Using Self-Leveling Concrete to Fix a Bathroom Floor

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Жыл бұрын

I couldn't salvage the bathroom tile floor because it was crumbling, loose, and very squeaky! So I am going to fix the floor with self leveling concrete to even out all the gouges and create a stable surface for my new LVT floor. Thanks to our sponsor, Filtertime; set up your furnace filter subscription here: www.filtertime.com/ and use code W2TW for 15% off!
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@designsinorbit Жыл бұрын

YOU'RE the dang carpenter. You are!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes

@ram_thefirstjedi Жыл бұрын

My first comment here, just subbed recently and wow!...your videos are way better than a lot of DIY's out there! Your calmnesss and clear no bs demeanor coupled with your soothing voice while narrating or talking is very refreshing and enjoyable, plus I'm not afraid to admit I'm learning a thing or two from your videos and as guy I can't think of a compliment better than that 😎

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That’s very kind

@reneh558 Жыл бұрын

Well done and you have a lovely singing voice! 😃🎶

@gregholmes3661 Жыл бұрын

I really love that you went to blog style videos. You make me chuckle

@tallone37 Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE THE BEST WORKER ON KZfaq! AWESOME SAUCE IS RIGHT! I have been in the trades working with my father since I could walk and your spirit and preservance is just fantastic! God bless you and your family Dear

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ddnlee24 Жыл бұрын

Melissa you’re the best. You need your own show.

@bbila8361 Жыл бұрын

Thumb's up for singing Sandy.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Lol I definitely debated cutting that out

@garster Жыл бұрын

Oh I know the feeling. I did this to my bathroom floor (a slab that sunk so it really sloped) and I was amazed too. The spray foam was a great idea. The screwing the floor down was a great tip too, I worked on another house and all the 50+ year old nails were loose. I spend hours and hours screwing down 3 rooms while the carpet was out.

@jshepard152 Жыл бұрын

I like the gray a lot. That will still look good decades from now.

@user-ip1ms1ir7l 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding video, many thanks!! I most appreciated your detailed description of sealing the edges of the floor and around closet flange with foam and caulk and THEN showing how to remove the foam and caulk (although that only was for 3 seconds and around the closet flange only). After hours of scouring YT I have not seen how to remove the edge sealers, whatever they are., which lack of knowledge has caused a lot of stress. You are very skilled and I will be using your method tomorrow on my half bathroom floor to apply self leveler.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Thanks to our sponsor, Filtertime; set up your furnace filter subscription here: www.filtertime.com/ and use code W2TW for 15% off!

@marklambert4793 Жыл бұрын

Thankfully 😅 Don’t have to worry about it. Have hot water heat. And we just had a 96% efficiency combination system put in about a year ago. It not only heats the house, but supplies a just about unlimited amount of hot water. 🚿 👍 It definitely wasn’t cheap! 😅 💸🇺🇸

@North.van_john Жыл бұрын

Floor looks great! I did the same thing a few years ago. You did a way better job than I did with the self leveling floor. Wish I watched your video beforehand.

@lovestosingalot55bodin7 Жыл бұрын

20 minutes to cut that vinyl tile.....excellent! I thought that was impressive. You did a great job with every stage of doing that floor; and you do a great job with everything that you try. Good job~good experience for you.

@normandong4479 Жыл бұрын

Informative video. Good detail. Love the camera angle that aims toward the floor in question, which also makes your smile look even prettier. You have good lighting that makes you even more photogenic. Well done.

@ronm6585 Жыл бұрын

Luv the tile. Thanks for sharing the steps you took.

@jerryeddy804 Жыл бұрын

You're such a rockstar. Love watching your videos!

@suzettesmith2075 Жыл бұрын

I've done self leveling concrete a few times. I enjoy the process

@TheDude0924 Жыл бұрын

It looks awesome, great job

@chrisryan8863 Жыл бұрын

You did a really good job. The floor looks great. It was feel really good everytime you want in there and see your work!

@robertjames-life4768 Жыл бұрын

We use a “porcupine “ on our self level it’s a spiked roller, breaks the surface tension, gives a great result.

