Great job! Not a fan of the matte finish. Glossy looks good also. Imo, I think I would have poured them all next to one another so it all flowed together. Love this channel you do awesome work. You're a great artist.
@@dirkg7062 I totally agree but due to the sheer size of the pour and the limited space in the homeowners house, we couldn’t lay them next to each other and pour all together like we normally do. 😩.
@@dashshuman620 Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
I was just about to give up on redesigning my horrid awkward primary bath. You have reignited my creativity. Thank you so much for sharing your projects and for all your tips and tricks.
I can't thank you enough for all the free video content you create. I hope to come to a class in the future. Until then I'm watching and practicing in my garage. You guys always do a great job!
This technique really brings out the artist. I just want to be able to live with my project for years to come without walking into the room saying "what was I thinking".,.So for me, less is definitely more. I have been going over in my mind what you guys have accomplished and you have helped me with alot of things to make the job easier. thanks.
We were only there for a limited amount of time. The home owners were going to finish the project themselves. I’m hoping they will send me some photos as well. 😊
40 year tile and stone setter here, just like to say your talent for recreating the marble and granite look is as good,or better than some porcelain, ceramic tile manufacturers👍. The foam board would be much easier on my core bits than Galaxy black granite lol
I’m jealous. Looks great and I’m impressed on the testing without the mesh. I plan on using some of these ideas for a large walk in shower this fall. Keep it up.
Had no idea you could epoxy foam board. Wow. Looks great. I think I would want to waterproof the backside of the panel before installing though along with the wall as you did. Great job.
I love what you've done with the walls and rock face edging and I'm wondering how strong the foam material is and how it holds up to moisture, wear and tear. My concern is punctures or cuts.
That's a great question! We use an insulation foam that's made to withstand any indirect water contact and then the coat of epoxy provides the durability. The epoxy is very strong and scratch resistant, but the ultimate top coat provides even better resistance to punctures or scratches. You'd have to be hacking at it with a knife or screwdriver for a while to make a hole in it.
@@RK3Designs Good to know. I showed my brother and sister-in-law your videos along with Stonecoat Epoxy and they want to do their kitchen sometime in July, maybe August. They have a large kitchen with tile, so I'm going to have to watch your video or Stonecoat's to see how it's done.
You skipped the prep I most wanted to see! How did you keep the different pieces together? You use tyvek on the back then fiberglass/mesh on the front?
The pour was done on 1" foam board? How did the board not buckle with the weight of the epoxy? I take it every inch of that board had to be supported in some way or another? What was the foam board treated with beforehand, spraypaint? Looks awesome.
They foam board is very sturdy especially when you put the epoxy on. Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
Hi guys I have a question. When you say u just taped the panels together. What type of tape are you using. I have two showers to do in the next 2 months and would like help in joining pieces together. Thanks!! Love u
Hey there. We just used the Blue painters tape. We’ve done some sample boards with this method and then taken them and cut them in half to see how well it bonded. The epoxy seems to seep through the tape and creat a very strong bond. Also, with the added layer of fiberglass mesh (which we didn’t use in this particular pour, but do highly recommend) and quick coat layer, the structural integrity is even better. 😊
Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
Yep, I’d like to see redheart match your videos… I STILL haven’t done the girls’ shower walls in the seascape as requested… my first attempt was such a disaster with that mesh!! I purchased some 1/4” mdf, but I’m concerned about the weight and my ability to (by myself) adhere it to the red guarded green board… I too was considering just foam, tape, my favorite Bondo rock edge or a “wavey” one. What cha thinkin’? Oh, I’m all over log homes, but would have done some kind of contrasting color… hmmm…turquoise?🧚😉 To each her own…
I was wondering this as well. How were the seams joined where we see the blue tape between pieces and was the fiberglass mesh applied to the pink foam board or did you just paint and epoxy the foam?
Due to time constraints and on foreseen issues on the job site, we discussed with the homeowner and decided to skip the fiber mesh and Quick Coat. We tested the process and moved forward. We were very pleased with the results and strength of the foam without the mesh, however we always recommend using the mesh and quick coat first.
@@PassionatelyParis Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
Did you guess just hold the seamed panels together with just tape on the back and bondo the top?? I didn't see them use the fiberglass mesh and quick coat to strengthen it??
Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
I understand you used red guard for waterproofing the walls but it seems to me that there is going to be issues with black mold on the back side of the panels? Was a remodeler for years and I love this technique but water will get on the back side of those panels in the shower area. Your thoughts?
@@joelh.2124 because of the nature of the foam (I guess due to porous material), we’ve never had issues with condensation behind the panels. We actually removed shower panels after a year of being installed (due to total remodeling of the home). The walls rock and very textured with large air gaps (similar to this wood wall) there was zero issues behind the foam. We also didn’t prep the walls on this job, the contractor was satisfied with how it was prepped and we flew in and just installed the panels. I’m assuming their contractor is ok with just the Red Guard. 😊
I think the fiberglass would be needed more when you plan to add glass door supports, curtain rod supports, shelves or grab handles. you need to distribute the "crush" load better. You could get away with it here as this is more of an open shower concept. The tub deck might be where the complaints come from. Someone might dent that.
This was a VERY difficult video to shoot. We had terrible lighting and issues on location. This was not an ideal video set up. Not sure why you feel we NEVER show the complete project however. We do our best to bring you content FOR FREE, sorry you are disappointed. I look forward to watching your videos. 🤷🏼♀️
Wow… you can tell you’ve NEVER filmed a video and clearly don’t understand the incredible value that is here and yes, for FREE!!! The videos on this channel are always top notch and extremely helpful! I’m saying this from a guy that is ACTIVELY using the experience of the creator’s year of hard work to give me cliff notes! Nobody has forced you to watch either. I watch a lot of TH-cam videos and these are in my top 3!!! Love them all!!!
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Great job! Not a fan of the matte finish. Glossy looks good also. Imo, I think I would have poured them all next to one another so it all flowed together. Love this channel you do awesome work. You're a great artist.
Did you just seam the pieces together with blue tape - how do you keep it from flexing and breaking at those joints?
Ocean colors, various shades of blues & greens!
@@dirkg7062 I totally agree but due to the sheer size of the pour and the limited space in the homeowners house, we couldn’t lay them next to each other and pour all together like we normally do. 😩.
@@dashshuman620 Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
My wife and I didn't think the colors you chose would looks good (from the names of them), where ITS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! 😮
I was just about to give up on redesigning my horrid awkward primary bath. You have reignited my creativity. Thank you so much for sharing your projects and for all your tips and tricks.
You are very welcome. We have a very in depth training on shower walls that may interest you as well. th-cam.com/video/zEqzjuw0H18/w-d-xo.html
Holy Cow! That is massive! Beautiful.
Well I never. Never rhoight foam board could be used like THIS...DEFINITELY A WOW
Absolutely beautiful.
I can't thank you enough for all the free video content you create. I hope to come to a class in the future. Until then I'm watching and practicing in my garage. You guys always do a great job!
This was a huge project. Very well done!
Yes it was!!! We learned a lot 😊. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful, great team work👏🏼
It was!!! Turned out great!
This technique really brings out the artist. I just want to be able to live with my project for years to come without walking into the room saying "what was I thinking".,.So for me, less is definitely more. I have been going over in my mind what you guys have accomplished and you have helped me with alot of things to make the job easier. thanks.
What a beautiful shower
Thank you!!
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
❤️❤️
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Wow that came out Amazing !!
Looks Awesome!
Great job everyone
Great tutorial. Good teaching aid tips ,adding text of important info to screen.
Thank you!! This was really a hard project. We were on a super short schedule and had several set backs. It really got us out of our comfort zone!!
Omg I love love love this I want it in my house👍🏻
Thank you so much!! 😊
I would really like to see how you finished or had finished the short wall . Like the idea of no shower door.
We were only there for a limited amount of time. The home owners were going to finish the project themselves. I’m hoping they will send me some photos as well. 😊
Beautiful work as always guys!
Thank you!! I really appreciate you watching!!
Very nice video, well explained as always. Great job!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you!!!
40 year tile and stone setter here, just like to say your talent for recreating the marble and granite look is as good,or better than some porcelain, ceramic tile manufacturers👍. The foam board would be much easier on my core bits than Galaxy black granite lol
Wow!!! I appreciate you taking the time to leave me such a nice comment 😊😊😊 Thank you so much!
