Great video! What I have always done as someone who does a few bathrooms a year as a carpenter/contractor, is with LVP/T I do my normal gap against the tub then I come back with a piece of PVC quarter round and gently silicone it in with white silicone, first filling the gap completely as well. This covers the gap and helps to shed water away from the seam when it inevitably comes down the side of the tub. I've never had a customer complain and they often think it's a great idea.
Brad, we’ve been using this for awhile. It hold up well BUT it can trap water under itself and you can end up getting a rotted floor. The weak spot is the expansion gaps along the wall where it meets the tub surround. You can seal it because it needs to move.
Yep, exactly why I plan on sealing mine. I think the floor movement in a small bathroom like this is minimal at best. I'd much rather risk a buckling floor that I can address later than get water under the floor
@Fixthisbuildthat no you don't want this. (Speaking out of experience) when the floor starts buckling the locking groves break and start to leak as well. I can email you the foto's if you like.
After my second laminate flooring installation, I bought a flooring saw. I have never regretted that purchase as I've done 3 or 4 more floors since then. I didn't hesitate to get the tile saw on the second tile install. The right tools always make the job go better, and you can always sell them if they take up too much space in your workshop.
I’ve never done this myself, only watched on TH-cam lol. But this is the first time I’ve seen mesh used. Whether installation or demolition videos I’ve never seen that mesh before
Good video - nice-looking floor. I installed flooring for over 20 years. Two things, kudos for wearing knee pads, all too often YT videos show people doing these things without the knee pads ... wearing the knee pads saved my knees. Using the oscillating tool for the undercut and the hole around the toilet is a nice way to do it ... I only wish they would have had those tools back when I was installing floors.
Thank you so much! The bathroom is the bane of my existance right now. I thought it would be much harder than you make it look, but I may actually attempt it now
Nice video and the product looks great! One question though, wouldn't it have been better to start on the opposite wall by the door? That way the planks that you had to rip would be mostly hidden by the sink cabinet and the toilet instead of visible.
NICE.. WE FROM TENN.... WELL DONE... EVEN A OLD PERSON LIKE ME COULD DO THIS. YET YOU DONE A LOT OF WORK BEFORE AND SO MAKE IT LOOK EASY. A PERSON LIKE ME MAY HAVE A MESS MADE AND TAKE A FEW DAYS . STILL YOU PICK OUT A EASY TO USE MAT WHICH MAKES A BIG BIG DIFFER FOR A WEAK PERSON LIKE ME. THANK YOU GREATLY FOR YOUR HARD WORK.
When doing the seal along the wall, I'd probably put some backer-rod under the edge of the drywall so that the silicone can span the gap between the tile and the drywall without touching the subfloor. They do the same sort of detail on windows, and for the same reason.
As always, thanks for the informative video. I've got a couple of bathroom remodels coming up in some rent houses and this looks like a great option. Also appreciate the spacer file download. - Chris
Hi Brad, I really enjoy your channel very much. I was just wondering if they have the same type of tile for wall tiles. I really like the concept of able doing it yourself. I hope to see more new ideas. Keep the videos coming your doing a great job..
I've seen people use this for walls as well! You'd just have to figure out how to deal with the edges if it didn't run all the way to the ceiling or a corner
looks like a great product. Make sure you put some kiltz over your math and drawing. Our builders did the same thing and it bled through the paint fairly quickly.
Feels like we’re going backwards with waterproofing-bathrooms used to be built to last, with layers of hardcore protection, now it’s barely there. I’ve had issues with bathrooms leaking into the basement, and they’re “new and renovated”
I'm using LVP in my small bathroom (along with family room and kitchen) but wouldn't want it in a bathroom with a shower / tub. I think the water risk is just too high over time on this type of floor. I did hexagonal tiles in my full bath. Just 2 more small floors to go then refinish hardwood floors next year...
Im honestly still not entirely sold on lvp being full waterproof. Idk maybe it's me but manual still says clean it immediately after a spill and dont leave it for 24 hours
You should use PVC baseboard. The pine baseboards that were installed in my bathroom would swell and stain whenever they made contact with water. We replaced them with PVC and 3 years later, they still look as good as new.
