Learn how to install a shower surround directly to wall studs with @thisoldhouse. A bathtub and shower combo is a great addition to your bathroom, and installing a direct-to-stud shower surround is a project that you can complete in under one day. Take careful measurements, dry fit your shower surround to ensure the right fit and then install the panels. For more related videos, see our DIY Bathroom Renovation Ideas playlist: https://thd.co/3xdiukd
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Follow the steps below to install a direct-to-stud shower enclosure:
0:00 How to Install a Direct-to-Stud Shower Enclosure
0:24 Prepare the Shower Area
0:50 Pre-Fit the Shower
1:28 Install the Base
3:20 Insert and Attach Back Panel
3:53 Insert and Attached Side Panels
4:07 Install Plumbing Panels
4:37 Install Trim Kit for Shower Valve
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How to Install a Direct-to-Stud Shower Enclosure | The Home Depot with @thisoldhouse
27 years Building and remodeling homes. I’ve never , not once seen or heard of setting a 3 piece pan in mortar. 😂
Thanks for this video
What type of moisture barrier was used in this video? Is there a link of where to purchase some?
great video clean helpful to the point!
This was nice. Love seeing 'ol Tom Silva. Hope he's doing well these days.
You didn't acoustic seal the vapor barrier at the bottom???
Smart people do not use water based paint around water at all, unless they just like to repaint every couple of years.
Perhaps a critical step, how to remove and then install a new drain in the pan.
A pretty good demonstrations with a few notable exceptions. Sheetrock screws are not galvanized and rust, so using them in this situation especially up at the shower arm fitting for support is just wrong. Also, when gluing the PVC drain, I didn't see any purple primer being used. When the drain and valve trim plate were being installed there sure was a lot of debris that should've been removed first. Finally, after setting the base into mortar, place about 40 lbs. on center of it and let it sit overnight. The weight will keep the base from lifting or shifting while the mortar sets.
I have my doubts with that drain/gasket combo?
What kind of screws do I use to install the same shower
You didn't say anything about when to remove the black plastic housing on the new faucet.. does it stay on or do you remove it at some point?
Where is the link to the item on the video?
Why don’t they make the tub lip slant so it won’t hold water? This is a problem for me. I have to use a paint scraper covered by a rag to clean it out. Pink mold grows there.
you dont have to put some type cement board or durrock behind the enclosure for mositure? thanks
Looks like he's using sheet rock screws.. big no no.. pan head screws are required
Highly recommend to remove cartridge inside valve before soldiering😮
Keefui inpekte shawa
what about doornails?
I am installing the sterling 4 piece 48" shower, do you need to install a 2×4 support block between studs to support the valve and if so how do you determine the distance so that the bonnet comes thru the panel far enough for the trim. the valve is a delta multi choice with plaster ring