Right now there's vinyl flooring there and I want to put down this laminate that looks like stone. I just don't know if I have to remove the toilet to put it in or do I cut around it and caulk? I want it to look as professional as possible. I just don't want it to scream "AMATEUR".
2007-06-03 02:03:40 · 13 answers · asked by szq 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you are going for the pro look you will certainly want to pull the toilet to install your floor. When you go to reinstall the toilet you will more than likely need to add a spacer flange as well as a wax ring w/ horn to the original flange to accommodate the new floor height. Make sure you follow the laminate flooring manufacturer's installation instructions for wet areas.
Regards,
Indy
2007-06-03 02:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by indyaga 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laminate Floor Bathroom
2016-11-08 03:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone install a saniflo below grade on a laminate floor? Can you put this toilet on top of the laminate or do you have to at least drill holes where the toilet will be attached to the concrete floor? The floating floor I am putting down in Allure Ultra planks.
2015-08-19 08:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As mentioned, you should buy a flange extender to make up the height difference of the flooring. Should you need to install a different toilet later, the new base will probably not be the same exact shape and you will be scurrying to find a solution. I hope your laminate has a moisture resistant material in it. Bathrooms have high moisture content so an exhaust fan would be recommended. Good luck.
2007-06-03 05:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You always pull the toilet, but why put down a laminate floor in the bathroom? That is going to make you scream in a few years wondering why did I do this. Remember, things always look good at first, but what are they going to look like in a few years. Most bathrooms are not that big, do somemore research. There are plenty of other options. good luck.
2007-06-03 02:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Glenn B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want it to look professional, yes you have to remove the toilet. What will happen if you don't the caulking around it will make it look like it was done by an amateur.
2007-06-03 02:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by CRAIG C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my laminate done by a professional a couple of years ago, he removed the toilet, laid the laminate, and then replaced the toilet. It looks marvelous!
2007-06-03 02:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by tammy M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid you have to remove the toilet to get that floor down and right. If you don't you will hate yourself for it. Just be careful and don't spill toilet water on yourself...lol I recently redid my own floor in my bathroom and before it wasn't under the toilet and after I did it it looked so much better.
2007-06-03 02:19:29 · answer #8 · answered by trish0247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could but id just kind of guess where the center of the back is and make a cut and work around making small cuts til you work out a hole . toilet is heavy and there a seal but you can do it that way too turn off the water undo two bolts undo the water line and lift up while you have it off go get a new seal when you put it back make sure the seal is right side up and when you lower it make your you dont mash it its wax just go for it man either way works
2007-06-03 02:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. If you do not remove it it will be not only very difficult to cut a clean contour in the laminate it will also look hideous.
2007-06-03 02:12:44 · answer #10 · answered by anton p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