• How to Support and Protect Water Lines (Double Sink)

    How to Support and Protect Water Lines (Double Sink)

    This video is part of the Double Sink Water Supply Lines Course. Options for supporting water supply lines (0:01) J-Hooks, clamps, and strapping (0:23) How to use copper strapping (1:01) How to add 5-inch by 8-inch steel boca plate (2:21)…

  • How to Connect PEX A to Copper (Double Sink)

    How to Connect PEX A to Copper (Double Sink)

    This video is part of the Double Sink Water Supply Lines Course. SharkBite explanation (0:01) PEX A sweat adapter (1:25) SharkBite coupling overview (1:50) Tool and supply overview (2:39) Have all the supplies and turn water off to the home…

  • How to Install PEX A Water Supply Lines (Double Sink)

    How to Install PEX A Water Supply Lines (Double Sink)

    This video is part of the Double Sink Water Supply Lines Course. Drop ear and brass nipple explanation (1:53) How to offset water supply line locations (2:45) How to cut holes into bottom plate with 1-1/4 inch bit (4:20) Stud…

  • Double Sink Trap Adapter Installation

    Double Sink Trap Adapter Installation

    This video is part of the Double Sink DWV Plumbing Course. Trap adapter overview (0:01) Parts and fitting explanation (0:35) Ensure the fitting is clean before solvent welding (1:28) Oatey Clear Cleaner is good for cleaning fittings and pipes (1:38)…

  • Drain Overview and How to Protect Pipes (Double Sink)

    Drain Overview and How to Protect Pipes (Double Sink)

    This video is part of the Double Sink DWV Plumbing Course. How to solvent weld main drain pipe (0:01) Drain connection overview in basement (1:30) How to install self-nailing stud guards (2:50) How to install 5-inch by 8-inch boca plate…

  • Solvent Welding DWV (Double Sink Plumbing)

    Solvent Welding DWV (Double Sink Plumbing)

    This video is part of the Double Sink DWV Plumbing Course. Always use the correct cement (0:15) ABS cement and dobber explanation (0:28) How to plan out the solvent welding process (1:17) Stir the cement for 30 seconds (3:30) Solvent…

  • Drain and Vent Construction (Double Sink)

    Drain and Vent Construction (Double Sink)

    This video is part of the Double Sink DWV Plumbing Course. Always have the vanity before building the drains (0:01) How to determine the trap adapter heights (0:30) How to cut holes for drains in studs (2:28) How to dry-fit…

  • Fittings Overview and Vent Construction (Double Sink Drain)

    Fittings Overview and Vent Construction (Double Sink Drain)

    This video is part of the Double Sink DWV Plumbing Course. Fitting overview (0:01) 1-1/2 inch fittings and pipe are being used (0:50) Sanitary tees should sweep downward for vents (0:58) The vertical vent was cut into above the flood…

  • Plumbing Overview and Demo (Double Sink Drain)

    Plumbing Overview and Demo (Double Sink Drain)

    This video is part of the Double Sink DWV Plumbing Course. Always know which code you need to follow (0:01) Single sink plumbing overview (0:48) How to cut the vertical vent (1:53) Use oscillating multi-tool and 2-inch BIM blade (3:30)…

  • How to Install Door Casing and Avoid Miter Mistakes

    How to Install Door Casing and Avoid Miter Mistakes

    How to get the door casing measurements (0:25) How to cut the door casings (1:28) How to pre-construct the door casing (10:54) How to use Titebond and Bessey Corner Clamps (11:30) How to nail door casing to the doorway (11:30)…

  • Vanity Cabinet Removal

    Vanity Cabinet Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. Turn the water off at shutoff valve (0:09) Remove water supply lines from shutoff valves (0:48) Untighten P-Trap from sink drain (1:07) Score silicone thatโ€™s holding vanity top to wall and cabinet…

  • Toilet Removal

    Toilet Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. Turn water off at shutoff valve (0:08) Flush toilet and add LiquiLock (0:23) Remove close flange caps and nuts (0:55) Unscrew water supply line from toilet tank (2:33) Use Irwin QuickGrip or…

  • Tile Shower Wall Removal

    Tile Shower Wall Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. Turn the water off to the bathroom or home before starting (0:10) Inspect what is on the other side of the shower and be cautious (0:20) Tools and protective gear needed (1:03)…

