Honestly, I thought at first this was in a different country due to the construction procedure and materials. Also, Mozart was a breath of fresh air to listen to. After a while of watching I was really impressed and you sir might have actually restored my faith in American craftsmanship.
Plenty of great craftsmen around, i know quite a few. The problem is that everyone is looking for a bargain, shop only price, you will always get what you pay for. It is also incumbent on the homeowner to do some research, have an idea what the process is, so they can recognize which potential installer knows what they are doing and which do not. Thanks for the kind words
You’re a hardworking, talented artist. Love your work. Wish you were in my city. I was born and grew up in MA, but parents moved us when I was a teenager. Made it back only for short visits. You provide quality workmanship. Thanks for the videos. Much admiration from Austin.
Only thing I can say you did ehh, was you should have tuck and tacked the carpet to meet the elevation of the tile. That's a lot of work, sir. Good final result. I'm mainly interested in the plumbing portion of it all, but I couldn't help to watch another one of your videos. you're an inspiration to me, to not cut corners and do junky work. Knowing there's allstars out there, I strive to be one of them.
Sal you are an FFFn artist man your mastery of tiling is really a skill that is awe inspiring - how the hell do the tiles tay up on the ceiling man - is that magic glue.
You don't want the lowest bid doing a job like this, and when you add up the labor involved with installing lesser materials, the cost difference disappears.
Sal! Very impressive! Thanks for reminding me I need to pick up some 1x4s for Monday! 😂 Looking awesome and hope to see you at sunny Florida in a few months! 😎👊
Wow! What a masterpiece! You are incredibly talented and your attention to detail is amazing. One question: did you build that whole bench out of Kerdi board? I didn't see any other framing involved.
Brother you are my hero I was thinking the same thing but on my have a walking to from my mother I was thinking about having a heated floor in the shower on the floor as well as on the bench but I was a little leery about it but when I saw you do it man thanks I was also going to it up the back also what do you think please I need Gen. San thanks and I'll send you a picture when I'm through
I have sketched out a shower/tub/steam room for my new home that looks SOOO similar to this. Crazy awesome to see that my thoughts look so nice in real life. Thank for the video. Do you guys do design?
I keep cussing but that Fffn a master piece - just to show how cultured I am the bigger octagonal tiles remind me of an M.E Esher art work - look him up you won't believe it.
@@SalDiBlasi should have guessed. Haha! How much longer do you plan on working in the field? I know having an apprentice is a pain in the ass, but I think you should consider it to pass along your vast knowledge and experience. I'm sure that is partly why you are doing these videos, but hands on learning can't completely be replaced by watching videos (IMHO). Thanks for all you do Sal. You are the best!
I have maybe another 5 or 6 years, at 61 I am getting tired. I do have something in the works as far as training and teaching goes, might be ready in 6 months to a year if it all works out.
@@SalDiBlasi i really wish there was some kind of real trade training here in TX. Hacks everywhere unless you have mutli-million dollar house and high end projects. Even then you could get hacks.
@@SalDiBlasi is it similar to what the bathroom repair tutor guy is doing? I think that he has a good idea. I'd be interested in taking a peek behind the curtain to see how profitable it is for him. I think the challenge is getting the DIY crowd to pay for training. Usually the DIY crowd are DIY to save 💰 in the first place. Can't believe you are still going strong at 61. That is an accomplishment as this trade is rough on your body.
Has anyone done a video with clear glass tile and a leveling system. Just wondering if the bond happens to separate any where if tile gets lifted up to stay level. With the larger trowels I just wonder once the side to side actions level it if a low tile brought level keeps a good bond. Great content enjoy the fine work you do. 👍
Tile leveling system is wrong name even it's correct name because you need to have flat base to begin with. Can't use it on uneven base and expect that everything will be good and long lasting. I was also skeptic for tile lippage system, but when i tried it first time i saw it doesn't pull up that tile which has all ready set, instead it pulls down tile that is set higher to match same level.