You've already changed the title twice 😅 But here's a suggestion, something along the lines of "Hate (installing) Ceramic Tiles? Try this instead!" Still has some pizzazz but people know what the video is actually about. I'm definitely not in the "clickbate title = unsubscribe" group 🙄 I watch your videos because i like how you do them. I know that the algorithm is a nasty beast and you guys are doing the best you can with the cards YT deals you.
I would have finished the drywall and paint then floor. Not working around toilet and sink too. Plus you not going to worry about fup that new floor. One more thing, start on the wall with the least cuts which is the left wall as you walk in, the cuts will be under cabinet and toilet.
It looks like grout but does it work like a grout? Is it fully water resistant all the way? Doesn't look like something you should install in a bathroom.. maybe in a kitchen or somewhere where you won't have big water splashes everywhere around
i think for this to work out best its very important to start with a new, level and flat subfloor because any bumps, etc., will be noticeable, stuff will move, and since these titles just pop in place they will pop out with use. wouldn't it be better to prevent movement and having these tiles just come apart with traffic to glue them down or something because i don't see snap together titles holding up and staying put with time. looks great at first but........
Usually not. Typically for cleaning, we mop rather than hose it down. It's also why the half glass walls don't work well in US bathrooms. No where for the splashes to go.
American bathrooms would look so much better without the plastic insert tub/shower in 1970s style. Do a half wall, 1 or 2 rain showers and a separate shower head to wash the "under side". Saves water and looks modern.
We do custom showers/tubs in the US all the time. But for secondary bathrooms in a home, we often don't (of course some do, tends to be higher end homes). These kits can be bought for well under $1k so it's not surprising to see it quite often. Custom work can very easily cost 3-5x that. I am a solo carpenter that does bathrooms a few times a year, so I have a good grasp lol.
I guess when you're looking at remodeling an entire house by yourself, quick and easy (and cheaper), is a good way to go for some of the projects. This is obviously a secondary bathroom and probably for kids where having a tub or shower option is a good thing. Install a nice shower curtain and rod and you won't even see the insert. The overall bathroom can still look modern depending on the vanity and other fixtures.
I had no idea this product was even available and now I know what I want to use when I redo my master bath on a budget. F’ the “clickbait” haters. I learn more from your content than most. Quick question, is the video(s) showing the tub removal and installation still to come or available elsewhere? Thanks! Keep doing what you’re doing.
You forgot “…this one simple trick!” 😂 Cool tile product, but I have a hard time believing it’s a good product for wet areas. No way those seams are watertight.
Actually feels great. It's warm, not cold like a ceramic tile. I've had this in another bathroom for 3 years. Not slippery at all either as the surface is slightly "gritty"
Yeah, that was standard over wood such as second floor or pier and beam construction to prevent tile cracking and allow the floor to float. Today we have membranes and such to accomplish the same thing, or in this case the whole floor floats by itself.
Why did you not start in the center of the room and move your way to the wall that way you have even cuts on both sides and I do ceramic tile all the time and I would recommend ceramic tile over this product
So, you just trust vaterproofing on vinyl snap fit tiles? Who is going to be responsible when it leaks and roots the floor? My floors are concrete, and real tiles, and still I secured it with watertight epoxy paint+ additional waterproof barriers on corners and walls.
Your work is awesome but after doing a small job with a different lifeproof product I will never waste my money on their products ever again. That was the worst flooring I've ever had the displeasure of working with
Love your videos but I hate these algorithm bait titles. I'm not gonna threaten to unsub because of it but when I saw it I did roll my eyes and decide to watch another video instead. Couple hours later I'm finally back to watch. There are whole channels I get recommended but I've refused to try because they use nothing but algo-bait titles. I know I'm in the minority though, however vocal it may be in the comments. The sad fact is society continues on the road of giving up decision making to faceless corporations and their algos.
