I am redoing a bathroom (repaint, upgrade, etc.). I am going to replace the linoleum flooring with ceramic tile flooring. I am also going to replace the existing toilet. I am thinking that before i install the new toilet, that I should install the flooring to surround the toilet drain pipe, allowing the toilet flange to rest on top of the new flooring, and THEN install the toilet.
Is this the best way to go?? The only option i can think of would be to go ahead and replace the toilet onto the floor, and then cut the tile to go around the toilet instead of under it. This seems like it would not look right.
Please give advice. Feel free to be detailed with advice too, but try to keep the terminology simple. Thanks in advance for any help.
2007-08-26 07:38:30 · 14 answers · asked by Lon E 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
That is absolutely the ONLY/Best way to proceed. Anyone stating different is certainly entitled to their opinion, but assume for a moment that you cut (sigh) and tile around the toilet,,,then 5 years from now, you want to keep the floor but change the toilet. If it doesn't have the same "footprint" then Uh OH,,,ooops. then what.
Actually you don't even need to raise the Drain flange. Just use a wax ring with a longer/deeper, rubber flange embedded in the wax.
I've remodeled more baths than most anything else, and set multiple thousands of sq. ft. of tile. If asked to cut around a toilet, I'd probably refuse the job.
Steven Wolf
2007-08-26 07:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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I am redoing a bathroom (repaint, upgrade, etc.). I am going to replace the linoleum flooring with ceramic tile flooring. I am also going to replace the existing toilet. I am thinking that before i install the new toilet, that I should install the flooring to surround the toilet drain pipe,...
2015-08-15 13:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The toilet should most definately be removed prior to putting down new tile. Use a 4" grinder with a diamond wheel to cut the tile in around the toilet flange (http://images.acmehardware.com/200x200/5536347.jpg). Try to stay as close to the flange as possible so you dont have and bare spots once the toilet is back in place. Toilet flanges have a 7" diameter and you can cut out a 7" circle out of cardboard to make a template for tracing onto the tile.
2007-08-26 07:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by don_megaWC 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes definitely, tile under the toilet is the best way to go, most people when installing tile in a bath will go ahead and take the toilet up and replace the wax ring, just to ease the install. why make more cuts, very precise cuts at that if you dont have to. the cut to make the hole for the flange will be the toughest. also just some food for thought look at floor warming systems it is so worth it. pretty easy to install. hope this helps, good luck.
2007-08-26 15:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by cl3071700 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do the tile first. Use "wonder board" or hardi backer, then thinset and then the tile. You'll need a "closet flange" extension to raise the drain enough for the toilet. Make sure the floor is level then start in the middle of the floor so the edges come out even. Hope this helps.
2007-08-26 08:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by Paleo C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes that is the way to do it. We just finished putting tile on the floor in bath room in a walk in basement and that is exactly what we did. It's much easier fitting the tile. My husband just said if you need more space use two sealer wax rings instead of one, it works fine. Good Luck we had a lot of fun doing ours.
2007-08-26 07:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Liz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you dont need to fit the tile that close to the toilet flange , just make sure it is under the toilet edge. You will need to drill for the toilet mounting bolts.
There are flange extender plates and there are the wax seals in larger (thicker) sizes
Your first way is better . You should be able to find a book on renovations at your local library. The people in places like home depot cam also help with what you need .
2007-08-26 07:52:24 · answer #7 · answered by mark 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do your new floor leave flange as is cut tile out enough to leave room for flange bolts the foot print of toilet covers this part of floor, DO NOT USE RUBBER RING use one thick wax ring with horn and another wax ring with out horn, try to stay away from spacers, they will leak aftertime but if you use plastic spacers do,nt use silicone beteewn them use wax smeer a good coating of wax from a extra ring to the spacer, this will last longer than silicone, go on line how to re &re a toilet
2007-08-26 08:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you are right install the tile first and then put the toilet in. You might need to get an extender. Go to the Home Depot and tell them what you are doing and ask them to give you what you need. They will help you out.
2007-08-26 07:42:47 · answer #9 · answered by MISSY E 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tile first.
Is your tile square or rectangular?
Is your bathroom big or small?
Is it square or rectangular.
What about the bath tub?Are you gonna change as well?
What about the basin?Are you gonna change as well?
You have to explain more detail though.
I can help but pls put more details.
Thanks
2007-08-27 01:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