Lowes has RTA Kitchen Cabinets on deep sale, till May 1! I scored 17 (8 of them are 18” 3-drawer base cabinets!) of them, for only $1800! Free delivery, too!
On your drill, cutter depth for the drain pipe, when you put the tape for a marker, leave a tab of tape about an inch long and it will show you when you’re flush with the floor face.
I was also thinking about this, and wondering if a laser set to match a point somewhere on the drill would also be helpful? Like a horizontal laser set to match the height of the trigger, or chuck or some other datum point on the drill when the correct depth is reached 🤔 Probably a whole lot more faffing about than a flag of tape though.
I’ve been watching a little bit longer than that, i think since Jordan’s spaceship bed! I feel like a Stud Pack Plank Holder (OG Fan). It’s gone by fast!
I've said it before, but I have to say it again, I KNOW how difficult and time consuming it is to create great content like this. Saw the joke about Paul's "few" takes to get some of those details down, very funny!! 😅 But your editing is outstanding, Jordan! We really appreciate all you guys do and I'm loving every frame, baby!! Total pro quality all around!! Woooooo!!! 🤩
Ahahahha when he ruined your corner ! 😂 Jordannnnn you did SUCH a great job on the mud!!!!!!! It’s literally one of the hardest tasks ( next to finishing drywall) Pops is getting good with those close up camera shots ! Job swap more often 👏🏼
Shout out to Jordan. Thanks for staying up till 1:00 am for our entertainment. I honestly don't know how you guys don't have a million subscribers yet.
I'm so glad you guys put Delta shower valves in, I was an apprentice service plumber for a year and a half they are so easy to repair down the line. Just pull the cartridge and plug a new one in and good as new if it ever starts leaking.
Paul stretching?!? That was the most wholesome thing I’ve ever seen in my life 😢😊 Paul is giving daddy vibes today. I’ve lost my job and this is the third “unemployed” video and they are getting me through!! Thanks guys!!! But I got a new job today so happy dance!
Congratulations on the new gig! Hope it works out for you. I did subscribe to your channel because of the music links - mellow music for dogs, or whatever you called it.
Dry pack tip! Straight edges not levels to screed. When using the float to work the surface of the mud. You generally want to keep the float pointed from the drain to the wall. This is another form of a straight edge, and you are working in a "funnel" that is not flat in all directions. If the float is turned facing the front and back wall, you will have hollow spots under the float and the ends of the float tend to dig in as well.
ok I was just ready to skip the Bluetti commercial and you poured the thin-set on it..... Now I had to watch you wash it off with water..... Dang you got me to watch the whole commercial.... great job.. :)
A lot of creators give you a complete tonal shift where it becomes an obvious and annoying sales pitch. Stud Pack always find creative ways to include them.
So glad to see you hand the reins over to Jordan and the future construction generation! Great job Paul and thank you for always being the best DIY instructional teacher!! Your Stud Pack videos are A++
I'm so glad you all were ok. I want to commend you on your channel. Not only is it educational, but it is also family friendly. I've never heard you say a word that I wouldn't want my child to hear. Thank you for being wholesome and showcasing blue collar careers!
Rubber gaskets under compression are the best practice for sealing joints. Everything from airplanes and rockets to highways and bridges use this technology. Prices have come down and availability has gone up, so anyone can afford rubber gaskets for their plumbing (this is how Sharkbites work), roofing (when the rubber neck of the flashing is smaller than the pipe, the rubber stretches over it and creates an incredibly tight seal), siding, and so on. These MiTek products for the bathroom look great!
Paul looked terrified at the prospect of operating the camera… so now we know, Paul makes the work look easy and Jordan make the high quality video work look easy. Kudos to both.
Almost no dust as well, jeez that's amazing! My neighbors are renovating and the entire atreet is COVERED with dust from their work on the house because they're ripping it over time instead of at once because they're living in the house while they renovate room by room (crazy, I know), if they used this stuff my car wouldn't change from black to gray every 2-3 weeks when they tear up and re-wall a different room.
GoBoard is all I use! Lightweight, strong, incredibly simple to use and 100% waterproof! They even make a shower kit that comes with a drain and waterproof fabric and 4 4’x4’ wedges so the floor has perfect pitch to the drain! Hit the seams with polyurethane sealant and the screw heads and all sealed 100% waterproof! No messing around with thinset or waterproof banding!
@@FJB2020LOL, nah. GoBoard is what’s available at Lowe’s. It really is a great system to use. Looks like Triton will be similar. Maybe HD will start carrying it to compete.
Looks like a 1/2" shaft collar, instead of tape, would be a nice addition to that internal pipe cutter. You could just use a putty knife to let the shaft collar to ride on so you get the eight depth and you wouldn't have to stand on your head trying to line up the tape.
Whooo that main room is an echo chamber. You gotta get something soft in there. Throw down some drop clothes or something. Amazing content as always. I was a photographer and videographer for years, so I understand how hard it all is. Jordan, you do a great job, and have clearly worked hard and picked up the craft very quickly. I love all three of y'all, and your work. It's entertaining, educational, and always feels personal and personable.
