Bathroom Tile Floor Mistakes and How You Can AVOID Them

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Bathroom Tile Floor Mistakes and How You Can AVOID Them

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Күн бұрын

This video shares bathroom tile floor mistakes. If you're remodeling a bathroom and need help, join our Video Library of over 350 step-by-step tutorials at homerepairtuto...
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Bathroom Tile Floor Mistakes
0:20 Inspect floor joists and subfloor panels
0:40 How to remove plywood subfloors
1:46 How to install plywood subfloors
2:16 What should you put down before tiling a floor
2:25 Install DITRA uncoupling membrane
3:19 Where do you start when tiling a bathroom floor
3:35 Dry Fit Tile Floor
4:42 What trowel should I use for setting tile floors
5:22 How to apply thin-set for tile floors
5:52 How to set bathroom tile floors
7:49 How to cut floor tile around toilet closet bend
8:07 Metal profile for floor tile
8:26 Grouting tile
9:14 Silicone
These supplies were used in our video:
-Raimondi Fido Hand Support
-ProKnee Pads
-Perfect Level Master T-Lock Tile Leveling System
-Fein Oscillating Multi Tool
-Schluter DITRA
-Schluter ALL-SET Mortar
-Collomix X01 Mixer
-Montolit Masterpiuma P5
-Drilax 4-7/8 inch diamond hole saw
-Schluter SCHIENE metal profile for tile floor
-Laticrete Permacolor Select in Raven
-Latasil 100% silicone in Raven
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@Ever_Think 27 күн бұрын

Man, oh man. I loved that video. So many details to take in, thank you. I was taking a break from mapping out a design for my bathroom and this vid was so enjoyable.

@HomeRepairTutor 27 күн бұрын

@@Ever_Think thank you 🙏🏽

@jamnich314 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the tips! I'm about to start my bathroom floor with 12x24 tiles and just avoided multiple mistakes. Also, love the Steelers 5-gal bucket!

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad it was helpful. Ya, there are a lot of places to make mistakes. So hopefully this video is a useful guide. As always, Go Steelers 🙌🏼

@virginiamorris1738 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining this so plainly. A recent experience with a contractor & his crew left me wanting to figure out how to remodel my bathroom myself (I'm barely a diyer)

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help 🙏🏼 thank you for watching

@Thechickenranchers 2 ай бұрын

How’d it go

@fevgg 4 ай бұрын

Thank you your video. I can see, you tiled niche with 45 deg tile cut. Do you have video for this installation

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

I have several videos inside my Video Library on homerepairtutor.com - they show how to miter the tiles and create custom shower shelves for niches 👍🏼

@beaubromley942 4 ай бұрын

This was an awesome lesson. Thanks man!

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@bengeorge9370 4 ай бұрын

Sore! You got that right! Thanks for the content.

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@MaMa-qh4dy 4 ай бұрын

Do I want to do this kind of work? HELL NO! IT'S TOO DIFFICULT AND PAINSTAKING. Thank you for reinforcing that.

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

lol I knew someone would comment on that little rant about HGTV. I’d say don’t get me started but too late lol. Not all projects are terrible. But TV shows are problematic in that they train homeowners to think it won’t take them long or that contractors are overcharging, either way it’s bad. So ya, I’m not a fan of produced HGTV shows

@jed2055 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor Yup, all the home reno shows here in Australia are the same. They are helping to feed the big hardware stores numbnuts who falsely believe that full bathroom reno is dead easy. . . "as seen on tv" Those programs mostly get their hardware stuff for free so its a mutual back scratching exercise.

@buckbuck9225 Ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning that your going to be sore the next day. Working in small spaces on your knees will WEAR YOUR ASS OUT. you do great work brother.

@mlev2565 4 ай бұрын

If you use a pre sloped kerdi shower pan do you still need uncoupling membrane underneath? Or just thinset on subfloor and shower pan set on top?

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

No, for a pre sloped KERDI pan you don’t need DITRA underneath, just thin-set to support and bond the tray to plywood or concrete

@josephstanczak4340 3 ай бұрын

What is the ideal thickness of the subfloor for tiling (13x13), with Ditra? My 5x5 bath was 1/2" + 5/8" but the cast iron flange was just below that! Add Ditra and tile, and I'm 1/2" above the flange.

@HomeRepairTutor 3 ай бұрын

The minimum Schluter recommends over 16” oc joists is 5/8” plywood or OSB. If you need to raise the flange you can do that with a few options

@andrewshenton6541 4 ай бұрын

Did you wet the plywood first or is it not necessary with allset?

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I always clean and dampen the plywood prior to applying ALL-SET. Then I applying it first with the flat side of the trowel followed by the notched side. Great question

@chasefriesen6633 3 ай бұрын

Can you use the ditra trowel for the tile laying? I have 12x24 tile. So I need a different trowel for my tile laying?

@HomeRepairTutor 2 ай бұрын

Normally I’d use a 1/4” x 3/8” or 1/2” x 1/2” square notched trowel for 12 x 24

@sirramsey357 3 ай бұрын

Hey can you help me? I am trying to tackle my bathroom complete remodel. I have laid the Subfloor and I want to use Ditra but my floor is not quite level. I am thinking about using a self leveler over my subfloor, can I do this before putting down the thin set?

@HomeRepairTutor 3 ай бұрын

Self leveler should be applied before DITRA. Then, depending on the leveler, you can apply thin-set to bond your DITRA. If the leveler is gypsum-based, you need to seal it.

