 2. When drilling in the foot-rest are you not breaking the waterproof membrane? And is that not an issue either? I don’t have experience just trying to understand and those were things I’d have worried about. So wondering how they’re ok. 🤗 And

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Both good questions - from what I’ve researched the 2 cracks in the floor shouldn’t be a big issue due to the age of our home and things just “settling”. The holes for the foot rest would be an issue, but the kit comes with a gasket that seals up the connection points. The shower has been up since June and everything is working just fine 👍🏽 thanks for checking out the video!

@TheCrusades1099 Жыл бұрын

You could put silicone in the screw holes also.

@js6872 Жыл бұрын

As long as the crack isn’t wider than 1/8 inch, hasn’t translated to an adjoining wall, and is level on both sides of the crack (one side of crack being higher) then you are okay and was probably present soon after the concrete was laid… it is good practice though to notch out that crack at a 45 degree angle and fill it in with a crack filler…

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

@@js6872 good to know, thanks for the solid feedback!

@temirtaragay8932 27 күн бұрын

You can clearly see big gap between lower and upper backer board,

@Openminded4life 6 ай бұрын

Would I need to pull permits if I do this? in CA btw

@donnygrahambuilds 6 ай бұрын

That’s a good question. I think that’s pretty heavily dependent on where you’re located. I would touch base with your local permits office. Thanks for checking out the video!

@_ShrewdJude 2 күн бұрын

whats the difference between the PVC and ABS for the Kit my dude?

@andrey4549 7 ай бұрын

Yes, they put those tubs in when they do the framing they put the plastic inserts when they do. The framing walls are wide open easy Peezy we do it every day.

@gordonlam2757 Ай бұрын

why didn't you show the edge band install at the bottom on the wall and the base tray?

@Neetabeeta1972 4 ай бұрын

TFS! Quick question, there appeared to be some mold on the existing fiberglass insulation when you tore out the old shower. Why didn't you replace that before continuing the new install? I noticed another installer did the same.

@donnygrahambuilds 4 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! That actually wasn’t mold, it was dirt. The was air intrusion on that side of the wall, when air can get through, it pulls everything with it. So the insulation was essentially serving as an air filter and caught all of the dirt that was being carried through. At least that’s what I was told when speaking with a local pro when I had it looked at. Thanks again for checking out the project!

@eidrianespino2792 9 ай бұрын

May I know which subway tile you used on this remodel? We have a similar size stand up shower and liked the color scheme you did. Also where did you purchase the door? I appreciate your input and really great job on this remodel. Thank you in advance!!

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

Hi there! I used 4x12 subway tile that I bought from my local big box store (Menards). I purchased the shower door there as well. Thanks for checking out the video!

@eidrianespino2792 9 ай бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds I don’t have 1 second of experience with bathroom remodel. Our house is 43yrs old. Lol. Low on budget but also def need to change it out and your video is as close as it gets to DIY/Budget Reno. Kinda over what I wanted to spend but u rerouted ur water line and had to fill the hole with quickcrete. And I think your area is bigger so mine might come out slightly less if I follow ur build. Thank you so much again!!

@KaizerHiwatari 2 ай бұрын

What happens if you pull out the surround and find the wall is water-damaged underneath? We're pretty sure that's what we'll find in ours since the other side of the wall has some bulging...

@donnygrahambuilds 2 ай бұрын

I’d probably just figure out how to replace whatever is damaged and try to do a better job than the last guy when waterproofing 🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏽

@charleswaddey2558 10 ай бұрын

TY SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO CUZ THESE GUYS BE TRYING TO RIP U OFF 8K FOR A JOB U DID FOR UNDER 3K.

@donnygrahambuilds 10 ай бұрын

Hey Charles - thanks for checking out the video! To be clear, my work is not at a “professional” level. The shower definitely has elements of a DIY take. You have to be sure to weigh the results of what your hands are capable of vs the cost of a pro’s. I don’t think the $8k price was a rip off. I was just too cheap to pay it 😅

@carolvestal7761 Жыл бұрын

Seems like that 6” strip should go under the wall membrane so water can get in behind it.

