Remove the toilet by taking off the retaining bolts disconnecting the supply line and lifting.
Tiling a bathroom floor around toilet.
Tracing and cutting tiles around an installed toilet.
Measure the distance from the top of the toilet flange to the top of the finished tile floor.
Installing tile around a toilet.
In addition if you fail to remove the toilet before new floor installation you set yourself up for future.
As you will need to cut the tiles to shape around the toilet base.
Install the full tiles surrounding the toilet first.
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Tile the areas away from the toilet flange first.
Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases.
Cutting flooring around these obstacles is difficult even for the most seasoned flooring installer.
Purchase a toilet flange extension ring thick enough to raise the toilet mounting surface so that it s.
When the toilet is reinstalled its base will rest squarely on the new floor and cover any edges around the flange leaving your project with a professional appearance.
With the toilet removed you can carry the tile all the way up to and around the toilet flange.
Shut off the water supply.
Most toilet base are oval shape with unparalleled curves so good tiling skill is needed if you want a nice fit.
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Tracing tile cut lines before toilet installation.
If your home only has one toilet you can leave it in place until you install the backer board.
It s entirely up to you.
How to cut tile around a toilet method 1 of 4.
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