@lindaroyal8161 Жыл бұрын

A lot of work, so many steps prior to laying the floor. I've seen work in bathrooms over the years, that have skipped a couple of these steps and now wondering if one of my bathrooms will be a problem later down the road. Very good information. TY

@kathimccord9453 7 ай бұрын

Awesome and concise instructions! Thank you!😊

@rmd9032 Жыл бұрын

Well, Melissa, I was always impressed by your talent and beauty, but now I witnessed your beautiful singing voice!. You never cease to amaze me. Keep it up sweetheart, You're doing great things.

@nomoredarts8918 3 ай бұрын

Nicely done, I'm floored :)

@jimriti6859 5 ай бұрын

You are awesome Melissa

@marcusdavis8650 Жыл бұрын

It looks awesome 👍🏾 you did real good I remember laying laminate flooring around the bathroom and it’s very challenging when it comes to the toilet but I took your advice on one of your former videos when you used a bowl to help you measure the diameter 👍🏾

@PrrrSnickiddy Жыл бұрын

So dang impressed by you. Amazing work!

@dabody57ify Жыл бұрын

Awesome work 👍

@jjryansea Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your surprise when you succeed at a new task. That smile with eyes wide open says it all.

@annamariaalongi2136 10 ай бұрын

thank you for this vid. I learned so much.

@JEFFQUICKLE9 Жыл бұрын

Once again.....incredible work!....and with no make-up....can you believe that....Love it!

@tashiannamcdonald 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@robertevans6481 Жыл бұрын

Looks great....

@NoelSlevin Жыл бұрын

Amazing, again.

@petermcgowan2750 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I love the singing😂 You have many talents🥰

@vernacharboneau6691 Жыл бұрын

Cutting that tile was impressive!! I would've had to redo several times I'm sure. Great job!!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@V1N_574 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had to courage to do the floors of my bathroom but I can't, I know it will end up pretty bad. you are doing awesome!!!!

@EMC726 13 күн бұрын

You’re great! Us women can do anything if we just do it!!!! I won’t let my husband tough anything anymore- he breaks everything or just has a blank mind………..🥴

@lafos4914 9 ай бұрын

ty!! i am feeling same about self leveling mine & am quite nervous. 😅

@redscortgt93 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to show my age too and say, “awesome sauce” to your craftsmanship. lol Nice work!

@spk7816 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Melissa, great video. One constructive comment here for your consideration. Please do consider wearing gloves of some sort to protect yourself from possible mold formations as well as virus or heavy bacterial contamination. If that stuff is going to found in a home, it will be in the bathrooms. A mask perhaps to offset airborne contaminated particulates. Again, great video!

@tomr5021 Жыл бұрын

Good Job Happy Mother’s Day

@cbbomar1117 Жыл бұрын

LOL now I know what my face looks like after a job well done and I have impressed myself!! Great video work and awesome job!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

lol I do congratulate myself freely

@patrickarchuleta9594 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work may our Lord God continue to bless you and your family.

@T_Jonesy Жыл бұрын

Impressive.

@lrfox49 Жыл бұрын

Good job, like your singing voice!

@ShaneZettelmier Жыл бұрын

Looks great. :)

@carguy1312 Жыл бұрын

They make dust shrouds for those grinders so you can attach a vacuum. I just had to get one. Worth every penny!

@doudou53d44 Жыл бұрын

Great job again 😎👍🐕‍🦺

@goomba478 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! This motivated me to try self-leveling concrete for the first time (even had the same exact old bathroom tiles you did). Just a heads-up: Your link for the bluetooth headphones hearing protection is missing :). Thanks!

@sugameltpastriescoffee7186 10 ай бұрын

wish we had access to these cool products where we live

@jeffreyjbyron 3 ай бұрын

2 questions! I may have missed it, but did you say that if the subfloor was flat/level enough that you wouldn't need a self-leveling mud? How much did the leveler build up the floor, and after "tile" will you need a big transition into the hallway? Do the LVT vinyl tiles not need an adhesive? Do you grout them like tile?