@user-uc4wn1gz8r 6 ай бұрын

Question here… what fitting did you use to plug your drain for water testing?

@donnygrahambuilds 6 ай бұрын

You can find them in any big box store pumping aisle, just a threaded drain plug

@AwnSight 4 ай бұрын

Why did u put full tiles in where u should have had pieces around the shelve? U put pieces in the other rows which looked fine

@truckingwithtobee 4 ай бұрын

Good job

@donnygrahambuilds 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bennisim7949 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. No metal plates over the water lines ?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

No 😅. Definitely should have, but forgot. Though, I didn’t remember to right down the distance from the ground up to the water lines and placed my screws for the hardieboard a good deal away from that spot. Less than ideal, but successful

@joshjosh575 7 ай бұрын

I’m 85 Year old, they quoted me 65K for a handicap shower. Just a shower. I live alone and bought the house for 30K. I will continue to use a bucket and sponge.

@donnygrahambuilds 7 ай бұрын

Awe man, sorry to hear that! Glad you found a solution though. Thanks for checking out the video 👍🏽

@dafoundingking 4 ай бұрын

Hey I plan on doing my own DIY. I was wondering how you knew where the studs were when you were using the multi tool to cut out the tub ?

@donnygrahambuilds 4 ай бұрын

Hey Darius - funny thing, I didn’t lol. Just got lucky, but given stud spacing, the odds were in my favor haha. Good luck on your project!

@dafoundingking 4 ай бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds lmao oh okay. And thanks you hope it goes as well as yours did.

@juliabrace913 4 ай бұрын

looks great! what multi tool do you use to cut the drywall etc?

@donnygrahambuilds 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Julia! I used my Makita Multi-tool. But honestly, any multi tool would probably work, they all function the same way.

@KS-ox1kx 10 ай бұрын

Awesome work! If you could please tell me the name of screws used for the foot rest.

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

Those we just 3” trim-head screws. Thanks for checking out the video!

@SouthernGirl-dh4fz Жыл бұрын

Good Lord, $8000😮! Hope that included one heck of a kiss first! In what state are you located??? Anywho, your work looks awesome and great job with the video as well.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha unfortunately no kiss was included 🤣 I’m in the northern IN area. Thanks so much for your kind words and checking out the video :)!

@SouthernGirl-dh4fz Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds small world! I’m from Fort Wayne. And your welcome! Keep up the good work #newsubscriber.

@giovannifrisenda3951 Жыл бұрын

great vid

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Giovanni!

@thatweezel Жыл бұрын

There was some insulation that was black, is this an issue for mold? Should this be replaced with new insulation?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Good question - I actually had the same one haha. But no, the black substance wasn't mold. It was caused by my previous fiberglass shower insert having an air leak. Air gets through, and any dirt/debris that is in the air gets caught up in the insulation. Further confirmation of no mold is the fact that the black material is isolated to just the insulation - mold wouldn't have discriminated between stud and insulation. If you're unsure about your own space though, I always recommend asking a pro 👍 Thanks for checking out the video!

@michaelbarnes5636 Жыл бұрын

How exact did you slope the shower curb inward or was it manufactured with a slope? Thank you.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, good question ! Yeah, this particular model (I think most of them) came with a slope already present. So I just applied them thinset following the prefabricated slope. Thanks for checking out the video!

@brendansherlock6442 6 ай бұрын

Niche is French, pronounced Neesh. Good vid man

@donnygrahambuilds 6 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@chakibmana7171 9 ай бұрын

Great job! Looks nice About how long did it take you to do that?

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

I was done in about 2-3 weeks. Thanks for checking out the video!

@MarcosRamone 9 ай бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds 2-3 weeks working everyday? How many hours in total? Thanks a lot! :)

@donnygrahambuilds 9 ай бұрын

@@MarcosRamone hard to say, this was a couple of years ago...I'd guess around 15 solid work hours or so.

@ladariusarmcannon7024 Жыл бұрын

I was just quoted 17,000 for an “as simple as possible” shower remodel

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

😳😳

@azulcaves 11 ай бұрын

Came accross this video while researching how to DIY a shower. Great video! Im also looking into buying this same shower system. Quick question, how did you slope the shower curb?was it using thinset or cutting the base a bit? Thanks!

