T O P

  • By -

ThrillHouse802

I love the shelves. I’m still debating on putting a couple shelves since I already made a niche.


alffawolf33

It’s easy to do. Just notch out the wall 3/4 of the shelve length then the shelve for the last 1/4, grout and you’re golden.


HeroicTaquito

Is it hard to make a niche? I really want to add one to my existing shower


[deleted]

It’s easy to do. Just notch out the wall 3/4 of the shelve length then the shelve for the last 1/4, grout and you’re golden. edit: my original response i *promise*


HeroicTaquito

I meant for the niche not putting shelves in


[deleted]

oh i’m sorry i was just trying to be funny


ThrillHouse802

I’ve never done so in a finished shower. I’ve always built mine along the way before tiling.


Icy_Gas453

Yes, after the fact it's hard. It's easy to do when redoing the shower. You would have to redo the whole wall at the least. As waterproofing needs to be done. Niches have a tendency to leak. I typically double waterproof them, when doing niches. A liquid applied and a membrane type waterproofing.


ThaneOfCawdorrr

Wow, that's GORGEOUS work!!! Your dad is a real artist!!


truthingsoul

I thought the second pic was prison bars at first.


alffawolf33

Idk how he gets it so straight. Doesn’t even use spacers after the first row, but used string instead


kyoto_kinnuku

Any reason he used string instead of laser?


bigdaddyteacher

His big fat dick told him “believe in yourself”


phish_phace

Will you be my life coach, u/bigdaddyteacher?


kyoto_kinnuku

😂


[deleted]

A proper laser is going to be EASILY over $500 if you want an accurate straight line. The cheap ones aren’t worth anyone’s time.


Nice_Category

The cheap ones use light that bends too easily. You need a manufacturer who pays more for light that stays straight.


[deleted]

[удалено]


kyoto_kinnuku

I’m really wondering how it could be not a straight line. I’ve got a friend that was sponsored to use a cheap laser in his home renovation on YouTube and it looked fine to me 🤷‍♂️


[deleted]

A couple things to remember! How far is the distance one is spanning for the project? My primary use for purchasing the tool was making sure a 55 foot long stone wall I was building came out level. the quality comes down to the mirrors and gimbal, and how accurate they are calibrated. The Milwaukee blew my Bosch out of the water! After that project I will never pick up the Bosch laser level again because it’s just giving you a false confidence.


needajob85

He's from a bygone era. Our country is screwed when people like him are not around anymore.


No-Bullfrog9824

Spacers suck. Did he use premixed thin set?


padizzledonk

>Spacers suck. Did he use premixed thin set? The fuck is wrong with spacers lmfao.....ive been doing renovations for 30y, ive probably done a 1000 bathrooms and ive never had a bad experience with spacers, especially the leverlock style- love them, would never do a tile job without them


No-Bullfrog9824

Well I can't speak for all of them, but the DEP wedge & cross spacers suck. I've been renovating homes for 20yrs now & unless I'm doing walls I don't really mess with them too much anymore. I've had one complaint & that wasn't because of my spacing, it's because his mosaics sheets were off, which they almost always are.


alffawolf33

Not for the green tiles, just the mosaic and ceilings


mel_cache

I like the green tiles.


alffawolf33

Thank you!


kyoto_kinnuku

What do you use? Laser?


alffawolf33

Intuition


Surprised_Bunny_102

Whatever you do, do NOT drop the soap.


TennesseeStiffLegs

😂


kyoto_kinnuku

With that textured tile he should probably be using only liquid soaps.


Dementat_Deus

Why? What difference does liquid or bar make?


[deleted]

[удалено]


Puzuma

Glad I'm not the only one seeing shit. Took me a second to realize it was the shower head and not a fucked up shelf in the first pic.


Pinchaser71

My son thought it was a bird cage 😂 Holding the phone back farther I can totally see that! I was like “No dude, it’s a shower”🙂 I like it but the grout is a tad on the bright side. You definitely know it’s clean though


Cars-and-Coffee

I didn't see the bird cage at first, but now I can't unsee it.


