hi, i want to tile my bathroom floor and i dont want to pay the contractor cuz they are charging way too much. I need to lay a sub floor first and lay out the tiles? how do you put a sub floor on the exsisting floor and how do you lay tiles? is it easy? it is not a big bathroom ( it is a guest bathroom) and how do you cut around the toilet so it will fit ? ( i dont know how to cut the tiles around the toilet and how to measure)
thank you so much
2006-09-13 11:03:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
3/4" plywood subfloor, only if one does not exist, cut a circle for the toilet hole.
You will have to remove the toilet, re install it after tiles are laid. Replace the "jelly donut" under the toilet before reinstallation.
Lay your tiles with tile adhesive (spacers do help to get even gaps). Grout, using a rubber "grout float", then wipe tiles with a dry rag until clean. any further questions, e-mail me. Good luck.
2006-09-13 11:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest paying a contractor because there are many things that can go wrong. ...sub floor has bounce, so tiles don't stay down, grout cracks, putting a toilet over tiles (you need to lift the toilet, and reset it after the tiles are laid. You will also need to cut the tiles around the ABS and that can be a bit difficult too.) then the toilet can still leak causing damage.
But if you are a good DIYer, then go to Home Depot or Rona and take a seminar.
2006-09-13 18:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by Practical Suzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be a wuss like the others suggested ! Take class if availble. Sub floor should be backer- board available at building supplie store and attached with screws every 12 inches around edges and a few in middle area. Buy a tile bucket at Home depot. Has all tools except a tile cutter, rent one or buy a cheap one.Follow directions which basically say to find center-line of floor and lay out to sides. If you wish to be lazy lay exposed tiles whole and work from wall to cabinet which will hide cut pieces. Only a pro will know what you did ! Put tile cement ON TILE, not floor. Slightly rotate tile to get out air. Use little rubber spacers in tile bucket to achieve correct spacing. You CAN'T guess at this, believe me ! Continue laying tile until finished. As for comode, cut off water at supply line , flush, disconnect water line on commode, loosen two nuts on commode(usually under plastic caps) . Depending on bolts they'll be rusty or able to move out to the side. Move hem and lift toilet. Lift out toilet sealing ring, usually made of bee's wax and dispose of. Thats whats under toilet in floor. Lay tile up to hole and make rough cut to fit, it'll be covered by toilet. Buy new sealing ring, they're very cheap and you definitely don't want a leak. After assembling unit grout the tile after suggested drying time is up. Remove rubber spacers, apply enough grout to fill spaces and a little above. When it dries it'll shrink some. Use wet sponge after suggested drying time to remove excess grout, be gentle. Seal grout with sealer, don't use new spray sealer as its next to worthless and cost $19.00 a pop. Hope this helps, I've done many and I'm an amateur. Had to , former educator living on nada.
2006-09-13 18:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by James 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking ceramic tile, especially in a bathroom, you should put down concrete backerboard. You will need to rent a tile saw. Remove the stool, don't just tile up to it. The door will also need to be trimmed. Its not a difficult job, but a lot of unexpected carpentry and plumbing situations can arrise, so if you're uncomfortable, at least have some help on stand-by. I did the kitchen floor, backsplash, stove area, 2 bathrooms and the patio. Its fun. Good luck.
2006-09-13 20:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Lowes and Home Depot. Generally they have experienced people there to help answer all of your questions. I personally know a number of people that have tiled their ENTIRE homes without ever having done it before. Plus, usually these stores will not charge (or charge very little) per tile cut.
2006-09-13 18:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont know what you are doing it will turn out to be an expensive mess
either: hire someone to do it OR
take a class offered at Home Depot or Lowes on laying tile
2006-09-13 18:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to be in" way over your" head,hire a contractor.
2006-09-16 01:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously don't have the DIY skill levels to handle this type of project. Hire someone to do this for you NOW, 'cause this is going to cost you allot more to have fixed after you screw it up.
2006-09-13 18:24:50 · answer #8 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
honestly, you would be better off, paying the contractor
2006-09-13 18:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