Excellent video and commentary. This is exactly how l have always install a bath but l also cut a slight bevel on the top of the batten like a French cleat to insure that the bath is pulled in against the wall while the silicone is curing Keep up the good work and stay safe.
@MJTiffPlumbing2 жыл бұрын
So glad you mentioned that filling a bath with water before siliconiong in isnt really a thing anymore if the bath is fitted correctly and framed. The amount of people i get on my videos saying "You havent filled it up before siliconing" ......If its fitted right with a solid bath its not an issue
@plumberparts2 жыл бұрын
You know mate. The keyboard warriors of KZfaq!
@RubberduckbathroomsCoUk2 жыл бұрын
yeah when you batton the wall, use a quality bath like a Cleargreen bath and make sure its fitted solid, then filling the bath before final seal isnt really required as it not going anywhere! but you also get people who says "the bath come with legs, and metal clips to fix to the wall, why do i need need to batton the wall or make a frame" and just want to fit them as quick as possible, now these are the installs that are best to fill before sealing to let the bath sit down. We install our baths on battons but before tiling (as part for the 1st fix) but our tiler always fills the bath as its just something he has always done.
@MJTiffPlumbing2 жыл бұрын
@@plumberparts oh mate….. tell me about it🤣🤣🙈
@MJTiffPlumbing2 жыл бұрын
@@RubberduckbathroomsCoUk 👍🏼👍🏼
@PhillipParr2 жыл бұрын
I wish James had done the bath in my new build back in 2013 - sunk and all the silicone peeled off the first time I used it, almost pooped myself thinking I was going through the floor 🤣 #DWHQuality
@moose6676 Жыл бұрын
Well !!!!! I’m not a plumber OK, I have jus fitted our new bath with this guys instructions etc. It got the wife’s blessing 😅. Thanks for a great video 👍🏻 and it saved me paying for a plumber 👍🏻
@chrisf54752 жыл бұрын
I love watching how much satisfaction you get from doing a good job. Shame all the good plumbers and fitters are on KZfaq instead of doing jobs for me 😂
@RubberduckbathroomsCoUk2 жыл бұрын
I noticed you have not used a upstand seal like a classiseal (oviously because you tiled first before fitting the bath), but what are your thoughts on these kind of seals?
@neilmccartney99872 жыл бұрын
Great video it's amazing to see how others do things, I'm always worried about leaks after and always say classic seal and tanking kit, but this is very good way to do it if the customer won't pay for them. Thanks James great video as usual, also the wife is so patient, I'd only get 2 days to do that work 🤣🤣 and that's sfter being at work that Fridays 😆😆🔧🔧
@itwithmike2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have the same here. We’ve been planning a new bathroom now but everything has to be done within the weekend.. 🎉
@raydavison297210 ай бұрын
@@itwithmike Tell them that they need to find someone else who can do a quality job in two days if they think it's possible. Give them the responsibility and see how fast they backtrack!
@user-yw6qb9tt7t2 жыл бұрын
Great glue advise. I used to give my self bruised ribs trying to screw up through my supporting wood into to what wood strengtheners came fitted to the bath lips
@TATEMANTRA2 жыл бұрын
The larger leg supports that hold the bath up, have you got a link for them ?
@MrJcollins956 ай бұрын
Overkill.. I love it. I do the same especially in my own house 🤝
@Vivoz3892 ай бұрын
A whole part missing regarding the wood on the wall is that part of the installation? Or not needed?
@SeymourBarrett25 күн бұрын
Need to see how to do all you doing but if need means the shower pipe
@takleteck70085 ай бұрын
Thanks. I couldn't actually find the link to the specific glue to use, and it was not in the 35 amazon items on the link. I'm doing this job tomorrow, so what glue would you suggest that I can collect from toolstation, screwfix, wickes please?
@damiendemon69 Жыл бұрын
Hahahah love the song at the end! Thanks for all the great videos and advice.
@theforkieman2 жыл бұрын
Great video yet again like all the others. Would you recommend putting timber across the floor under legs if going onto floorboards though to spread the load. Looking good by the way ( the bathroom i meant lol )
@MrDbone752 жыл бұрын
Good Sunday morning to you sir and your family
@LeoTheo832 жыл бұрын
Year 2023. Video number 125: how to renew your bathroom 🤣🤣🤣. Only joking. Great educational videos as always. I'm constantly learning from you. Thanks a lot.
@plumberparts2 жыл бұрын
Please don't! 😂
@hresuggan Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻 One question - my bath feet/cradle broke removing it and the new (double ended) bath doesn't have a cradle / feet - are universal ones ok?
@echojohnson11712 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! When are you going to post the rest? I'm dying to see it!! :)
@CommercialGasEngineerVideos2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Wow this channel has grown.
@simonsmatthew Жыл бұрын
I just wondered do you get problems when the ground/floor is not level. Under my bath it is just ground. How can stability be assured such the bath does not drop cracking sealant and allowing water to get through?
@robloseby36312 жыл бұрын
James doe this means the Mrs will be getting her bathroom for Christmas!