I wish simple titles would get clicks, but they just don't. Since this is a business we have to adapt to changes...even if we don't love it. Also, thank you for the appropriate "algorithm bait" term. People love misusing clickbait. Clickbait titles are on videos that have nothing to do with the title or do't pay it off. I'll never use those.
@@FixthisbuildthatWould including a more descriptive title after the algorithm friendly title be possible? Something like "Algorithm Title" | "Descriptive Title"would be great for when we look up old videos. I'm currently building the garage shelving you did and it took a bit to find the video
@@Fixthisbuildthat I understand that, this is one of those "don't hate the player, hate the game" situations. Sadly this is the way the world is going and even if every comment on the video hates it it's still probably a net positive for the creators. Most viewership these days seems to be non-subscribers anyway so even if you push away the base as long as the algo feeds people your videos you're coming out ahead. I know I'm in a minority as someone who subs to creators I like and I watch all their videos.
At least he didn't add a handful of ads like 99% of other big channels do. Great video bro. And as a youtuber I get the algorithm friendly title use. Is what it is..yt made tht a thing not the youtuber ..definitely gonna try these tiles but will be in a kitchen
Yes, it’s just so horrible when these TH-cam monsters put out free videos that introduce us to interesting products and show us how to use them. Then, they expect to be able to make a living from it to feed their families?! What an atrocity!
Would you have paid for this informative video like a 99c song back in 2006? Probably not, just imagine complaining about something free you are not forced to watch
Great video! What I have always done as someone who does a few bathrooms a year as a carpenter/contractor, is with LVP/T I do my normal gap against the tub then I come back with a piece of PVC quarter round and gently silicone it in with white silicone, first filling the gap completely as well. This covers the gap and helps to shed water away from the seam when it inevitably comes down the side of the tub. I've never had a customer complain and they often think it's a great idea.
that's a smart way to do it right there!
Brad, we’ve been using this for awhile. It hold up well BUT it can trap water under itself and you can end up getting a rotted floor. The weak spot is the expansion gaps along the wall where it meets the tub surround. You can seal it because it needs to move.
You can or can’t seat it?
Yep, exactly why I plan on sealing mine. I think the floor movement in a small bathroom like this is minimal at best. I'd much rather risk a buckling floor that I can address later than get water under the floor
@@infiltretor287… can’t (typo)
I had this floor. And water came underneath it. Was a total mess. The seems do leak over time. Put a watertight layer underneath it!
@Fixthisbuildthat no you don't want this. (Speaking out of experience) when the floor starts buckling the locking groves break and start to leak as well. I can email you the foto's if you like.
After my second laminate flooring installation, I bought a flooring saw. I have never regretted that purchase as I've done 3 or 4 more floors since then. I didn't hesitate to get the tile saw on the second tile install. The right tools always make the job go better, and you can always sell them if they take up too much space in your workshop.
Looks great! Definitely going to look into this product when I redo my bathroom floor.
I’ve never done this myself, only watched on TH-cam lol. But this is the first time I’ve seen mesh used. Whether installation or demolition videos I’ve never seen that mesh before
Good video - nice-looking floor. I installed flooring for over 20 years. Two things, kudos for wearing knee pads, all too often YT videos show people doing these things without the knee pads ... wearing the knee pads saved my knees. Using the oscillating tool for the undercut and the hole around the toilet is a nice way to do it ... I only wish they would have had those tools back when I was installing floors.
Thank you so much! The bathroom is the bane of my existance right now. I thought it would be much harder than you make it look, but I may actually attempt it now
That's why there's old bathroom floors always look so great. They were built to last...and look at that underlayment, perfect
Great job and what an amazing product no grouting needed that’s a win
thanks!
It is amazing how much hardware is used to build any building (house, apartment, business building, etc.)
Nice video and the product looks great!
One question though, wouldn't it have been better to start on the opposite wall by the door? That way the planks that you had to rip would be mostly hidden by the sink cabinet and the toilet instead of visible.
Looks awesome. Great job explaining the installation. Keep up the great videos.
thank you!
Looking good, Brad. When I do something like this, I use a compression rubber ring to seal the toilet instead of a wax ring.
