Hearth building DIY on our narrowboat (2020)

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  • @floatybyboaty
    @floatybyboaty 4 роки тому +8

    Lovely job. Just one observation, I would have put the cut tiles in the corners.

  • @ChristopherMacgowan
    @ChristopherMacgowan 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent job. I just felt the cats were a bit disinterested when in fact they will be the primary recipients of a lovely warm hearth. That’s cats for you!

  • @MichaelJohn-ub9im
    @MichaelJohn-ub9im 4 роки тому +4

    Well done ladies,just a tip for others doing this ,make sure the tile glue is suitable for heated areas, put the cut tiles in the corner first that way you don’t see the cut and get the full tiles in full view around the unit ,then make sure you choose the right grout for your purpose sanded or smooth,nice vlog showing what you can do if you try 🤗

  • @debbie62140
    @debbie62140 4 роки тому +8

    Good job, looks great. I think I'd have put the cut tiles in the corner, but that's a matter of choice.

  • @greenspiritarts
    @greenspiritarts 4 роки тому +1

    One just HAS to admire the design team who were so thoughtful about choosing tiles that match the cats. Not everyone has that kind of eye! 😸

  • @risasb
    @risasb 4 роки тому +7

    As a mostly deaf viewer I am caption dependent, so I get to see a lot of YT AI howlers. This episode has 'I want to make sure my heart is not massive." Heh, no chance; you both have massive heart.

    • @TheNarrowboatExperience
      @TheNarrowboatExperience  4 роки тому

      We are way behind on our subtitles, we are sorry and glad you think we have 'massive hearts' xx

  • @stina6762
    @stina6762 4 роки тому +3

    Nice . Good work. I bet the cats were watching and thinking 💭 !!! I’d of tiled into the corner from the outside edges and left the cuts in the corner behind the stove. But that’s cats for ya. I’m not thinking that . 🤔👍😂x

  • @Mister006
    @Mister006 4 роки тому

    Well, next time, maybe you could... oh right, it's done. No "next time." Fabulous work ladies, and I hope it keeps you safe and warm in the days to come!

  • @irishcamper2106
    @irishcamper2106 4 роки тому +5

    Fabulous choice of tiles and great technical tips too. A tip from me is to start all tiling on the outside edges so that the partial tile sits on the inside, in your case would fall behind the stove and be less obvious. In any case great job, wish I’d been brave enough to change the tiles I inherited when I was living a life afloat 😊

  • @williamlokar7747
    @williamlokar7747 4 роки тому +1

    We had a good laugh this morning (breaking the concrete board) we remember the days before hips and knees prevent DIY. You girls are troopers. Well done.

  • @trevornelmes9331
    @trevornelmes9331 4 роки тому +5

    Great job. Looks lovely. I am glad I am alive to see your continuing journey (I had a massive heart attack last Saturday and just made it). Lots of love from South Warwickshire. Give Alice and Crunchie and tickle under the chin from me.

  • @andypatt1971
    @andypatt1971 4 роки тому

    Yet another great vlog. I couldn't stop laughing at your attempt at cutting the board by standing on it . I can't wait for the boiler vlog. Once again great vlog ladies.

  • @yonatanbenavraham6598
    @yonatanbenavraham6598 4 роки тому

    You lovely ladies have done a A-1 great job, don't be worried about the matchstick spacers. Most tile layers are not that precise and grouting the tile hides many flaws. I love your non-pattern pattern. Now you can make extra money doing this to other peoples boats who don't have the talent you ladies have. A mighty thumbs up to your skill and research!

  • @ivanhowlett4907
    @ivanhowlett4907 4 роки тому +3

    You two did an awesome job, and with Munchie supervising you couldn’t go wrong!

  • @mozamariner4443
    @mozamariner4443 4 роки тому +5

    Job well done and with a smile. Did remind me a little of laurel and hardy when you were cutting and snapping the board. Loved it. 👷🏻‍♀️👷🏻‍♀️

  • @debcameron4204
    @debcameron4204 4 роки тому +2

    Love, love, love your tiles. You two are certainly versatile! Pardon the pun!

