DIY Shower Niche With LED Lights

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  • Опубліковано 30 сер 2022
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  • @willshakesbeer3962
    @willshakesbeer3962 Рік тому +46

    I haven`t seen this comment before, so:
    Put in some empty tubes in the wall, if you can spare some. My uncle moved into an old house and you cant imagine how many times some empty tubes came in handy, e.g. for laying new Internet cables or something else. So if you can spare some empty tubes inside the walls, put them in, who knows what kind of technology will come in the future that requires some cables to be laid.
    P.S. your whole project is amazing and inspiring.

  • @zaharya
    @zaharya Рік тому +25

    The biggest problem with these videos is they don't come too often! Bathroom looking great!

  • @wesswingley7441
    @wesswingley7441 Рік тому +40

    I've worked in a lab for 20+ years and that folded over tape is an absolute requirement. Who knew that science involved so much tape application and removal!

  • @Fs3i
    @Fs3i Рік тому +106

    I love your attitude to this. Also, the bathroom looks great and modern, but the 9 days must be stressful. I assume that those 9 days have already passed, so I'm looking forward to know if you managed it :)

  • @graeme_thompson
    @graeme_thompson Рік тому +5

    For applying silicone I would recommend that you get a set of fugi tools. It is so much easier than using a finger and avoids the need to mask on tiles (you would need to mask on porous surfaces).

  • @stuartmynard
    @stuartmynard Рік тому +9

    Great job you two. I so much look forward to your updates. Your positivity and learned approach to life is really pleasant to see. Watching you both make a home together is such fun. I imagine you getting great pleasure from finally living in the home you constructed together. I look forward to seeing more. Bravo!

  • @jimcooksey812
    @jimcooksey812 Рік тому +6

    Using a paddle mixer when mixing grout causes it to set up way faster! Always mix big batches by hand...
    Using a ball stylus instead of your finger to spread the silicone gives a perfect and uniform consistency..
    Thanks for the entertainment! I like watching your progress.

    • @mvadu
      @mvadu Рік тому

      Look at Modestrial Makers technique of using a cake decoration tool to apply silicone perfectly without any masking tapes..

    • @edwardholmes91
      @edwardholmes91 Рік тому

      @@mvadu Although he uses paste wax to make the excess pull off... thus the bead is also likely to pull off. Not an issue for Mike, as it's a mould and not a flexible, waterproof join.

  • @dvd_vnn
    @dvd_vnn Рік тому +6

    Omg i freaking love led lights 😍😍, I'll put them for sure in some future projects on my channel🤩

  • @Ger.bogado
    @Ger.bogado Рік тому +1

    I love the sounds of excitement you make when something works as you planned

  • @pippanappleton2421
    @pippanappleton2421 Рік тому +1

    Amazing work especially Vilda! (Apologies if I can’t spell!)

  • @TheStuartstardust
    @TheStuartstardust Рік тому +2

    If you really like bathroom maintenance and descaling, black tiles is the way to go! 🤓😜🤣
    ..but great eye for details, a lot of work to get tiles set perfect 💪👌

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr Рік тому +8

    I've been waiting for this. I'm excited to see what you do next. You're doing great so far and it's a great feeling stepping back and admiring your work. There's no better satisfaction. Good luck, stay safe and God bless you buddy.

  • @Thomasstjr
    @Thomasstjr Рік тому +1

    You have an unbelievable amount of patience much respect !

  • @robertzarfas9556
    @robertzarfas9556 Рік тому +2

    Teamwork makes the dream work! It’s so fun to see you two working together 😊👍

  • @ChristianN-
    @ChristianN- Рік тому +2

    Great update, tiny bathrooms really force you to be creative and utilize the space that's available - you've really done that! Looking forward to the updates!

  • @justinpedersen9174
    @justinpedersen9174 Рік тому

    We just bought our own house and watching this series has given me so much hope for all the DIY bits we'll be doing!

