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Second Layer of Plywood (Double Plywood Subfloor Installation)

This video is part of the Subfloor Installation (Double Plywood Subfloor) Course. How to stagger the second layer of plywood by at least one floor joist (0:57) Go beyond the seams of the first floor joist by at least 2…
First Layer of Plywood (Double Plywood Installation)

This video is part of the Subfloor Installation (Double Plywood Subfloor) Course. What type of plywood to use (0:28) Plywood orientation should be perpendicular to joists (2:00) Floor joist tips before plywood installation (2:28) How to apply Great Stuff Adhesive…
Subfloor Removal Tips

This video is part of the Subfloor Installation (Double Plywood Subfloor) Course. How to cut plywood along perimeter of room (0:57) American Plywood Association recommendation (2:22) Fein Carbide Pro blade for cutting plywood (3:02) How to use Super Bar and…
Project Checklist – Double Plywood Subfloor Installation

This checklist is part of the Subfloor Installation (Double Plywood Subfloor) Course. This Project Checklist aims to help you replace an old plywood subfloor with new plywood. You’ll learn how to Choose the correct supplies Cut out old plywood flush…
Subfloor Basics

This video is part of the Shower Subfloor Fundamentals Course. Floor joist spacing (0:22) Subfloor thickness (0:57) Screw and nail spacing (1:59) Screw and nail length (2:39) To access this content, you must purchase Home Repair Tutor Subscription.
Joist Notching and Boring

This video is part of the Shower Subfloor Fundamentals Course. End of joist notches cannot exceed 1/4 depth (0:25) Bored holes cannot exceed 1/3 depth (1:00) Bored holes cannot be closer than 2″ from the top or bottom (1:43) Notches…
How to Use Self-Leveling Underlayment

This video is part of the Self-Leveling Floor Tips Course. How to place height markers on the floor (0:15) Ardex K22F self-leveling underlayment overview (3:33) Tools for mixing Ardex K22F (4:52) How to mix K22F self-leveling underlayment (6:53) Spiked roller…
How to Prep Walls for Self-Leveling Underlayment

This video is part of the Self-Leveling Floor Tips Course. How to remove excess Great Stuff (0:09) Sill gasket overview (1:40) How to apply silicone to walls and bottom plates (2:00) How to add sill gasket to walls and bottom…
How to Prep Repaired Drain Location

This video is part of the Self-Leveling Floor Tips Course. How to mix small batch of Ardex Feather Finish (0:28) How to apply Ardex Feather Finish to repaired drain location (1:25) How to apply Great Stuff around the shower drain…
How to Relocate Shower Drain Hole

This video is part of the Self-Leveling Floor Tips Course. Shower tray dimension mistake (0:20) How to account for backer board (0:50) How to reinstall the subfloor cutout (2:35) How to cut new shower drain hole (6:00) To access this…
Self-Level Prep with Ardex P51 Primer

This video is part of the Self-Leveling Floor Tips Course. The importance of primers before self-leveling (0:09) Ardex P51 primer overview (0:42) Use stiff bristle brushes (1:02) Shower only self-leveling tip (1:29) How to apply P51 primer (2:15) To access…
Subfloor Prep with Great Stuff

This video is part of the Self-Leveling Floor Tips Course. Overview of using Great Stuff (0:01) How to apply Great Stuff along the stud bottom plate (0:50) How to apply Great Stuff around subfloor drain hole (1:53) To access this…
Subfloor Prep with Feather Finish

This video is part of the Self-Leveling Floor Tips Course. The difference between flat and level (0:09) How to inspect subfloors for levelness (0:40) Ardex Feather Finish overview (1:45) How to mix Ardex Feather Finish (2:20) How to apply Ardex…
Subfloor Removal Under Tub

This video is part of the Demo Course. How to start and what to consider (0:01) Circular saw tip to reduce dust (1:42) How to draw cust lines on subfloor (2:09) Set saw blade depth to slightly more than subfloor…
Subfloor Removal

This video is part of the Demo Course. Measuring cut mark off the bottom plate (0:15) How to cap leaking toilet shut off valve with SharkBite (2:28) Setting circular saw to correct blade depth (4:05) Cut through 3/4 inch plywood…
Subfloor Removal Overview

This video is part of the Demo Course. Why removing subfloors is a good idea (0:10) Structural considerations with subfloors (1:35) How to determine floor joist spacing (2:10) How to approach subfloor removal (3:00) To access this content, you must…
How to Feather Finish Main Bathroom Floor (Curbless Shower)

This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Fix any deflection in the subfloor prior to Feather Finish (0:15) Inspect subfloor for low spots (1:00) Mix 2 parts Feather Finish to 1 part water (2:45) Apply Feather Finish…
How to Complete Prep for Self-Leveler (for a Bathtub Installation)

This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. Self-leveling underlayments require an expansion joint (0:30) How to cut Great Stuff with an oscillating multi-tool (1:00) Shop vac the floor and bottom plate (2:58) Apply 100% silicone between the bottom…
How to Prep Subfloor for Self-Leveler (for a Bathtub Installation)

This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. Apply Great Stuff Big Gap Filler to subfloor in the bathtub area (0:15) How to apply Great Stuff to vanity area that will be self-leveled (1:59) Bonus tips for preparing self-leveler…
How to Fix Uneven Subfloors (for a Bathtub Installation)

This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. NOTE: Feather Finish is used to seal subfloor panel seams to prevent self-leveler from leaking into adjacent rooms Ardex Feather Finish is comparable to Henry Feather Finish (0:10) Clean the subfloor…
Bathtub Pre-Installation Tips

This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. Confirm the rough opening (0:09) Inspect the subfloor in the tub area (0:58) This Duravit tub has adjustable legs (2:25) ALWAYS follow manufacturer’s directions and NOT social media (3:15) Quick stud…