How to cut tile around a toilet method 1 of 4.
Tiling a bathroom floor around toilet.
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Shut off the water supply.
Purchase a toilet flange extension ring thick enough to raise the toilet mounting surface so that it s.
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.
Tracing and cutting tiles around an installed toilet.
Tracing tile cut lines before toilet installation.
As you will need to cut the tiles to shape around the toilet base.
It s entirely up to you.
Tile the areas away from the toilet flange first.
Remove the toilet by taking off the retaining bolts disconnecting the supply line and lifting.
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Measure the distance from the top of the toilet flange to the top of the finished tile floor.
If your home only has one toilet you can leave it in place until you install the backer board.
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.
Cutting flooring around these obstacles is difficult even for the most seasoned flooring installer.
Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases.
In addition if you fail to remove the toilet before new floor installation you set yourself up for future.
With the toilet removed you can carry the tile all the way up to and around the toilet flange.
Installing tile around a toilet.