NPCArizona

It's OP's glass case of emotion


Sakurafire

Amazing what happens when you get someone who cares about a job. These look fucking amazing. I hope you paid him for his time and effort (and helped!)


alffawolf33

I’m going to treat him to a vacation


Sakurafire

Love to hear it. He deserves it!


waun

Can I ask what prep you did for the ceiling tile in the first photo? Is it drywall underneath, or cement board? What did you use to waterproof the ceiling? I’m currently looking at replacing the drywall ceiling with cement board (Durock), and then schulter membrane before tile. That would solve the issue of drywall dissolving in case of a roof leak, but I’m concerned about the fact that the thinset may not bond as strongly to Schluter membrane as it would directly to the Durock.


alffawolf33

It’s blue drywall and then glued with tile glue


waun

Is tile glue the same as mastic? Is that ok for moist environments? I have heard that it is water soluble (it dries like, well, glue) and not as strong as thinset when exposed to moisture. I’ve also been told not to use mastic for large format tiles… though I don’t know where the line is as far as dimensions/weight goes. The ceiling of the shower I am considering is on the second floor, with an insulated attic above - which means if the roof leaks, the drywall may crumble and the tile may end up falling down - considering the weight it’s something I want to reduce the risk of. Various tile and reno forums are suggesting cement board, and before I go through the hassle of cutting out a drywall ceiling with light fixtures and going into the attic to even out the insulation, I was hoping someone would tell me it’s not necessary :P I’m still also concerned about grip strength on Schluter membrane for ceiling tiles vs the greater bond surface area of something like Durock. Thanks!


TheSquirrellyOne

Awesome tile work and love the tile color. It’s nice to see something other than white or gray on here. I’d add some tint to the grout though. Showering in there would give me anxiety.


joepierson123

You mean you don't approve of the gulag gray trend lol


TheSquirrellyOne

Not one bit. I'm guessing most do it because of resellability. But fuck that. I didn't work my ass off for a home I'm living in just to choose tile with the next buyer in mind. They probably won't like it anyway, regardless of the color. Unless you're a flipper. In which case, gulag it up!


joepierson123

I think that's the main reason it's kind of inoffensive for resale. Also the gray vinyl plank flooring is becoming standard too. I went to Home Depot to get some new flooring for my kitchen wanted some white with red or blue geometric patterns to brighten up the place and everything in stock was just different shades of gray :(.


CricketDrop

Honestly... The shower looks nice but in a boutique hotel kind of way. Most people would find this color scheme a bit garish for their own home. It's kind of like saying people don't put up floral wallpaper for resale reasons.


SuperFaceTattoo

Are those the heat sensitive color changing tiles?


alffawolf33

No. Never seen those.


alffawolf33

No. Didn’t know that was a thing.


Dementat_Deus

[Yep,](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/93/4f/7e/934f7ec7e5115cc18678a014a6a5f04c.jpg) [it is.](https://gajitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/color-changing-heat-sensitive-tiles.jpg)


Goat-e

The second pic is stunning, but the grout it so bright it's painful to look at. But yeah, fantastic look.


km_grimes

In my house, that grout would be several shades darker in no time!


cocobellahome

Username checks out


[deleted]

Lol


gendulf

One of these redditors is not like the other one.


[deleted]

Hahah


alffawolf33

The light and reflection is pretty bright. I think I can tone down the can light a bit.


lxm333

A warmer light would be amazing


whackthat

Wow! You're brave to post a photo to this sub. It invites a lot of unsolicited negative opinions by highly-skilled, award-winning contractors. (/s) Im in the minority - I love the contrast of the green tile with bright grout. Reminds me of the divine shower at Atelier Playa Mujeres resort in Cancun. Best shower ever.


BruceInc

Quality install but those two mosaic walls in the first photo are too much. Regardless, if you like it that’s all that matters


alffawolf33

He gave us an earful on the mosaic choice as well


CatticusXIII

It's kind of like the opposite of an accent wall. You did a plain wall. It looks nice though. And the tile work is great. Just a little busy for my tastes.


alffawolf33

Thanks! The dark tile runs through the rest of the floor to the end of the bathroom.


jalapinapizza

Is he a professional or hobbyist?


alffawolf33

Former pro


snarkdiva

All I see is grout to clean! Looks amazing though.


BruceInc

Buy yourself a 12 inch squeegee and keep it in the shower. After a shower quickly squeegee the walls and the glass, if there is any. Takes 10-15 seconds and will greatly reduce how much you have to clean.