  • Tile Shower Floor Removal

    Tile Shower Floor Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. Use a hammer to get started (0:55) Removal the tile and deck mud around the drain (3:10) How to remove a shower linerโ€ฆsuper easy (4:00) To access this content, you must purchase…

  • Tile Ceiling Removal

    Tile Ceiling Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. How to use an oscillating multi-tool to make a relief cut (0:12) Remove the shower light trim (1:05) How to start the tile removal (1:28) Use a prybar to pull down the…

  • Tile Bathroom Floor Removal

    Tile Bathroom Floor Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. Use a hammer to get started (0:57) Be careful not to damage the toilet closet flange (4:10) Remove baseboards by scoring caulk and dislodging nails (5:07) How to remove cement board from…

  • Subfloor Removal Under Tub

    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

    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

    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…

  • Glass Shower Door Removal

    Glass Shower Door Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. Remove door from framing (0:25) Lean door against huge tree (just kidding, but youโ€™ll see) (1:07) Remove stationary section of door by finding screws holding it to framing (1:15) Undo any metal…

  • Drywall Wall Removal

    Drywall Wall Removal

    This video is part of the Demo Course. Strike a level line on drywall (0:30) Wear a silica dust respirator when cutting drywall (0:55) Use an oscillating multi-tool to cut sections of drywall (1:05) Cut the paper tape where necessary,…

  • Capping Shower Water Supply Lines

    Capping Shower Water Supply Lines

    This video is part of the Demo Course. How to cut old copper pipes with the AutoCut tool (0:10) How to mark the depth for SharkBite cap using Depth Gauge (1:19) How to use Ridgid deburring tool to deburr copper…

  • Flood Test (Curbless Shower)

    Flood Test (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Wait 24 hours after waterproofing to flood test (0:05) How to build temporary curb for flood test (0:20) Position temporary curb at maximum width of shower (3:05) Use plumberโ€™s putty…

  • Shower and Floor Waterproofing (Curbless Shower)

    Shower and Floor Waterproofing (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. First step is to waterproof the corners with KERDI-KERECK (0:05) Wipe off any excess thin-set in corners with a damp sponge (1:45) Overlap the corners with KERDI-BAND and ALL-SET by…

  • How to Install DITRA-XL (Curbless Shower)

    How to Install DITRA-XL (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. DITRA-XL is 5/16โ€ณ thick and works with our shower tray (0:05) Always dampen the wood subfloor with a sponge (0:30) Burn thin-set (ALL-SET) into substrate with flat side of trowel…

  • How to Install Schluter Shower Tray (Curbless Shower)

    How to Install Schluter Shower Tray (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Ensure drain is level and clean the shower tray substrate (0:28) Mark low spots on shower tray substrate (2:30) Add 4โ€ณ Gripper plug to shower drain (4:55) Install the KERDI-DRAIN…

  • How to Install Schluter KERDI-DRAIN (Curbless Shower)

    How to Install Schluter KERDI-DRAIN (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. The KERDI-DRAIN is solvent welded to PVC or ABS (0:05) Drains can be set before the shower tray (0:20) How to size the pipe and cut it (1:28) Use DEB4…

  • Shower Tray and Floor Waterproofing Tips (Curbless Shower)

    Shower Tray and Floor Waterproofing Tips (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Before mixing thin-set dry-fit shower tray and cut banding (0:28) Cut the uncoupling membrane and any KERDI or KERDI-BAND being used to waterproof it (2:00) Try to extend waterproofing at…

  • KERDI Tips Around Shower Niche

    KERDI Tips Around Shower Niche

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. KERDI-FIX only waterproofs when between two layers of fleece (0:27) Apply KERDI-FIX between the KERDI and Schluter niche (1:45) Smooth application using a joint-compound knife (2:29) Use denatured alcohol to…

  • KERDI Installation on Main Wall

    KERDI Installation on Main Wall

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Overlap prior wall by at least 2-inches (0:05) Dampen cement board before thin-set application (0:28) Trowel thin-set onto KERDI using KERDI trowel (0:50) Use 6-inch joint compound knife to key…

