What should I do if my bathroom floor is cut?
In a perfect world, any floor joist that is cut should have a header installed, preferably two, and doubled adjacent joists. All headers should be nailed to the cut joists and their ends attached to two adjacent, uninterrupted floor joists. The use of joist hangers facilitates this repair.
Are there any problems with a bathroom remodel?
Reconstruction of the walls and floor can present problems for a major bathroom overhaul. Bathrooms are botched more than any other room in the house. With bathroom remodels people often focus on easy-to-see things like tile colors and layout, or special amenities like heated floors.
When to double joists in a bathroom remodel?
Doubling joists can solve a lot of problems like sagging, uneven or undersized floor joists, especially when you can’t install a full-length floor joist because of plumbing, existing walls, or finished floors or ceilings. In these situations it sometimes makes sense to reinforce a key floor joist or even all of the floor joists.
What should I know when reusing a bathroom?
When reusing existing plumbing locations, ensure that supply and waste pipes don’t need to be extended or modified. Recognize that removing old tile floors and sub-floors will affect the floor height, which can affect the pipe positions.
Do you have to remove toilet to replace bathroom floor?
It’s also easier if you remove the toilet as well. You typically only need to remove the particleboard overlay, leaving the plywood subfloor intact. If the damage is secluded to one area only, you may be able to leave the vanity in place without disturbing it, replacing only that part of the floor that’s damaged.
Which is the first floor to be replaced in a bathroom?
The plywood subfloor is installed first, followed by particleboard overlay. Floor coverings such as vinyl then are placed on top of the subfloor. The toilet goes in next, and the vanity typically is installed last without a top, sink or faucets. If you’re doing a complete floor replacement,…
How big is the subfloor in my bathroom?
My house is 1 story, but I have a basement so all the floors on the main level are “upstairs” and have a wooden subfloor. I ripped out the vanity in a bathroom I’m working on and starting taking out the tile. I had a bit of trouble because the vanity had to be lifted almost 2″ to come out which I thought was odd.
Is it OK to remove old vinyl flooring?
If you are ready to upgrade your existing floor, you will need to remove the old vinyl first. In some circumstances, you can install new flooring such as laminate flooring, hardwood or engineered flooring over vinyl flooring as long as it is in good condition. Removing vinyl is a good DIY job most homeowners can do on their own.
