Should mention for people to check with a pro before they cut studs to verify if the wall is load bearing. Could need a header in there!! Really great build and excellent explanation! Very good work man. New subscriber 😎
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Like I mentioned in a previous comment, I'll be mentioning this in my upcoming niche video. Thanks! I really appreciate the follow.
@martyrichards6250 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber, thank you as you mentioned in one of your videos about anxiety, well brother you took care of mine and re instilled the confidence needed after not doing this stuff in many years. Good luck and thanks!
@tonycopelyn87302 ай бұрын
I am so impressed that you actually respond to my question your responses are faster than my online instructors….crazy😂
@SeeHowIDoIt Жыл бұрын
I'd love for you to show how you handle things like the wires in the wall that were in the way of your framing... and in other videos, the actual connection of the pipes. I have a shower where I need to connect the pipes from the top, so I'd love to see how you do the details of that. Those are the money shots for me. Thanks man. Love your videos.
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
On a tileredi base? Concerning wires, that depends on the situation where there can be a bunch of variables involved. Here's the video on the above the plywood install, thanks for the kind words! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJxlZaipq9PHZ3U.html
@christineheideman735 Жыл бұрын
I am a novice renovator who is completely redoing bathroom from studs, sub floor up. You are my go to man now! THANK YOU!
@bonitalov9 Жыл бұрын
I love ur video simple explain amazing and everyone give a long explanation with missing steps yrs is so simple ❤️❤️ doing my own shower thanks
@raeannclark8592 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to be that guy but you should put the sides in first incase your membrane fails the water will still shed with the pitch of the niche other than that good job 👍
@charlesdiehl988 Жыл бұрын
Looks easy now thanks for the great video.
@dsoshea064 ай бұрын
Starting doing a full second bathroom and this was incredibly helpful. Thank you.
@seanrichards5 ай бұрын
Looks like a good job brother
@mubarakg4 Жыл бұрын
Everything is good except for siliconing it to the drywall. Should just redguard the drywall or stick a membrane with thinset
@chivabh2 ай бұрын
Awesome video man you helped me alot
@denniscurless904 Жыл бұрын
What do you do if the wall is not drywall, but plaster and lath? Got to cut all the nails that attach the lath to that stud.
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
Wall for the back of the niche?
@werdsmith23 Жыл бұрын
Good work, my boy.
@paulvanheukelom79983 күн бұрын
did you use the straight flex on the corners of the shower and the cement board joints?
@TodayIWorkOn3 күн бұрын
Yes I do since it's cheap and is water proof when you bed into the thin set. After that, you redguard or hydroban and you have a very waterproof shower!
@tonycopelyn87302 ай бұрын
If Iam ok with the dimensions between the studs could I just insert 2-2x4 in between the studs to make niche instead of cutting studs out????
@TodayIWorkOn2 ай бұрын
Yes. It will be tiny though. Don’t be scared to cut out the studs if the wall is not load bearing. You got this!!
@cohenkevinloriqueen818 Жыл бұрын
Just use go board by Johnson manville then you don’t have so much labor waterproofing
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great product.
@nandisaand52874 сағат бұрын
Woah! You're "Ta da!" @ 11:20 skipped a vital step: what if there are screws going into that 2x4 holding up the backside sheet rock, which you'd assured us we wouldn't damage? Also, why dont you just set the depth of your skil-saw to the depth of the 2x4 rather than fool with the orbital saw?
@TodayIWorkOn3 сағат бұрын
There’s usually screws or nails, correct. Over time you learn how to negotiate pulling the 2x4 out so you do not damage the joint compound on the other side. Remember, you are pulling the nail or screw from the other side, not pushing. A slight wiggle usually does the trick. Worst case, you patch a screw hole. This is remodeling, if you look up the word remodel - noun - An instance of a modification or a redecorating, we are messing with what’s existing. Small damage can 100% happen. Nail pops and some drywall damage is always possible during a remodel. Lastly, standard 7 1/4” circular saw does not have the depth to cut through a 3.5 inch piece of wood, hence the vibrating saw. If you want a perfect situation, build a new home. 😬 I hope this answered your questions.
