CASTICO Alcove Shower Kit COMPLETE INSTALL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2024
- This system is available at The Home Depot and was a pleasure to install.
Do not attempt to install this system before reading through the CASTICO installation guide first. They also have a very helpful install video. Check the links below if you are planning to install this system.
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Link to product - bit.ly/CasticoShowerKit
Link to instructional video from CASTICO - • CASTICO - Alcove Showe...
0:00 Current Bathroom
1:14 Demo
3:22 Base Installation
11:30 Wall Panel Installation
23:43 Caulking Seams
26:40 Finished Product
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Very nice job and the panels flow so well. To avoid the nasty taste and likely toxic nature of the caulk I often have a small cup of warm water nearby to dip my finger in.
Very nice Aaron!
A 1pc floor with no tile lippage to trip over,nor thin like it was before.
Large flat surfaces,and a drain that are easily cleaned.
Am assuming you could cut in a niche easily, but a corner shelf would need a leg.
My uncle was in his early 70's when he laid tile in my parents curbless shower.
The small tiles all have serious lippage everywhere, including the floor which can be painful.
This looks like a well thought out system!
I think setting the base. thinset was the right choice. Love the diamond blade trick!
Went from "The Shining" bathtub to a timeless shower recess, good work, looks great!
Very helpful video. We've ordered a Castico shower kit & are trying to figure out all the installation details so this really helped. Castico seems to be a very good company & we're looking forward to getting our shower kit completed. Thanks for the video!
So glad you enjoyed! Yes I think you will love installing the product as well as the finished product. Really impressive system.
You guys did an amazing job! Really looks great! I get budget, but a full bathroom renovation would of looked outstanding! Not sure if it was the lighting, but that looks like belongs in a full reno.
Yes I agree. But as usual, it's not my decision to make. It's exactly what the client wanted. Keep that in mind.
Just ordered the kit. Loved the way you installed it.
Awesome! I've got two more install videos on my channel, they might help you as well. Glad you enjoyed!
That is really nice, I hope they decide to do a full revo though and make the rest of the bathroom look as good as the shower...
Great product and Great Job! Thank for your excellent Video
Thanks for checking out the video!
That’s a good looking product, thanks for sharing! Much faster than a tiled shower and I’m assuming lower maintenance
Yes absolutely! We enjoyed the install.
Excellent video, I really enjoyed it. The only thing I would ask if you do another demo of an old plastic shower insert would be to slow it down and show some of the steps in detail that you did. I am looking at purchasing a home that has those types of showers in them and I would want to take them out myself. But again, great video, keep them coming!
Thank you! I will definitely give that some thought, I always appreciate suggestions on how I can make the videos better. Im hoping very soon we can do another Castico install, and if we do, I will be filming it.
Excellent Job !!!! At first I thought it was Seth McFarland ( voices from The Family Guy) doing the install :) LOL Seriously, excellent product... well done
Thank you! Lol
Fantastic installation! I'm researching this because I'm getting ready to remodel my master bathroom. Old showe has leaked and destroyed my subfloor. House is only 15 years old. I would love to use something like this. My only other option is tile. Those are the 2 options i feel comfortable with.
Thanks for checking out the video! If you are interested, I have two more installation videos on this product that might help you as well.
with the osha compliant blower for the silica
I have an idea of how its done now, I'm about to get my showers redone and was curious about the process.
Great job! If I were having it done, I would have to have a fold-down seat of some sort. Being a woman I like something to sit on while I shave my legs, etc.😉 Thanks for the video.
Thanks for checking out the video. Yes a seat accessory option would be great if they would offer it.
Great video! Is the shower door installed on top of the castico shower pan/base? I wasn’t sure if it should be on top of it or but up against it? Thank you
wondering the same
Cool product, can't believe the customer wanted to keep that tacky tile haha
I love the shower
Good job
What a well done shower!
What was the size of it?
Like the shower pan with small lip. Can I use this with tile?
Yes you can. We will definitely be using it in the future with tile jobs.
This video was super helpful. I'm excited to install this now. Question, on the Goboard are the joints taped? Is it just regular tape and joint compound?
The joints so not have to be taped and we have never taped them! We use white lexel from sashco and embed each sheet into the lexel, then tool a bead on top of that. It's water tight and johns Manville approves that install method.
@@miillersconstruction thanks for the reply. Just finished your other castico video where you had more detail on those steps. You do a great job with your videos, just subscribed.
@@joeny1980 thanks so much! Really glad you enjoy!
Looks nice and clean. Do they offer panels with shower niches or shelves for soaps and shampoos?
Not at this time unfortunately. Plenty of alternative options available though
@@miillersconstruction thank you for the reply.
Nice job
Thanks
What product exactly did you use to seal the flanges i got the ultraclear by DAP is that the same thing?
I prefer Lexel From Sashco. Its about my favorite general purpose sealant.