  • KERDI Installation on Plumbing Wall

    KERDI Installation on Plumbing Wall

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Do final inspection of screws (0:05) Cutting KERDI membrane (1:42) How to mix Schluter ALL-SET for membrane (2:18) ALWAYS dampen the substrate, especially cement board (4:15) Burn thin-set into the…

  • Drywall Wall Installation Quick Tip

    Drywall Wall Installation Quick Tip

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Position tapered edge of drywall next to backer board (0:05) Use coarse-threaded drywall screws every 12-inches for wood framing (0:45) Ensure screws are below the paper surface and dimpled (2:05)…

  • How to Feather Finish Main Bathroom Floor (Curbless Shower)

    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 Feather Finish Shower Floor (Curbless Shower)

    How to Feather Finish Shower Floor (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Use Ardex or Henry Feather Finish (0:10) Always measure the Feather Finish and cold clean water (0:30) Identify low spots (1:20) Dampen the wood subfloor (2:00) Use steel finishing trowel…

  • How to Customize Schluter Shower Tray (Curbless Shower)

    How to Customize Schluter Shower Tray (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Get measurements for functional shower tray space (0:55) How to cut down a Schluter shower tray (1:44) Double-check the shower tray sits level in the shower area (4:25) Exterior floor…

  • Cement Board Installation

    Cement Board Installation

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Use 1/4โ€ณ strips of plywood between the subfloor and first row (0:40) On-center spacing for DuRock screws is every 8-inches (1:17) Cement board can be cut with sharp utility knives…

  • How to Insulate Walls and Add Shower Door Blocking

    How to Insulate Walls and Add Shower Door Blocking

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Wear long sleeve clothing and use a respirator (0:10) Shop vac inside the wallsโ€ฆclean up when you can!! (0:50) How to install Rockwool Comfort Batt (1:19) How to add blocking…

  • How to Inspect Stud Walls Before Backer Board

    How to Inspect Stud Walls Before Backer Board

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Studs need to be at most 16-inches on-center for 1/2-inch backer board (0:10) Framing can adversely affect backer board and tile work (0:25) Check every stud bay to ensure theyโ€™re…

  • How to Add Stud for Drywall/Backer Board Transition

    How to Add Stud for Drywall/Backer Board Transition

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. Get height from bottom plate to top plate (0:20) Recess stud 3/4โ€ณ behind existing drywall (1:00) Ensure new stud is even with rest of studs (1:20) Use 16d or 3-inch…

  • How to Plane Stud Walls

    How to Plane Stud Walls

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Waterproofing Course. If studs are not even with each other they can be planed (0:32) Use an electric planer to plane down studs (0:50) Remove any screws or nails from studs prior…

  • Joist and Subfloor Repairs (Curbless Shower)

    Joist and Subfloor Repairs (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Framing Course. Always inspect the levelness of floor joists (1:30) How to sister new 2x material to floor joists (3:14) Use either 16d nails or 3-inch construction screws with PL400 to secure…

  • Shower Drain Support (Curbless Shower)

    Shower Drain Support (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Framing Course. How to make custom 2ร—4 support (0:15) How to install 2ร—4 support for drain (1:49) To access this content, you must purchase Home Repair Tutor Subscription.

  • Toilet and Shower Drain Overview (Curbless Shower)

    Toilet and Shower Drain Overview (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Framing Course. Toilet plumbing rough-in (0:24) Shower drain plumbing rough-in (1:49) Shower drains are required by code to be at least 2-inches (2:25) Cap the shower and toilet riser pipes to prevent…

  • How to Cut Schluter Drain Hole in Plywood (Curbless Shower)

    How to Cut Schluter Drain Hole in Plywood (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Framing Course. The maximum plywood hole diameter for Schluter KERDI-DRAINs is 5 inches (0:05) How to center the drain hole inside the shower (0:41) How to use the KERDI-DRAIN template for the…

  • How to Recess Shower Subfloors (Curbless Shower)

    How to Recess Shower Subfloors (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Framing Course. Joist overview for curbless shower construction (0:20) Curbless showers require 3/4โ€ณ plywood to be flush with the top of joists (0:35) Recessed plywood has to be supported on all four…

  • How to Remove Shower Wood Subfloors (Curbless Shower)