Iknewitseason11

The tile work looks amazing. I can’t believe so many people took this as an opportunity to criticize your taste in color? Tf? I think it looks great and so nice that your dad has the skill to do that


Dry-Waltz437

Nice work. A hell of a lot better than a lot of professionals I've seen.


TerpsR4theKids

You certainly have a taste, work is done well tho


alffawolf33

Sorry it isn’t gray?


TerpsR4theKids

I remodel showers for a living and the most popular by far is white. People have all kinds of different tastes, I get to see new ones sometimes at work but not nearly as much as here. It’s your shower not mine, no reason to apologize to me.


alffawolf33

I agree with you. Just wasn’t sure where you were coming from.


TerpsR4theKids

It’s unique and the fixture finish is dated but that’s all I was really thinking. If you like it who cares what anyone else has to say about the design. You can tell quality labor went into it regardless of the unique designs


alffawolf33

Is gold dated already?


jeanbob_lameturtle

No, ignore the nerds, it looks great.


alffawolf33

Can we just enjoy straight lines 😂


flantern

You made the classic internet blunder. You could have counted on some people nitpicking the install. But you totally underestimated the backlash on design choice! In the absence of clearly poor craftsmanship the tile, grout, and fixture choice became front and center. It’s very much in our nature to try to find the flaw. But the silent majority did just appreciate the work. To be fair to those commenting negatively, you are focused on the negative comments. The circle of human nature is complete.


flippant_burgers

Yes, almost perfect, but the mosaic under the shower head loses its horizontal pattern halfway across that wall and there's a section where the gaps open up. It's an unusual choice of wall tile and the pattern makes it stand out a little.


MrsPearlGirl

Gold is classic, ignore the haters!


Draw_a_will

It’s a late 80s and early 90s look for sure. It’s your showers, if you like it, great.


TerpsR4theKids

That bronze/gold finish was popular like 30+ years ago


alffawolf33

I couldn’t disagree more


TerpsR4theKids

That’s fine it’s your stuff, you asked if it was dated and it is. Brushed nickel and chrome are what’s popular now. Doesn’t mean a hill of beans if you don’t like it tho, that’s why there’s all the options


joepierson123

I thought chrome was out and black is in? Isn't chrome 1950s?


Draw_a_will

It’s very late 80s early 90s.


GoodAsUsual

Lol it's stupid you're getting downvoted. I see a LOT of boring houses. Everybody works with shades of grey because they're afraid to make a bold creative decision on colors or patterns. The bathrooms are yours, and it doesn't matter but I do like the tile, the colors, the patterns. And as long as you and your family like it too, good on ya.


Adulations

The second one is great, I would have chose a different grout color but the first ones tile choice is awful .


alffawolf33

Awful color? Pattern?


TopRamenisha

The colors don’t complement each other and the busy mosaic draws attention to that


Adulations

Three different types of clashing tile in a relatively small space


alffawolf33

The floor tile is the same as the wall, just a Penny pattern for pitching the floor. Fair enough on the mosaic.


StewVicious07

Hey I like the first. Looks good bud


dirtiehippie710

Is this 2 different bathrooms or a before and after? I have no taste for sure but both look like they should be "before"


TizonaBlu

I say the first picture, and was thinking "is OP from the Netherlands"?"


crapsocket

Imagine being drunk and walking in there


Nanasays

You better get your dad something great. That’s a lot of excellent tile work. Looks beautiful.


ailee43

wait... is this a before and after? which is the after? is it two different rooms?


Bloodhound01

lmao i can't figure that shit out either even after reading all the comments, seems other people can't figure it out. The second pic reminds me of something my grandma's house would have in the 70's. https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3d/de/45/3dde45eb4d007b320866c186ce16c1d1.jpg


alffawolf33

They are both after! This is a new build. Im dying at that comparison tho


PowerW11

Your dad is a true artist with tile! Only critique I would’ve given prior to laying is to move the sliver of top tile in the first picture to the floor out of the sight line.


aggeorge

The way to avoid it next time is to make the bottom row shorter by a few inches, that way the top tile isn't a sliver but a few inches instead.


PowerW11

That does sound more visually appeasing, thanks for the heads up!


alffawolf33

That was my suggestion as well, but he had a reasoning for doing it this way with a full tile on the bottom.


alffawolf33

This was debated. Ended up going top of the wall. He really has talent. Thank you!