Bill
Looks great. Looking forward to seeing the other videos on this remodel.
NICE.. WE FROM TENN.... WELL DONE... EVEN A OLD PERSON LIKE ME COULD DO THIS. YET YOU DONE A LOT OF WORK BEFORE AND SO MAKE IT LOOK EASY. A PERSON LIKE ME MAY HAVE A MESS MADE AND TAKE A FEW DAYS . STILL YOU PICK OUT A EASY TO USE MAT WHICH MAKES A BIG BIG DIFFER FOR A WEAK PERSON LIKE ME. THANK YOU GREATLY FOR YOUR HARD WORK.
When doing the seal along the wall, I'd probably put some backer-rod under the edge of the drywall so that the silicone can span the gap between the tile and the drywall without touching the subfloor. They do the same sort of detail on windows, and for the same reason.
As always, thanks for the informative video. I've got a couple of bathroom remodels coming up in some rent houses and this looks like a great option. Also appreciate the spacer file download. - Chris
No adhesive between the OSB and the plywood? I would think it would have been cheap insurance to take the springyness out?
yeah, probably should have done that
@@Fixthisbuildthat floating plywood base is the new trend
Hi Brad, I really enjoy your channel very much. I was just wondering if they have the same type of tile for wall tiles. I really like the concept of able doing it yourself. I hope to see more new ideas. Keep the videos coming your doing a great job..
I've seen people use this for walls as well! You'd just have to figure out how to deal with the edges if it didn't run all the way to the ceiling or a corner
looks like a great product. Make sure you put some kiltz over your math and drawing. Our builders did the same thing and it bled through the paint fairly quickly.
Feels like we’re going backwards with waterproofing-bathrooms used to be built to last, with layers of hardcore protection, now it’s barely there. I’ve had issues with bathrooms leaking into the basement, and they’re “new and renovated”
I'm using LVP in my small bathroom (along with family room and kitchen) but wouldn't want it in a bathroom with a shower / tub. I think the water risk is just too high over time on this type of floor. I did hexagonal tiles in my full bath. Just 2 more small floors to go then refinish hardwood floors next year...
Fantastic work, Brad! The place is looking much better already! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Seems like u would want to start your full tile on opposite wall. That way your cut tiles will be under you vanity cabinet
Im honestly still not entirely sold on lvp being full waterproof. Idk maybe it's me but manual still says clean it immediately after a spill and dont leave it for 24 hours
Remember to get a rattle can of oil based primer to cover all that sharpy before you paint lol
You should use PVC baseboard. The pine baseboards that were installed in my bathroom would swell and stain whenever they made contact with water. We replaced them with PVC and 3 years later, they still look as good as new.
You've already changed the title twice 😅 But here's a suggestion, something along the lines of "Hate (installing) Ceramic Tiles? Try this instead!"
Still has some pizzazz but people know what the video is actually about.
I'm definitely not in the "clickbate title = unsubscribe" group 🙄 I watch your videos because i like how you do them. I know that the algorithm is a nasty beast and you guys are doing the best you can with the cards YT deals you.
appreciate that!
I would have finished the drywall and paint then floor. Not working around toilet and sink too. Plus you not going to worry about fup that new floor. One more thing, start on the wall with the least cuts which is the left wall as you walk in, the cuts will be under cabinet and toilet.
Clean looking vinyl.
I need those safty glasses
It looks like grout but does it work like a grout? Is it fully water resistant all the way? Doesn't look like something you should install in a bathroom.. maybe in a kitchen or somewhere where you won't have big water splashes everywhere around
Brad looking jacked 💪
😊Thank you .
you're welcome!
Man you got lucky. My cousin and I did his bathroom and the wire mesh was embedded in the mortar bed 😅 that took 2 days to demo out
yeah, I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it came up
i think for this to work out best its very important to start with a new, level and flat subfloor because any bumps, etc., will be noticeable, stuff will move, and since these titles just pop in place they will pop out with use. wouldn't it be better to prevent movement and having these tiles just come apart with traffic to glue them down or something because i don't see snap together titles holding up and staying put with time. looks great at first but........
