Can you replace bathroom floor without removing toilet?

They often ask if they should remove the toilet before installing a new bathroom floor. While it is possible to install a new linoleum or ceramic tile floor without removing the toilet, it is not recommended and actually can increase the labor involved in the project.
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Can you replace bathroom floor without removing vanity?

If you like your vanity and intend to keep it where it is long term, you don't need to remove it during tile installation. You can simply tile around it. If the vanity is old, damaged, doesn't fit your design or is in the wrong place for your revamped bathroom, consider tiling under it.
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Do you have to remove toilet to lay vinyl flooring?

Remove any carpeting or old vinyl flooring and temporarily remove the baseboard. If you are installing vinyl planks in a bathroom, you may need to temporarily remove the toilet or you can install around it. If the subfloor is unlevel, you can fix low spots with a self-leveling product and sand or grind down high spots.
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What goes in first flooring or toilet?

Bathroom construction typically follows organized steps. The plywood subfloor is installed first, followed by particleboard overlay. Floor coverings such as vinyl then are placed on top of the subfloor. The toilet goes in next, and the vanity typically is installed last without a top, sink or faucets.
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Do you tile under the toilet or around it?

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.
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Does flooring go under the vanity?

Generally, flooring contractors prefer that the cabinets go in first so that there is less possibility of the floor getting scratched. Cabinet installers like the floor to be in place so that the cutting and dust from the floor installation will not damage the vanity.
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Can I install vinyl plank flooring under bathroom vanity?

You can install vinyl plank flooring beneath your bathroom vanity if you use the glue-down vinyl plank flooring method. Vinyl plank is a suitable material to have beneath your vanity since there's no expansion and contraction once installed.
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Does bathroom tile go under vanity?

Because bathroom vanities are not as weighty as kitchen cabinets, it is generally suggested to tile beneath the vanity. The exception to this is if you have heating ducts or other systems that take advantage of the hidden area beneath the cabinet and the tile will be a hindrance to their installation.
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Does flooring go under toilet flange?

The toilet flange needs to be on top of the finished floor. Meaning the bottom edge of the flange needs to be on the same plane as the toilet. So if your toilet sits on the tile, the flange needs to be on top of the tile too.
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Can you put vinyl flooring in a bathroom?

Vinyl is a standout choice for bathroom flooring. There are several different vinyl products, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and vinyl roll (also known as sheet vinyl), and both of these are excellent bathroom flooring choices. They're durable, moisture-resistant, easy to clean and maintain, and warm underfoot.
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Do you tile behind a toilet?

Should You Tile Around a Toilet? You can, but you don't need to, as bathroom floors are generally water-resistant.
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Do you put flooring under appliances?

If due to design circumstances (for example an odd appliance height or construction anomaly) your total flooring height will need to be elevated and finished higher than normal—2 inches or more—consider installing flooring before putting in the kitchen cabinets and appliances. There's a good reason to do this.
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How do you know if your bathroom floor is rotting?

If your bathroom floor is rotting, you may be able to tell in several ways. The floor could move underfoot or be soft to the touch. Your floor could also smell or have discoloration, visible mold or mildew, and warped walls can also be an indicator.
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