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  1. Kerdi-Board Shower Walls: Fastening and Waterproofing Seams

    Published: 19 Sep 2026

    Part 2 of a four-video walk-in shower tiling project covers fastening Kerdi-Board to the wall studs with washers and screws, then waterproofing it.

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  2. Microcement Bathroom: A Carpenter on Why It’s Hard for DIYers

    Published: 27 Nov 2025

    A Vancouver carpenter shows his process for applying Nova Color wall-to-floor microcement in his first microcement bathroom, covering the thin set leveling, Hydroband waterproofing, mesh-embedded…

  3. Kitchen Tile Backsplash: Pre-Cut Method, Cost and Six-Day Timeline

    Published: 17 Sep 2025

    A step-by-step kitchen tile backsplash install covering wall prep, tile choice, layout planning, pre-cutting tiles, setting with thinset or mastic, grouting and caulking.

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  4. DIY Kitchen Remodel: Heated Tile Floor, Cabinets and Counters

    Published: 3 Aug 2025

    Andrew Thron walks through a full DIY kitchen remodel in six stages: planning, demolition and rough-in, a heated tile floor, cabinet installation, countertops, and final touches.

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  5. Bathroom Renovation Order: Plumbing, Schluter Waterproofing, Tile

    Published: 20 Feb 2025

    An overview of a full bathroom renovation in the order the presenter works: planning around mechanicals, budgeting, demolition, framing, plumbing and electrical rough-in, Schluter shower…

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  6. Hexagon Mosaic Backsplash: Prep, Tile, Grout and Seal Steps

    Published: 27 Mar 2024

    A kitchen backsplash installation using sheets of hexagon mosaic tile, covering drywall prep, layout, cutting around outlets and edges, setting tile in white thinset, trim, grouting, haze removal,…

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  7. Kitchen Backsplash: Cost, Tools and Grouting Tips for Subway Tile

    Published: 21 Jun 2022

    A kitchen backsplash is installed with 3x6 beveled white ceramic subway tile set in pre-mixed mastic, with costs listed for tile, adhesive, spacers, grout and a wet saw rental.

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  8. Tiling Shower Walls: Staggered 24 in. Porcelain, Shelf and Accent

    Published: 19 Jun 2022

    Shows how to tile the walls of a shower from start to finish: laying out a staggered pattern with 24 in. porcelain tiles, mixing thinset to a peanut-butter consistency, setting tile with a leveling…

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  9. Kitchen Subway Tile Backsplash: Demo, Green Board Patch, Grout

    Published: 1 Aug 2021

    A kitchen backsplash is replaced with white subway tile in a brick pattern.

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  10. Guest Bathroom Remodel: Turning a Tub Into a Tiled Shower

    Published: 29 Jul 2020

    A homeowner recaps a full guest bathroom remodel, converting a tub to a shower.

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  11. Kitchen Subway Backsplash: Tools, Cuts and Mortar Tips Explained

    Published: 11 Mar 2020

    Komar Project replaces a builder-grade kitchen's old backsplash with 2.5 x 8 inch textured subway tile.

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  12. Tiling a Shower Wall: Cement Backer Board, Membrane and Thinset

    Published: 1 Feb 2020

    The video shows how to tile a shower wall as part of a bathroom remodel: removing the old tile, replacing the backing with cement backer board, waterproofing it, and setting, grouting and sealing…

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