    How to Remove Shower Wood Subfloors (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Framing Course. Check to see if you have screws or nails (0:50) Make relief cuts in plywood for shower drain (1:45) Use long pry bar to remove plywood from floor joists (2:17)…

  • How to Inspect Wood Subfloors (Curbless Shower)

    How to Inspect Wood Subfloors (Curbless Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbless Shower Framing Course. Your options for subfloor are ripping out, repairing, or self-leveling (0:10) Assess levelness and flatness with largest level possible (0:40) How to assess subfloor in shower area (4:00) To access…

  • Flood Testing (Curbed Shower)

    Flood Testing (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Use either 2โ€ณ or 4โ€ณ Oatey Gripper drain plug (0:15) Fill shower tray up to top of KERDI-BAND covering wall to tray seam (2:08) Use SharkBite washing machine valve on…

  • DITRA Waterproofing

    DITRA Waterproofing

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Make custom inside corners with KERDI (0:11) Install custom inside corners to curb and wall transition (0:50) Waterproof DITRA and drywall transitions (2:20) Waterproof between sheets of DITRA (8:48) To…

  • Shower Curb Waterproofing (Curbed Shower)

    Shower Curb Waterproofing (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Use KERDI-BAND to waterproof between prefab curbs and trays (0:13) Use KERDI to waterproof between custom curbs and trays (0:49) Measure and cut KERDI for custom curb (1:05) Have 2โ€ณ…

  • DITRA Mat Installation

    DITRA Mat Installation

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Dry-fitting and cutting DITRA (0:59) Shop vac and whipe down substrate with damp sponge (2:35) Apply thin-set to substrate with margin trowel (3:15) Key thin-set into substrate with flat side…

  • DITRA Overview

    DITRA Overview

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. What is DITRA and why is it important (0:10) What kind of trowels are needed for DITRA (1:05) DITRA Trowel 1/4โ€ณ x 3/16โ€ณ V-Notched Trowel Tools and Materials Wood float…

  • Shower Tray and Drain Waterproofing (Curbed Shower)

    Shower Tray and Drain Waterproofing (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Waterproofing main shower wall and tray transition (0:55) Apply ALL-SET with 6โ€ณ joint compound knife (2:10) Trowel thin-set with KERDI trowel (3:40) Embed KERDI-BAND against wall and tray, overlapping both…

  • KERDI-BAND Over Walls

    KERDI-BAND Over Walls

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Precut vertical pieces of KERDI-BAND for corners (0:35) Use 4โ€ณ joint compound knife to apply first layer of ALL-SET in corners (1:57) Trowel ALL-SET with KERDI trowel and embed KERDI-BAND…

  • KERDI-KERECK Corner Installation

    KERDI-KERECK Corner Installation

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Shop vac the shower tray (0:11) Dampen dry pack with sponge and apply ALL-SET (1:00) Trowel ALL-SET with KERDI trowel (1:51) Embed KERDI-KERECK inside corner (2:20) Wipe off excess thin-set…

  • Schluter Waterproofing Materials

    Schluter Waterproofing Materials

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Tools and materials (0:33) Schluter KERDI trowel Margin trowel 2โ€ณ Joint compound knife, 4โ€ณ knife, 6โ€ณ knife KERDI-BAND KERDI-KERECK inside and outside corners Mixing valve seal Pipe seal Shower tray…

  • ALL-SET Mixing for KERDI-BAND

    ALL-SET Mixing for KERDI-BAND

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Mix partial bag of ALL-SET (0:01) Weigh bag on scale and divide weight into 50, e.g. 14.4/50 = 0.29 (0:26) Multiply 0.29 times by high-end of water content for membranes,…

  • Drywall and Corner Bead

    Drywall and Corner Bead

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Add extra drywall next to the plumbing wall KERDI-BOARD (0:10) Have tapered seam face adjacent drywall (0:55) Corner bead installation (2:55) To access this content, you must purchase Home Repair…

  • Extending Shower Tray with Dry Pack (Curbed Shower)

    Extending Shower Tray with Dry Pack (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Mapei 4-to-1 Mud Bed Mix Overview (0:01) Use 1 quart of water for half bags and 2 quarts of water for full bag (0:25) Measure, weigh, and mix dry pack…

  • Setting Shower Tray and Curbs in Mortar (Curbed Shower)