I am in process of doing a steam shower with tub just like this. My question is how do you properly slope the floor with the tub? You mentioned it was level underneath the tub but wouldn't water condense and sit in the tub area from the steam? I plan on doing the recommended 2 inch slope on the ceiling. Would you do a single front to back pitch or cathedral to minimize the drop? Thank you for any advice and what an amazing job. I have learned so much by watching you.
The floor under the tub has a very slight pitch towards the drain, the rest of the shower floor has a 1/4" per foot pitch. The customer wanted it level but I insisted on giving it a slight pitch. In fact 6 month later the tub to drain connection developed a leak and water started coming out the side giving away that the tub had a leak. Plumbers came back to fix it. You can slope the ceiling any way that works.
Call me skeptical, but I just question how well these new space age products will hold up over time. It seems like an overly complex way of getting out of hard work. Fraught with failure points. I guess time will tell. The gentleman does really nice, professional work though!
Granted, I call you skeptical. This method is far superior and simpler to the traditional method with a vinyl liner, which has proven to actually be fraught with failure points.
Great job as always, sal. We are having trouble finding Kerdi board in the Rocky mountain area. Could you suggest an alternative wall covering product? We have a schluter tray and curry line drain already installed at the project, so wall treatments are what we are looking to do next.
Hey Sal, I'm beginning my learning journey on steam showers after installing regular showers. I've been reading up in the TCNA & Schluter guidelines and noticed the TCNA asks for a sloped ceiling to reduce condensation drip. What are your thoughts and opinions on that?
Curious as to why people are no longer opting to put natural stone such as travertine in showers. Is it because of permeability or strictly because of taste? Thnx
sal did i make the biggest mistake of my carrier? I build a steam shower and the builder framed in wood benches. I used go board and vapor barrier and polyed all seams then hydroban over the poly to get any pinholes. but should i tear out the wood bench? I added slope to my board on the bench and have a vapor barrier . but on an aritcal I read it says not to frame benches out of wood.
Why do you put another schluter covering over the heated flooring in the shower area before you add tiles? Is this to add extra layer of water protection?
@@SalDiBlasi I understand, thank you. Apart from the job in the video, have you had any good experiences with certain brands of steam generators or heard from other professionals of their experiences? Apologies - I’m really not trying to pin you down on brand of steam generator - I just don’t trust the “paid-for” reviews found on the web and can’t find any other good sources. Thank you!
depends on the state, I would say that for it to be done right be prepared to pay more then what it cost to install a normal shower. steam showers should have a vapor barrier and waterproof insulated tile backer board, they should have an epoxy grout or spectralock1, the ceiling will need to be sloped and tiled also. where I am from be prepared to pay about 3$ to 5$ dollars per foot more then what you would pay for a normal shower.
You really want a gypsum product in a wet area, let alone a steam shower? If you want mold mildew, rotting substrates, and destruction caused by moisture, use the sheetrock, if you don't then use a product designed to be in a wet area.
Love your work Sal. My question is do you have to slope the ceiling so the steam doesn't drip cold water on the users and if not what other solution is there? Thanks
If you do it by the book, 2" per foot, but often times they just don't want the sloped ceiling, so I give them what they want but let them know what the consequences are.
I have a steam shower and the water that collects on the ceiling is not cold...in fact it's borderline scalding. The only time I get dripped on is when I squeegee the initial condensate off the ceiling when I first get in, after that the ceiling stays completely dry when up to temp. In other words, water no longer condenses on the ceiling after the tiles get hot. My steamer stays on for a few hours as my family cycles in and the ceiling remains dry. Also, I have a small section of tile that is about a 45 degree angle between the ceiling and wall. Water drops do not travel down the angle towards the wall at all and are static like icicles.
Hey Sal!!!! I'm telling you, I'm gonna sue you if you keep this up!!! I got sick again after I saw the install!!!! Those lines are disgustingly sick!!!!🤣🤣🤣. All seriousness bud, do you have anything to do with the design process??? What's kind of the ratio of clients that come up with the ideas alone? How many get designers? And how many get help from you? Just was wondering is all.... Until the next one, Dirty Jersey out!!!!!
I will help with design if asked, I will always do the layout, and will suggest whatever I think will make it better, however most people have already picked the tile and know what they want.