@donnygrahambuilds 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the vid! This system (linked below) comes with a shower floor (foam) that is pre-sloped by the manufacturer. Takes out all the skill/guess work 👍🏽

@gracesantosgould3335 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I just watched your video. Trying to figure out if the price is USD or CAD? I'm from Ontario Canada.

@donnygrahambuilds 10 ай бұрын

Those figures were in USD. Thanks for checking out the video!

@hannahcoleman7939 Жыл бұрын

How did you slope the floor ? Or the shower pan create the slope?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

That’s all in the pre-fabricated shower pan, comes good to go 👍🏽

@jchristman91 Жыл бұрын

I have a question about the drain (stainless steel and adjustment ring) installation. I have the same kit and my adjustment ring does not in any way fit on my stainless steel drain. The adjustment ring flange does sort of fit the stainless portion but not well and the instructions and videos do not explain this. How did you get through this process?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob, sorry you’re having trouble! I’m struggling a bit to visualize your current situation. But it sounds like your drain in your shower is stainless steel? I would check the outer diameter of your drain against the inner diameter on your kit. Then pick up a transition connector - and possibly a pipe cutter if the transition piece is long enough that your pipe has to be shortened in order to keep you drain at the correct height. Hope that makes sense, good luck with your project!

@jchristman91 Жыл бұрын

@@donnygrahambuilds wish I could send a picture to better give a visualization of the issue. But with that said the stainless steel portion of the drain in no way fits the flange and or the height adjustment ring (small black pipe) provided in the kit. However it matches the photo description of what I bought but I am just not seeing a plausible way of connecting the pieces unfortunately. Most drain kits at lowes and home depot are made for the typical grouted floor and liner showers. Maybe a shluter drain would be interchangeable? It seems like it has to work in some fashion or else it wouldn't be in a kit. Thanks for any help!

@Richard4Sale 7 ай бұрын

Do you mind sharing the dimension of the shower? Thanks!

@donnygrahambuilds 7 ай бұрын

Awe man, I don’t actually remember. We moved awhile back, so it’s no longer my shower. If I had to guess, I’d say around 36” x 30” or so

@ericafiala5105 Жыл бұрын

I want to widen my shower. It’s tiled instead of the insert. Will that be much harder?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Hi Erica, Thanks for checking out the video. As for your question - I'm not sure. If you're planning to replace all of the tile, then I think you're process would be similar (demo, frame, waterproof, tile, grout, etc). However, if you were wanting to keep the existing tile, and just make the space bigger, you may have some issues matching the current tile and grout lines - not to mention the shower curb would need reconfigured for the larger space. I'd recommend totally redoing the space - all new tile.

@shane.cowger Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video @DonnyGrahamBuilds - What is the white curb top at the 17:37 mark?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane! That is actually a pre-fab shower curb top. Lowes carries 48” pieces for ~$45. Thanks for checking out the video!

@reneerenee7564 5 ай бұрын

We got an estimate of 13,860 for just the shower remodel

@Kim-qt7yn Жыл бұрын

Nice work and the numbers are fantastic-8k would make it unaffordable for me.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

You and me both! Haha glad you enjoyed the video!

@jonmajors7106 Жыл бұрын

Hi Donny, great video! Can you share how long this part of the project took, start to finish?

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Hey Jon, thanks for checking out the video! So admittedly, I’m a bit of a bad example when it comes to timelines on projects…I get a bit addicted to progress 😅. I had the shower completely finish in about 1.5 weeks (working evenings after the kiddos were down, and over lunch each day). So for your average person - I’d guess roughly 2-3 weeks if you don’t hit too many hiccups 👍🏽

@Big_Klem Жыл бұрын

What state and city do you live in? I just want to know about where the contractor area is to compare how much they charge in the Houston area vicinity.

@donnygrahambuilds Жыл бұрын

Hi Gabe, thats a good question! I'm in a small town in northern Indiana. So, I'm guessing the quote I received would be notably less expensive compared to a big city contractor.