How in the world will that flange be waterproof?
I have a 2x3 window on the back wall....which panels would have to be cut to fit around the window... What's your thouhts?
Great Video.. you're a detail type of guy.. i can tell
Man That's a tough one. I know Castico won't approve of any install with a window involved. It's going to be really hard to finish the raw edges in that situation. Not quite sure what I would do to be honest. Probably tile lol!
@miillersconstruction I believe code only requires a venting system fan.....im thinking just taking window out and using the full panels.....I never open window anyways I have a good fan
..thankyou for the fast response..
@@TC-tw5zk if it's an option, definitely take the window out
Did this feel like stone or did it have the plastic feel like some of the other shower walls available? I like the look of this but without seeing it in person, it’s hard to commit to it.
To me it feels like a cultured marble countertop. Which is closer to the stone feel if you ask me.
I just bought a Castico shower kit. The pan and walls definitely feel like stone. No plastic feel here. Very very heavy. Be aware, this is not a one man job.
How big was this shower?
@@oscarq180sx 60" width
Scribing before cutting also prevents chipping even more so than taping.
What thin set do you recommend using?
Hello and thank you for your question. When installing with thin set, we recommend a polymer modified thin set.
I’m looking to do this in a 2 year old home. Builder grade shower surround needs to come out. Plumbing is all good. What would be a cost for installation, if I have the Castico walls and base? Thanks
Thats a question I cannot answer. It might be 20k in new york, 30k in LA, or 10k in the midwest. Hows that?
@@miillersconstruction lol. Thanks
I know that Castico says that you can use construction adhesive with their product. What about the GoBoards backerboards? Can construction adhesive be used to bond the Castico panels to the GoBoards successfully over the long term. I would like to know before I try. Thanks.
They were not specific on their waterproofing substrate. I feel good using the type of construction adhesive we used because we know it sticks tenaciously to GoBoard. We feel good about it.
Hi, thank you for your question. CASTICO Solid Composite Stone adheres with most polyurethane construction adhesives, use the type of adhesive that the manufacturer of the backer board recommends for their material.
Is there a reason for using a putty knife instead of a notched trowel to apply thinset? Silicone lasts less than a decade. Does this castico shower pan last less than a decade without leaks? Not a smart ass, genuine questions. If I’m installing tile walls over a castico pan will the bottom tiles fan out because of the drip flange? Does the flange only come to cover the two short walls and one long one?
hello! what gun is that you use for the calking?
Made by a company called QES I believe and we get them on Amazon. Best caulk guns I've ever used.
You mind linking it? I can’t find it :/
Shouldn’t the base be slightly angled to the drain, so water drains out?
The top of shower pan itself is angled towards the drain. The bottom of the shower pan is flat. 👍
Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, all Castico Shower Pans are pre sloped to drain properly and are IAPMO and UPC Certified.
Ive been remodeling bathrooms since dinosaurs roamed the earth. Ive seen alot of new products come and go. Most end up being a disaster. The rule is….if it relies on some kind of caulk to achieve a waterproof state, its junk and it wont last. This falls into that category. The shower pan lip gets screwed on then caulked into place?!?! Recipe for failure. The two back wall panels were installed with flat butt joints. No caulk went in before installing. So, you add a topping of caulk along this joint to resist water? If you install these, you better be ready to replace the caulk in all these joints every year or two.
No you didn’t pay attention.
@@TheQakman no? How so?
@@dieselpig5812 Unless it’s a complete one piece unit it will need caulk. Plus this is basically “flashed “ like a roof would be.
Genuine question: So then does that mean all 4 piece kits are not worth it? Since they would all need caulk to achieve a water proof state. Or are there some that don’t require caulking
I have to agree that a topical application of caulk/ silicone is a recipe for failure .. but that’s topical. In the future I would suggest using the silicone at the corners and joints as you install each additional panel. Short version … gloop the bottom and side of the panel as you install it. This will ensure that the entire side and base of each panel is fully sealed all the way through the joints . Not just topically. Although the likelihood of water getting past the wall panels and the backer panels is slim . I still dont like the way the “ flashing “ was attached or where it was attached. It’s like putting the flashing on top of the roof. If they had set the pan first, silicones that , then installed the backer , THEN installed the panels, that would make more sense. I know that some installation methods look really good on paper. I don’t know how long this product has been out , this is my first time seeing it , so I have not read the installation instructions myself. I’m only going by what I heard and watched in the video. Just some thoughts ..
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Is there a shelf for shampoo, body wash, etc?
Great question. Currently Castico does not offer a shelf of any kind. So we came up with our own solution, I have a full video with links in the description on what we did to solve this issue. Look for it on my channel. Castico Shelves.
So uh, what do you do about shelves?
I would imagine a niche insert just like in cultured marble. Not a fan.
Just wondering what was the total cost
These systems go for about 2,000$ give or take
Was the clean seal clear or white?