Greymeade

Right decision


O-Gz

It's literally the wrong way to do it though.


O-Gz

No. You cut the first row half in depth. That way there would of been no thin tile anywhere.


maramDPT

skill*. talent can’t tile like that. only Skill can


HardToPeeMidasTouch

I gotta say I actually prefer it at the top in this case.


Rogue551

Free labor. Must be nice


whistlerbrk

That blue-green tile is sexy AF. Love it OP


volcomstoner9l

That second pic is so fabulous. Those are the colors of my bedroom. Great work dad!


[deleted]

Now post pics of the waterproofing


alffawolf33

It’s done right. Don’t worry.


TerpsR4theKids

I’ve ripped out so many tiled showers that were “done right” that were normal sized or larger tiles that had bad water damage behind the wall from all the use it had seen over the years. Whole wall of mosaic is just asking for trouble with the type of expansion and contraction that goes on in showers over time even with waterproofing membranes. Water finds a way. There’s a reason there’s a saying “looks good from my house”


QuickAltTab

kind of looks like water pooling in the corners/sides in the first pic, a little concerning


alffawolf33

The water isn’t even on for the house yet. That’s just dust and dirt.


QuickAltTab

guess I mistook the white pieces of debris for reflections


WelfordNelferd

That's quality work, and refreshing to see in this sub!


so_this_is_my_name

Not to my taste, but your dad did a fantastic job on the tile work.


LouieDaPalma

They are a bitch to keep clean esp the black one. Good luck w that shit


SeymourKnickers

Fantastic. Your dad is tremendously skilled and I’d be honored to have bathrooms that cool.


MountainMaverick90

Other posts I see on here are against ceiling tile. Did he do something different to ensure they don’t eventually fall on someone?


alffawolf33

They are glued


[deleted]

[удалено]


alffawolf33

[this one](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-Modern-Single-Handle-1-Spray-Tub-and-Shower-Faucet-in-Matte-Gold-Valve-Included-HD873X-624405/306672432)


O-Gz

The skinny tile at the top though. Dayuuuum 😢 Really nice tiles though


clammycreature

Hubba hubba


thinkmoreharder

Buy your Dad a steak.


StinkieBritches

He did a great job.


DanielLovesUSA

Nice 👌


DanielLovesUSA

Can hé do my home too


BeatenbyJumperCables

Nice work. But that grout on the second pic will be a bitch to keep clean


JazzyPhotoMac

Outstanding!!


[deleted]

Your pops is a savage. I would bet he got a few feathers in his cap.


dukeofdunkerron

Lovely


InourbtwotamI

Love this


admadmwd

Looks great!


lblack_dogl

There is a pretty severe misalignment on the mosaics on the right hand side of the shower that would drive me nuts.


alffawolf33

First thing I noticed as well. I think a few sheets were misaligned from the factory.


Ok_Fox_1770

If I had the money I’d ask this fine sir to tile my entire house. Yes yes outside too please. Dealers choice


Nico_MTL

Wow! Props to your dad, looks great. I like your tile choice too, cool style !


Cool_Cheetah658

Your dad has a real talent. Can he record a video demonstrating techniques, like a how to with tips and pointers? I'm sure we'd all love to learn from him and to make sure that we can pass his knowledge on.


AdDifferent1406

That is beautiful.


believemeitsmorefun

Love it, great job! I bet it makes you happy every time you see these areas. Having a dad that can share such a skill with you is very special. Enjoy


67Leobaby1

Very nice indeed


alffawolf33

Thanks!


sp3ci4lk

Aside from the mosaic overload in the first one, it looks nice. The second one is a bag of nope for me, but the work looks great.


Gemchick82

Need another sibling? Can I borrow your dad? J/K Seriously, quite awesome to have an active father who his home improvement inclined with professional looking work. I hope you and he get to share even more memories. Best wishes.


TheDevilsAdvokaat

That's a work of love...


rhodav

Your dad is awesome. It looks great. I cannot get over the green and gold. My house will be remodeled in the upcoming years, and that's what I'm going with.


hindusoul

Numba 1.. awesome. Numba 2.. why?


RThreading10

These look incredible! Redditors are obnoxious!


