With placing the bathtub before the flooring and wall, you can better position the bathtub for protection and aesthetics. Without having to worry about damaging the flooring and wall, you can simply place the bathtub where you want and place the flooring and wall after to limit gaps between the two.
In your installation process, you should put the backer board down and tile the floor and the backsplash around the tub first, but leave off the row of tiles that directly surround the tub. Next, you'll install the tub, make it level, and connect all of the plumbing.
Apply caulk.
Holding the caulking gun at a 45-degree angle, run an even bead along the gap in between the tape. Immediately run your finger to push in the caulking so that it fills the gap completely and grabs both the tub and flooring. If it is at all sticky, you can try wetting your finger slightly.
Generally, flooring contractors prefer that the cabinets go in first so that there is less possibility of the floor getting scratched. Cabinet installers like the floor to be in place so that the cutting and dust from the floor installation will not damage the vanity.
You can install vinyl plank flooring underneath a bathroom vanity (unless the manufacturer advises against this, for warranty reasons). But, generally speaking, bathroom vanities can be installed directly over the subfloor, so covering the area with flooring first seems like unnecessary work.
Of all of the rooms in your home, Bathroom's will see the most water and experience the highest levels of humidity. As a result, bathroom subfloor will not always be the same as the subfloor used throughout the rest of your home. Pressure treated 3/4″ plywood subfloor is the best subfloor material for bathrooms.
In any tiling installation, there will always be a use for a silicone sealant. This can be used around a bath or around a sink, in the joints between the tiles on the walls, or in our tiler's case in the video, between the tiles on the wall and the worktop.
In the bathroom, nothing is more important than waterproofing. Large amounts of water flow through the room every day, and you need to protect it. When it comes to the tub surround you need to ensure proper waterproofing behind the tile – and it must go at least as high as the showerhead.
Cement backer board is used as a sub-surface for tiling, usually for showers or bathtubs. Backer boars are generally placed against plywood or OSB board. This treatment is unnecessary if there is already cement backing. Figure out the whole process behind a weekend bathroom remodel here.
We recommend having your tiles fitted before installing a sink, shower, bath and toilet. This means your bathroom suite can sit on top of the tiles, providing a better seal and finish.
A good subfloor needs to be durable, level, at least 1 ⅛ inches thick, and free from residue. If it is not, it won't support tile well. Even the smallest cracks or depressions in a concrete floor could cause your tile to break early.
Traditionally bathroom floors are built to withstand the pressure of an average bathtub (full), but in some cases the floor can be weak, or if you are looking at getting a larger tub, you might need to look into reinforcing the flooring.
To strengthen the floor, work out roughly where the bath feet will stand and fix some extra noggins between the joists to stiffen the structure by carefully cutting from a minimum 150mm x 50mm piece of timber, a piece of wood for each of the joists.
In case the floor is not leveled and part of the apron is not touching the floor, it's a must to shim the apron and fill the gap with a structural material like wood or plastic. The distance between shims should not exceed 6” and the max. gap to shim should not exceed ¼”.
Traditionally, exterior grade plywood has been the subfloor material of choice for many bathroom flooring projects. Plywood is made by gluing alternating layers of wood veneer. CDX plywood (¾”) in particular is used often because it has a high level of resistance to moisture and humidity.
Cement backerboard is more stable than plywood in high humidity and other wet environments. It won't swell and buckle the way that plywood does, so it's safe to use in mudrooms and bathrooms where things like spills and puddles are normal, as well as in areas with high levels of moisture in the air.
DryPly® plywood Sturd-I-Floor® panels feature a water-repellent coating that provides excellent weather protection during construction. In fact, the coating on this tried and tested sub-floor helps reduce water absorption by up to 40%.
Vinyl roll is a great bathroom flooring choice because it comes in large sheets and can be installed in smaller bathrooms without any seams, reducing the risk of water seeping through cracks and grout.
All Signature vinyl planks are slip-resistant, making them an excellent choice for bathrooms. This automatically translates to a better grip for your feet, especially after a bath or shower.
Vinyl plank flooring provides an amazing water resistance ability. You can shower comfortably without having to worry about damaging the floor with water. One thing to note, however, is that most homeowners prefer luxury vinyl tiles when it comes to the water resistance capability.