Contents
- 1 How do you cut a hole in the floor for a toilet?
- 2 Can you cut tiles around a toilet?
- 3 Do you need a special drill bit for ceramic tile?
- 4 How can I tell if my tile is ceramic or porcelain?
- 5 What is the standard plumbing hole for a toilet?
- 6 How do you cut plywood around a toilet?
- 7 Do squat toilets flush?
- 8 Should you tile under toilet?
- 9 How do I keep my tile from cracking when I cut it?
How do you cut a hole in the floor for a toilet?
Drill a 3/4-inch hole in the outline. Install an all-purpose keyhole-style blade on a reciprocating saw, insert the blade through the hole and cut around the outline. You can also make the cut with a jigsaw and an all-purpose wood-cutting blade.
Can you cut tiles around a toilet?
It is almost impossible to cut flooring, especially ceramic tile or wood, precise enough to fit snugly around a toilet base. The finished product usually results in an uneven and thick joint around the toilet base, a joint that will require additional caulk or grout to conceal.
Do you need a special drill bit for ceramic tile?
Standard drill bits don’t work on tile, but not to worry. Ceramic tile can be drilled with a carbide bit, while glass and porcelain call for a diamond-tipped bit.
How can I tell if my tile is ceramic or porcelain?
The easiest and fastest way to tell a ceramic tile from a porcelain tile is to take a look at its edge. A ceramic tile, whether for floor or wall use, has a glaze on top of the surface, giving it its color and finish. Porcelain tiles may be glazed but are frequently not.
What is the standard plumbing hole for a toilet?
The standard plumbing hole for a toilet is called a flange, and it is 3 inches in diameter.
How do you cut plywood around a toilet?
Drill a hole in the outline of the circle with a 3/8-inch drill bit, then insert the blade of a jigsaw through the hole and cut around the outline. Remove the cut-out circle, then set the plywood into place around the flange. The entire outline of the flange should be visible.
Do squat toilets flush?
Some squat toilets will have a handle and will flush like a western style toilet. However, many may not have this feature and you are still required to flush and clean up after you have used the toilet. Always leave the squat toilet looking clean for the next person.
Should you tile under toilet?
The bathroom fitters are unanimous—if you’re looking for a high quality finish, with a better seal against water damage, then always tile the floor first. The floor will be sealed a lot better with the tiles being laid under the toilet.
How do I keep my tile from cracking when I cut it?
The best way to keep tile from cracking is to use a score-and-snap tile cutter or a diamond wet saw.