How to Build a Walk-In Shower (Part 2: Wedi Panels)(Step-by-Step) -- by Home Repair Tutor
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- This is the Part 2 video for how to build a walk-in shower. If you missed Part 1 (how to install the Wedi Fundo Ligno shower pan) check it out here
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Today you'll see how to add Wedi building panels to stud framing. These bad boys make the waterproofing process SO MUCH EASIER versus using cement board.
Wedi can be cut with a utility knife or oscillating multi tool.
And each panel weighs about half that of a similar cement board unit.
Here's the deal.
If you used the Wedi Fundo Ligno shower pan it will have a dado joint in it.
Cut your Wedi building panels to size. Apply a generous bead of the Wedi joint sealant to the dado.
Embed the Wedi building panel to the dado and push it down. Joint sealant will seal this transition.
Add Wedi screws and washers 12 inches from the top of the pan. Then add screws and washers every 12 inches along vertical panels.
Apply a bead of sealant to the top of the first Wedi panel and embed the second panel on top of it. Pinch screws between the panels and spread out the excess joint sealant using a plastic putty knife.
We have all the details on how to build a walk-in shower in the video using Wedi building panels.
• How to Build a Walk-In...
In case you missed it, whenever wedi meets wedi, make sure use the wedi sealer.
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So use wedi sealer if there's wedi and it touches other wedi?
Thanks bud
Do I need to use Wedi drill , Wedi saw, Wedi toilet ... such and such? Because I have a Wedi feeling , if I don't use Wedi fullset, my shower will leak Wedi bad.
Use wedi boyfriend too
Whatever you do, make sure you smoke a generous amount of wedi before embarking upon this project.😁
Don't forget to eat your Wedis
U guys are Wedi Wedi funny 😂😂
😂😂🤣🤣🤣i cant breathe wedi well😂🤣😂🤣😂😂
Thanks for all the videos. It has given me the confidence and know-how to install this system in my bathroom.
I liked the bit where the wedi met the wedi
+ilikethingsfromjapan lol, well hope it helped
Great tutorial on the Wedi system! I'm installing my first one for a steam room conversion and all of the Home Repair Tutor Wedi videos have helped me me to be much more confident during installation! Thanks for putting the videos out!
thanks Ryan, are you using the new Wedi Vapor 85 panels? They look like a great option
@@HomeRepairTutor I ordered the 36" x 60" "wedi fundo primo" kit. I followed the advice in your videos for the shower pan and backboard applications and it turned out great!. Since I'm installing a steam room, it looks like Wedi also sent me the 2 part epoxy vapor barrier to apply. I haven't been able to find a good resource for application; have you guys applied the "Vapor Barrier" before? Any tips/advice would be appreciated!
@@ryanmcwhirter3765 thank you for sharing your success, that's awesome! Unfortunately, we don't have any videos using Wedi's steam room vapor barrier. We do however highly recommend talking to your local Wedi rep. Do you have their contact information? If not, try reaching out to Wedi on Instagram or Facebook, it's well worth talking to your rep and getting advice before applying that product.
Pride and tile guys is a unbelievable thing. Mud pan, Kerdi,Wedi,...all work if done correctly. Not having experience with one method does not make your preferred method the only correct one. It just means your uninformed. To all homeowner's this video is spot on example of a great install. As well there is some spot on examples of kerdi and custom pour pans on youtube.
If you want a curbless " the reason the floor was dropped" shower using wedi this is your video. This system is just as good with a curb and may be easier for diy'rs. On a side note not all the pans are 1200. They range from 500 to 1300 in my experiance.
I like what you did there where the wedi meets the wedi.
Lol, I've heard that one before Alex
Home Repair Tutor I couldn't help myself. Thanks for the vid
Happy it helped
Gee, I must have missed that part 👀
Drinking game: do a shot each time they mention Wedi.
* Dies of alcohol poisoning at the 13 second mark. *
"WEDI MEETS WEDI"
00:30 in: “Wedi meets Wedi”
3:00 in: Medi weets Medi”
30:00 in: “ideW steem ideW”
34:15: ☠️ 😵 ☠️
nice informative video. One thing I have to say though: I'm scared to watch the 3rd video. I think I'm waaaaay over the recommended daily dosage of the word WEDI...
Manuel Ott 😂👍🏻
And this my friend is how you Wedi the Wedi to the Wedi using the Wedi!
yes it is, excellent explanation.