White
Are there shelving accessories available?
Currently not from Castico. But I do have another video showing what we use for shelves with the link where you can purchase them.
@@miillersconstruction awesome thanks.
Should always start your hole saw in reverse to make a nice groove then go forward
I am trying to do a walk in shower. If I may ask, how much did it force you to do that bathroom excluding the workmanship fees
I'm sorry, I do not understand the question.
@@miillersconstructionI think the question is how much is the product cost before labor
installing this weekend, but just not sure why the flanges are needed. They add 3/16" x 2 to the overall length. Can't we just seal it the same way against the waterproof backerboard just the same without the flange?
I would recommend following the manufacturers instructions on this one. It's very simple to cut the base to whatever length is necessary. I feel like the flanges are an added layer of defense. I see where you're coming from, but the flanges are provided for a reason. I wouldn't feel comfortable not using them.
Thanks for the recommendation. I will start cutting and flanging tomorrow. I was just thinking (maybe over thinking) that it introduces an extra point of failure since we have to silicon it twice now with the flange.
@@xungngo yep. I get where your coming from, but the design of that flange is a little unique. I would recommend Lexel as your sealant.
Cost of the job?
How long did this take from start to finish?
3 days. There were some plumbing and framing issues we had to address that aren't in the video. There will always be extras.
Can you add in a niche to these kits?
I have not tried that. Only corner shelves sold by a different manufacturer.
@miillersconstruction I hate corner shelves. I am a big guy and constantly hitting them in the shower lol. I think a prefab niche would probably work out ok as long as carefully lining up the cuts
What price range is for this type of project??
well just that casico system is $1900 so plus labor and whatever else you add, like a door, waterproofing, adhesive. etc..
Nice system. Is this a real composite with stone like a composite sink or is this more like a pure resin product?
I'm not sure about that one.
Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, it is a composite stone made of a proprietary blend of minerals and resin bound together to create a solid surface that is strong, durable, and lightweight.
I’ve gutted my bathroom 6 by10 do you give estimates? Norton ohio 44203
Oh man. I'm sorry we only work in Arkansas.
How long does thia product last?
A really long time if taken care of.
Gorgeous, but where do you put your soap😂🤣😂
on the floor maybe? lol
Do you caulk the butt joint in the middle?
Yes. It definitely looks better with a really tight caulk joint. I use Sashco CleanSeal
@@miillersconstruction Thanks for confirming as I didn't see it in the video
Man seth macfarlane can really do it all
ReBath (a Home Depot contractor) wanted thirty thousand dollars to re-do our master bath --- I said no. 🙂
I'm not surprised at all. Not the first time I've heard stories like this about them.
Shower door and stationary glass panel are backward. Now the customer has to fully enter the shower, turn the water on, and brace for that initial blast of cold water they're going to unavoidably get hit with.
Both doors move? What is wrong with you?
How much something like this cost?
That's a difficult question to answer. It's going to vary in every location.
@@miillersconstruction 😞
Looks like so many places that the sealant will fail in the future and water will get behind it and rot out the sub floor.
Actually wanted to see the waterproofing
Check out my other install videos. We get pretty in depth on it.
Master plumber of 32 yrs here and I don’t like that screw on flange. Shower looks great though
They are the only flanges we have ever used. No issues.
I'm not a master plumber, and I don't like that screw on flange. I've love the style of pan though. @jamessmack do you have an alternative to the screw on flange? I have been looking at various options that stick on.
@@tiffanyfisher1033 do your research. A lot of junk out there
I'm about to install one of these myself and I have similar reservations. If that silicone bead fails, we have a leak right? What could be done to mitigate that short of using a different shower base entirely?
@@ekallevig it’s not a question of if it’s a question of when will the silicone fail. These guys do great work and say they never had issues but what needs to be understood is a very slow leak like a drip I a couple places will take years to show itself unless it’s on second story. I myself would never use that. Get a good shower base with a molded flange and either buy panels or tile the walls. I’m building a house now and thats (tile) what I’m gonna do
So you took a full bathroom and turned it into a 1/2 bathroom
No? It's exactly the same size as when we started?
15:48 Bro did you just lick caulk off your finger and eat it???
Are you ignorant?
Why would anybody spend money to reduce their property value? Going from a full bath down to a 3/4 bath is just stupid.
If you never plan on moving, who cares about the property value? If you like it who cares if your kids get a little less in 20-40 years when they sell your house.
I didn't mention anything about kids, so I have no idea what that's all about. Very few people ever plan on leaving their home, but life happens. Always a stupid idea to intentionally reduce the value of one of the largest investments one can make in their lifetime. @@karimbaker9482
The older you get. The less you're going to want to step over a tub
@@grilledcheesesammymy thoughts exactly
@grilledcheesesammy right on fixn have TKR and it's hell already stepping over into a tub
That’s an absolutely horrible design and the engineers should be ashamed of themselves.