Measure the width from the last tile applied to just under the base using a thin metal ruler.
How to wall tile around a toilet.
To install tile properly around the toilet you need to affix it to the floor under the fixture.
Most toilet base are oval shape with unparalleled curves so good tiling skill is needed if you want a nice fit.
Cut just enough of the tile away so that 1 2 inch is under the base of the toilet.
When tiling a bathroom mark out your desired grid pattern on the floor and lay tile over the unobstructed areas first.
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Don t tighten with a wrench.
Don t tile around the toilet flange the circular piece that connects to the drain pipe and upon which the toilet itself will rest until the end.
Because toilets sit on top of tile any rough cuts are hidden making it easy to achieve the appearance of tile that has been custom cut for your bathroom.
Hand tighten the bolts back down.
Tile the areas away from the toilet flange first.
Tiling around the toilet flange.
But think of it this way if you leave the toilet as it is there will be more work when tiling around the toilet.
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If you re installing ceramic or other stone tiles there is a considerable amount of prep.
As you will need to cut the tiles to shape around the toilet base.
Loosen the bolts just enough to rock the toilet enough to slip the tile under it.