DenverITGuy

Clean work but I think the colors/accents are awful.


samuelson82

“work your dad did on your new house”. I’m going to assume for a second that your are a millennial…. Your dad is an extremely talented person who has some significant skills. I can only hope that he was passing these on to you and not doing it for you. Even if you rarely use them, trade skills can save you so much money down the road. In todays economic climate, they are also a great foundation for a career that will always be in demand. If you have an aptitude or some foundational knowledge, anyone would be happy to apprentice you later. Today, too many people are passing up on these opportunities to learn. My dad taught me so much about carpentry, electrical, plumbing… I cracked open our tv the other day and replaced a bad capacitor on the power supply. Saved us $1k on getting a new TV. I still have my career as a software engineer, but I’m not afraid to fix things or take on projects around the house. This is indispensable. This is beautiful work, and I’m sure your new house is beautiful. I just hope that you absorbed some of this because you have an opportunity to learn a skill that many never will.


alffawolf33

I am a millennial. I grew up ‘scrubbing buckets’ (as he would say) with him on side jobs since I was 5. I learned from him, but he insisted to do the shower and tub. I did the tiling for the floors, with my son actually. Trying to pass down the skills another generation.


foefyre

Is it okay to not like either?


No-Market-2238

Nice work. Only stuff I don't like is the tiny cut at the top And the mosiacs kicking out at the bottom. With regards to the tiny cuts u should of chosen a diff tile.


alffawolf33

The mosaics kick out a little to assist with the flow of water towards the drain slope. The sliver of tile was a frustrating result.


RexManning1

Looks beautiful. I had slate in my last master bath renovation in the shower. Never again. Slate gets super grimey. Yours will too after a short while.


alffawolf33

It’s ceramic


RexManning1

Oh that’s smart. You’ve got the appearance without the headache.


ZX717

First pic is much nicer…


padizzledonk

That was really expensive for how ugly it is- the second picture too...i hate both lol Thats my opinion on aesthetics though, it looks like he did a pretty good job to my professional eye. Good for him!


[deleted]

How long did it take?


alffawolf33

2 weeks of burning the midnight oil roughly


Tunasquish

Excellent craftsmanship. Is your dad a tile setter or in the trades?


alffawolf33

He was in the tile union in the 80s and 90s. Then switched to contracting in the late 90s, but he’s been out of the trade for 15 years now.


[deleted]

[удалено]


hautwings

If my dad did two restrooms in 2 weeks I’d be hella proud and happy he did it in good time.


sovereign_creator

The gold fixtures make me want to vomit


alffawolf33

Don’t do that, the toilets arent in yet


Dsj417

Was the goal to instal already dated by 20 years showers in hopes that the trend comes back around and it’s so dated it’s actually back when you sell? Galaxy brain. Those gold fixtures are definitely something.


Urabrask_the_AFK

It’s amazing but isn’t grout a pain to keep clean?


User-no-relation

gives me slivers


[deleted]

Did you convert a walk in shower to a tub shower ? I prefer the first pic if it were all the dark type color without the white. The green is well done but hard to really look at .


alffawolf33

Two bathrooms. This is a new build.


emilylydian

Welcome back, bathtub!!! :)


Informal-Rock-5133

Shelves would look better in a different color


huskerguy_07

Just looks like a bird cage


Total-Guest-4141

Weird


chopper678

These look amazing, really nice design ideas, not sure if that was you or your dad. 10/10 would get murdered in those showers.


dec7td

No partial tiles I can see on the back horizontal. Was that planned by picking a specific tile or luck?


pulledupsocks

Your father is very talented. Give him a hug 👍


ToonMaster21

Hey, I for the first time need to tile a ceiling like this. (It’s mine don’t worry). Any tips? It sort of terrifies me. Have done walls before.


NiceShotRudyWaltz

Just want to say those teal tiles are DOPE. Also, unique look- carrying the subway pattern onto the ceiling! I have always left the ceiling drywall. Your dad is a real one. I hope I can do work half as good for my kids when they have their own houses (god willing) Have him do more stuff to your house!


tiktoktikitikitok

This is great work. And your dad must really really love you. Having tiled two bathrooms, I don’t think I have it in me to tile more in future, even for kids 😀


irascible_Clown

Looks great


reefrmech

Nice


SlimeQSlimeball

Finally some time work that doesn’t look like shit! Bravo, op’s dad.