Tiling Bathroom Floor Toilet

I always refit toilets and washbasins after i tile the floor for 3 reasons.

Tiling bathroom floor toilet.

When tiling a bathroom mark out your desired grid pattern on the floor and lay tile over the unobstructed areas first. Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases. If the floor is stiff enough to tile directly on the vinyl sand or strip the floor and screw the vinyl down before tiling. Dj property trades say.

It means tiles don t have to be cut to awkward shapes to fit and also means there is a layer of tile under the toilet that will protect the floor from water should the sealant fail. Don t tile around the toilet flange the circular piece that connects to the drain pipe and upon which the toilet itself will rest until the end. Tile the areas away from the toilet flange first. Prepare the room for installing ceramic bathroom floor tiles first get the toilet out of your way.

Purchase a toilet flange extension ring thick enough to raise the toilet mounting surface so that it s. Measure the distance from the top of the toilet flange to the top of the finished tile floor. If the floor isn t stiff enough add a layer of underlayment before tiling. It creates a much better looking.

It is almost impossible to cut flooring especially ceramic tile or wood precise enough to fit snugly around a toilet base. After tiling just reinstall back the toilet. It is also easier to do this rather than trying to cut tiles around the toilet. The easiest way is to remove the toilet.

Tiling around the toilet flange. You also don t want cut tiles at the entrance to the bathroom so adjust the tiles so cuts are against the far wall. If you expect to keep your vanity for many years to come leave it in place and tile around it. The finished product usually results in an uneven and thick joint around the toilet base a joint that will require additional caulk or grout to conceal.

The floor will be sealed a lot better with the tiles being laid under the toilet. There are only two bolts you have to deal with and you will have an unobstructed floor space to do your tiling. Shift the tiles if needed so any cuts that must be made by the wall are against the least noticeable wall.