@connorhirst32442 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man!! I’ve just come out my time at college as a pipefitter but love learning more bout the trades, just wondering when you lifted the bath into place would a suction cup benefit?L if you get me? Love the video and tips you give 🙏🙌🏻
@Karen-vq5ty2 жыл бұрын
How do you cut an acrylic tub to shower?
@RailsandSky2 жыл бұрын
I cannot find the glue you used to secure the bath to the wall and timber.
@meraki_fine_art64276 ай бұрын
I believe it’s stixall adhesive and sealant clear.
@RailsandSky6 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@ratchriat17162 жыл бұрын
great video James
@Vivoz3892 ай бұрын
You didn’t show why or how you put the wood pieces on the wall?
@roophayre39952 жыл бұрын
What glue are you using or recommend
@darrenkarp1702 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video. Thanks. What brand of bath is that?
@garyredfern25422 жыл бұрын
You should have said " if you don't know what the 'C' bomb is ask your parents 😂😂👍👍
@Steve-ol2ws2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, great vids. Are those wooden supports just attached to plasterboard? And that's strong enough to support the weight?
@MisterStuzy2 жыл бұрын
Watch the previous videos - they're not attached to plasterboard.
@johnbenker87362 жыл бұрын
Hello... I'm still trying to find the sink fix product and I'm not seeing it anywhere. I live in the US and this is a great product. I'm hoping that i can obtain it here in the US. I live in CT and would you know where it can be found please? Thank you so much.
@phil33322 жыл бұрын
A good sealant gun which is excellent for working in tight areas. it isn’t as powerful as normal sealant guns which can affect the flow whilst applying. Not the end of the world but can be a pain if sealing, caulking a large area as it takes longer.
@missk159310 ай бұрын
Can anyone tell me the brand of glue to attach the bath to the wall please
@syncrosimon2 жыл бұрын
Great video, funny that you cut your own waffle at the end. 🤣🤣
@plumberparts2 жыл бұрын
Even I was bored of it! 😂
@milo4104 Жыл бұрын
Do you know Where can I get the extra legs from please
@brendanryan96642 жыл бұрын
marcrist pg850 for drilling porcelain tiles. well worth the money, have drilled so many other tile types you wouldnt dream of with it. if the tile is concealed, dont be afraid of a good sds bit on the drill.
@Daniel-wb4lr2 жыл бұрын
Surely you have a set of wax filled drill bits for tile holes?
@greenpasture9489 Жыл бұрын
Where can you buy the extra support legs?
@jennykirk6928 Жыл бұрын
Following you religiously….. has given me the confidence to do an ensuite! (With some help) HOLD TIGHTTTTTT
@davezeraschi79362 жыл бұрын
Haven’t had a notification for ale army for ages are they still happening? Been really busy lately soz
@kornelk.94172 жыл бұрын
Anyone can tell me where I can buy a decent bath? That bath looks solid, is that acrylic or steel or diamond? Good video,uaed to be in Hungary we used breeze block frame around a bath and expanding foam under to insulate the thing never move again.. But now I struggle to find a good bath in uK for my own house.. 👍
@jamesw91112 жыл бұрын
Do you always need a wooden frame around the outside?
@barrydoherty6362 жыл бұрын
Was it gt1 adhesive you used? Thanks.
@calderjack7818 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, C bomb made me laugh!
@_Miner2 жыл бұрын
How would you seal a bath to a fully tiled wall? Do I have to cut out the tiles where the bath edge will go or can the bath go up to the tiles directly?
@MrManningata2 жыл бұрын
Traditionally you would have the bath on the wall first and then tiles down to the level of the bath. If the tiles go behind the bath, it might not seal correctly.
@_Miner2 жыл бұрын
@@MrManningata Yeah unfortunately this room is already tiled and will be replacing a shower cubicle with a bath/shower.
@MrManningata2 жыл бұрын
@@_Miner I reckon if you seal between the bath and the tiled wall, and then fix the bath against the wall, and then add more sealant at the seam - should be OK. I'm not a bathroom fitter though.
@MohammedAli-12 жыл бұрын
I'm no bathroom fitter, but I do a lot of DIY. I definitely would not cut the tiles out. I'd still mark where to put the batten, and make sure it is level. Then I'd do exactly what had been done in the video, silicone the batten etc, then the side of the bath. That will deffo be watertight. Make sure you use an anti mould bathroom sealant so it doesn't become mucky. Also, just keep an eye on the silicone visually over time. Also, you could put a pvc bead between the tile and the bath to add an extra layer of protection. You have nothing to worry about honestly.
@thornhillplumbing Жыл бұрын
If you fit a bath to a wall that's already been tiled, you can guarantee it will leak in the future
@jaimedpcaus12 жыл бұрын
Hi, What is the trick (if any) to align spouts directly down? When they are being screwed they can e d up looking in a different direction and they won't turn anymore. Thx
@raydavison297210 ай бұрын
He hinted at it - Use loctite instead of thread tape
@billpang47972 жыл бұрын
I noticed that the levers for your bath fill are under Neath would they not be more convenient on the top-level just thought
@joshkelly-taylor28892 жыл бұрын
That's the isolation underneath
@suesmith821 Жыл бұрын
How do I remove a bath thats been glued in?