  • @davek.5037
    @davek.5037 Рік тому

    This is Heart Balm for me as an trainee architect. Knowing the pain of things not going as they should makes me just wanting to watch your videos of the appartment again and again! Keep going with this incredibly nice project!

  • @cfomusic73
    @cfomusic73 Рік тому

    Wow I can't believe Zlatin is now doing tile work! 😂
    Great work man

  • @BLEKSIDE
    @BLEKSIDE Рік тому

    that shelf light looks premium af

  • @anmafab
    @anmafab Рік тому

    Great progress from Team Alda! That attention to detail on the scale and permanence of a bathroom is sweat inducing

  • @andrewrobotbuilder
    @andrewrobotbuilder Рік тому

    It's really shaping up well! I'm impressed, amazed and always picking up new techniques whenever you post. Keep up the great work you two!

  • @tinom.2455
    @tinom.2455 Рік тому +1

    @14:16 This cute, diabolic laughter...

  • @kryvian
    @kryvian Рік тому +2

    You first place the bottom piece, the back wall, the top, then the side walls, this way all the water falls down on the bottom plate that's under all the walls, so less likely to infiltrate, the back wall is under the side walls so you're less likely to see the seam or uneven cut; and the top plate is over the back wall for pretty points, and under the side walls, for pretty points but also in case the goop does fail adhesion in 2, 5, 10, 20 years, it'll still be help perfectly in place by the side wall tiles.

  • @alsanova
    @alsanova Рік тому +1

    6:10 - Oh my... that hurt to watch lol. You really need to redo that with a clean tip and use bit of flux too 😳😬
    Bathroom really coming together nicely!! And love that hotdog t-shirt she was wearing lol 😂😀👍

  • @eddie4nl
    @eddie4nl Рік тому +1

    I like you also show your screw ups. Makes us feel better about ours.

  • @PeterKNoone
    @PeterKNoone Рік тому

    It's so fun to see you making your home. Thanks so much for the videos, I know it's a TON of work.

  • @trasher2848
    @trasher2848 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding work! Both of you have an incredible work ethic!

  • @DemsW
    @DemsW Рік тому

    Really impressive and inspiring the willpower it takes to take on a project this size, this complicated and this out of your comfort zone.
    I'll try and do a 1/50th of that for now.

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins Рік тому

    You're both absolute troopers!

  • @debraroth4724
    @debraroth4724 Рік тому

    Beautiful bathroom design! Thanks for sharing the progress!

  • @paulness8352
    @paulness8352 Рік тому

    That tile is dope. Nice job!

  • @FragFrog01
    @FragFrog01 Рік тому

    Bonus points for the Biltema T-shirt!

  • @mabryfamily1720
    @mabryfamily1720 Рік тому

    Beautiful work and bathroom. Can't wait to see the complete project!

  • @leighrobinson
    @leighrobinson Рік тому +1

    It looks great. I just can’t get over the fact that with all your design skills and your starting blank canvas you opted for the washing machine taking up that prime place right through the bathroom door. There had to have been a better place? Stacked with a dryer in the corner of the kitchen in a cupboard? Anywhere else tbh!

    • @batterbury4477
      @batterbury4477 Рік тому +1

      Yes agree- they could have had any amount of space for bathroom- any size shower, so it's hard to understand how it turned out. And I am going to totally get slammed but why do SOOO much crazy extra work with shower? First the fiberglass panels, then cement floor and then tile on top? Then the cute wall shelves with lights 🤣WTF? ! - is It all about having content for vlog? Cuz with fiberglass in place all you need is super simple prefab resin shower enclosure- just pop it in. And cement floor ? -this is all you need totally works.

  • @mr.moglich8946
    @mr.moglich8946 Рік тому

    AWESOME - I am not exactly sure how many times I would have raged a bit - result is just worth it. Love it. 👍

  • @LisaHarsh
    @LisaHarsh Рік тому

    That looks really nice. Love watching your progress. The two of you are very cute.

  • @SmoothBob
    @SmoothBob Рік тому

    the progress is amazing!!!!

