Floor coverings such as vinyl then are placed on top of the subfloor.
Do you have to put a toilet sub floor.
In new construction the plumber roughs in the soil pipe to the floor of the bathroom where the toilet eventually will be placed.
In this video i demonstrate a simple and permanent method of installing a toilet where the new tile floor was installed over the original subfloor but the to.
The toilet will now be sitting on top of the tiles so if the flange had no extra height before you now may need to attach a drain flange extender to avoid leakage.
Since you re raising the level of the floor you ll likely need to raise the level of the flange that skirts the drain as well.
Apply plumber s putty around the bottom edge of the toilet before setting it on top of the drain opening.
Then the toilet is reset so the base covers the cuts around the drain.
Use a caulk gun to squeeze a bead of caulk around the base of the toilet where it meets the floor.
If adding washers or shims fixed the problem the only thing left to do is to caulk the toilet the the floor.
Often the subfloor consists of plywood that is nailed or screwed to the construction floor.
We have a large selection to choose from and each one is perfect for a downstairs toilet.
Visit close coupled toilets.
See your hardware store for a flange extension kit.
You bolt it to the sub floor.
The toilet has to be removed and the flooring cut to go around the floor drain.
If you put wax between the extension piece s and the existing flange you just smear a little wax don t use a whole ring.
Once you have your plywood laid down and secured you will be ready to lay your replacement tile down.
Might be useful to look at how a toilet should be set.
The toilet goes in next and the vanity typically is installed last without a top sink or faucets.
Before finish flooring is installed on top of a plywood subfloor you must waterproof the subfloor especially in a bathroom.
A corner toilet is perfect for those installations where space is needed and is the perfect solution when installing a downstairs loo.
Replace the bolts and secure the toilet firmly to the floor.
If you do not waterproof the subfloor moisture can make its way under the subfloor and cause mold growth or other damage.
The most popular toilet in the uk and includes pan cistern and seat.
Smooth out the bead using your finger then wipe your finger on a wet rag.