@@SalDiBlasi makes perfect sense. As the install professional you kinda have to steer them in a realistic direction, especially if they concoct some type of crazy design that becomes a nightmare to install or maintain after install. Oh, and one more question, does the type of tile chosen dictate install price?? I would think yes, as different types take longer or shorter install times, and ease of cut and so on... I thank you for your response, God bless, keep up the fantastic work, and Dirty Jersey out!!!
Sal you crushed it- I haven't seen a craftsman like you since my Uncle Jim Bruno in Philly.
Honestly, I thought at first this was in a different country due to the construction procedure and materials. Also, Mozart was a breath of fresh air to listen to. After a while of watching I was really impressed and you sir might have actually restored my faith in American craftsmanship.
Plenty of great craftsmen around, i know quite a few. The problem is that everyone is looking for a bargain, shop only price, you will always get what you pay for. It is also incumbent on the homeowner to do some research, have an idea what the process is, so they can recognize which potential installer knows what they are doing and which do not. Thanks for the kind words
Wow! I really enjoyed watching that. Speaking as someone without any DIY skills, I am full of admiration for you.
You’re a hardworking, talented artist. Love your work. Wish you were in my city. I was born and grew up in MA, but parents moved us when I was a teenager. Made it back only for short visits. You provide quality workmanship. Thanks for the videos. Much admiration from Austin.
Thanks, there are some great installers in TX as well.
You are such an inspiration. Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful.
Dam bro. Coming from another tile guy your work is impeccable. I will be that good one day.
Another great one! I love it when you explain it. Talk us threw step by step but these are nice too! Thanks Sal!
Different styles of video, I try to do something for as big an audience as possible.
That was a monster shower!!
The power is all in those New Balance shoes.
My secret is out😊
Music is suiting considering you're building a masterpiece
😊
All I can say is, wow! Exceptional job!
Wow, outstandingly craftsmanship!! Thanks for sharing!
Wow. Solid work. Guys done it maybe 1 or 2 times b4.
Only thing I can say you did ehh, was you should have tuck and tacked the carpet to meet the elevation of the tile.
That's a lot of work, sir. Good final result. I'm mainly interested in the plumbing portion of it all, but I couldn't help to watch another one of your videos. you're an inspiration to me, to not cut corners and do junky work. Knowing there's allstars out there, I strive to be one of them.
I know lots of greta installers that never cut corners and do top quality work. Glad to hear you are striving to be one of them.
Impressive job!!!
Music awesome taste
Don't fudge too much! A little fudge here and little fudge there and pretty soon there's a dam fudge bar layin on the ground! Lol! Good job!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL love your work Sir Thank you very much for [posting ! looking forward to other tutorials !!
You are very welcome
You out did yourself this time bud, great job!!
That is nuts Sal, great job.
Sal you are an FFFn artist man your mastery of tiling is really a skill that is awe inspiring - how the hell do the tiles tay up on the ceiling man - is that magic glue.
Looks great. Checked the prices and they are stupid high. Will go with traditional methods.
Nice work 👏👏
That has to be one pricey job. The schluter material alone costs an insane amount of money, but it should last a long time.
You don't want the lowest bid doing a job like this, and when you add up the labor involved with installing lesser materials, the cost difference disappears.
Love it ,nice bench,drain ,would like to see the plumbing,and sprayers working,and trim goin on,beauty
Holy cow man! Very nice!
AWSOME WORK !!! How much would something like this cost??
Beautiful job
All in a day's work😉
That looks really cool, but I would be a bit apprehensive to use foam board for everything. Maybe it's much stronger than I give it credit for???
Correct, much stronger than you think, by the way, cement board has no structural value.
Really awesome. I may steal the design for my own bathroom. Very cool, and well done ✔ 👍
Steal away.🙂
Nice job Sal, very impressive.
Beautiful workmanship!
Sal! Very impressive! Thanks for reminding me I need to pick up some 1x4s for Monday! 😂 Looking awesome and hope to see you at sunny Florida in a few months! 😎👊
I will be there. 👍😀
Wow! What a masterpiece! You are incredibly talented and your attention to detail is amazing.