  • @immanueldelcastillo6041
    @immanueldelcastillo6041 Рік тому

    That tile edge tapering technique is a gem. Thanks man. 👌

  • @DasKeeks
    @DasKeeks Рік тому

    awesome work guys. i love the way you handle problems as challenges and make the best out of it. the shower looks stunning!!! 😍

  • @EnsignLovell
    @EnsignLovell Рік тому

    Loving this series, always at the edge of my chair for the next episode. So great to see you learning some new skills like the grouting and sharing the knowledge and journey with us. :D

  • @forgotrafe
    @forgotrafe Рік тому +2

    Love your videos and always admire the level of finish/quality. Except your soldering, that sucks 😉😂

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Рік тому +2

      Hahahahah fair enough 😅

    • @forgotrafe
      @forgotrafe Рік тому

      @@achappel definitely one of those things that comes with practice. Good enough for this purpose though. Looking forward to rest of the videos.

  • @Razvan_Udrea
    @Razvan_Udrea Рік тому

    Bosch Professional on the background

  • @raDius_McFly
    @raDius_McFly Рік тому

    Every new video of this project is like opening Christmas presents ♥️

  • @chrishaug
    @chrishaug Рік тому +10

    Nice work Alex! :D a tip with grout is to have it wet enough when you start because it sets up real fast hehehe! also, did you use soapy water on the silicone after you removed the tape? Hope you finish the roof in the bathroom so that the steam doesnt create water damage :) I live in Norway too, ive done a couple of bathrooms and tiled myself so i know it a lot of work! cant wait to see the next project :D

  • @renesalinas7426
    @renesalinas7426 Рік тому

    Great work so far. Ther is a special Tool for trimming the corners of silikon. I learned that it is beneficial to have it convex instead of koncave, so it lasts longer.

  • @sp276
    @sp276 Рік тому +1

    What, Alex made an error and wasn't perfect... Can it be? I have been getting withdrawals waiting on this video. Keep up the exceptional work Alex.

  • @Tenshivoodoo
    @Tenshivoodoo Рік тому

    Been loving these videos, it's look so so good! I hope to see the other videos very soon of the rest of the build.

  • @fredmartinez933
    @fredmartinez933 Рік тому

    nice job Alex.. Bathroom looking great!

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr Рік тому

    I wish you lived closer so I could give you a hand kicking this out. You 2 are doing great. Be proud of yourselves. Beautiful work bud

  • @adamprice7150
    @adamprice7150 Рік тому

    Loving the transformation mate👍👍

  • @jeroen9424
    @jeroen9424 Рік тому

    Love this series of videos! Looking at someone else do what I would never do because I am too lazy is great.

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr Рік тому +1

    I gotta say, that's one of the coolest toilets I ever ever seen. Very cool. This is exciting bud

  • @hoon0529
    @hoon0529 Рік тому

    Great job you two!!!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @chantalroure856
    @chantalroure856 Рік тому

    omg you're so precious I love watching your videos. They're always good knowledge and technique, and fun to watch
    You're so passionate it's amazing

  • @Psychlist1972
    @Psychlist1972 Рік тому

    That is a gorgeous shower

  • @sazdab
    @sazdab Рік тому

    you guys are doing an awesome job.!!!!!!

  • @chaosplan
    @chaosplan Рік тому

    Bravo you two! I had a black toilet once, still requires cleaning, shows lime scale, water spots,and skid marks (lol). Still worth it!

  • @TechnologistAtWork
    @TechnologistAtWork Рік тому

    I like the idea of using the bedroom only for the bed. It's a tiny space but at least the rest of the condo won't be larger for more activities other than sleeping.

  • @evil9mailjew
    @evil9mailjew Рік тому +4

    Hope you used neutral silicone for protecting the end of the led strip. Sanitary silicone contains acid, which damages metal (had to redo a lot of those strips, when we accidentally used wrong silicone).