Waiting on the LVP installation video!
Like these?
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@@Fixthisbuildthat Those are good. I thought you were getting ready to lay it again soon. I musta misheard you in the mistakes video
@@mellymel1100 oh, gotcha. No, this was the video I was referring to. Technically LVT vs. LVP, but install is exactly the same
@@Fixthisbuildthat Awesome! thanks for reading/answering my comment :D
Can you install a heated sublayer underneath?
Question , normally in USA don't use or have a drain in the bathroom ? i mean , if you wanna clean it , how do you remove the water from the floor?
Usually not. Typically for cleaning, we mop rather than hose it down. It's also why the half glass walls don't work well in US bathrooms. No where for the splashes to go.
nope, that is extremely uncommon. We use mops or sponges to "wet clean" the floor
That sounds extremely unsafe lol
Reminds me of the bathroom in an Japanese micro hotel or here in the US an RV where the bathroom is the shower
How did you like that Norske Laminate Cutter?
absolutely love it
what's with that hallway flooring/baseboards?
the very first sentence needs a chorus of "amen"s!
American bathrooms would look so much better without the plastic insert tub/shower in 1970s style. Do a half wall, 1 or 2 rain showers and a separate shower head to wash the "under side". Saves water and looks modern.
Was odd to see the dated bath removed - and then a new dated bath installed
We do custom showers/tubs in the US all the time. But for secondary bathrooms in a home, we often don't (of course some do, tends to be higher end homes). These kits can be bought for well under $1k so it's not surprising to see it quite often. Custom work can very easily cost 3-5x that. I am a solo carpenter that does bathrooms a few times a year, so I have a good grasp lol.
I guess when you're looking at remodeling an entire house by yourself, quick and easy (and cheaper), is a good way to go for some of the projects. This is obviously a secondary bathroom and probably for kids where having a tub or shower option is a good thing. Install a nice shower curtain and rod and you won't even see the insert. The overall bathroom can still look modern depending on the vanity and other fixtures.
The shower inserts have a neutral look, tile styles end up dated.
Damn! Are those Shop Shades?
I had no idea this product was even available and now I know what I want to use when I redo my master bath on a budget. F’ the “clickbait” haters. I learn more from your content than most. Quick question, is the video(s) showing the tub removal and installation still to come or available elsewhere? Thanks! Keep doing what you’re doing.
other remodel videos still coming!
You forgot “…this one simple trick!” 😂 Cool tile product, but I have a hard time believing it’s a good product for wet areas. No way those seams are watertight.
Have you ever used a Ziploc bag?
Those are a water tight plastic seam and mass made much more cheap/thin.
If that's real grout, how do you keep it from chipping or breaking when you smack it with a mallet?
The grout line is a mm below the tile line so you're not hitting that. However, if you did, yes it would likely break.
Maybe you should address the cut joist by the tub waste
How is that flooring going to feel and sound when you walk on it?
Like cheap vinyl. Soft, spongy, and slippery when wet
Actually feels great. It's warm, not cold like a ceramic tile. I've had this in another bathroom for 3 years. Not slippery at all either as the surface is slightly "gritty"
Maleklcki sent those safety glasses to everyone didn't he? 😅
Why was there lath on the ground? I thought you just need backer and lath was for vertical surfaces?
It’s the way things used to be done much of the time. The bathroom floor was probably from the 50s or 60s.
Yeah, that was standard over wood such as second floor or pier and beam construction to prevent tile cracking and allow the floor to float. Today we have membranes and such to accomplish the same thing, or in this case the whole floor floats by itself.
Why did you not start in the center of the room and move your way to the wall that way you have even cuts on both sides and I do ceramic tile all the time and I would recommend ceramic tile over this product
it's a click lock floor. You have to start in top left corner always
Is the bathroom in a some kind of trailer? Than I would understand the plastic shower corner.😢
Him: "make sure your tetanus shot is up to date"
Me: deathly allergic to tetanus shots
A Marker will show threw any paint
So, you just trust vaterproofing on vinyl snap fit tiles? Who is going to be responsible when it leaks and roots the floor? My floors are concrete, and real tiles, and still I secured it with watertight epoxy paint+ additional waterproof barriers on corners and walls.