Looks beautiful yet I'm a glossy kind if guy. Im so going to do in my tiny home build.
I would love to see pics 😊
Wow! That is an awesome piece of work!! So lovely!! 👏👏👏
Thank you!!
@@RK3Designs You are quite welcome! 🤗
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I’m jealous. Looks great and I’m impressed on the testing without the mesh. I plan on using some of these ideas for a large walk in shower this fall. Keep it up.
Thank you!!! 😊😊
Hot dog, this one is a game-changer. Absolutely love it.
Thank you!!!
Absolutely love it Amazing job as always.
Thank you!!!
What’s the black color under resin?
!awesome
That is gorgeous great job all of u!!!
Thank you!
WOW!
Had no idea you could epoxy foam board. Wow. Looks great. I think I would want to waterproof the backside of the panel before installing though along with the wall as you did. Great job.
The foam is water proof already, and the wall itself was Red Guarded by the homeowner before we arrived. 😊.
I’m curious if something like this can be done on walls in a living room wall? And would it be done differently than this? Thanks for any advice.
Have you ever done a shower with built in bench in it?
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Thank you soooo much for this!
I love what you've done with the walls and rock face edging and I'm wondering how strong the foam material is and how it holds up to moisture, wear and tear. My concern is punctures or cuts.
That's a great question! We use an insulation foam that's made to withstand any indirect water contact and then the coat of epoxy provides the durability. The epoxy is very strong and scratch resistant, but the ultimate top coat provides even better resistance to punctures or scratches. You'd have to be hacking at it with a knife or screwdriver for a while to make a hole in it.
@@RK3Designs Good to know. I showed my brother and sister-in-law your videos along with Stonecoat Epoxy and they want to do their kitchen sometime in July, maybe August. They have a large kitchen with tile, so I'm going to have to watch your video or Stonecoat's to see how it's done.
Can you use this for an outside shower 🤔
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You skipped the prep I most wanted to see! How did you keep the different pieces together? You use tyvek on the back then fiberglass/mesh on the front?
The pour was done on 1" foam board? How did the board not buckle with the weight of the epoxy? I take it every inch of that board had to be supported in some way or another? What was the foam board treated with beforehand, spraypaint? Looks awesome.
They foam board is very sturdy especially when you put the epoxy on. Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
Awesome video.
Thank you!
Was the black on the foam a mat primer? And did you clear coat before the colors?
Did you go right over the foam or did you have to use mesh? Love the product already use it on my countertops
It’s best practice to use the mesh to give support and durability to the foam.
What happened to the fiber mesh to join the two panel and burner to take out the bubbles
Hi guys I have a question. When you say u just taped the panels together. What type of tape are you using. I have two showers to do in the next 2 months and would like help in joining pieces together. Thanks!! Love u
Hey there. We just used the Blue painters tape. We’ve done some sample boards with this method and then taken them and cut them in half to see how well it bonded. The epoxy seems to seep through the tape and creat a very strong bond. Also, with the added layer of fiberglass mesh (which we didn’t use in this particular pour, but do highly recommend) and quick coat layer, the structural integrity is even better. 😊
Did you do anything to the seam on the back wall?
We run a bead of 100% silicone.
Awesome! Did you embed fiberglass mesh? Anything special to hold the joints togrther other than tape? Only one heavy color coat?
Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
@@RK3Designs I agree. The mesh is a bonus. The heavy color coat, or two 3oz coats gives a very strong durable finish.
Yep, I’d like to see redheart match your videos… I STILL haven’t done the girls’ shower walls in the seascape as requested… my first attempt was such a disaster with that mesh!! I purchased some 1/4” mdf, but I’m concerned about the weight and my ability to (by myself) adhere it to the red guarded green board… I too was considering just foam, tape, my favorite Bondo rock edge or a “wavey” one. What cha thinkin’? Oh, I’m all over log homes, but would have done some kind of contrasting color… hmmm…turquoise?🧚😉 To each her own…
Did you apply a quick coat and mesh underneath before the epoxy was poured?
I was wondering this as well. How were the seams joined where we see the blue tape between pieces and was the fiberglass mesh applied to the pink foam board or did you just paint and epoxy the foam?