    • @Helveteshit
      @Helveteshit Рік тому

      That looks like Aquarium silicone, so I think it should be fine?

    • @evil9mailjew
      @evil9mailjew Рік тому

      @@Helveteshit yep, should work just fine.

  • @AS-os3lj
    @AS-os3lj Рік тому

    Awesome project cant wait to see more :)

  • @tayred81
    @tayred81 Рік тому

    Very, very nice job you guys. Really impressive 💪🏻👍🏻😎

  • @AmeerAlDroubi
    @AmeerAlDroubi Рік тому

    Perfect work 👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @flowupdesign
    @flowupdesign Рік тому +1

    Awesome, I love your approach to problem solving, is there anything you recommend either watching or reading to help me be more creative?

  • @Dan41048
    @Dan41048 Рік тому

    Greetings from Ohio, USA. Greet video. 😊

  • @OficinadoArthur
    @OficinadoArthur Рік тому

    It looks amazing! Your place Will be amazing, it's really interesting to see How diferent construction is around the world, i'm from Brazil by the way

  • @saotii
    @saotii Рік тому

    you guys are amazing

  • @NguyenTastic
    @NguyenTastic Рік тому

    Looking gooood!

  • @nfspsr
    @nfspsr Рік тому

    Love all the videos.

  • @TECsta76
    @TECsta76 Рік тому

    Good stuff man.......

  • @14types
    @14types Рік тому

    the top LEDs will shine directly into your eyes

  • @doublut6154
    @doublut6154 Рік тому

    so funny you keep trowing stuff and almost let it fall, its the same story for me in my workshop, but it is so much fun to right catch a hamer or a part when you are in a flow of work :P

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому +1

    You guys did a fantastic work there! 😃
    The bedroom is probably going to be easier... No waterproofing and stuff like that.
    Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @wprivera
    @wprivera Рік тому +3

    DIYferent UA-cam Chanel had his grout set up too fast. He contacted the manufacturer. They said it does that when you use a power drill. The fast drill movement mixes too much air into the mix, which makes it set up too fast. When he remixed by hand, it set up slow, allowing him to finish the job.

  • @oderbang
    @oderbang Рік тому

    love it!!.. the silicon technique with tape though... very unique! :-D haha

  • @WonkoTheSaneUK
    @WonkoTheSaneUK Рік тому +1

    You might want to move the shower curtain to where the bathroom door is going to go, just to have a little privacy!

  • @onewa712
    @onewa712 Рік тому

    Ohhhh myyy!!! 9 days?!?!?! Hope you get everything beforethat! or at least the most important stuff :')

  • @CrinosAD
    @CrinosAD Рік тому

    Amazing attention to details and it looks really nice! I "oursourced" the thing between the tiles (fug) to my wife to :p

  • @andheeid
    @andheeid Рік тому

    if you want the grout to be waterproof, there is a liquid mix with the grout powder calls "flexible cementitious waterproofing"

  • @gerardserra8656
    @gerardserra8656 Рік тому

    Amazing Job!! What's the LED voltage? I'm planing tho do someting similar in my bathroom. Thx for the inspiration and keep showing your progress

  • @ErickBuildsStuff
    @ErickBuildsStuff Рік тому

    The only two construction series i watched and genuinely like were yours and @Modustrial Maker. Both channels are similar with wood working and both started making home at the same time. I do not call them house but in fact home as that emphasizes the human aspect into it.

  • @TheDhDario
    @TheDhDario Рік тому

    You legend.

  • @Rainbow__cookie
    @Rainbow__cookie Рік тому

    16:14 i dint know you guys had biltema in norway its funny tho
    greatings from sweden

  • @simonevalmacco8126
    @simonevalmacco8126 Рік тому

    Amazing work! Very very nice!! Which camera and lens have you used to film all of that? Thank you!

  • @MiloTheHero
    @MiloTheHero Рік тому

    Love your videos!! Do you have some leftover "grout" ??? i need to fill in like 6 tiles :D I live in oslo!