One question: did you build that whole bench out of Kerdi board? I didn't see any other framing involved.
yes, here is the video ua-cam.com/video/j4wz3HbCCPU/v-deo.html
Amazing. Simply amazing.
Brother you are my hero I was thinking the same thing but on my have a walking to from my mother I was thinking about having a heated floor in the shower on the floor as well as on the bench but I was a little leery about it but when I saw you do it man thanks I was also going to it up the back also what do you think please I need Gen. San thanks and I'll send you a picture when I'm through
Nice work! This video help me somuch! Easy and fast! Thank from Máy xông hơi Hoabico with love
Nice 👍
Thanks ✌
Good Lord, materials alone must have been what, $20,000 - $25,000? Insane bathroom!
Big fan of your work!
Great job boss
Thanks
Wow that's amazing! loved watching you work nice job looks incredible
Thanks for watching
Sal you are the man I just love your work and amazed on the results. Thanks for all your videos..
😊
What are the dimensions of the entire room?
Excellent craftsmanship. Solid work, got to say love your duty to the trade and creating a beautiful.
About 10 by 14, shower is 10x6 feet
I have sketched out a shower/tub/steam room for my new home that looks SOOO similar to this. Crazy awesome to see that my thoughts look so nice in real life. Thank for the video. Do you guys do design?
Outstanding... My Friend
It looks amazing...I just do understand the tub inside of the shower stall ???
Getting more and more popular.
Thanks for the response...Have a great Sunday !!!
Awesome job Sal!! 👍🏽
I would of had mortar / thin set all over my hands, how do you do that job without gloves! wow
Only use gloves for grout
I keep cussing but that Fffn a master piece - just to show how cultured I am the bigger octagonal tiles remind me of an M.E Esher art work - look him up you won't believe it.
Looks like Sal hired a helper?!? Never thought I'd see the day!
Not really, that is the GCs help giving me a hand.
@@SalDiBlasi should have guessed. Haha!
How much longer do you plan on working in the field?
I know having an apprentice is a pain in the ass, but I think you should consider it to pass along your vast knowledge and experience. I'm sure that is partly why you are doing these videos, but hands on learning can't completely be replaced by watching videos (IMHO).
Thanks for all you do Sal. You are the best!
I have maybe another 5 or 6 years, at 61 I am getting tired. I do have something in the works as far as training and teaching goes, might be ready in 6 months to a year if it all works out.
@@SalDiBlasi i really wish there was some kind of real trade training here in TX. Hacks everywhere unless you have mutli-million dollar house and high end projects. Even then you could get hacks.
@@SalDiBlasi is it similar to what the bathroom repair tutor guy is doing? I think that he has a good idea. I'd be interested in taking a peek behind the curtain to see how profitable it is for him. I think the challenge is getting the DIY crowd to pay for training. Usually the DIY crowd are DIY to save 💰 in the first place.
Can't believe you are still going strong at 61. That is an accomplishment as this trade is rough on your body.
Perfection at its best. Great work my friend
Thanks a lot!
Wow!!! Great job
This guy is money.
😊👍
Wow you did awesome job 👍👍👍
Thank you 🤗
Great job. Where are you based out of. I have a shower area that needs a complete overhaul. Similar size to this one
Boston north shore.
WOW!!!!!
Has anyone done a video with clear glass tile and a leveling system. Just wondering if the bond happens to separate any where if tile gets lifted up to stay level. With the larger trowels I just wonder once the side to side actions level it if a low tile brought level keeps a good bond.
Great content enjoy the fine work you do. 👍
Tile leveling system is wrong name even it's correct name because you need to have flat base to begin with. Can't use it on uneven base and expect that everything will be good and long lasting.
I was also skeptic for tile lippage system, but when i tried it first time i saw it doesn't pull up that tile which has all ready set, instead it pulls down tile that is set higher to match same level.