@renee2005 8 ай бұрын

Awesome🥰🥰🥰

@JDIY2023 Жыл бұрын

you are not just hot. You are very talented as well

@hwoilingtan7172 10 ай бұрын

磨刀不误砍柴工！你前期准备做得非常好！

@nigelfern8877 6 ай бұрын

Well.don.10.10.keep.it.up.x

@tristanyoumans8661 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Melissa! Could you show how you measured for the correct size for the new window to fill the width of the rough before ordering the new one?

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 11 ай бұрын

You simply measure the space and order a window that’s an inch less all around

@garyglenn3654 Жыл бұрын

NO way I could have cut the last piece of tile and it turn out right. Great job.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Жыл бұрын

Curious to know why you went with vinyl instead of tile. Lovely job none the less.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

It’s just easier to install and maintain. Easier to replace in the future if I want something different or it gets damaged.

@randydobson1863 Жыл бұрын

hello welcome to the woods it's randy and i like video is cool thanks friends randy

@KJB0001 11 ай бұрын

so you don't need cement board between the leveler and the tile?

@claudiakemper4033 Жыл бұрын

Love the transformation! Did you pour the concrete on top of a wooden subfloor? Is it a first or upper floor BA? How did you attach the tiles?

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

Yes, it was a plywood subfloor on the upper floor of the house. The tiles are floating, they click together with a waterproof puzzle joinery.

@claudiakemper4033 Жыл бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Very cool, thank you very much!!

@jerometruitt2731 9 ай бұрын

Was grinding the floor flat really necessary if you're gonna be using self leveler anyway?

@Brian0686 10 ай бұрын

whos the dang carpenter! lmao

@claracastro731 8 ай бұрын

Where do you buy the floor?

@246trixie 3 ай бұрын

Is it possible to do this without removing the sink and toilet

@brentfowler2317 Жыл бұрын

When scribing the side my the toilet on the vinyl flooring. Couldn't you have laid the piece for the toilet side upside down on the opposite side? Then scribed the back of it, cut it, and flipped it and placed it on the correct side and mark for the hole cutouts at that point? I'm just curious. Thanks for another cool video. Take care

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 11 ай бұрын

I tried that but it wasn’t as precise as my washer because I was trying to get the tiles lined up with seams exactly in the center. So it was hard to hold the tile in the air at the length I needed if that makes sense

@brentfowler2317 10 ай бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog I gotcha. That makes since. I just wondered. Anymore great work! Place looks great!

@johnf6267 6 ай бұрын

Why is this woman not on HGTV with her own show? Model good looks. Natural in front of camera. Personality and knows her stuff. Anyone out there connected to the producers?

@LisaCapron 3 ай бұрын

Because she does quality work. If you hear the horror stories behind the scenes on a lot of those shows you’d be shocked.

@odiesclips7621 Жыл бұрын

You should sing more❤

@arth.4196 Жыл бұрын

👍

@kelsey809 Жыл бұрын

😊👍🏼

@gregholmes3661 Жыл бұрын

Your energy level is out of this world. You need to get something for your knees, it will catch up to you sooner then later.

@QuickTrainer Жыл бұрын

I thought your vocals were very good!

@oscaramaya8599 Жыл бұрын

💖💖💖💖👍👍👍👍

@johnfithian-franks8276 Жыл бұрын

Hi, you did an excellent job of the concrete and the tiles, ten out of ten, but please do not take up singing for your supper as I am afraid you may starve.

@jhold7553 Жыл бұрын

Came for the DIY stayed for the concert.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын

😂 I was so nervous to include my singing in this video

@jhold7553 Жыл бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog it was good. You have a nice voice.

@KJB0001 11 ай бұрын

carboard template first, if you're using expensive tiles and don't have enough to spare

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 11 ай бұрын

I didn’t mess up any cuts. 🤷‍♀️

@KJB0001 11 ай бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog I know!! Just a suggestion for those who are reading the comments and a lil' bit nervous Did you apply the tiles directly to the leveler or did you put cement board down first?