As usual a great video. I, too, am building a new home, and when I see exciting new products, I try to figure out how to use them. However, I keep running into the same hitch when I try to buy them. They are not widely distributed, and when you can find them, you have to buy at least a pallet or a truckload or pay the cost of a truckload. Same situation here with the Triton Waterproof Backerboard. DAL Tile is the distributor, but the local stores/showrooms don't carry it. In my case, the regional distribution center doesn't either. The national distribution is supposed to carry but then you have to buy a large quantity. Luckily they sent you the product so you could show us.
Love it! I've been waiting for these videos. Your father has so much knowledge of how best to build things. He brings his A game for you every day. You're a lucky man Jordan. Nice job btw.
Most excellent video gentlemen!!! I'm really glad to see you getting started on the bathroom, especially the shower. I will be starting mine soon, 42"x93"...my whole life I have wanted a shower you could party in, and it's becoming a reality!!! Can't wait to see your tile design! Keep 'em coming brothers!! 😁
When I set deck mud now I use a spray bottle of water and a brick for packing then I'll use a concrete finish trowel with round and square corners. Plus use a chalk line on your walls or a marker. Can't wait to see what you guys do with the floor for waterproofing because typically it's a vinyl pan and it goes behind your backer board and under your mud pan. You've got me on the hook now 👍💪
Hello StudPack team...want to thank you for turning us on the Big Stretch...had to re-caulk some interior window trim, and Big Stretch made it so easy to apply and tool the bead. What a great product, well worth the extra cost. Thanks again for proving the product for us!
I really appreciate how informative and straightforward y’all are with these videos it’s saved me a ton of time . We live in a time of too many words and not enough substance . You actually have something to say though . It’s nice . Thanks ! 🎉
barely realized you were standing in the 2nd floor of the garage in the intro of the video. looks great. awesome to see this step by step come together.
I like the backer board because it has a water proof face but I would do one better to the floor before the tar paper. Just like I did in my interior floor of my 100+ year old house which I removed the Tung and grove pine as all was loose and uneven and added 3/8" subfloor sheet on top of a solid nailed and glued subfloor below. When I was all done I covered the entire floors with exterior porch and deck acrylic paint to seal from water and stains from getting through. I would do the same in the bathroom shower to keep any water that may get through not to rot the floor. Every room in my house has a painted floor under the Carpet and wood flooring.
Did you forget that the shower valve trim needs to screw into the valve body? The trim ring is made to keep the distance and allow you to install the screws. Hmmm, maybe that’s just a diverter? I see the main valve on the other wall. Guess we’ll see if it needs screws.
The thinset should be thinner than that while you're using it to adhere the membrane. You put it on so thick that now you should float the wall to take out the humps. Niche is the primary source of leaks. It should be waterproofed better than that. Also, after you are done waterproofing, a liquid membrane should be rolled on. You want three layers of waterproofing (backerboard, liquid membrane, tile/grout)
I did two DIY bathroom makeovers, one a standalone shower, the other a tub with the shower, in my house a decade and a half ago. I wish these products had been available then, because I can see how much easier it has to be, based on the weight difference alone from regular cement backer board. Thanks, I always look forward to these videos.
It is amazing how far this channel has come! The production quality is top notch and the entertainment factor is just amazing plus you do learn a lot. Thank you guys for the continued amazing work!
I tried to get the water proof Triton but it was not available during Covid. I was able to get the basic version and it was very easy to use. I then covered it with two coats of Red Guard. That sealed the surface and the joints. I don't know if you have ever tried it, but I have been using Omni grip tile adhesive for the last 15 years. I use the Omni grip on the walls and thinset on the shower floor. I also use the Schluter shower pan for all my showers.
as you mentioned in the beginning of this video, yes, I found you guys when I googled bathroom remodel and still, it looks so much fun and educational when you guys do the bathroom projects.
I just finished my first, down to the studs bathroom renovation, thanks in no small part to what I've learned from you guys. Keep up the great work, Paul, Jordan and Rad. Always excited to see a new episode up!
Here I thought he was going to get his gang outlet that he showed us how to make. I made the 4 gang with gfci. I used an old extension cord that the ends were shot. The wire is still in great shape. Love it. Bluetti. Looks like a great solution. Especially if he can pour thin set and not ruin it.
Crazy how expensive insulation, drywall, studs, wire, etc is now. When I was growing up doing construction work, started around 13, now 39. The price of drywall for 4x8 sheet was skyrocketing. At around $2-$4 a sheet, I thought "holy crap that's outrageous!" And a 2x4x96 stud was something like $0.95 each. And a 250' roll of Romex was around $30. Now drywall is $26 a sheet, a stud is just over $4 and Romex is an insane $168 😮😮😮😮😮
I bought a kit off Amazon that helped me set the perfect angle for my pan to drain towards the drain…and the angled pieces get left in the bed mix for screeting….and I STILL fricked up my angle. 😮
Nice job on the shower! Surprised you guys didn't go with one of the pre-formed or custom shower bases available, considering all the new tech you've incorporated into this build.