16:20 could you have moved the register to the wall? Having a floor register in the bathroom is really inconvenient.
That toilet flange is sitting too high making me uncomfortable
During a blink of my eye, the drywall appeared.
Or you could cut it outside the room you are working in. Much easier
not when you have a tripod, lightstand, and huge shop vac blocking the door :)
@1:36 And also this stuff is very sharp and rusty, so, you know, maybe make sure you have your _long jeans_ on! 🤔
Luxury forever plastics to replace eco friendly clay.
They dont hate it 😂
Imagine complaining about a free video nobody made you watch, y'all some goofy goobers in this comment section
But when you walk across it, you get that feeling of cold tile on your bare feet
no, not on LVT. That's part of why I love it
Your work is awesome but after doing a small job with a different lifeproof product I will never waste my money on their products ever again. That was the worst flooring I've ever had the displeasure of working with
Lvp in the bathroom. That's a hard no from me.
Love your videos but I hate these algorithm bait titles. I'm not gonna threaten to unsub because of it but when I saw it I did roll my eyes and decide to watch another video instead. Couple hours later I'm finally back to watch. There are whole channels I get recommended but I've refused to try because they use nothing but algo-bait titles. I know I'm in the minority though, however vocal it may be in the comments. The sad fact is society continues on the road of giving up decision making to faceless corporations and their algos.
I wish simple titles would get clicks, but they just don't. Since this is a business we have to adapt to changes...even if we don't love it. Also, thank you for the appropriate "algorithm bait" term. People love misusing clickbait. Clickbait titles are on videos that have nothing to do with the title or do't pay it off. I'll never use those.
@@FixthisbuildthatWould including a more descriptive title after the algorithm friendly title be possible?
Something like "Algorithm Title" | "Descriptive Title"would be great for when we look up old videos. I'm currently building the garage shelving you did and it took a bit to find the video
@@apollotg1The big channels put up a different "clickbait" title and thumbnail that they then change a few hours later to normal
@@Fixthisbuildthat I understand that, this is one of those "don't hate the player, hate the game" situations. Sadly this is the way the world is going and even if every comment on the video hates it it's still probably a net positive for the creators. Most viewership these days seems to be non-subscribers anyway so even if you push away the base as long as the algo feeds people your videos you're coming out ahead. I know I'm in a minority as someone who subs to creators I like and I watch all their videos.
At least he didn't add a handful of ads like 99% of other big channels do. Great video bro. And as a youtuber I get the algorithm friendly title use. Is what it is..yt made tht a thing not the youtuber ..definitely gonna try these tiles but will be in a kitchen
👌👍
Lucky wife.
properly installed tile flooring can last 100 years. vinyl will not. up to you if it's worth the extra day or two of work.
American houses are this cheap?? How the heck do they cost so much???
musta been a mason
Clickbait titles = unsubscribe
There’s absolutely no need for such a title.
This is the one comment viewers don’t want content providers to know about…
I took the title as a joke, referencing old ads "one trick your dentist hates!1!". True clickbait would be this title but dude is just eating lunch
@@korg47237 They should ask for their money back...oh wait!
@@hansangb This comment is banned in 12 states!
One big commercial 🤮
Yes, it’s just so horrible when these TH-cam monsters put out free videos that introduce us to interesting products and show us how to use them. Then, they expect to be able to make a living from it to feed their families?! What an atrocity!
Would you have paid for this informative video like a 99c song back in 2006?
Probably not, just imagine complaining about something free you are not forced to watch
I loved you. Now that you are starting to use clickbait titles i will like you less. Next time you use a title like that i unsubscribe.
Bye bye, we never loved you
I’m pretty sure that’s the joke.
Bro who hurt you 😭
First
Yup, I agree that I will remain unsubscribed.