Do Flooring First Then Install Toilet

To install a new toilet first turn off the water supply and remove the old toilet.

Do flooring first then install toilet.

Toilet flange is set from previous flooring do i need to get a spacer to raise it to flooring level. Floor coverings such as vinyl then are placed on top of the subfloor. The bathroom fitters are unanimous if you re looking for a high quality finish with a better seal against water damage then always tile the floor first. You should then be able to lift the toilet off the floor leaving only the drain opening.

Vanity rest on the floor or do you set vanity then trim flooring to fit vanity. Most toilets are held to the floor by two bolts one on each side of the flange at the bottom of the toilet. When running the flooring do you run flooring then set vanity. Since you re raising the level of the floor you ll likely need to raise the level of the flange that skirts the drain as well.

The toilet has to be removed and the flooring cut to go around the floor drain. Install the wall tile and then work on floor tile. It means tiles don t have to be cut to awkward shapes to fit and also means there is a layer of tile under the toilet that will protect the floor from water should the sealant fail. Level the toilet base then tighten the bolts and cap them.

Cut through the putty that holds the toilet to the floor using a sharp utility knife. Then lift the toilet onto the floor bolts and jiggle it a bit to seal the drainage hole. Do you run the flooring 1st up to flange then set toilet or set toilet then trim the flooring. If the new flooring were installed right up to the edge of the toilet and the toilet needed to be replaced down the road the exact same toilet model would need to be found to eliminate the.

The toilet goes in next and the vanity typically is installed last without a top sink or faucets. Tile the shower walls or bathtub enclosure first and then move to other areas of the bathroom. Use grout for both but caulk the corners. Grout is available in a variety of colors to enhance or become part of the overall bathroom decor.

Then the toilet is reset so the base covers the cuts around the drain. The potential of mismatched flooring one downside of installing risers or different flooring is that you add a complication if you wish to change the kitchen footprint in the future.