Watch this, ua-cam.com/video/3GFkOiWvbUA/v-deo.html&lc=UgxtDneZmiQIZv4tZyR4AaABAg
I am in process of doing a steam shower with tub just like this. My question is how do you properly slope the floor with the tub? You mentioned it was level underneath the tub but wouldn't water condense and sit in the tub area from the steam? I plan on doing the recommended 2 inch slope on the ceiling. Would you do a single front to back pitch or cathedral to minimize the drop? Thank you for any advice and what an amazing job. I have learned so much by watching you.
The floor under the tub has a very slight pitch towards the drain, the rest of the shower floor has a 1/4" per foot pitch. The customer wanted it level but I insisted on giving it a slight pitch. In fact 6 month later the tub to drain connection developed a leak and water started coming out the side giving away that the tub had a leak. Plumbers came back to fix it. You can slope the ceiling any way that works.
You are the best 🤙🏻
very nice. what thinset do you use for the ceiling?
How do you have a steam shower with an exterior window?
Call me skeptical, but I just question how well these new space age products will hold up over time. It seems like an overly complex way of getting out of hard work. Fraught with failure points. I guess time will tell. The gentleman does really nice, professional work though!
Granted, I call you skeptical. This method is far superior and simpler to the traditional method with a vinyl liner, which has proven to actually be fraught with failure points.
how much does something like this cost to have done?
25k
Did you slope
Shower ceiling
Great job as always, sal. We are having trouble finding Kerdi board in the Rocky mountain area. Could you suggest an alternative wall covering product? We have a schluter tray and curry line drain already installed at the project, so wall treatments are what we are looking to do next.
Hydroban Board ua-cam.com/video/o9UkPjn1gYQ/v-deo.html
Have not seen a sheet of Kerdi board in months.
What would a bathroom like this cost between materials and labor
Hi sal
Please what kind of grout I can use for a steam room???
Thank you so much
Most grouts will work as long as they are not premixed, Spectralock1 is the one exception.
This is amazing! Great work!
wow, great work. I love your videos!
Thank you very much!
you did a awesome job dude
😊👍
Bravo!!!magnifique comme job.
Ouch... pounding on your level? Is it still accurate?
Can you use a wooden bench covered with hardiboard and the waterproof solution in lieu of the schluter foam?
Problem with wood is that it expands and contracts, foam board is very stable.
Hey Sal, I'm beginning my learning journey on steam showers after installing regular showers. I've been reading up in the TCNA & Schluter guidelines and noticed the TCNA asks for a sloped ceiling to reduce condensation drip. What are your thoughts and opinions on that?
2" per foot, however many people don't want that sloped ceiling so the decide to just deal with the cold drips.
@@SalDiBlasi Oh gotcha, okay tbanks Sal and I appreciate all your content, it's helped me a lot!
All correct but curb , shluter won’t warranty any curbs build out of wood
Where did you hear that?
Curious as to why people are no longer opting to put natural stone such as travertine in showers. Is it because of permeability or strictly because of taste? Thnx
Steill do plenty of stone in showers.
Hi Sal. I used plaster washers on durarock for the steam room before waterproofing. Will this method work?
no
Great job! Do you remember the measurements of the bathroom?
Shower was 10'x6' the main floor was 10'x8'
what type of lighting did you use? does it need to be special water proof lighting?
need one rated for steam
sal did i make the biggest mistake of my carrier? I build a steam shower and the builder framed in wood benches. I used go board and vapor barrier and polyed all seams then hydroban over the poly to get any pinholes. but should i tear out the wood bench? I added slope to my board on the bench and have a vapor barrier . but on an aritcal I read it says not to frame benches out of wood.
will be using spectralock1 for grout also
Best to call GoBoard technical help for that answer.
Why do you put another schluter covering over the heated flooring in the shower area before you add tiles? Is this to add extra layer of water protection?
Required by Schluter for ditra heat in a wet area.
Why not do a zero step?
No black pentagon tile had to have white grout.
Which steam generator do you prefer? Thank you for any recommendation you can give - quite a few brands to choose from out there.
Steam equipment was supplied by the GC and plumber
@@SalDiBlasi I understand, thank you. Apart from the job in the video, have you had any good experiences with certain brands of steam generators or heard from other professionals of their experiences? Apologies - I’m really not trying to pin you down on brand of steam generator - I just don’t trust the “paid-for” reviews found on the web and can’t find any other good sources. Thank you!