@ladawnemalone2955 4 ай бұрын

As a DIY I don’t have the funds to get rid of our old tile floor. Can I put a subfloor on top of a tile floor then tile on top of it 😕

@colinbtw8720 4 ай бұрын

That sounds like a bad idea

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

It’s a good question and I normally say no because of several reasons. First, I like to inspect the joists for big notches or bored holes that compromise the strength of the structure. If you add more weight to these joists you run the risk of them breaking or the floor sagging which will crack your tile and possibly harm someone. As such, I recommend waiting and saving the money to do it properly.

@ladawnemalone2955 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input I wish you could come do the work your integrity and work ethic is commendable✨

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

@@ladawnemalone2955 thank you 🙏🏼 I know it delays your project but it’s the best option to inspect your framing. And you can always contact me if you have more questions

@daleirish6682 4 ай бұрын

aside from your videos, do you have any recommendations for a hard copy book for bathroom tiling or remodeling?

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

That’s a great question and I have a lot of books, but cannot recommend one definitive source. I like the NKBA book on bathroom design but it doesn’t delve into remodeling. Right now I’m working on something inside homerepairtutor.com that be a big help but it’ll be a work in progress. Normally I just help people with their specific questions to help clarify ideas and speed up their work

@daleirish6682 4 ай бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor i appreciate your response! I watch all your videos and can do just about every facet of home repair and remodeling, but doing a shower in an upstairs bathroom has me skittish. its not something i want leaking thru the floor becuase i missed a step or did it wrong. sometimes having a book on best methods or practices is easier for me. I'll keep going thru your videos should i decide to tackle this on my own

@nismo613 4 ай бұрын

If I only have 1/2 plywood subfloor, can I add a 1/4 of subfloor over top instead of ripping up what is there?

@TheBlindSwordsman 4 ай бұрын

Yes, but you need liquid nails and screw the two boards together after.

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

No, because if you use 1/4” plywood then DITRA, the thin-set will delaminate the 1/4” plywood. Your DITRA will in turn not bond properly and the tile will fail. What kind of tile will you be using on the floor?

@nismo613 4 ай бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor I'm not sure yet - recommendations?

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

@@nismo613 I like porcelain tile because it’s strong and doesn’t require double plywood like stone. Tiles with straight lines are easier to maintain than mosaics. So I’m partial to squares or rectangles

@TheBlindSwordsman 4 ай бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor Technically yes, but if your are using Ditra, no. The person didn't specify in there question about the use of Ditra, so technically you can bond another piece of plywood to another this way. Not debating the use of Ditra in this case.

@chrispnet Ай бұрын

My subfloor is 1/2” and is in great condition. Is it necessary to remove it just to have 3/4”? Also, I’m using cement board. Do I need to do any prep work to my subfloor before placing the cement board? The cement board I have has the waterproof membrane included

@HomeRepairTutor Ай бұрын

@@chrispnet keep in mind, cement board does not add any structural stability. Some additional questions: what’s the joist span? What type of tile are you installing?

@chrispnet Ай бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor did not expect such a quick response! I appreciate it so much. Joists are 16” on center. My wife hasn’t picked out a tile yet but looking at 12x24 porcelain tile

@HomeRepairTutor Ай бұрын

@@chrispnet are you using the cement board for a specific reason, eg to raise the floor at the doorway? Btw, 16” on-center is great.

@chrispnet Ай бұрын

@@HomeRepairTutor I’m just using it because I was told I had to for tile work. I’m also using it on the wall around the tub. Subfloor, cement board screwed to subfloor, mortar, then tile.

@HomeRepairTutor Ай бұрын

@@chrispnet you can always use cement board, but I tend to prefer DITRA because it’s thinner at 1/8” thick and provides an additional waterproofing layer. Cement board is good if you’re using a penny tile but in this scenario you don’t need it. The issue is your subfloor thickness. Schluter recommends it be 5/8” minimum. And you cannot use 1/4” plywood over it, but you can use 3/8” plywood instead. The 1/4” plywood will delaminate and cause your floor to fail. Thus, I’d either add the 3/8” plywood or tear out the 1/2” plywood and use 3/4” to make the floor stronger. Then I’d install the DITRA.

@mikaelandersson4114 2 ай бұрын

I from Sweden and there its a big no no to have hole in the floor for water, like there is in this case för the water to the toilet. Thats för the increased risk för water leakage. Pipes need to come from the walls or roof.

@andrewmckeown6786 2 ай бұрын

That is interesting. Please forgive me if this question is insulting. That is the drain for the toilet. In Sweden, the drain would go out into a pipe in the wall? Is that what you mean? And what about the shower drains...or floor drains?

@earthgraduate726 26 күн бұрын

You missed showing the entire part of making the new frame attaching to the joists . Thank you though.

@patrickwasp 4 ай бұрын

Ditra is peel and stick now, no need to use thin-set.

@HomeRepairTutor 4 ай бұрын

That’s only available for DITRA-HEAT mats, not DITRA yet. I’ve installed both and am excited to see if the DITRA will be available with the pressure sensitive adhesive. I’ll be making a video about the DITRA-HEAT-PS 🙌🏼🔥

@Lpm920 2 ай бұрын

You never use tiles that big on a bathroom floor. It’s a huge mistake. You can’t pitch it right and they are prone crack. Make a pro look like a helper

@HomeRepairTutor 2 ай бұрын

This is outside the shower over 16” on-center joists with a double layer of 3/4” plywood. These tiles, when set properly over DITRA will not crack. There’s more than 95% thin-set coverage and the Tile Council only requires 80% - so this installation exceeds the industry standards

@andrewmckeown6786 2 ай бұрын

A legitimate offering. Very clearly and skillfully dealt with, my brother👍 Thanks for the tips, eh?😁🫡❤️🇨🇦🍻