Home Repair Tutor Great video 👍🏼
@@Etienne_Labrie thank you, appreciate your comedy :)
Legend has it he's still caulking to this day.
Epic brah it’s a wedi sausage party ( the sausage style calk ) much respect to the guy , he at leist explains everything and doesn’t talk all kinds of shit on other ppls methods. Well don sir
Imagine the forearm pump he got tho
wherever Wedi meets Wedi
just don't know what to do when the wedi meets wedi
+Jordy Carter use the Wedi sealant to seal that transition
not sure if he was playing along, or if he didn't catch the joke...
Jordy Carter ise a generous amount of sealant silly.
I was thinking this could be a drinking game
@@piperiscoolvaughn951 What the hell man! Do you want to die?
Looks like a great product. Definitely is a quality product that would be waterproof. A bit costly, but we must pay for quality.
You guys are the best, Thank you so much for these videos.
I was half-way through the video, and I thought to myself...Steve's accent sure does sound a bit Pittsburghese...at that point I noticed the 412 area code on the back of his TShirt. As a born and raised Yinzer...now Floridian...separated by 25+ years of military service...it added to my enjoyment of the video. : )
Awesome Paul, thanks for letting us know. What part of Pittsburgh?
Irwin...east of the Rt 30 pothole.
Lol, been in Irwin many times. It’s been built up over the years.
I really appreciate this video I think I could do my own shower
My Wedis never meet so I saved a lot of money!
We just finished demo in our bathroom. The floors are concrete so it took time for us to notice the leaks. A large section of the drain pan was cut flush to the floor in the shower. Dry wall was used from four foot up. Then they just tilled over it. With the jet tub, they must of cracked the feed hose to the heat jacket on the pump installing it and it broke off over time. We are the lucky home owners that get to fix it! The builders used the space under the garden tub as a dump for dry wall they didnt want to carry out. What a mess because now it’s wet. Yay!!
Base of shower should have 12inch kicker area, that’s what I do, and also where board meets board put some timber behind to stop flexing.
Thank you, great presentation by Steve too - good job!
No part 3? I wanted to see how he installed that subliner with the heating and made the transition smooth.
Superb workmanship here!!! Love to see it, sad to see that there lots of crap out there too!
This guy does everything right.
We try
Loved the video. Just bought two showers’ worth of this stuff. Really anxious to get started.
return it and get the Schluter system,youll thank me in a few years
Don’t forget to put a generous bead wherever Wedi meets Wedi. I don’t think these guys ever mentioned that one important tip.
good video...but honestly dude, we get it. Wedi meets Wedi. my god!
+Jordan Capiral thanks for your comment but understand, when we post a video it's our responsibility to be as clear and detailed as possible. You can never be too detailed when doing a shower like this that costs thousands
Hey can you tell me the name of those panels?
Yes, Wedi Board. Are you building a similar shower?
@@HomeRepairTutor it was a joke man, the fact that u said it a million times in the video.
@@HomeRepairTutor Happy new year by the way. These panels are similar as the schluter shower system.Is there a reason you used Wedi instead of Schluter ?
@@christianpolytechnique7404 Seriously? I'd bet a grand its because wedi sponsored this video. Wedi wrote them a check and supplied lots of free wedi.
Really enjoyed this video
So you preached about "wherever Wedi meets Wedi, be sure to use the caulk." However, I noticed on the bench you back-buttered the top panel... is there any concern about where the thinset meets the caulk on the bottom of that panel?
Probably not a super-critical area, but would the thinset interfere with the caulk doing its job of sealing?
I'm happy,for this shot practicles vidios are more ellaborate and undarstandable
This could be a Drinking game. every time you say, Wedi! LOL. I do like this stuff! I'll think about using Wedi!
With the flood test, how would you know if there was any type of leak/penetration? Thanks in advance.
Can we hire Steve if we want our shower remodel? His is sooo fascinating.
super helpful! picked up tips i couldn't find elswhere! God bless you
+holyfamilyiluvu thank you, are you using Wedi or building a walk-in shower soon?
+Jeff Patterson yes. we had a glue on tub surround that wasn't properly caulked as well as water leaking over outside edges of tub which gave us a moderate mold problem. we decided to "mold proof" it the best we can this time around by getting rid of the drywall in that area and hiding wedi to drywall transitions with trim-either vinyl or rubber. we don't want the grout as a source for mold and our old house only has room for a 54 in tub so we r going with another glue on surround. we found "quick grip" liquid nails will adhere it to wedi.
