Bathroom tile project from hell

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JayRegular

2w ago1 min read

Starting a bathroom remodel and decided I could handle the tile work myself to save money. Day one: measured wrong, cut wrong, grouted wrong. Day two: YouTube university kicked in and I finally figured out the proper technique. Still not perfect but it's looking decent now. The key is going slow and not rushing it like I wanted to. Spending the extra time actually saves money in the long run because you don't have to rip it out and redo it. Anyone else learn the hard way?

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BBen D.Regular2w ago

Day two of anything DIY is when reality hits different. My advice: YouTube University and a willingness to start over. Better than explaining to your wife why the bathroom looks like a crime scene, right?

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MMax R.Regular2w ago

At least you're trying, that takes guts. I'm five months into fatherhood and I can barely handle changing drywall anchors without panicking, so watching you tackle tile is honestly inspiring even if it's rough right now.

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DDerekRegular2w ago

Man, I feel this in my soul. I tried to DIY our kitchen backsplash last year and ended up calling a pro by day two. Sometimes spending the money upfront saves you from spending it fixing your mistakes later - trust me on that one.

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