Its simple Unmodified is for some underlayments underneath them or porous tiles. Modified is good for literally most things. Another pro tip for strong dry pack when you have to make it so thin, additives. Mapei makes one, im sure everyone else does too Also dont miss commercial mud days. 100s of wheelbarrows
I think you did great on the camera work Paul. Really fun to see the role swap. And hearing the story about Pete was super awesome too. So cool how some simple things can really take on a life of their own. Keep on with the awesome work! Thank you so much for the videos Jordan!
For the main house later i will recommend you to make the bedroom walls double stud staggered not touching and rockwool sound proofing between rooms for "reasons" as you don't want to hear any guest's/kids at night. Also the bathroom/toilet
The bathroom was my first guess. That is the place he'll need to use first. Temporary tables and chairs can be setup for a kitchen and there's still the kitchen at the old house to use,but a toilet is something that would need to be used urgently if he's going to be sleeping there. For sleeping he'd need a mattress and some bedding so that doesn't need any major stuff done to accomplish. A working bathroom is essential first, IMO. I can't remember if it was a drywall or painting video that I started off with. I think drywall. Then I saw a bathroom you did in a former commercial building. That was pretty cool. That looks like some sturdy wire mesh. I wonder if the bluetti thing could work in my pump house to keep my pump running when the power goes out so we can have running water. That is something I'd really like to have, although, I'd need to make some plugs for my pumps and hope it could run both at the same time. Paul did fine with the camera. A lot better than I do with a camera. LOL. That Triton stuff seems pretty neat. Bathroom is looking good. I hope the next video will be soon. I'm enjoying them.
Jordan, great job on the shower! Also loved your dad taking over as videographer and LOVE your idea of trading places every now and then. I want to see his editing skills…but I also don’t want to go through withdrawals waiting for the next video LOL! He may need some hand holding.
Another step forward toward completion I'd like to see it I am a huge fan of your videos and have been following you for a very long time stay busy you guys.
I'm amazed you didn't use something modern like a Tile-Redi Molded shower pan, I used one over concrete for a basement shower i built 3' x 6' with a center drain, so easy, I had help as my brother is a Union plumber in Illinois and Indiana for 30 years. Thinset is Not waterproof, and can absorb moisture. I don't know what that Triton (Schluter copy) sells for, but a fiberglass reinforced drywall and Redgard is foolproof. Not hating on how that turned out, looks painfully good, i've never done a old skool pan like that before.
I am planning on building a guest house on my property and you guys inspire me to tackle some of the stuff myself. Too expensive to subcontract everything.
I really enjoyed watching Jordan do the dry pack. I’ve been wondering if I could do one myself or not. I don’t think I’ve watched you do as many as Jordan has, but I have watched you do several. Thanks for the vote of confidence!
Hey studs, when do you guys plan on building the new house? Are you jumping right into the new build once the garage is done? Love your guys' content, keep up the amazing work. Lots of love from Alberta Canada
Again, thank you for using Metabo cordless power tools. This is how I roll. I have replaced every one of my old cordless power tools with only Metabo cordless power tools.
Hey Stud pack, thanks for the video. I was curious why you didn't build a screed around the perimeter like you did in another video out of kerdi board? I have done 3 tile showers after watching that video and used that technique each time and it has worked out sweet for me! Really takes out the guesswork and it goes really fast. Another cool trick I learned from another youtuber when mixing the dry pack is to use the heavy duty contractor trash bags to mix, just add the mix with the water and roll around the bag, then dump it out into the shower. Thanks for the awesome content I have learned a lot from your videos.
When I saw Paul using a board to push up the drywall I smiled. My dad was doing same thing this past weekend on our job site to help out me. Solid group of guys! Where do you find this drywall product though?
Great video guys. Have to look into this new backer board. Looks a lot easier to install for sure. Great job Jordan on the mud pack. Glad to see Paul is handing off to you. Rad great job on mixing the mud & thin set. Want to see you tiling in the shower now. Waiting on your next video guys. 😊
Hope you see this. Someone may have said this already but you need a walabot. I had the one that plugs into your phone but I bought the new Bluetooth one and it saves me so much time,money & headache. GET ONE.
I am surprised to see you still using corded portable lights. Both DeWalt and Milwaukee have excellent battery operated tower lights. My Milwaukee lights provide a much truer color than my old halogens.
NY based contractor here, looks great guys! I would love a comparison from this Triton system to Schluter! I can't seem to find anywhere local to get this Triton product, gonna have to give them a call and see if i try it out on my next bath remodel.
It all goes back to the framing plan from the architect. They spec’d 2by lumber for the floor joists and we didn’t feel like paying for engineered trusses that could accommodate a Curbless floor or modifying 2by material like we’ve done in the past! A curb ain’t so bad
@@StudPack that makes sense! Awesome none the less! Just interesting ti see the factors that come in when building houses like these! Been subbed for a while now, love all the new knowledge ive been getting from yall!
I used 2.25 inches of base material for my curb. It was the perfect height to get enough slope, and then be able to sit the curb slab directly on top. Short curbs are very nice!