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 4 роки тому +7

    Great job, great vid, I've just got time to view it,gotta be on my way in hearth an hour xxx😘👴🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

  • @jiloute22
    @jiloute22 4 роки тому +1

    Bravo, superb work, excellent choice of tiles

  • @tonyp011
    @tonyp011 4 роки тому +1

    you can grout tiles by using a sponge as it is quicker and you get evenly applied grout, also grout will wash off once dried as ive just done round the bath in bathroom using this grouting method and its a method my grandfather taught me and he always used this method, although it took me a week to do this job because of my back, having said that you did a great job

  • @pilgrimspassage8834
    @pilgrimspassage8834 4 роки тому +3

    Great job. Usually better to put the cut tiles on the inside edge as the view of them will be blocked by the stove and you've got a nice clean line on the outside edge then. Lovely work though x

  • @derrickfelix6206
    @derrickfelix6206 4 роки тому +1

    I hope Robbie and David get to see this! Fantastic vlog. Cheers

  • @susansutherland7117
    @susansutherland7117 4 роки тому

    Greetings from Georgia, USA! The hearth looks great. Love the pattern. You did a super job!

  • @preston1960
    @preston1960 4 роки тому

    A very good job and taste for decoration ladies. You are rightly proud, well done. Thanks for showing.

  • @TheTightwad
    @TheTightwad 4 роки тому

    I’m so proud of you two. I have been watching you for a long time. You gals aren’t afraid of taking on new adventures. I have to say I’m learning from you as well. Keep up with the good work and have fun. I’m Tightwad

  • @cherylwevill9980
    @cherylwevill9980 4 роки тому

    Fantastic job ladies. The hearth looks beautiful. I can't wait to see the fire installation!

  • @martinduggan138
    @martinduggan138 4 роки тому +2

    Top tips girl's when tileing always work outside in and from top 2 bottom so you're cut tiles R on the inside and at the bottom.

  • @ae-ribae6426
    @ae-ribae6426 4 роки тому

    This is really impressive! I would never have been able to undertake anything like this. I am D.I.Y. handicapped! I love the tiles and the design, so different and cool. Now I can't wait to see it all finished and glowing. You gals are so inspiring! 😃

  • @andrewhardman8143
    @andrewhardman8143 4 роки тому +1

    Good tip for doing grouting is to apply it with an old credit or store card, its flexible and gets the grout into the narrowest gaps and doesn,t scratch anything. Also uses pieces of the box the tiles come in as spacers, costs even less than matches.

  • @Kath1320
    @Kath1320 4 роки тому +2

    Well done you. Always better to take your time and get it right. I can imagine you sitting with Alice and Munchie, enjoying a nice cuppa toasty warm. Can't wait...💕💖💕🔥

  • @cherrijennings101
    @cherrijennings101 4 роки тому

    Kath your tile/grout work is perfect. My dad was a tile setter for many years, so us daughters learn a lot from dear ole dads. Annemarie I would literally stare at the geometric designs looking for a pattern. Lol You too are awesome!

  • @lotsoflavender31
    @lotsoflavender31 4 роки тому +3

    It does look really, really smart and you’ve done an excellent job. You should be proud of it.

  • @aarongranger
    @aarongranger 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful job in the end. I might have put the cut ends on the opposite sides of the walls, so they the short (non-whole) tiles are at the bottom and the back corner (that will be hidden by the stove), but that’s a pretty minor choice. Very tastefully chosen on the grey base and the mixed wall tiles. Can’t wait to see that with the stove in place!

  • @toomaskotkas4467
    @toomaskotkas4467 4 роки тому +2

    Love the sandwich-making gloves as work gloves. Safety first! LOL Also, you should've used something like a fork (the proper tool is called notched trowel) to create waves on the tiles so they would stick better to the wall due to the suction effect. Just spreading the cement like a jam on a toast is not enough.

  • @craigbowie8925
    @craigbowie8925 4 роки тому

    I quite like the pattern not pattern. I think the cats do to. I quite agree on cutting the corner off.your toes will be the better for it. I love watching you two work together. Each does her part. Different styles creating a beautiful whole. Looking forward to the stove installation video. Cheers to K A M & A -C

  • @redfox1066
    @redfox1066 4 роки тому +3

    Lovely job you have very high standards. Thank you for sharing your research with us which is going to save other people who want to do the same thing loads of time. We both love the pattern on the tiles and love how you’ve made it a pattern but not a pattern. Well deserved Chinese. 🍜👍

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 4 роки тому +4

    I think it’s time for Kath to have her own channel, “Fearless DIY”.

