If you ve worked with plumbing before you might want to remove the toilet before you place the tile.
How to install tile floor around toilet.
Installing vinyl tile around a toilet may seem like a daunting task but even an inexperienced homeowner can easily replace flooring in the bathroom.
To install tile properly around the toilet you need to affix it to the floor under the fixture.
Cutting tiles to fit neatly around the base of an installed toilet requires careful template making and tile nipping however so patience and precision are critical.
If you re installing ceramic or other stone tiles there is a considerable amount of prep.
If diy tasks like replacing a toilet and installing a tile floor are within your skill set then you can also handle tiling around a toilet.
Take a look below to learn how to install tile around a toilet.
To install tile in your bathroom you must make allowances for the toilet.
Because toilets sit on top of tile any rough cuts are hidden making it easy to achieve the appearance of tile that has been custom cut for your bathroom.
Vinyl tiles are adhesive backed and will stick to almost every surface so no messy glues or grouting are required.
Install full vinyl tiles on the bathroom floor stopping when the full tiles will not fit next to the toilet flange.
The following post will outline the reasons you should never install new flooring around an existing toilet.
When installing ceramic tile in a bathroom you ve got a couple of choices.
Which one you choose depends on your diy experience.
This will leave you with an uncovered area around the base of the toilet.