I have a Makita red laser level, it worked great for installing subway tile for my tub surround area. I also used the same horseshoe spacers that Steve was using.
Ok I’m a plumbing contractor by trade. I don’t normally tile as it’s not my expertise. My son bought a home and our tile guy directed us on the wallboard install. He was to come back and waterproof with red guard and then do the tile. Very sadly he had a freak accident and passed away. My son and I have chosen to tackle this now ourselves as several of the other tile people we work around are all booked up and we’re trying to get him moved into his home. We have a niche that we will be tiling. We are using 4x16 subway tile. Also doing the ceiling. I installed the new tub which is spot on level in all directions. How to we know the tile starting point. Do we measure from the bottom of niche to try and keep a full tile to that point? Obviously not wanting a sliver or less than 1/2 a tile at bottom. Thanks!
Do you have to use laticrete thinset when installing tiles? Or can I use a thinset from another brand, if so what thinset would you say is comparable to the laticrete
What product would you suggest to fill that 1/8 gap between tile and ceiling. Workers just grouted and continually cracks. Would a colour matched silicone or something similar work? What’s odd is the other 2 shower walls, above the shower head and niche, on opposite wall are fine?..
Hello, thank u guys for helping the DIY, so , I have seen other videos, but Im not clear about the leveling around the bathtub, you mentioned a gap between the tub and the first row of tile, because of contraction, shoul I cut the tile in half, then the spacer ? thats it? what about the unlevel or pendient of the bathtub?
do you have any tutorials installing cement board using hardiebacker and a waterproof membrane? I want a budget friendly option as Schluter is too expensive
Do you find the center on each wall and work your way out and in or just on the main wall, making sure the length of the tiles in the corners equal the length of a single tile?
We will be using this video for our 100 year old farmhouse renovation! Thanks for sharing!
Way cool, those old homes are solid. What kind of shower are you building?
Very timely! We will be doing tile this weekend. ❤
Great video. Now i need to find a tutorial on how to use a laser level!
Great tips, a laser level and horseshoe spacers are a definite must for installing wall tile.
Couldn't agree more, they make it much better. Which laser level do you like?
I have a Makita red laser level, it worked great for installing subway tile for my tub surround area. I also used the same horseshoe spacers that Steve was using.
@@teh60 haven't used their lasers yet but if you liked it we'll check one out. Those horseshoe shims are the best
Thanks for the excellent video!
I’ve never tile before but I need to do my bathroom so thanks for the tips and video
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Ok I’m a plumbing contractor by trade. I don’t normally tile as it’s not my expertise. My son bought a home and our tile guy directed us on the wallboard install. He was to come back and waterproof with red guard and then do the tile. Very sadly he had a freak accident and passed away. My son and I have chosen to tackle this now ourselves as several of the other tile people we work around are all booked up and we’re trying to get him moved into his home. We have a niche that we will be tiling. We are using 4x16 subway tile. Also doing the ceiling. I installed the new tub which is spot on level in all directions. How to we know the tile starting point. Do we measure from the bottom of niche to try and keep a full tile to that point? Obviously not wanting a sliver or less than 1/2 a tile at bottom. Thanks!
A great tutorial. Not enough tiling videos mention the need for the expansion gaps.
thank you, our videos aren't perfect but we're trying to make each one better
Great video, lots of great info and tips! 🔵👍🔵
Thanks you, hope it helps
Great video😊 thanks for sharing 😊😊😊
Maybe I missed it, but what do you guys do in the corner between the tiles? Is it grouted or do you caulk it to allow for movement?
For the expansion gap allowance between the tub and the first row of tiles, is that a 1/16” horseshoe spacer? Thanks!
Do you have to use laticrete thinset when installing tiles? Or can I use a thinset from another brand, if so what thinset would you say is comparable to the laticrete
What product would you suggest to fill that 1/8 gap between tile and ceiling. Workers just grouted and continually cracks. Would a colour matched silicone or something similar work? What’s odd is the other 2 shower walls, above the shower head and niche, on opposite wall are fine?..
What spacing are you using between in horizontal direction? It appear you do not shoe any 1/8" spacers there.
Hello, thank u guys for helping the DIY, so , I have seen other videos, but Im not clear about the leveling around the bathtub, you mentioned a gap between the tub and the first row of tile, because of contraction, shoul I cut the tile in half, then the spacer ? thats it? what about the unlevel or pendient of the bathtub?
do you have any tutorials installing cement board using hardiebacker and a waterproof membrane? I want a budget friendly option as Schluter is too expensive
is there space needed from one wall to the other? the 90 degree? can the tile touch or does there need to be a space?
Is it normal not to lay a brick pattern with these? Thought brick was the pretty go to pattern for these
Great video, incredible tips, thank you for posting. Tip #6 is critical! Curious why you didn't use the Tuscan Seamclips on this install?
On the back wall you talked of expansion in the corners. When you installed the side walls did you cut tile flush or leave a gap for expansion?
We still leave a 1/16" to 1/8" expansion and contraction joint between adjacent tile walls
Home Repair Tutor awesome thank you!!! Great work by the way Tile Guru’s
@@carlossanchez3000 guru by no means, but we enjoy learning and attending seminars then sharing that information
I guess poor choice of words. VERY PROFESSIONAL
@@carlossanchez3000 no problem, thank you for the kind words
Do you find the center on each wall and work your way out and in or just on the main wall, making sure the length of the tiles in the corners equal the length of a single tile?
Good question . Was hoping for an answer as well . I would assume wherever the cut hits you pick up with a full piece on the next wall .
Good question . Was hoping for an answer as well . I would assume wherever the cut hits you pick up with a full piece on the next wall .
What is tile sealant- mastic, mortar. grout?(to seal where tile meets top of wall leaving 1/8" space.
How long it take you do tile a in show wall?? My friend took 3 week. How long usually it take to tile shower wall
Can I ask a question? Would it be OK to use a levelling system on subway tiles, or could this cause issues?
Hello :)
How it come there were no vertical spacers?
Any reason not to use ledger board? I know you are using the laser and don’t really need it.
You should really add a photo of the end product (bathroom) at the end of the video. Cheers!
We have that in other videos
@@HomeRepairTutor Is there a video of this finished bathroom? Great tutorial btw.
How do you not show the finished product?
youre not suppose to but any backer board against the tub lip. where water can sit. and wick into the board. thats why they have flanges.
The backer board used in this video cannot wick water. An advantage to using the new foam boards. Completely water proof.
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You screwed up already. You don't have a waterproff membrane. You don't need to back butter. That add to much mortar..
Are you serious? Which part of the latticrete products are not waterproof? And who doesn't back butter?