@creatorlearn9109 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Can you make a video how to install a niche in finished bathroom? Thanks
@carlosdiaz3695 Жыл бұрын
Remember "don't be cheap"😅
@thrillbillyjp1 Жыл бұрын
Seriously .. listen folks let’s not cause drama we don need on any job anytime period. To cut out studs at niche location , set the depth of skill saw at 3 1/2” depth of total cut k , go ahead make the x4 cuts level . U will not cause any damage to drywall sheet rock ok. The width of all framing 2x4 is 3 1/2” x 1 1/2” thick …. If using a wildly UN stable vibration saw against drywall cause u were to scared to cut full depth , u will only create greater chances of damaging the drywall u so spoke cautiously of yeahhh. Lol so follow the ever so wise tip. Keep it simple stupid . Don’t go creating chaos when u can cruise mellow and looking as if ur actually experienced . Ur gonna want pre marking all layout at plumb and square mark lines to cut , always stick to same rules on saw blade to lower edge of the leading edge lines this way as u hold a heavy worm drive or any saw , u will be allowing for the lesser of two evils. The bottom edge gets saw blade but while your eye follows the top edge of mark also the easier of both evils. So use as law for your functions to always stick to same method. The more level and square the cut the most precision will come out in the finish showing best results from patience and experienced skills. 70% of finish is in the prep , measure twice and cut once , a tape don’t steal and a level don’t lie , damn we’re good , time to go to the bank bud. Blessings
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
I read 1/2 of this and said, this guy follows videos very well! 🤣
@ajducey18685 ай бұрын
I'd like to see how you do a shower curb.
@TodayIWorkOn5 ай бұрын
I’m glad you asked! kzfaq.info/sun/PL3SQwu9g6nXThFJ7-aRCEWbqysCtSSVOl&si=2dsB__AM3_DshVdz
@bdobrzensky Жыл бұрын
I used a Tile Redi Niche when I did my daughters bath. Super easy and leak proof!
@michaelreyes52747 ай бұрын
I didn't see you say anything about a slop from front to back. I know it's a very short distance, but shouldn't you have a slight slope so that water doesn't pool up? Thanks.
@TodayIWorkOn7 ай бұрын
For 3.5" I don't technically slope the waterproofing but I do slope the tiles about 1/8". The whole area is covered in mortar and grout so there's no real place for the water to go. The biggest issue is if you slope the substrate 1/16" then you have to slope the tile another 1/8, those numbers start adding up and you will have a small hill on your hands.
@nicolemainwaring67512 ай бұрын
Could the niche not have been the full distance? Like is there a limit on how wide it can be?
@TodayIWorkOn2 ай бұрын
It can be any size you like.
@breathingnature7473 Жыл бұрын
Can I use thin-set over strait flex instead of mortar?
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
A modified thin set, yup, that's what I'm using. Thinest modified mortar.
@XanderTorren Жыл бұрын
Which type and thickness of Strait-Flex do you use? Do I need to get the Tile-Tape or will the regular corner bead stuff work since it's waterproofed anyway?
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
I've tried both original and medium and they work fine. They are both plastic(waterproof) so they work just fine.
@duftie2569 Жыл бұрын
Don’t you want to use a fiber mesh tape instead
@eekay3646 Жыл бұрын
What do you think about Hardie backerboard with hydro defense? I'm trying to skip the Red Guard step....
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
I'm sure it will work just fine if you install it all per its directions.
@XBKLYN Жыл бұрын
What about king and jack studs with a header after cutting out that niche?
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
Non bearing load does not require a king and jack stud install. Single floor home with no load bearing walls due to truss framing being held by exterior walls. If it was a bearing wall, yes, 100% add a header. This is actually a great comment and it's actually something I'm going to add in my upcoming video about a new niche I'm doing.
@XBKLYN Жыл бұрын
@@TodayIWorkOn great...looking fwd to that video and thanks for the explanation. Building code varies so much around the country which makes it difficult to understand which techniques to apply!
@KW-gi4nl Жыл бұрын
Any suggestions for doing a niche like that against a concrete (below grade) wall? Can I leave out the concrete board in the back of the niche and just tape and mortar the sides directly to the concrete wall?
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
Is it a 2x4 wall?
@KW-gi4nl Жыл бұрын
Yep, it’s a 2x4 furred out wall against a concrete wall in the basement. The niche is framed within the furred wall. I’ve got it all sheeted with durock and I’m mesh taping and thinsetting right now
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
@@KW-gi4nl it should work just fine. Good luck with the project!
@juanochoa9410 Жыл бұрын
so use composite 2 3/8ths" flexible strait-flex ? for the corners & edges? of the niche?
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
Yes. You can grab it in the joint compound area in HD.
@juancontreras3066 Жыл бұрын
Cuán es el nobre de la pintura que pones antes de el azulejo
@jaso5114 Жыл бұрын
Red Guard
@dmanthakid11 ай бұрын
Question can you use regular drywall tape for the shower niche
@TodayIWorkOn11 ай бұрын
That’s a very good question. I’m not sure. If it’s covered in a waterproofing membrane…. maybe. I would have to test it.
@EJfromNYC3 ай бұрын
You didnt slope the bottom.... does it not need to be?
@TodayIWorkOn3 ай бұрын
It’s sloped around 1/8” of an inch. Always slope your shelf.
@EJfromNYC3 ай бұрын
@@TodayIWorkOn but where did you slope it? On the wood studs? With the cement board (looks flat there)? Or with the tile at the end by adding more mortar in the back? I'm doing one this week and don't really see people explaining which is better.... I saw another guy slope the wood stud, but i already framed it, I'm hoping it's ok to do with the cement board or tile...?
