How to install vinyl flooring in bathroom without removing toilet

How to install vinyl flooring in bathroom without removing toilet?

You don’t have to remove the toilet to do a bathroom remodeling project. Instead, the key to installing flooring in a bathroom with a toilet already in place is to build a platform for the new floor. This platform will elevate the floor level so the flooring can be installed over the existing toilet.

How to install vinyl flooring in bathroom without taking up carpet?

When laying vinyl flooring over existing carpet, it’s important to first remove the carpet. Doing a subflooring assessment helps ensure that the subfloor is in good condition and able to support the flooring. A professional subflooring inspector can judge the condition of the wood subflooring and any underlying contaminants. The flooring installer then refloor the bathroom and installs the vinyl flooring.

How to install vinyl flooring in bathroom without

Another method for installing vinyl flooring in bathroom without removing toilet is to use a floating toilet. A floating toilet is attached to the floor and has a drain underneath it. The bowl of the toilet is then fitted into the hole in the floor. This method is especially suitable for small bathrooms as it allows you to avoid removing a toilet in a bigger bathroom.

How to install vinyl flooring in bathroom without taking up tile?

If you are planning to install vinyl flooring over existing tile, you will need to remove the existing flooring first to make room for the new flooring. Once the flooring is removed, you can lay your vinyl flooring on the subfloor. The flooring can be installed either with a snap-on or snap-in method.

How to install vinyl flooring in bathroom without taking up flooring?

One of the biggest challenges when replacing bathroom flooring is that there is often a toilet in the room. In most cases, the toilet is too close to the floor, leaving very little room for the flooring to be laid over the toilet. To solve this problem, we recommend using a floating flooring system. Flooring systems that use a floating floor are designed to allow for the floor to be installed over the toilet, while still providing a finished floor surface over the toilet.