How to cut tile around a toilet method 1 of 4.
Tiling a bathroom floor around toilet.
It s entirely up to you.
Measure the distance from the top of the toilet flange to the top of the finished tile floor.
Remove the toilet by taking off the retaining bolts disconnecting the supply line and lifting.
With the toilet removed you can carry the tile all the way up to and around the toilet flange.
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.
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If your home only has one toilet you can leave it in place until you install the backer board.
Prepare the room for installing ceramic bathroom floor tiles first get the toilet out of your way.
Install the full tiles surrounding the toilet first.
Tile the areas away from the toilet flange first.
Purchase a toilet flange extension ring thick enough to raise the toilet mounting surface so that it s.
Tracing tile cut lines before toilet installation.
As you will need to cut the tiles to shape around the toilet base.
Most toilet base are oval shape with unparalleled curves so good tiling skill is needed if you want a nice fit.
Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases.
Turn off the toilet s water supply and flush the water in the bowl.
But think of it this way if you leave the toilet as it is there will be more work when tiling around the toilet.
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Tracing and cutting tiles around an installed toilet.
Installing tile around a toilet.
Cutting flooring around these obstacles is difficult even for the most seasoned flooring installer.