+Jeff Patterson We found a good deal on the wedi bath surround kit here www.contractorsdirect.com/Wedi-US4000001-Tub-Wall-Kit and bought 2 so we could continue the wedi in front of the tub on the sides and behind the trim along the floor etc.
+Kateri Biggers please double check with Wedi on the Liquid Nail application. We worked with a Wedi rep on this installation and he specifically said never to use Liquid Nails with Wedi as it will eat through the foam and cementicious layer. I'd hate to see you install the Wedi and it get ruined by the Liquid Nail
Drinking game. Every time they say wedi meets wedi take a shot. Good luck ladies and gents!
+Ben Martin lol. You'd be surprised how many questions we still get. Just trying to ensure viewers understand the installation principles.
Everything looks fantastic except........why don't the side walls go on top of the pan rather than along side it? That's the only questionable thing I see-
Those are rabbets not dados. Dados run across grain and have a shoulder on each side. Rabbets have one shoulder and grooves run parallel to the grain with a shoulder on each side.
Yes, you’re totally correct. Sometimes in the middle of doing a project terms get lost in translation...sorry about that
Been a tile setting for 22 years and I've seen things change over the years but one thing I will say about this method is I don't like the way the pan works. Two pieces that click together at the bottom of the shower floor and walls and then caulked. I would recommend using noble seal pan material on top of your preslope and always wrap it up the walls at least 8 inches and fold it in the corners never cut it so it works as a bowl so to speak. That way there's no way it ever leaks.
Totally understand your trepidation Obi Wan but this system works. The issue with using Noble Seal is it would void the wedi warranty. If the the pan or backer boards fail then wedi will send out a rep and have them inspect for manufacturer defects. If the installation is done per their specifications then wedi will pay for a new system and tile installation. That should give you reassurance.
Understood thanks for the reply
Thank you for commenting, always great to hear a different perspective.
New house construction I would like to see the shower in 10 years homes move and shrink.
I hate these fake products. Arpund here eveybody floats showers plain n simple. I would never do a shower like this. Total bs
Bom trabalho amigo!!!😘👍
What if you forget to caulk where Wedi meets wedi? 😂
Then wedi gonna do it over.
Well obviously if you had your materials estimated to just what you need, well then you'll be shit out of Wedi....
I think you could have said 'when wedi meets wedi' at least one more time before I switched off
Where Wedi meets Wedi sounds like title for a bad twin comedy movie!
not sure if it's mentioned in the video but, do you need to put the wedi caulking where two pieces of wedi meet?
😂😂😂
I took a shot every time they said Wedi or where “Wedi meets Wedi”. Now I’m too drunk to put it together.
What is black material called FLOTE which is installed under Wedi panel? I do not see studs there. Are they covered by FLOTE?
Do you get paid to say "Wedi"?
+Zates unfortunately no, but we should
+Zates could you write a letter to Wedi corporate for us? 🤔
LOL I had thought the same thing.
Money for saying the word Wedi, and for saying the phrase Wedi meets Wedi.
Decided it is a drinking game. Wasted after 4 minutes in... hahaha
Where can i but the board that u put on the floor? Can i put this on top of the concrete?
dangit! all the good Wedi jokes already been taken
Surely they still need a face to put on the Wedi box, so keep thinking on it....
Love my wedi shower!
What kind and size of tile is installed (white) which can be seen in the first 30 seconds of the video?
Would have been nice if you would have used the pre-made 90 degree pieces made for your corners.
One thing I didn’t hear mentioned in this series is that you want to make sure your framing is level, plumb, and square before installing. Even in a new construction you won’t have all 3 bc 2x4’s are crowned. So I’d like to know how setting the tile went if these guys did nothing to ensure level plumb and squareness of the waterproof panels...
They addressed that in part 1
so nice of his life partner to do the narration
Let me guess... Wedi sealant costs ~$100/tube and the screws are $1.00-$1.50 each?
The whole system you see: pan; wall board and caulk would run about $2,000.
Good stuff, Jeff. Still drinking the orange Kool-Aid with Schluter, but I like the lower profile of the Wedi for curbless shower.
Nothing wrong with that, they make solid products. Just wish Schluter has a curbless option line the Fundo Ligno
Agreed. Their trays are much thicker which requires the extra buildup of the floor to match. All the Wedi dealers seem to be north of Pittsburgh. I haven’t run into much here in the South Hills.
