Flooring Tile - Tiled Around Vanity
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twodaend
08-04-08, 08:26 PM
We are planning on doing some minor upgrades to our 1/2 bath, by replacing the vanity and top, new medicine cabinet, and new light. However, we have noticed that the current tile has been tiled around the vanity and not completely under. The problem we for see is that our current vanity is 27x21 (old vanity with odd size) and we will be replacing it with a 24x21. Thus there will be a gap on the sides since the new vanity is shorter.
We where wondering what our options are to correct this without completely redoing the floor as this is not in the budget. We where thinking of somehow leveling the floor to match the current tile level, but we are not sure how. Most of the new leveled floor will be under the vanity, but we are most concerned about the ~3" difference. What would be best as to level the floor or just sit the vanity in the empty space and somehow fill the gap.
Our vanity will be up against a side wall and our tile is 1x1 tile which where probably 12x12 sheets.
We where wondering what our options are to correct this without completely redoing the floor as this is not in the budget. We where thinking of somehow leveling the floor to match the current tile level, but we are not sure how. Most of the new leveled floor will be under the vanity, but we are most concerned about the ~3" difference. What would be best as to level the floor or just sit the vanity in the empty space and somehow fill the gap.
Our vanity will be up against a side wall and our tile is 1x1 tile which where probably 12x12 sheets.
HotinOKC
08-05-08, 03:31 PM
I think a mud bed would be the only way to bring this floor up to the same level as the tile, and a mud floor is not typically a DIY task.
Can you take some pictures and post them here? You can upload them to a sharing site, like Photobucket.com, then post the IMG url here.
Can you take some pictures and post them here? You can upload them to a sharing site, like Photobucket.com, then post the IMG url here.
twodaend
08-06-08, 08:10 AM
I haven't removed it yet, but I see that it is sitting below the tile. The more I'm looking a flooring, I'm considering laying vinyl tile on top. I want to use a floor leveler (thinking about Armstrong S-199 One-Part Embossing Leveler) to no only smooth out the title ridges and grout, but I wondering if this can also be used to bring level the area where the current vanity is sitting.
The area in question is barley 2 sq. ft. and probably no more than 1/8" to a 1/4" lower than the current tile. I'll have to remove the vanity in the next day or two to verify, but I want to have my flooring options ready so the bathroom is not off limits for too long.
The area in question is barley 2 sq. ft. and probably no more than 1/8" to a 1/4" lower than the current tile. I'll have to remove the vanity in the next day or two to verify, but I want to have my flooring options ready so the bathroom is not off limits for too long.
HeresJohnny
08-13-08, 08:35 AM
Do you know what is directly under the tile, plywood, cement board etc.? Is the height difference only the thickness of the tile or is there an underlayment thats not under the vanity as well?
If the height difference is only the thickness of the tile, perhaps you could find a matching or complimentary mosiac to look good with the existing tile. If its more than the thickness of the tile, let us know exactly what you are up against.
If the height difference is only the thickness of the tile, perhaps you could find a matching or complimentary mosiac to look good with the existing tile. If its more than the thickness of the tile, let us know exactly what you are up against.