Due to time constraints and on foreseen issues on the job site, we discussed with the homeowner and decided to skip the fiber mesh and Quick Coat. We tested the process and moved forward. We were very pleased with the results and strength of the foam without the mesh, however we always recommend using the mesh and quick coat first.
@@PassionatelyParis Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
@@RK3Designs Thank you! I will plan to wait for my quick coat and mesh then. Always good to know about options available in a pinch though. 😀
How do you Sean the pieces together?
We tape the underside of the seam then when the epoxy is poured, it glues them together. Works great!
Where do you get the pink form board from?
Most big box stores have it.
Problem is I do not have a shower pan, the floor is not level, and have old uneven cement walls from 1905! Help, I need more direction.
I would level out your floor and walls first with a concrete overlay. This would help level out any unevenness before you start the project. 😊
Did you guess just hold the seamed panels together with just tape on the back and bondo the top?? I didn't see them use the fiberglass mesh and quick coat to strengthen it??
@@RK3Designs could you do the fiberglass mesh without the quick coat? Just some self adhesive mesh stuck down, then straight to the dirty pour?
@@Kdashdubs I wouldn’t because the mesh will bubble up without the QC.
@@RK3Designs thank you!!
Due to unforeseen events and time constraints, we discussed with the homeowner and chose to proceed forward without the mesh and Quick Coat. We taped and poured the color coat (dirty pour with 8 oz/sq. ft. ) we tested this process before hand and we’re satisfied with the results. We always recommend using the fiber mesh and Quick Coat for added durability and peace of mind, but we were very pleased with the way these panels turned out. They were very sturdy!!
@@RK3Designs ok thanks just was wondering how that worked you guy's always do awesome work!!
I understand you used red guard for waterproofing the walls but it seems to me that there is going to be issues with black mold on the back side of the panels? Was a remodeler for years and I love this technique but water will get on the back side of those panels in the shower area. Your thoughts?
We spoke with the homeowner and explained our recommendations. They went with thoroughly Red guarding the treated wood.
@@RK3Designs Did you put silicone in the ends of the grooves, behind the panels? I'd still be concerned about steam condensing in those cavities.
@@joelh.2124 because of the nature of the foam (I guess due to porous material), we’ve never had issues with condensation behind the panels. We actually removed shower panels after a year of being installed (due to total remodeling of the home). The walls rock and very textured with large air gaps (similar to this wood wall) there was zero issues behind the foam. We also didn’t prep the walls on this job, the contractor was satisfied with how it was prepped and we flew in and just installed the panels. I’m assuming their contractor is ok with just the Red Guard. 😊
I think the fiberglass would be needed more when you plan to add glass door supports, curtain rod supports, shelves or grab handles. you need to distribute the "crush" load better. You could get away with it here as this is more of an open shower concept. The tub deck might be where the complaints come from. Someone might dent that.
the panels are pink and POOF they are black! Something is missing.
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Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such an encouraging and necessary comment. I hope it made you feel much better. 😊😜
As usual you never show the finished product right or have the pieces that join together look the same so its seemles
This was a VERY difficult video to shoot. We had terrible lighting and issues on location. This was not an ideal video set up. Not sure why you feel we NEVER show the complete project however. We do our best to bring you content FOR FREE, sorry you are disappointed. I look forward to watching your videos. 🤷🏼♀️
Wow… you can tell you’ve NEVER filmed a video and clearly don’t understand the incredible value that is here and yes, for FREE!!! The videos on this channel are always top notch and extremely helpful! I’m saying this from a guy that is ACTIVELY using the experience of the creator’s year of hard work to give me cliff notes! Nobody has forced you to watch either. I watch a lot of TH-cam videos and these are in my top 3!!! Love them all!!!
"I have never met this fine woman (RK3 Design), but if I ever do, I will bring her favorite Dessert, as I am a great baker, just to try and thank her in some small way, for providing all of us with so much information and hands on experience. The video's provided are so dang good...if you have watched many, you would already know this. If you are an unhappy person, or unsatisfied with your own projects, PLEASE do not insult her, because, for selfish reasons, I dont want her to stop doing video's...not until at least I am able to come to her classes!!! So if you dont like anything (which you have to be delusional not to!), then just keep scrolling!!!!"
@@tlrmd4you you are too sweet. I would absolutely love to meet you! ❤️❤️
That’s some small dick energy you got goin on