I used Schluter for a number of years before switching to Wedi. Had a bad experience with Ditra and Schluter backed the homeowner, not me. It was a tile adhesion problem (mold release on back of tile), but they claimed it was a ditra installation problem. Went to Wedi and it is definitely easier and worth the cost
Ok so here is my question, my foundation is slab, is Wedi still ok to use on slab, and if I use it on slab does the thinset with latex stay the same for the shower base? Thank you for the video, Steve mad skills and great step by step and explanation! I hope Wedi is available in Texas! Lol
Is that ceiling going to be insulated?.. you dont need vapour barrier behind this system?, even in an insulated wall/ceiling? .. Also could you use these wall panels with a standard membrane/deck mud shower base? Great video, Thanks!
Thanks.
I want Steve to do my shower! 6 hrs to do it all? It would take us 2 weeks!
Well done!
Thanks TJ
Return of the Wedi...
lol, may the force be with you
Thank you, and with you too...
I'm really enjoying your very instructional videos!
+jopperdepopper thank you, hopefully they're helping. Renovation can get tricky but we like to keep it simple
What goes behind the wedi panels? Besides wood.... Whats that black wall called behind the wedi panels.
What is on the walls before the wedi goes on. You have some black small blocks of board?
I sure wish, I new how to do this. Can"t afford a contractor. 😁
This is just a simple Wedi commercial. $1200.00 U.S.for just the shower pan? Not!
Where are you looking at prices? 48" x 48" is $682.89 including the drain assembly (and grate). The alternative... galvanized wire mesh, pan liner, deck mud, drain kit, water proofing system for deck mud pan, needed tools, etc... lots of needed skill plus a LOT more time. As a DIYer, which would you choose? I did a 3' x 5' shower with niche and curb for about $1050 and it was installed in a few hours. A traditional method was beyond my skill set and would have taken me at least 2 - 3 days at a savings of what? A few hundred dollars and two days of time. I call it a wash.
I’m confident in this system doing it myself whereas I could pay a professional double to money to come in and hack through the job with badly cut cement board blown through with pneumatic nails everywhere.
Great demo. The Schluter -Kerdi shower base is thicker than the 3/4" Wedi (1-3/8: for a 72 x 48 shower pan). If my concrete base is 1-1/2" deep around the perimeter can I use a dry pack mortar to build it up 1/8" to 1-3/8" depth for the curbless shower base for a S-K shower base? If not, what should I use?
Very Ver good video!
What’s the advantages of this over cement board and roll on membrane (aquaguard)?
Whenever you hear the word Wedi, take a drink! Your shower may be crooked, but you will be happy.
I shouldn't have said all that. Bad form. We just employed a Wedi shower system on one of our jobs, and I have to say, it's worth it. While it seems expensive on the front side, and it is; the labor it saves makes up for it. Ready for tile in a couple of hours after plumbing. It's an easy choice.
+robert michael no problem, we have to show the correct installation on UA-cam. And we’re proponents of the TCNA Handbook. But they don’t really address specific products. So that’s where these videos are meant to help. The speed of wedi shower systems helps the installer move onto the tile and do more jobs. And the system also gets the Homeowner a new shower in a timely fashion. That’s important for people who have only 1 Bathroom. Keep us posted on your projects. We’d be happy to also quote you different systems if you’re ordering wedi online.
So the magical wedi sealant is what makes this setup 100% waterproof?? Seems legit, too bad it costs an arm and a leg for everything..
Awesome video series!! Right up there with Sal. Thank you for posting. Can Ditra heat be installed over wedi panel? I'd like to run heat into the shower pan as well as the entire bathroom. Thanks again!
Does anyone know how many wedi it takes to make a wedi, wedi for you? Or better question how many times was wedi spoken? Or is this like Beetle Juice?
Wedi Caulk....19.95 on amazon...oh my!
Check out other vids on here..This system relies on a bead of caulking to seal the bottom pan...It fail many times...use something with better shower pan sealing..Like the Kerdi system or just a rubber membrane that goes up the wall a ways...
Where can i buy the product?
So many wedi's and joints.
Lol, that happens when building a custom curbless shower
How much were the materials for this?
I built a wedi walk in shower and I am now ready for tile. Just having a hard time finding the right color scheme for my bathroom. I do have a question though. Can you use ready mixed mortar mix or do you have to mix it? I used the ready mix to do my tile floor in the kitchen over hardy backer board and it is fabulous for about 6 yrs now.
Where does water drain to surely you need a pipe below pan??
