Toilet flange is a pipe fitting that basically has two functions.
Laying flooring under toilet.
This could be because of leaks or overflows.
If the flooring raises the toilet more.
Because laminate flooring floats above the sub floor on top of underlayment it will expand and contract slightly with the temperature and humidity of the room.
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If you re installing a new floor pedestal sink and toilet you should install the laminate flooring first so it s under the sink and toilet.
It means tiles don t have to be cut to awkward shapes to fit and also means there is a layer of tile under the toilet that will protect the floor from water should the sealant fail.
Then the toilet is reset so the base covers the cuts around the drain.
Use the folded dummy tile as a pattern and trace the bent edge on the tile to show you where you need to cut.
The second is that it holds the toilet to the floor securely.
Keeping the dummy tile folded back place this over a tile.
Sometimes the subfloor around your toilet will become soft and may begin to rot.
Can i replace laminate planks myself.
The first is that it connects the floor drain to the drain of your toilet.
Set your dummy tile between the edge of the placed tile and the toilet.
Bend the cardboard back on the dummy tile where it meets the base of the toilet.
This is why i recommend installing the floor under the toilet pan.
The toilet has to be removed and the flooring cut to go around the floor drain.
The hole can be generously large to make laying the flooring easier but the flooring should extend at least 2 inches inside the perimeter of the toilet base.
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.
Should i begin laying the flooring.