@mdocko22852 жыл бұрын
Just my opinion but I think I would use cool white spotlights in there mate... unless I've missed a trick and you already are doing 👍🏻 looking good though mate
@sdgelectronics2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not cool white in a bathroom!
@DAVEHARSTON2 жыл бұрын
Pulling it off 😉
@ashleylewis9537 Жыл бұрын
Great video, what size timber would you use to glue the bath to also what silicone/glue used many thanks.
@michealplater90072 жыл бұрын
Is that a plumber's Crack, my eyes had to see
@Lamplightprodsuk Жыл бұрын
Don’t think you said what’s the best type of adhesive to use. There are SO many types. Waterproof?
@missk159310 ай бұрын
It's so frustrating
@pacman79592 жыл бұрын
Glues good until you have to pull the dammam thing out again
@suesmith821 Жыл бұрын
How do you remove a glued in Bath?
@plumberparts Жыл бұрын
@suesmith821 cut it with a stanley
@45graham45 Жыл бұрын
@@plumberpartsWill a Stanley knife reach under the tiles &;down an inch to cut the glue?
@sean550 Жыл бұрын
Is the bath not fitted first before you tile..you would want to be 100% your measureremts are right to tile first
@demvaril2 жыл бұрын
What sealing glue are you using? I cant find it on Amazon list and theres no mention in the vid
@Jack155Q42 жыл бұрын
Looks like Stixall Adhesive & Sealant
@demvaril2 жыл бұрын
@@Jack155Q4 it was indeed - i should of updated sorry.
@bikusmoto59Ай бұрын
Silicone goes mouldy. I'm going back to tiling and grouting.
@kkkkit2 жыл бұрын
I have got one plumber telling me my bath needs to be embedded into the wall and another saying it doesn’t need to be, I’m confused 😕
@liamkean15512 жыл бұрын
What silicone do you use, as can’t find any on your Amazon store? Can you post a link please?
@plumberparts2 жыл бұрын
Hello mate. Just added to the shop. Here's a direct link. In use Dow Corning: amzn.to/3390iyL
@RubberduckbathroomsCoUk2 жыл бұрын
Everbuild Stixall
@liamkean15512 жыл бұрын
@@plumberparts awesome. Thanks mate. Last question. Where did you get get your bath taps, as have been looking around and struggling to find wall fitted taps that we both like? Hold tight 😁
@neilmccartney99872 жыл бұрын
@@plumberparts what about that silicone gun looks the ticket, is it available on the store.
@mirmehraj16072 жыл бұрын
SIR I AM FROM INDIA CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO CALCULATE THE RIGHT BOILER SIZE
@learnprogress66187 ай бұрын
Nicer to tile the whole floor instead , then fit the bath. Clever u are though
@stuntmanwill2 жыл бұрын
I never knew you could glue a bath in 🤯
@plumberparts2 жыл бұрын
That's the way now mate. The old angled steel bits are useless.
@sdgelectronics2 жыл бұрын
@@plumberparts but the screwed fixings don't just rely on the surface bond of the wall. It'd be advised to use both, things like skimmed walls can easily separate from the substrate far before the construction adhesive would fail.
@liamjenkins822 жыл бұрын
So much easier than an Aussie bath. No legs. So solid timber frame. And a cement bed!
@n0spam9112 жыл бұрын
On the other video, you didn't use a glue to install a bath, why?
@user-ee1ge1ct5w10 ай бұрын
X factor 😂
@user-mz7wp8sm6g Жыл бұрын
Did not show how to put bath panel on
@spring8992 жыл бұрын
I always drop the C bomb when drilling porcelain tiles.
@serverstatuscouk2 жыл бұрын
Pointed tile drill bits make the job a lit easier.
@plumberparts2 жыл бұрын
@@serverstatuscouk Yeah I'm still divided on this. Used both. Both are hell. I just hate porcelain tiles SO MUCH!
@serverstatuscouk2 жыл бұрын
@@plumberparts time for the sds 🤣
@treehouse78612 жыл бұрын
@@plumberparts i use glass drill bits, never had an issue, put a few drops of water and takes less than a min
@SuperWayneyb2 жыл бұрын
🤘😎🤘
@mistermikeanson2 жыл бұрын
You mean you said "crikey " or "crumbs"? 😮
@mollyprior5288 Жыл бұрын
Your voice is exactly the same as Lee, a character on The Archers 🤔 weird
@plumberparts Жыл бұрын
I am now about to listen to Lee (is it Bryce?) on the Archers! 😂
@dimitar4y2 жыл бұрын
screw the bath legs? nah man just screw the two accessible corners of the bath to the wall. Glue the feet down so they don't wiggle. Screwing them down doesn't do much to stabilize the bath as they do have a lot of wiggle side to side.
@Rob-hx6on2 жыл бұрын
Almost saw your prison wallet.
@simonevannoli45003 ай бұрын
This is 1st I have to say I do not like this job.
@plumberparts2 жыл бұрын
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