  • @rach940
    @rach940 4 роки тому +1

    Great vid! I absolutely love your tile choice. People often say ‘get a man in’ to do difficult jobs, er no! get a Kath and Anna Marie in! 😀 Happy 2020 to you and cats 🐱 🐱

  • @joecousins8363
    @joecousins8363 4 роки тому +1

    Great job ladies 😊 looks great! Can’t wait to see the fire up & running.

  • @randolphlearning5255
    @randolphlearning5255 4 роки тому

    Spot on ladies. DIY for life. Thanks

  • @johneder3966
    @johneder3966 4 роки тому

    You should be proud! That looks neat and beautiful! The design is in keeping with traditional narrow boat decoration too. Happy New Year!

  • @PhilPage227
    @PhilPage227 4 роки тому +4

    Brilliant job ladies.

  • @lesliedickinson198
    @lesliedickinson198 4 роки тому +3

    You have done a great job and it will look great when the heater is installed

  • @bkbroiler8069
    @bkbroiler8069 4 роки тому

    That was an extremely well built hearth. Good on you ladies!

  • @chrisfigiel1150
    @chrisfigiel1150 4 роки тому +1

    Love the fire place ,very professional well done girls ,great vlog ,love watching your travels.

  • @DeepBlu206
    @DeepBlu206 4 роки тому

    Great job ladies! Love the tiles!

  • @Artimus128
    @Artimus128 4 роки тому

    Very impressed , well done 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @heatherjones4034
    @heatherjones4034 4 роки тому

    The two of you are truthfully a winning team! Lovely wirk😻

  • @handiman5001
    @handiman5001 4 роки тому

    GOOD JOB LADIES -- you should be very proud of yourselves -- YAY!!!!!!!

  • @rambling_rob7035
    @rambling_rob7035 4 роки тому

    Well done. Yes, the tiles are just crazy enough. 😆 The kitties are going to need a bed near the heater now!

  • @traffordsfinest1137
    @traffordsfinest1137 4 роки тому

    Looks great, cannot wait to see the finished article. :-)

  • @andreagianopoulos
    @andreagianopoulos 4 роки тому

    Beautiful tile choice!

  • @eyeswideopen627
    @eyeswideopen627 4 роки тому

    No matter what the subject is, you guys are always fun. And Munchie is my hero.

  • @mikes10663
    @mikes10663 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. I'm impressed how carefully and knowledgeably you work.

  • @mommahil4323
    @mommahil4323 4 роки тому

    Well done girls that is beautiful! Don't think Munchie and Alice could believe their eyes!

  • @edwardknight3284
    @edwardknight3284 4 роки тому +5

    Think I would have put the cut tile at the bottom. Other than that it looks good. Can total see why you are changing it. Be nice to see how it goes when you get it installed.

  • @micheleoftheoaks5506
    @micheleoftheoaks5506 4 роки тому

    It's so good to see you ladies after your 2 weeks off. I was going through withdrawal. I love, love, love those tiles. The hearth is truly a work of art.

  • @mandyofmarymac
    @mandyofmarymac 4 роки тому

    Well done, simply lovely. Go Girls!

  • @TheBoatingAdventure
    @TheBoatingAdventure 4 роки тому +2

    Great job well done. I love the tile pattern great choice. I've never had the luxury of an electric tile cutter, if ever I do some more tiling that's a must get. Glad you took the corner off it would have been easy to catch your foot on and it looks neater. You really brought a lump to my throat with the matchsticks, that's what my dad used to do bless him. I'm sure the heater is gonna make it very cosy for you. Thanks. Alan.

    • @TheNarrowboatExperience
      @TheNarrowboatExperience  4 роки тому

      The electric cutter wasn't great to be fair it was the second cheapest one. But having cut the tiles in Ewart by hand this was A LOT easier.

  • @nodrogawson963
    @nodrogawson963 4 роки тому

    Very smart.
    A professional couldn't have done any better.
    Thank you for sharing your DIY skills.

  • @paulroberts5677
    @paulroberts5677 4 роки тому +1

    Ooo what a neat job. There are lots of tricks to tiling, but you got there in the end. Nice vblog, thank you.

