Thanks for checking out our Beginner Curbless Shower Waterproofing course. Below is a detailed course syllabus that will show you what you’ll learn.
While the course is specifically about designing and waterproofing curbless showers using Schluter’s Shower System, you’ll also learn other important aspects of bathroom remodeling like
- Demoing old tiled showers
- Framing shower walls
- Drywall installation
- Recessing shower floors
- Code requirements
- Shower plumbing and more
Here’s the complete course syllabus
Lesson 1: Vanity Cabinet Removal
Learn how to remove any vanity along with its plumbing safely
Lesson 2: Toilet Removal
Learn how to remove toilets without spilling water or hurting your back
Lesson 3: Glass Shower Door Removal
Learn how to remove large glass shower doors without glass shattering everywhere
Lesson 4: Bathroom Layout and Code Tips
Learn how to plan showers and bathrooms using International Residential Code
Lesson 5: Tile Shower Wall Removal
Learn how to demo tile shower walls without damaging adjacent rooms
Lesson 6: Capping Shower Water Supply Lines
Learn how to cap shower water lines so that water can be turned back on to the house
Lesson 7: Tile Ceiling Removal
Learn how to remove tile ceilings without hurting yourself or the camera person…just kidding, thanks for reading this
Lesson 8: Tile Shower Floor Removal
Learn how to remove tile shower floors quickly without damaging the framing
Lesson 9: Tile Bathroom Floor Removal
Learn how to remove tile bathroom floors without expensive tools
Lesson 10: How to Inspect Wood Subfloors
Learn how to inspect wood subfloor and spot problems that need to be fixed
Lesson 11: How to Remove Drywall
Learn how to strategically remove drywall to cut down on cost and demo
Lesson 12: How to Remove Shower Wood Subfloors
Learn the first step in building a recessed subfloor for curbless showers
Lesson 13: How to Recess Shower Subfloors
Learn how to properly recess shower subfloors to support the pre-fab shower tray
Lesson 14: How to Cut Schluter Drain Hole
Learn how to cut the correct size hole for Schluter drains in plywood
Lesson 15: Toilet and Shower Drain Overview
Learn how the toilet and shower drain plumbing should be tied together in old homes
Lesson 16: Shower Drain Support
Learn how to support shower P-Traps so they work properly with the drain
Lesson 17: Joist and Subfloor Repairs
Learn how to repair old joists and subfloors to properly support the shower
Lesson 18: Ceiling Insulation
Learn how to insulate the shower ceiling and make the bathroom more efficient
Lesson 19: Drywall Ceiling Installation
Learn how to install a new drywall ceiling in the shower area
Lesson 20: How to Cut Holes for Recessed Lights
Learn how to easily cut accurate holes for recessed lights
Lesson 21: Framing Shower Valve Wall Part 1
Learn how to remove and add studs to accommodate shower valves and niches
Lesson 22: Planning Shower Valve and Shower Niche Locations
Learn how to plan the shower valve and shower niche locations based on code and NKBA (National Kitchen and Bathroom Association) recommendations
Lesson 23: Framing Shower Valve Wall Part 2
Learn how to frame the shower niche based on tile layout and valve planning
Lesson 24: How to Build Shower Tile Mockup
Learn how to build a shower tile mockup to set valves and plumbing to correct depth
Lesson 25: How to Prep Delta Diverter Valve
Learn how to prep Delta diverter valves using PEX A and brass fittings
Lesson 26: How to Plan Valve and Shower Wand Locations
Learn how to plan the exact location of the shower valve and wand based on tile layout
Lesson 27: How to Install PEX A for Shower Valves
Learn how to connect PEX A to existing copper and build a new shower valve system
Lesson 28: Framing Shower Valve Wall Part 3
Learn how to add blocking for the valves and pipe nipples
Lesson 29: How to Choose Correct Brass Nipple Length
Learn how to choose the correct brass nipples for shower wands…this eliminates lots of headaches
Lesson 30: How to Plane Stud Walls
Learn how to plane stud walls and make them flat
Lesson 31: How to Add Stud for Drywall/Backer Board Transition
Learn how to add a new stud that spans the old drywall and new backer board
Lesson 32: How to Inspect Stud Walls Before Backer Board
Learn how to inspect stud walls and spot problems before backer board installation
Lesson 33: How to Insulate Walls and Add Shower Door Blocking
Learn how to insulate walls with Rockwool and add blocking for shower doors
Lesson 34: How to Customize Schluter Shower Trays
Learn how to customize the length and width of any Schluter shower tray
Lesson 35: Cement Board Installation
Learn how to install cement board on shower stud walls
Lesson 36: How to Feather Finish Shower Floors
Learn how to add feather finish and level sections of the shower subfloor
Lesson 37: How to Feather Finish Main Bathroom Floor
Learn how to flatten sections of the main bathroom subfloor and prep for waterproofing
Lesson 38: Drywall Installation Quick Tip
Learn drywall installation tips that make life and projects much easier
Lesson 39: KERDI Installation on Plumbing Wall
Learn how to waterproof the plumbing wall and shower niche with KERDI
Lesson 40: KERDI Installation on Main Wall
Learn how to waterproof shower walls with KERDI and thin-set mortar
Lesson 41: KERDI Tips Around Shower Niche
Learn how to fully waterproof around shower niches
Lesson 42: Shower Tray and Floor Waterproofing Tips
Learn the general scope of how to properly waterproof curbless showers and bathroom floors
Lesson 43: How to Install Schluter KERDI-DRAIN
Learn how to prep and solvent weld Schluter KERDI-DRAIN to PVC
Lesson 44: How to Install Schluter Shower Tray
Learn how to install Schluter curbless shower tray
Lesson 45: How to Install Schluter DITRA-XL
Learn how to install DITRA-XL and create a curbless shower entrance
Lesson 46: Shower and Floor Waterproofing
Learn how to fully waterproof the shower and bathroom floors…yep, this is super important
Lesson 47: Flood Test
Learn how to flood test a curbless shower