Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

• <div><p>When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.</p><p>On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</p></div>

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Advanced Flooring Design

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Advanced Flooring Design

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Advanced Flooring Design is the #1 source for all your flooring needs! We specialize in all natural wood flooring, laminates, tile, carpet, & vinyl plank installations. insured & with over 20 years of experience in the industry, we guarantee the highest quality! In addition, a lifetime installation warranty is our promise to all our customers! We also offer free in-home estimates that will allow you to meet us personally. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to assist you with your next flooring project!

"Joe did a phenomenal job tiling my unique shower. He went above and beyond making sure his finished work went beyond my expectations. "

Michelle H on November 2025

"Joe did a phenomenal job tiling my unique shower. He went above and beyond making sure his finished work went beyond my expectations. "

Michelle H on November 2025

Rc roofing&remodeling

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Rc roofing&remodeling

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Roofing remodeling tile, flooring, trim, work siding and more

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Unified building solutions

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3 years of experience

handyman services, general contractor and interior/exterior remodeling.

Century

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Century

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32 years of experience

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Century Flooring is the trusted resource for commercial flooring services and products throughout Michigan. Our clients include architect and design firms, general contractors, real estate developers, corporations, facility managers manufacturer representatives, and residential home owners. As a leading commercial flooring contractor, we delight our customers with expert advice on flooring and installation choices and installing a wide variety of interior finish products. We also specialize in and provide commercial janitorial and residential cleaning services.

KJA painting pros LLC

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KJA painting pros LLC

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8 years of experience

Interior and exterior painting. Also several different areas in the industry. Such as: wood flooring restoration, tile, wall paper removal, power washing, deck staining and sealing, gutter cleaning,

Sunshine homes

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Sunshine homes

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7 years of experience

Always strive to do better than you yourself can do. It is our goal that you be able to enjoy your remodel process, instead of having a less than happy relation ship with those "guys" you wish you had never called. We will remain focused on your job befor beginning new ones.

Need help with your home remodeling project? Countryside Tile & Stone can help. We specialize in residential tile installations ranging from back-splashes and floors to tub surrounds and custom showers. Email us at [email protected] or call Kodi at 616-232-0129

"Extremely pleased with the work done. Would highly recommend."

LORI S on August 2019

"Extremely pleased with the work done. Would highly recommend."

LORI S on August 2019

phillips flooring

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phillips flooring

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specializing in all hard surface flooring installation needs. As a professional installer I can help you determine the right product for your installation needs. Done right the first time all work warrantied. Insured with 15 years experience in commercial and residential we offer A+ quality work at competitive affordable rates. Tile floors, custom walk in tile showers, hardwood, laminate, vinyl click lock, lvt and more. Free estimates. Ask about our veterans discount.

"He is a *** offender"

Theresa C on February 2021

"He is a *** offender"

Theresa C on February 2021

Ravenite carpet and tile cleaning

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Ravenite carpet and tile cleaning

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9 years of experience

Truck mounted hot water/steam extraction carpet and tile cleaning

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

The reasons not to install flooring underneath a bathtub outweigh the benefits. A properly installed bathtub will keep water from reaching the unprotected subfloor underneath. Installing a tub on top of finished flooring can lead to damage and scratches to the new floor. Also, a small leak from a tub drain may be more difficult to notice if finished flooring impedes water drips.

Yes, it’s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you’re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

Tile will almost always last longer than laminate flooring, regardless of the type of tile installed. Porcelain tile can last for 75 years or more with proper care, and even less durable ceramic tile will last for 60 years or more, provided they’re installed by a tile professional. On the other hand, laminate flooring has an average lifespan of around 20 years, and you might only get 10 to 15 years out of low-cost laminate flooring. As such, tile will add far more value to your home than laminate.

Tile installation can be expensive because it requires more time and labor to install than many other materials. For example, laminate flooring can click and lock into place, and carpet comes in large rolls that you can secure to the floor. On the other hand, tiles need to be cut, laid individually, grouted, and left to cure.

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