What was the name of this system? I didn't hear any mention of it
Hi. I’m planning to build a shower on the place if toilet is right now.. could you plz tell me should I change the plumbing of the toilet or I can use the one it’s there? Tnx.
How do you create the angle on the bench and niche to allow for water to drain?
Either frame the bench with that pitch or slightly angle with excess mortar
Can the Wedi floor be cut to fit the size of your shower like (42" x 60")
What is the difference between the Wedi system and KBRS system? Will the foam pan deteriorate and crush over time?
Take a shot every time Wedi meets Wedi 🥃🥴
Looks great and easy for a DIYer versus a poured base. The drain attachment looks to me to just be a slip joint with a rubber gasket held in with a screw in collar. Is that all? I get nervous about gasket seals but I'm very confident with PVC or ABS joints that are glued with the proper cement. Maybe the Wedi system like the "slip" joint to allow some flexing between pan and plumbing. What do you think about my concerns? I have lower/crawlspace access so I could easily cement a ABS joint.
this drain installation shouldn't be an issue. Wedi has a 10 year warranty on the pan and wouldn't provide that if they weren't confident. Since you have a crawl space it'll be easier to do the drain installation.
Home Repair Tutor cool, thanks for the info and you're right about the warranty, they wouldn't offer it if it didn't work.....and the Germans are pretty conservative with well engineered systems. Do you have any videos or details on tiling around the Wedi drain? I ordered the Ligno, curbless system so will find out about the easy installation in a few weeks. Again, thanks for your series of videos.
...So how do I find a local contractor who is as diligent as this guy?
Hard to say, maybe via Houzz or the Nextdoor App
Curt White cregslist, there’s an entire section dedicated to people in this profession
Really helpful video! Could someone link me to part 3 of this build please?
I think the title is wedi misleading a bit... What happened with the rest of the shower? Anyway, seems like a good product.
When tiling on the Wedi shower pan, can you use any size tile? We would like to use a 4”x4” tile but I don’t want to compromise the pre-existing slopes that are already fabricated into the pan.
Is there an "official" way to handle transitions between Wedi panels and greenboard? I'm not tiling my whole bathroom, so I have quite a few of these. Currently my plan is to run chair rail tiles or bullnose a bit over the transition joint and then to not bother taping the joint (since it will be hidden and I think the slight mound of joint compound might make the tile a bit harder to keep flat. Same thing when I tile up the (greenboard) ceiling -- the joint will be hidden.
This system looks so ez, even a novice can do it, 2 question tho, I take it a membrane wouldn't be required? Also, what's the set up time for the Wedi sealant?
+47 Ronin if by membrane you mean liquid waterproofing membrane then you're correct, it's not needed as panels are waterproof. Although all the screws, washers and seams need to be sealed with Wedi sealant. The sealant takes about 2 hours to set and then you can tile.
This board comes in various thickness. What is the preferred thickness for a shower wall? I am remodeling our tub/shower wall surround.
Good question James, we typically recommend 1/2" wedi backer boards if the existing drywall is 1/2". Do you know what size drywall is in your bathroom?
Home Repair Tutor it is indeed 1/2". I am actually trying to figure out the which system to use since I am on budget. The job must be done and I want it to last. Could you help me with that decision? I watched all the vids.
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Do you think I can? I’m a woman 64 years old I’ve been begging my husband to please update our shower. It is in poor shape and very bad condition and I’ve been begging him to update our shower since we don’t have the money to pay somebody nine or $6000 to come in and just do our shower. Maybe we can do it. There’s a lot of UA-cam videos that are very self-explanatory that makes it easy for people like me to do it and he keeps saying no, he’s not doing anything so do you think that 64-year-old woman who has no idea at all how to do a shower do you think that I could follow your instructions step-by-step and do it?
Why is this better than hardi board, mortar and redguard?
Do you have a video to add extensions to the shower base to accommodate larger showers?
Not yet John, those are great options though
Can you use a Schluter preformed niche with WEDI board shower walls or Schluter pan form with WEDI walls?
Seems like a lot of time/expense just to waterproof. Why not use one of the membrane paint systems?
That’s an option but we used the Wedi pan and wanted to maintain the warranty by using their boards. Plus, Wedi backer boards are easier and faster than cement board
How wide is that shower area from wall to wall?
If I used the Wedi ligno for a curbless shower, would you guys see any problem with using goboard instead of the Wedi board? There is a large price difference between the two.