Secrets Of A Bathroom Demo

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Demolition of a bath is a lot of work, but with the right tips and tricks it can be done quickly and efficiently. The order and manner in which you remove things can make all the difference. In a typical bath remodel I'll remove almost everything, including the toilet, vanity, shower walls, soffit, bathtub or shower pan, the valves, and the tile flooring. If the drywall is in good shape I'll leave that be. Watch as I complete a demo on this bath in a condo, and see what might work for you too.
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@integralsun 2 жыл бұрын

Your ‘persuasion’ techniques really work! I’ve a similar BR demo I’ll getting psyched up for this week. This was helpful.

@theodorerobb180 2 жыл бұрын

I watched the video from start to finish. Safety first, great job, outstanding. Retired Navy Chief, Airport Fire Lt. and OSHA-MD Compliance Safety Officer

@enduringcharm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the seal of approval. A little common sense and a deliberate approach go a long way. It's funny, safety is something of a relative thing. When you have long experience sometimes a procedure may be routine but if you are a newbie the same procedure could be dangerous or seem that way. Always best to recognize your personal limitations and be comfortable with what you do.

@batbawls 3 жыл бұрын

John, you're awesome. Great channel. Love demo 🔥

@DavidBrown-lq2qp 3 жыл бұрын

great video!! first one I have seen, so great.

@krn14242 3 жыл бұрын

Nice demo John. Little or no collateral damage that I could see.

@sosimple7594 Жыл бұрын

Great job!👏🏽👏🏽

@integralsun 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tuesboomer1623 3 жыл бұрын

Neat, tidy clean slate to work with and a very instructive video. It was almost scary to see how nearly identical that shower was to the two 1980 bathrooms we had redone a little over 4 years ago. Soffit, wall tile, spout, controls, even the soap dish, all identical. The only difference was that our tubs were cast iron. Looking forward to the rebuild.

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the 80's and early 90s had a particular style! It's funny how the soffits were seen then as an upgrade whereas most homeowners today see them as a downside.

@estephanina 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are looking for our first house but thanks to COVID, the few house listed are too expensive and we can now only afford fixer uppers, most in bad structural condition. 😞 I think your channel is just what we need

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

Yours is a common problem now. Best to educate yourself before you jump into something beyond your ability!

@jdspecht682 3 жыл бұрын

First bathroom demo I’ve seen without the use of a sledgehammer. It’s surprising how much you did with just a regular hammer.

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

I always laugh when I see the TV demos of baths and kitchens. They hand out sledgehammers to the homeowners and everybody takes a swing. Silly. Demo is messy and dirty enough without adding more drama. I try and keep it to a minimum.

@alllmas 3 жыл бұрын

You should buy Marshalltown monster pry bar. Floor like this is a piece of cake with that kind of tool. No need to make a such noise and vibration using jackhammer

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

I almost mentioned another method for the floor, but it got cut for time. I have a roofing tool with a flat steel scoop and a short steel handle about two feet long. It's meant for removing shingles from the roof, but it also works well removing plywood and tile. The flat steel scoop is about 8 inches wide, which spreads the load when you pry up. One trouble with smaller pry bars is that you can actually push right through the subfloor plywood if you use some force. I just forgot to bring the roofing tool with me this day! The demo hammer is loud, but it's nice to just slice through those ring-shank nails.

@alllmas 3 жыл бұрын

@@enduringcharm monster pry bar is 3 inches wide and has cut out for nails. And it's super stiff.

@stephenpagano2669 7 ай бұрын

How did you know not to hammer back right wall? Drain

@enduringcharm 7 ай бұрын

Do you mean where there was double drywall or do you mean where the vent pipe was in the corner? The double drywall is something I would look for when I know there is an adjoining unit. It's also something you can feel when you are hammering. Unlike the unrealistic TV shows, I'm not using a sledgehammer. I just use a 16 or 20 ounce framing hammer and that allows me to get some feedback as I hammer, through the sound of the hit and the bounce back. I'm also not slamming deep into the wall cavity, I'm just punching through the layer of drywall. When there is a pipe behind the drywall you'll often feel a little extra bounce from the hammer.

@kenfox5899 3 жыл бұрын

Put those safety goggles on! Remember your story about that nail to the eye!

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

HAHA! Yes, I remember!

@kenfox5899 3 жыл бұрын

@@enduringcharm seriously though...I also work alone and really only learn how other people do things by demoing their work. I'm totally enjoying and benefitting from your videos.

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's great to hear!

@Mopardude 3 жыл бұрын

I was kinda surprised there was no beam in that soffit.

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, condos and townhouses always seem to have funky framing. You can never assume anything. Over the years I've also seen quite a number of these structures with damage from framing that was either under-designed or too clever by half.

@Methodical2 5 ай бұрын

Hell, at least, you didn't have to work with those brittle plastic water lines - one touch and snap. Isn't demolition fun? You don't have to worry about being too careful with stuff. I'm wearing gloves and eye protection at all times though.

@pcfabris 3 жыл бұрын

Stairs and toilets are the worst.

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've about had my fill of stairs, that;s for sure!

@smitm108 3 жыл бұрын

@@enduringcharm ... no elevator - or no elevator available for your use?

@enduringcharm 3 жыл бұрын

No, just stairs in these condos. Not only that, but the genius who designed the place specified 36 inch stair width, even though a 48 or even 60 inch stair would easily fit in the space. I pity the guys bringing appliances to the condo units.