I planned to add a plywood underlayment to my subfloor and then add my luxury vinyl plank flooring. I saw this first-hand after I removed the ceramic tile and underlayment.
If you go from a ceramic tile floor to vinyl plank flooring (like I did), the height of your floor will most likely be lower. If your toilet flange is too high though, you can get a rocking toilet and leaks. The flange should be flush to the surface of the floor, or slightly proud. Will You Need to Lower Your Toilet Flange?įirst of all, what is a toilet flange? A toilet flange is the part that secures the toilet to the floor and is connected to the drain pipe. The manufacturer’s instructions for my vinyl plank flooring said to leave the other three walls silicone-free to allow for expansion. After the flooring is installed you’ll add another bead of silicone between the flooring and the tub to make this area waterproof. Then you’ll put down a bead of 100% silicone along your bathtub before laying the vinyl plank flooring. I go through this whole process below so keep reading you can also check out my video tutorial. Existing Ceramic Tile Flooringīut what if you have a ceramic tile floor like I did? You’ll need to remove the tiles, underlayment, level the subfloor and then lay your vinyl plank flooring. You’ll still want to add 100% silicone caulk in front of the bathtub which I go into next. Just make sure it’s flat and not peeling up anywhere. You can lay your vinyl plank flooring right on top of it. If you already have sheet laminate in your bathroom you should be in good shape. In a room without a water source, that’s not a big deal but in a bathroom it’s a major factor to consider. This means it needs expansion cracks along the walls which are then covered up by trim. Luxury vinyl plank flooring is a waterproof surface, but it’s also a floating floor. Is There a Way To Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring?
Install a vinyl floor full#
Have a full bathroom? So did I, and I still installed vinyl plank flooring around the toilet and bathtub using a few steps I’ll show you. But overall this is an easier bathroom to tackle. There are still steps you’ll need to take to protect against water issues. This is the first question to consider because a half bath (just a sink and a toilet) has a lot less water to be worried about. Does Your Bathroom Include a Shower or Bathtub?
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