Do I have to remove the toilet to put down laminate flooring in the bathroom?
Question: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".
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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.
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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.
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.
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
To do the job properly, and have it look professional, you should remove the toilet.
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.
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!
Absolutely, remove the toilet. Don't forget to get a new wax ring when you reset the toilet.
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.
If you want it to look professional, you will have to lift the stool. That will hide any imperfections where you have to cut the hole for the drain. If you are really good with an x-acto knife, you might be able to match the contour of the stool, but one mistake will scream 'AMATEUR"
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.
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