    Setting Shower Tray and Curbs in Mortar (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Measure water for ALL-SET (0:12) Use Collomix Dust EX with shop vac (0:50) Weigh ALL-SET in zeroed out bucket (0:55) Mix thin-set with Collomix X01 and birdcage paddle (1:40) Clean…

  • Shower Tray Dry-Fitting and Curb Customization (Curbed Shower)

    Shower Tray Dry-Fitting and Curb Customization (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Tools and materials (0:20) Dry-fit the shower tray (1:48) Dry-fit the curb (4:00) Get measurements to cut curb width (4:12) Cut down width of curb with 7-1/4โ€ณ circular saw (6:40)…

  • Schluter KERDI-DRAIN Installation Part 2 – Setting Drain (Curbed Shower)

    Schluter KERDI-DRAIN Installation Part 2 – Setting Drain (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Mixing Schluter ALL-SET mortar (0:12) Cuttng Schluter shower tray foam support and cleaning floor (1:29) Applying Oatey PVC primer and PVC cement (2:10) Setting Schluter KERDI-DRAIN on riser pipe (2:51)…

  • Schluter KERDI-DRAIN Installation Part 1 – Riser Pipe (Curbed Shower)

    Schluter KERDI-DRAIN Installation Part 1 – Riser Pipe (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Removing foam insert from shower tray (0:18) Choosing the correct spacers for the drain (0:40) Cutting riser pipe down to smaller height (1:39) Using internal pipe cutter to cut down…

  • Schluter KERDI-DRAIN P-Trap Support Tips

    Schluter KERDI-DRAIN P-Trap Support Tips

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Building 2ร—4 P-Trap support (0:17) Installing P-Trap support under pipes (1:35) Dry-fitting plywood (2:52) NOTE: This drain was for a curbless shower but the P-Trap support is the same for…

  • Schluter KERDI-DRAIN Overview

    Schluter KERDI-DRAIN Overview

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. General overview of KERDI-DRAIN (0:16) KERDI-DRAIN Grate Kit (1:52) DeWALT Plumbing Code reference book (3:26) Shower drain configuration (3:43) Oatey primer and cement options (6:14) Reed PVC pipe cutter (6:59)…

  • KERDI-BOARD Installation

    KERDI-BOARD Installation

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Setting first board on main wall (0:27) Adding second row over wet shimming (2:43) Setting last row of board at ceiling on main wall (5:56) Fitting prefab shower niche into…

  • KERDI-BOARD Wet Shimming Tips

    KERDI-BOARD Wet Shimming Tips

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Use Schluter ALL-SET to wet shim (0:05) Use a margin trowel and KERDI trowel (0:35) Mixing ALL-SET for wet shimming (1:11) Mark stud positions on floor and ceiling (2:50) How…

  • Schluter KERDI-BOARD Overview

    Schluter KERDI-BOARD Overview

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Schluter KERDI-BOARD Kits are good for showers or tubs (0:01) Roughly 101 square feet of board comes in the kit (0:47) 140 screws and washers (1:15) 2 tubes of KERDI-FIX…

  • How to Cut Down Schluter Curb Height

    How to Cut Down Schluter Curb Height

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Tools needed to cut down Schluter curb (0:47) Referencing story pole to cut down curb height (1:18) Plumbing code requirements for shower curbs (6:08) Cutting down shower curb height (6:38)…

  • How to Cut Schluter Tray (Curbed Shower)

    How to Cut Schluter Tray (Curbed Shower)

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Tools needed to cut tray (0:18) Dry-fitting shower tray (1:18) Why itโ€™s best to cut off and save the first 3/4โ€ณ (2:30) Cutting off the first 3/4โ€ณ of the perimeter…

  • Ardex K22F Sealing with Primer

    Ardex K22F Sealing with Primer

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Why priming gypsum-based products is necessary (0:07) First Ardex P51 Primer application (0:49) Second Ardex P51 Primer application (4:55) To access this content, you must purchase Home Repair Tutor Subscription.

