Thanks for a realistic video of a single guy a real job site, using tools on hand. That's the kind of stuff I'm dealing with too. Not a crew of professionals with heavy machinery. My biggest problem with concrete is estimating how many bags of concrete a job will take..
Good job man. Old shower trim sounds like a perfect screed tool. I usually use a 2 x 4. About to do this same job in my kitchen so, I was looking up some refresher videos. Yours was great.
It’s weird bc my name is Joe and I definitely needed this video for the exact same process as you are doing here! Free standing tub relocation. That self-leveling stuff is $30 per bag! And it can’t even be used to fill these deeper depths. Did you pre paint or mix in any concrete bonding agent to make the new concrete stick to the old?
how would i reinstall a bathtub in my bathroom? Its a concrete floor and a couple of years ago I removed the bathtub and capped the drain and then tiled over it. i now want to put in a freestanding tub. i removed the tile and I cant see where the drain is? i have a general idea of where the drain would be.
Turn off the water to the house and use demo hammer with a point chisel to try and locate the plumbing in the floor. Work very very slowly and carefully. And if you dont know how to fix the pipe if you break it, go ahead and give your plumber a heads up before you get started!
good videos Kendall. Thanks for the advice and tips. keep up the good work! subscribed. One question though do you use a specific type of concrete to fill with to make sure it doesn't contract or expand when drying? thanks
Regular concrete is fine. Pack the soil, then cover with gravel, then plastic. Coat the perimeter inside the hole the concrete bonding agent or mortar mix, then fill in the regular concrete mix. Cheers!
'Every tool known to mankind' is my favorite saying. A lot of people think that a bag of cement will be the actual size that it is in the bag. Dee-Dorrnk...Nope, not even close.....
The camera was positioned in a corner. It was a tight space, and it was the best shot available. The alternative would have been a location where even less was visible, or not shooting the video at all.
This video should really be entitled "I filled a hole in a concrete floor." Rather than a running commentary with high speed frenetic movement, provide some actual education. Should re-bar or any reinforcement by used? Why? Should the shape of the hole be managed prior to filling (eg. wide at base than top) and why? What is the purpose of a "float"? How does it work? How should the edge be feathered to keep it from chipping? Would anything different need to be done if something other than tile was going over this concrete? How long should the concrete set? Should it be covered in plastic? Are there other or better ways to mix concrete? How do I calculate how many bags I will need? Should any waterproofing coating be applied first? What was at the bottom of the hole (sand? crumbled rocks?) before you started and how does this affect how you did this? Educate in advance about materials needed (eg. mention the gloves early; discuss the respirator). Don't assume your audience is already familiar with these things, and anticipate the questions they would have. When I watch what claims to be an educational video, I want to come away more knowledgeable.
Very good point, new concrete will not stick to the old, will have cracks and will transfer to your tile. This video needs more depth :) which I was looking for but didn't find. My search continues.
Jeff can you make a video answering all those questions? I thought the same as you but the video gives an idea of the work it may with little or no tools.
Check out the finished bathroom: th-cam.com/video/oOJogw_Ou34/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for a realistic video of a single guy a real job site, using tools on hand. That's the kind of stuff I'm dealing with too. Not a crew of professionals with heavy machinery. My biggest problem with concrete is estimating how many bags of concrete a job will take..
Super hole shooter! I have that same drill.
Looks great. Thanks for the video!
nice work!!! You have shown me patience is the key to a good job!!!!!
Nice narration. Great video.
Good job man. Old shower trim sounds like a perfect screed tool. I usually use a 2 x 4. About to do this same job in my kitchen so, I was looking up some refresher videos. Yours was great.
Thank you
Now I know how to do it.
Thanks buddy, very informative
Found a massive void below my shower pan I need to fill. Thank you for posting!!
good video
It’s weird bc my name is Joe and I definitely needed this video for the exact same process as you are doing here! Free standing tub relocation. That self-leveling stuff is $30 per bag! And it can’t even be used to fill these deeper depths. Did you pre paint or mix in any concrete bonding agent to make the new concrete stick to the old?
Bonding agent or Mortar mix was used to prep for the new concrete. Cheers!
Good stuff. Where are you located?
I'm liking your vids bro
Man your working your ass off on this job
how would i reinstall a bathtub in my bathroom? Its a concrete floor and a couple of years ago I removed the bathtub and capped the drain and then tiled over it. i now want to put in a freestanding tub. i removed the tile and I cant see where the drain is? i have a general idea of where the drain would be.
Turn off the water to the house and use demo hammer with a point chisel to try and locate the plumbing in the floor. Work very very slowly and carefully. And if you dont know how to fix the pipe if you break it, go ahead and give your plumber a heads up before you get started!
good videos Kendall. Thanks for the advice and tips. keep up the good work! subscribed. One question though do you use a specific type of concrete to fill with to make sure it doesn't contract or expand when drying? thanks
Regular concrete is fine. Pack the soil, then cover with gravel, then plastic. Coat the perimeter inside the hole the concrete bonding agent or mortar mix, then fill in the regular concrete mix. Cheers!
'Every tool known to mankind' is my favorite saying.
A lot of people think that a bag of cement will be the actual size that it is in the bag. Dee-Dorrnk...Nope, not even close.....
I can see you avoid kneeling too much. Sore knees is not very fun.
I can't even see half of what you are doing -- bad camera placement. :(
The camera was positioned in a corner. It was a tight space, and it was the best shot available. The alternative would have been a location where even less was visible, or not shooting the video at all.
Dude, buy some knee pads. Thank me later
They are most likely in my vehicle...But yes, you are correct.
This video should really be entitled "I filled a hole in a concrete floor." Rather than a running commentary with high speed frenetic movement, provide some actual education. Should re-bar or any reinforcement by used? Why? Should the shape of the hole be managed prior to filling (eg. wide at base than top) and why? What is the purpose of a "float"? How does it work? How should the edge be feathered to keep it from chipping? Would anything different need to be done if something other than tile was going over this concrete? How long should the concrete set? Should it be covered in plastic? Are there other or better ways to mix concrete? How do I calculate how many bags I will need? Should any waterproofing coating be applied first? What was at the bottom of the hole (sand? crumbled rocks?) before you started and how does this affect how you did this? Educate in advance about materials needed (eg. mention the gloves early; discuss the respirator). Don't assume your audience is already familiar with these things, and anticipate the questions they would have. When I watch what claims to be an educational video, I want to come away more knowledgeable.
He did better than 90% of the videos. You can ask for your nickel back.
Very good point, new concrete will not stick to the old, will have cracks and will transfer to your tile. This video needs more depth :) which I was looking for but didn't find. My search continues.
Jeff can you make a video answering all those questions? I thought the same as you but the video gives an idea of the work it may with little or no tools.