  • @Martin-se3ij
    @Martin-se3ij 4 роки тому +1

    Just a couple of thoughts. It looks like you are trying to snap that board on the wrong side? Difficult to see but you score one side snap it from the back so the score is opening up if this makes sense. I would have started full tiles on the top and the outer edges. The cut tiles would then be on the bottom and in the corner, mostly hidden behind the stove. In the end
    you've made a good job of it.
    A thought again about staying warm steering in a British winter. Get a big old jumper from a thrift store, cut the arms off and use these over your pants as ankle warmers. may need a bit of hemming. Thank you again for your vlog

  • @stevehunter8473
    @stevehunter8473 4 роки тому

    They look fabulous, the tiles and layout look excellent. Cant wait to see the stove installed.

  • @geoffupton
    @geoffupton 4 роки тому +3

    very well done! interesting pattern, kind of hypnotic (nice and great tho!) will help make the oven a feature very well 😊

  • @johnbarry5115
    @johnbarry5115 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this, tiling the hearth is very close to the top of my things to do list, it's good to see how someone else has tackled the job.

  • @anaaltonaga7859
    @anaaltonaga7859 4 роки тому

    I always admire your tiles. They are the wow factor in your boat. Very pretty!

  • @terrykunst3883
    @terrykunst3883 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing. Looks fab.

  • @andrewbarlow1707
    @andrewbarlow1707 4 роки тому +1

    Love the pattern non😁😁 pattern. Great vlog ladies

  • @chrismears4937
    @chrismears4937 4 роки тому +1

    I think you two are great; how you are able to do so much on your boats. I believe you did your last bathroom on the Wart, now a fire place and with all traditional style tools: The tile cutter appears a bit of a new invention however. I can honestly say, I can't draw a a straight line with a ruler let alone a piece of wood. You are both impressive. Can I book you both next year?

    • @TheNarrowboatExperience
      @TheNarrowboatExperience  4 роки тому

      We did the last bathroom- yes- that's one of the reasons we didn't want to do another bathroom- lol

  • @MrJimbaloid
    @MrJimbaloid 4 роки тому

    That was fantastic tx you two (4) .

  • @yellownev
    @yellownev 4 роки тому +2

    Great work, looks a real professional job. I particularly liked the specialist tool used for applying the grout ! I hope you've gone for a Refleks stove (the template is a bit of a giveaway) as it is my stove of choice to replace the Morso when that eventually bites the dust (sic).

  • @MrBblhed
    @MrBblhed 4 роки тому +1

    Looks great 👍. I really understand your struggles with the look, I live on a converted cottage by a lake and I am in a constant battle of trying to make things look mismatched, used, reclaimed, and DIY. People that live in normal homes will never get how hard it is to get that look just right. I know it is probably too late but I recommend staining the trim before you install it. If you ever have to cut cement board with a razor, Stanley, knife again take a pair of pliers and break off the very top of the blade, about 1 or 2 millimeters back this leaves you with a harder stronger and sharper cutting tip than the pointed factory tip on the blade. This is an old trick used to cut metal flashing and cement board. Can't wait to see the stove install.

    • @scottfw7169
      @scottfw7169 4 роки тому

      Interesting tip about the blade tip. Wonder if that might translate to X-acto knives and brass, copper, aluminum, shim stock used for model train details.

  • @hughcarson6837
    @hughcarson6837 4 роки тому

    Well done Kath, great job. You can build a hearth for me any time.

  • @sandbridgekid4121
    @sandbridgekid4121 4 роки тому

    Dear Two O' Hearts, I finally finished all of your videos, now going through Munchie-Alice withdrawal. Its a huge credit to your evolving talent, how your "vlogs" have improved over the short span of years. Must join Patreon for more content, and contribute to the Kitteh Nomms Budget. Love, from across the Wide Atlantic! And Happy New Year!

  • @smokedoliver1
    @smokedoliver1 4 роки тому

    Well done ladies🌹

  • @d_smith
    @d_smith 4 роки тому +1

    Very impressive. Love, love, love your choice of tile. I did shutter when I saw the tile saw in the kitchen on your stainless sink. Brave soul. My husband was a bricklayer/tile setter and would do the same. 😉

    • @TheNarrowboatExperience
      @TheNarrowboatExperience  4 роки тому

      What would happen on the sink? I put it there because it kept leaking.

    • @d_smith
      @d_smith 4 роки тому

      Nothing...I am just paranoid about our stainless steel sink and scratches. No matter what we do, our nice shiny sink seems to end up scratched.