  • @deadboy7337
    @deadboy7337 Рік тому

    What wire stripper is that he used for soldering the led strips looked nice

  • @josepalacios7975
    @josepalacios7975 Рік тому

    Awesome!!
    I have a question: why do you use glue only in that joints and no in all of them?

  • @stefanocapomaccio
    @stefanocapomaccio Рік тому +1

    If I may: bad choice the black shower. It’s a pain in the ass cleaning and removing water preventing limestone formation. Good luck

  • @giovanigiorgos2955
    @giovanigiorgos2955 6 місяців тому

    Nice job on the Shower Niche lights. Do you have a link for the lights?

  • @doze3705
    @doze3705 Рік тому

    To lay down silicone without tape, just use ammonia-free glass cleaner. Lay down a thin bead where you want it to go, spray over it with the glass cleaner, wetting a few inches on either side of the bead, then spray your finger with the glass cleaner, and use it to swipe the bead. The glass cleaner keeps the silicone from sticking to the sides that have been sprayed and wipes off your finger without any mess.

  • @TheGabrielmller
    @TheGabrielmller Рік тому

    Hey Alexandre, maybe instead of taping all the silicon joint, have you tried using a joint smoother? Like that you save a lot of tape and most importantly time.
    Great video, really like the progress!
    Greetings from Germany! =)

  • @MrCalbber
    @MrCalbber Рік тому +1

    shouldn't you silicone the tube for electric cables too? (because moisture, small water droplets)

  • @paurano
    @paurano Рік тому

    Per aspera ad astra!💪🔝🤗👍

  • @michaelprochaska6907
    @michaelprochaska6907 Рік тому

    That's indeed coming along nicely! Is the showerhead adjustable, that is, can it be raised & lowered? Given the high efficiency of the equipment used for heating the water as well as the quality isulation in place it might be a moot point for you all but water cools off surprisingly quickly when sprayed over a distance; that showerhead looks pretty high so some of the heat might dissipate by the time it reaches whoever is showering. It's actually a bit of a concern for me as my house has a woefully undersized & inefficient water heater in addition to an underinsulated bathroom & I found that I could stretch out my showering in the wintertime by adding an extension to the showehead because the water wouldn't cool off so quickly & the hot water supply would last just that much longer. Easy to verify by holding your hand close to the showerhead & then feeling how much the temperature changes the further you move your hand away from the showerhead. Yeah, it's on my list, upgrading the water heater & the insulation, just have to budget for it!!

  • @Z3ROR
    @Z3ROR Рік тому

    Hey Alex, how is your moving going? When can we expect an update from you? Keep up with your cool content. Like them a lot!

  • @Electric-Cruncher
    @Electric-Cruncher Рік тому

    Das sieht alles sehr gut aus. Ich habe 2 Fragen zu der LED Beleuchtung:
    Lassen die Stripes sich nach dem Einbau auch wieder austauschen?
    Benötigen die Stripes keine Kühlung mittels Aluschiene?
    Ich freue mich schon auf das nächste Update.

  • @GetAlfaroful
    @GetAlfaroful Рік тому

    What tubes did u use to run the electrical line from the led's to the cieling?

  • @ge2719
    @ge2719 Рік тому

    with a bathroom that perfect you're going to need to find some nice stone dispensers for all your toiletries to put on those shelves in the shower

  • @_CJ_
    @_CJ_ Рік тому

    Great video :) Bathroom looks great... You really like to do things a bit harder :D I love seeing all the mistakes and solutions in video, it makes it more personal :) Keep it up! You can do basic bedroom in no time! ;)

  • @ancampos9664
    @ancampos9664 Рік тому

    I was wondering how long until a 3D printed part showed up!!

  • @OlivierVanHeulen
    @OlivierVanHeulen Рік тому

    Wow, what stripping pliers are those? They seem to be working great!

    • @theablanca17
      @theablanca17 Рік тому

      Looks to be a weicon stripping tool. I think it's the no.5.