We have a cottage that we bought in January. It's in bad shape and we're starting the remodeling in the bathroom.
We're looking to get everything up and running quickly.
I'm going to install laminate flooring over the vinyl that is currently on the floor. Laminate will go down quick and there's a few styles that go well with the cottage look we're trying to achieve.
With your help on these boards I'm hoping to avoid multiple trips to the Home Depot (we're in a rural area and it's the closest store at 15 miles away).
Here are my concerns:
1) I'm installing a new toilet. The cottage is older and what will be possible problems with the flange and what do I do to avoid them. Can I replace it quickly if it's in bad shape? Install a new flange over the old? Use a flange extender?
2) The laminate floor will raise the height of the floor above the flange. Will I need a double wax ring? Should I avoid the wax rings with the plastic horn inside?
3) What is the best toilet for the lowest price? We're remodeling the entire cottage.... need to save money where we can and will only use it on weekends. We have a septic system also and I want to make sure the toilet doesn't cause any issues.
Thanks in advance for all the help... this site is GREAT!!!
I hope I can contribute as I make my way through our remodel.
We're looking to get everything up and running quickly.
I'm going to install laminate flooring over the vinyl that is currently on the floor. Laminate will go down quick and there's a few styles that go well with the cottage look we're trying to achieve.
With your help on these boards I'm hoping to avoid multiple trips to the Home Depot (we're in a rural area and it's the closest store at 15 miles away).
Here are my concerns:
1) I'm installing a new toilet. The cottage is older and what will be possible problems with the flange and what do I do to avoid them. Can I replace it quickly if it's in bad shape? Install a new flange over the old? Use a flange extender?
2) The laminate floor will raise the height of the floor above the flange. Will I need a double wax ring? Should I avoid the wax rings with the plastic horn inside?
3) What is the best toilet for the lowest price? We're remodeling the entire cottage.... need to save money where we can and will only use it on weekends. We have a septic system also and I want to make sure the toilet doesn't cause any issues.
Thanks in advance for all the help... this site is GREAT!!!
I hope I can contribute as I make my way through our remodel.