Perfect!
Great work sal! Is there a steam generator in this build?
Yes, this was a steamer.
rough estimate on how much something like this will cost to a home owner... thanks
depends on the state, I would say that for it to be done right be prepared to pay more then what it cost to install a normal shower. steam showers should have a vapor barrier and waterproof insulated tile backer board, they should have an epoxy grout or spectralock1, the ceiling will need to be sloped and tiled also. where I am from be prepared to pay about 3$ to 5$ dollars per foot more then what you would pay for a normal shower.
wow one thousand like
Thanks for watching my video.
Why use that foam board and not sheetrock?
You really want a gypsum product in a wet area, let alone a steam shower? If you want mold mildew, rotting substrates, and destruction caused by moisture, use the sheetrock, if you don't then use a product designed to be in a wet area.
yea gj i want one a lazer level like urs who makes it
What Mapei adhesive is best for a full steam room?
What were the dimensions of that bath? Wondering if I can do that in my place.
Shower was 10x6' main floor slightly bigger.
Hi Sal, I have a bathroom that always feels wet. I need to replace the fan. How to caculate the cubic feet per minute necessary for the fan ? Thanks !
What MoChubby said.👍
If studs arent leveled , what type of shims can we use to level them or do we have to cut out studs & re-level them
I read this comment and thought "I dont remember writing this", I guess I though I was the only one.
Sal how long takes you to do a job like that ? And do you grout the whole thing in a day ?
Long time, and yes grout in one day.
It would take me over 4 weeks to do a bathroom like that for sure !!!!
What mix do you use for the mud? Is this sand and cement or something else.
Mapei 4to1www.mapei.com/public/CA/products/1005573-4to1-mud-bed-mix-en.pdf
Wow that's a beautiful shower prob 10,000 tho
I'd say you are quite a bit under budget. Probably close to triple that. Or maybe you meant just Sal's labor? Haha!
Love your work Sal. My question is do you have to slope the ceiling so the steam doesn't drip cold water on the users and if not what other solution is there? Thanks
If you do it by the book, 2" per foot, but often times they just don't want the sloped ceiling, so I give them what they want but let them know what the consequences are.
I have a steam shower and the water that collects on the ceiling is not cold...in fact it's borderline scalding. The only time I get dripped on is when I squeegee the initial condensate off the ceiling when I first get in, after that the ceiling stays completely dry when up to temp. In other words, water no longer condenses on the ceiling after the tiles get hot. My steamer stays on for a few hours as my family cycles in and the ceiling remains dry. Also, I have a small section of tile that is about a 45 degree angle between the ceiling and wall. Water drops do not travel down the angle towards the wall at all and are static like icicles.
@@SalDiBlasi goodness wish you could do my steam shower~ I'm almost ready and afraid ~ hoping to get the right person who knows what they're doing~
@@sedd1938 Find an installer here www.tile-assn.com/default.aspx
and here www.ceramictilefoundation.org/
Hey Sal!!!! I'm telling you, I'm gonna sue you if you keep this up!!! I got sick again after I saw the install!!!! Those lines are disgustingly sick!!!!🤣🤣🤣. All seriousness bud, do you have anything to do with the design process??? What's kind of the ratio of clients that come up with the ideas alone? How many get designers? And how many get help from you? Just was wondering is all.... Until the next one, Dirty Jersey out!!!!!
I will help with design if asked, I will always do the layout, and will suggest whatever I think will make it better, however most people have already picked the tile and know what they want.
@@SalDiBlasi makes perfect sense. As the install professional you kinda have to steer them in a realistic direction, especially if they concoct some type of crazy design that becomes a nightmare to install or maintain after install. Oh, and one more question, does the type of tile chosen dictate install price?? I would think yes, as different types take longer or shorter install times, and ease of cut and so on... I thank you for your response, God bless, keep up the fantastic work, and Dirty Jersey out!!!
Yes, type and size, and difficulty all contribute to the cost of the install.