All Posts

Step-by-Step Guide to Build a Waterproof Shower Pan in a Day with Kerdi and Ardex

I’m walking you through how to install a frameless 3/8-inch glass shower door with polished nickel hardware.

Today I’m showing you my method for beginners — I like to call it “Dry Pack for Dummies” — a super simple, step-by-step approach that’s easy to follow and gets professional results without fancy tools or expensive foam pans.

I’m going to walk you through exactly how to connect PEX to copper, show you the different adapters and fittings, and break down some tools you’ll want to have in your kit.

In this one, we’re diving deep into one of the most important parts of a shower build: how to correctly slope your shower pan using deck mud (also called dry pack mortar).

I’m going to walk you through what makes this new FloFX drain design so smart, How it compares to the original Schluter Kerdi flange, And a full installation step-by-step so you can see how it all comes together

Whether you’re a homeowner taking on your first shower install or a seasoned tile pro looking to refine your technique, this guide breaks down every step — from building your story pole and marking grout joints to leveling for ceiling height, applying thinset, collapsing ridges for 95% coverage, and finishing off with those perfect scribe cuts along the ceiling and base. If you want clean grout joints, consistent tile layout, and a pro-level finish, this one’s for you.

I’m walking you through a real one-on-one tile coaching session I did with a client. We started at his house, worked through ordering a custom tile-ready shower pan, and then headed over to Floor & Decor to pick out wall and floor tiles. Along the way, I shared the same pro tips I use on job sites every day—how to tell good tile from bad, which edges make installation easier, and the pitfalls to avoid.

In this post, I’m going to walk you through exactly how I prep walls for tile. We’ll use flashing strips, a laser, straight edges, and a good stiff mix of thin set to render walls flat and plumb—even if the wallboard is already up. This is the method I teach in my two-day Tile Coach training classes, and it’s something I use on real-world jobs all the time.

In this project, we’re going to keep it simple. Using a Tile Redi custom shower pan, I’ll walk you through how to install it correctly in less than 30 minutes. This is one of the most reliable, time-saving methods for building a leak-proof shower base, and it’s perfect whether you’re a DIYer or a seasoned tile setter.