@cavy953 ай бұрын
@@EJfromNYCput some shims under the goboard to slope it towards the shower.
@duftie2569 Жыл бұрын
If you put that 1/2 inch durarock back you’ll lose depth on you nich
@marcopoulin18974 ай бұрын
Mean that guy still rockie
@garrettmelton60362 жыл бұрын
What if you don’t have strait flex for the edges? Can I use a mesh and just mud over to make a clean edge
@TodayIWorkOn2 жыл бұрын
I guess mesh would work if you really are on point with the mortar. The strait flex makes me feel better with all of the corners.
@puroredlights966110 ай бұрын
Did you also use the "straight-flex original" for the shower wall corners?
@TodayIWorkOn10 ай бұрын
I sure do! It’s super thin. It’s super strong. It’s super waterproof!! It just made sense to me and it’s way cheaper and easier to use than kerdi tape.
@puroredlights966110 ай бұрын
@TodayIWorkOn Great thanks, I appreciate the reply. Great video!
@puroredlights966110 ай бұрын
Last question, what did you use for butt joints?
@mattauger2224 Жыл бұрын
Wrong layout your tile so you know all your cuts and they make foam ones that are water proof
@Geee69 ай бұрын
8:20 waterproofing shower niche
@johnwieber8827 Жыл бұрын
You didn’t explain how you removed the 2x4 without damaging the the other side of the Sheetrock from the bedroom wall.
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
60's house, the stud actually just fell out and I actually laughed when it happened, lol.
@ecoprops80975 ай бұрын
I've used the same oscillator tool he used at the end of the 2x4 cut with a metal cutting blade to shear off any sheetrock screws, fits right in between back of stud and sheetrock. Go to the other side, look for screw head sticking out slightly, you can always kinda see them, measure distance and then go back and cut it off, nomess with other side of wall
@EEJosh8 Жыл бұрын
can't you just use the same mesh tape that you used for the corners for the niche? Thanks
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
You can but if the mesh fails and cracks, there's no protection there like the straight flex.
@stevelopez3723 ай бұрын
Great job thanks for sharing. But did you check with your wife about the size of the niche. I mean, have you seen how many bottles of stuff they use in the shower. Lol.
@TodayIWorkOn3 ай бұрын
Always shower bottle tested before install! This was for a client. In my new construction I’m going to go over what the best method is for shower bottles.
@stevelopez3723 ай бұрын
I see, I’m about to remove master bedroom tub and install a shower. I Will need a much wider niche or maybe even two. Btw I had to sub, thanks
Either or. Everyone has their preferred waterproofing. You can’t go wrong with both when applied properly.
@BadBeanTaco7 ай бұрын
Are those snips?
@TodayIWorkOn7 ай бұрын
Tin snips, correct.
@Trucker-Belly Жыл бұрын
Cheap and easy are how I like my women 😂
@johnboggs8765 Жыл бұрын
that's way too much work. Just buy a redi- niche.100% waterproof and 1/10 the install time.
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
Custom usually is more work. Some clients like a specific size niche and the tile Redi niche does not work for those clients like my most recent niche video. Yes, the tile Redi niche is 100% easier!
@marcopoulin1897 Жыл бұрын
I never use that shit prefab niche i customize the way i or client wont
@Derpherppington11 ай бұрын
Isn’t it like 250$+ for a foam box?
@johnwieber8827 Жыл бұрын
This dude is a hack, cheating and easy for him, expensive for the homeowner later.
@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын
In 50 years, probably. I bet the remodel will cost like 70-80K in 2073.
@StephenMcDonough-eg5nm5 ай бұрын
Why on earth would you put red guard over the entire surface of concrete board. It’s concrete can you not spray the whole thing down with the hose and it won’t be ruined it’ll dissipate evaporate No harm no foul when water gets through the grout and hits the concrete board. It’ll soak in dissipate evaporate and be gone by coating it with a membrane. It’s gonna slide down the membrane to wherever Iza paddling and accumulating causing problems. It’s cement board no need for that membrane waste of money and time. you want to seal the joint lines no problem but to do the whole thing waste of time Not to mention money.
@julianb2365 ай бұрын
(Do not waste your time reading this comment lol)
@jasonredepenning4 ай бұрын
Is this a serious question? You need to waterproof cement board in the shower.
@jasonredepenning4 ай бұрын
I hate to buy any house you worked on.
@marcopoulin18974 ай бұрын
Right better use densheild already waterproof
@kevinbrasington15712 ай бұрын
Cement board is not water proof, it's intend to keep moisture off the wood studs, stay away from tile, son
@marcopoulin18972 жыл бұрын
To much work use mesh tape no thinset redgard 3 time also dansheild better than durock way easyer to work