  • @silverdon55
    @silverdon55 4 роки тому

    Excellent work and attention to detail. As pro as it gets, maybe even better. Plus the satisfaction you'll get everyday knowing you built it. I'm impressed. And your design and approach to doing a traditional thing in a non-traditional place is spot on.

  • @Canniejane
    @Canniejane 4 роки тому +1

    Well done, it looks great. A tip for the next (!) time - start from the outside edge so that the cut tiles are in the corner, hidden behind the stove.

  • @daveyr84
    @daveyr84 4 роки тому

    Looks lovely and thank you for taking the time to explain what you did.
    Hopes the weather stays warm for you, until fire arrives.

  • @leeclift4666
    @leeclift4666 4 роки тому +1

    Looks fantastic the hearth l like the grouting tool 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁

  • @kathleenlench4087
    @kathleenlench4087 4 роки тому +1

    A very good job girls can’t wait to see the fire in there

  • @MsWinter1961
    @MsWinter1961 4 роки тому

    Hi - I only discovered your vlog a few days ago. I love it!
    Fantastic job on the hearth - really looking forward to seeing the new stove installed.

  • @erinfrostbirbs5672
    @erinfrostbirbs5672 4 роки тому +1

    holly shit you guys do things the hardway.the right tool for every job gives you the best job

  • @ianofsjkartwork
    @ianofsjkartwork 4 роки тому

    Top job girls.......thanks for sharing

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith 4 роки тому

    Looks really good!

  • @tangowhisky14
    @tangowhisky14 4 роки тому

    Well done girls especially only having the basic tools and it looks really good. Now....my bathroom needs retiling when your free.

  • @treforwilliams4181
    @treforwilliams4181 4 роки тому +1

    Well done ladies. Love the patterned tiles.

  • @iandavis6742
    @iandavis6742 4 роки тому

    No criticism from us .. you guys are alway so watchable and so natural.Bet you also saved a fortune.Our latest win is the sylvania pir sensor from wicks at £5 battery powered great value .Keep up the great vlogs .Fantabulosa

  • @janbundell6434
    @janbundell6434 4 роки тому

    Cracking job girls.....you are an inspiration to us all.....Bob. xx

  • @asboss63
    @asboss63 4 роки тому +1

    Great job, looking forward to the heater install 👍

  • @oadfgvu
    @oadfgvu 4 роки тому

    Great job ladies, I don't think any man would have done a better job, looks really nice, can't wait to see it all finished with the stove in place.

    • @TheNarrowboatExperience
      @TheNarrowboatExperience  4 роки тому +4

      Why are we to expect that any man could do a better job?

    • @oadfgvu
      @oadfgvu 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheNarrowboatExperience Your not expected to think that a man could do better, I was just saying what a lot of men would think. I have three daughters, and like you ladies are all very independant and very capable of looking after themselves, as you most definitely are.

  • @nixtax3526
    @nixtax3526 4 роки тому +1

    That looks grate ! Or even great! I need one of those tile cutters, so much better than trying to snap tiles over a match!

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage8572 4 роки тому +1

    Just what I expect from you, another great job! I can’t wait to see the fire installed it will look fabulous. Thanks as always for sharing your experience.

  • @davidharris6581
    @davidharris6581 4 роки тому

    Talented & Beautiful. I can never decide which one of you two is the prettiest. Both lovely and charming people inside and out!

  • @donnyrover4807
    @donnyrover4807 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic work ladies.
    Be very proud.

  • @tigerspook1
    @tigerspook1 4 роки тому

    You've made a really nice job of that ladies, love your tile choice too xx

  • @matthewbucknall8350
    @matthewbucknall8350 4 роки тому

    Looks great, I really like those tiles.

  • @Bicyclehub
    @Bicyclehub 4 роки тому

    Very good work, bravo. Clearly explained and fun to watch. The tiles look fantastic and will give you joy for years to come.

  • @widdershins2687
    @widdershins2687 4 роки тому

    You both deserve huge pats on the backs. It's a beautiful job, done well. :)

  • @elliebooth4242
    @elliebooth4242 4 роки тому +1

    This looks incredible, great job!

  • @juygrs1
    @juygrs1 4 роки тому +2

    hi very impressive job well done ladys. don't take this as a critic i would have started a full tile from the outside edge so your cut tile is hidden away at the rear of the stove but very impressive anyway hope the rest of the project goes well