  • Framing Shower Niche Location

    Framing Shower Niche Location

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Stud wall inspection (0:12) Story pole and shower niche location (0:47) Drawing shower niche reference marks on story pole and studs (2:28) Cutting studs with a circular saw and speed…

  • Planning Shower Niche Location

    Planning Shower Niche Location

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Dry fit prefab shower tray (0:15) Set up story pole with cardboard, plywood or drywall (0:45) Tile explanation for story pole (1:57) Understanding shower tray tile thickness (2:45) Factoring in…

  • Schluter Materials Overview

    Schluter Materials Overview

    This video is part of the Curbed Shower Waterproofing Course. Thin-set mortar selection, use Schluter ALL-SET if possible (0:18) Schluter shower trays (1:28) Prefab shower curbs (2:49) KERDI-DRAIN for ABS or PVC pipes (3:45) Drain Grate Kit (6:30) Screws and…

  • How to Waterproof KERDI-BOARD (Tub Shower)

    How to Waterproof KERDI-BOARD (Tub Shower)

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Wall Waterproofing Course. Outline tile thickness on tub for tape (0:40) Apply painterโ€™s tape to top of tub (1:35) How to mix a partial back of Schluter ALL-SET (2:40) How to waterproof…

  • How to Quickly Cut KERDI-BAND

    How to Quickly Cut KERDI-BAND

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Wall Waterproofing Course. How to create a KERDI-BAND template (0:25) How to use copper and SharkBite washing machine valve (0:50) How to quickly cut lengths of KERDI-BAND (1:29) How to quickly cut…

  • KERDI-BOARD Waterproofing Supplies and Tips

    KERDI-BOARD Waterproofing Supplies and Tips

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Wall Waterproofing Course. Cut all the KERDI-BAND to size before mixing thin-set mortar (0:25) KERDI-BAND (0:49) KERDI Trowel (1:39) Pipe Seals and Mixing Valve Seals (1:49) Blue Painterโ€™s Tape (2:25) KERDI-FIX in…

  • How to Install KERDI-BOARD (Tub Shower Walls)

    How to Install KERDI-BOARD (Tub Shower Walls)

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Wall Waterproofing Course. How to attach KERDI-BOARD to the main shower wall (0:25) Embed KERDI-BOARD into KERDI-FIX within 10 minutes of application (1:39) Add screws and washers every 12 inches along 16-inch…

  • KERDI-BOARD Supplies and Tips

    KERDI-BOARD Supplies and Tips

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Wall Waterproofing Course. KERDI-BOARD explanation (0:15) Screws and washers (1:35) KERDI-BAND, Mixing Valve Seal, and Pipe Seals (2:05) KERDI-FIX and painterโ€™s tape (3:14) Impact driver or drill with a tape measure (3:39)…

  • How to Plan Custom Shower Niche

    How to Plan Custom Shower Niche

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Wall Waterproofing Course. NOTE: Only build shower niches on interior walls The planning process of shower niches (0:45) How to add blocking for a custom shower niche (2:55) How to inspect studs…

  • How to Fur Tub Shower Walls

    How to Fur Tub Shower Walls

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Wall Waterproofing Course. Reason for furring shower walls (0:28) How to determine furring strip thickness (1:19) How to cut furring strips (3:46) How to protect bathtubs (7:45) How to install furring strips…

  • Delta Tub Spout Adapter Installation

    Delta Tub Spout Adapter Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX B Course. How to clean copper pipe (0:20) How to determine where to cut copper (1:20) How to cut and prep copper pipe (2:10) How to install…

  • Delta Wall Mount Installation

    Delta Wall Mount Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX B Course. Location recommendation (0:13) How to use Calidad 1/4 inch diamond hole saw (2:11) How to use anchors inside tile wall (4:40) How to apply 100%…

  • Delta Supply Elbow Installation

    Delta Supply Elbow Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX B Course. How to remove brass nipple (0:50) Clean drop ear with wire fitting brush (1:33) Pipe nipple length recommendation (2:00) How to add Fastape to pipe…

  • Delta Diverter Valve Trim Installation

    Delta Diverter Valve Trim Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX B Course. How to remove bonnet nut (0:15) How the diverter cartridge works (0:50) How to install diverter cartridge (1:25) How to install threaded sleeve (1:34) How…

  • Delta Cartridge and Trim Installation

    Delta Cartridge and Trim Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX B Course. Turn the water off to the house and drain the system (0:21) Remove bonnet nut from valve with wrench (0:30) Remove screen from inside valve…

