To install tile properly around the toilet you need to affix it to the floor under the fixture.
How to install tile floor around toilet.
Because toilets sit on top of tile any rough cuts are hidden making it easy to achieve the appearance of tile that has been custom cut for your bathroom.
How to tile around a toilet.
Which one you choose depends on your diy experience.
If you ve worked with plumbing before you might want to remove the toilet before you place the tile.
Vinyl tiles are adhesive backed and will stick to almost every surface so no messy glues or grouting are required.
To install tile in your bathroom you must make allowances for the toilet.
When installing ceramic tile in a bathroom you ve got a couple of choices.
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.
If you re installing ceramic or other stone tiles there is a considerable amount of prep.
Cutting tiles to fit neatly around the base of an installed toilet requires careful template making and tile nipping however so patience and precision are critical.
Take a look below to learn how to install tile around a toilet.
Either tile around the existing toilet or remove the toilet and go underneath.
Install full vinyl tiles on the bathroom floor stopping when the full tiles will not fit next to the toilet flange.
This will leave you with an uncovered area around the base of the toilet.