  • Shower and Diverter Valve Installation

    Shower and Diverter Valve Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX B Course. Tools and supplies (0:49) How to install main shower valve (4:49) How to install diverter valve (15:24) How to install shower head drop ear (32:48)…

  • How to Install Delta Diverter Valve and PEX A

    How to Install Delta Diverter Valve and PEX A

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX A Course. How to plan location of Delta diverter valve (0:01) How to prep Delta diverter valve for PEX A (0:48) How to connect PEX A water…

  • How to Install Delta Tub Valve Inside Wall

    How to Install Delta Tub Valve Inside Wall

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX A Course. NOTE: only use copper for the tub spout, NOT PEX Ensure studs are even and plumb (0:29) How to plan wood blocking for valve (1:29)…

  • How to Solder Cap Into Delta Diverter Valve

    How to Solder Cap Into Delta Diverter Valve

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX A Course. Cap the right-hand port of the Delta diverter valve if using only 3 functions (0:18) Remove the bonnet nut and plug before soldering (1:10) How…

  • Delta Shower Valve Overview

    Delta Shower Valve Overview

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve and Diverter with PEX A Course. Different Delta shower valves for bathtubs (0:15) Delta R10000-UNBX MultiChoice rough-in valve (0:34) Delta R10000-PFT-MF MultiChoice rough-in valve for PEX A (1:17) Delta R10000-PFT-PX MultiChoice…

  • Shower Head Installation (Delta)

    Shower Head Installation (Delta)

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve with PEX A Course. How to remove brass nipple from drop ear fitting (0:14) Use the Knipex Pliers Wrench with Jaw Protectors (0:17) How to prep shower arm with Fastape and…

  • Shower Tub Spout Installation (Delta)

    Shower Tub Spout Installation (Delta)

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve with PEX A Course. Universal adapter explanation (0:01) How to cut copper pipe for adapter (0:26) How to prep copper pipe for adapter (1:16) How to install adapter and tub spout…

  • Shower Valve Trim Installation (Delta)

    Shower Valve Trim Installation (Delta)

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve with PEX A Course. How to install the Delta cartridge (0:12) How to install the sleeve and escutcheon (2:15) How to install the handle (4:26) To access this content, you must…

  • Delta Bathtub Shower Valve Installation

    Delta Bathtub Shower Valve Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Shower Valve with PEX A Course. Delta bathtub shower valve overview (R10000-PFT-MF) (0:01) Stud tips for shower valve installation (0:25) Wood blocking location for valve (1:28) Valve location and height (2:00) Ensure wood…

  • Testing Bathtub Plumbing

    Testing Bathtub Plumbing

    This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. NOTE: Wait for your solvent welded pipes to cure before testing, please reference this Oatey Solvent Weld Cure Time chart for more details Connect a hose to copper test plug with…

  • Bathtub Installation

    Bathtub Installation

    This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. Overview of bath waste kit installation (0:15) How to chamfer pipes with DEB4 (3:40) Dry fit the drain spud and elbow to the tub with the drain removal tool (6:50) Dry…

  • Bath Waste Kit Overview

    Bath Waste Kit Overview

    This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. Oatey/Dearborn True Blue bath waste kits (0:30) True Blue FLEX PVC bath waste option (1:05) ABS bath waste option (1:45) How to use FLEX PVC with ABS (2:25) Oatey cleaner, primer,…

  • How to Remove Blocking After Self-Leveler (for a Bathtub Installation)

    How to Remove Blocking After Self-Leveler (for a Bathtub Installation)

    This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. How to remove 2ร—4 blocking (0:01) Remove remaining silicone and silicone (0:20) Remove excess Great Stuff from the drain area (0:40) Self-Leveling and how it works with bathroom floor tile (0:48)…

  • How to Pour Self-Leveling Underlayment (for a Bathtub Installation)

    How to Pour Self-Leveling Underlayment (for a Bathtub Installation)

    This video is part of the Bathtub Installation Course. Ardex Liquid Backer Board doesnโ€™t require metal lath over plywood (0:02) The Collomix AQIX helps measure water (0:30) The Collomix Dust EX helps reduce dust (1:58) Pour Ardex Liquid Backer Board…