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DIY Cheap Bathroom Floor Makeover

An easy and cheap bathroom floor makeover that any beginner DIYer can do in one weekend! 
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time6 hours
Cost: $50

Equipment

  • vinyl plank flooring
  • small crowbar
  • metal putty knife
  • adjustable angle ruler
  • utility knife and blades
  • power multi tool (optional)

Instructions

  • Remove the toilet. Turn off the water supply. Loosen floor bolts. Lift the toilet and set on a cardboard box in the tub if possible.
  • Remove the baseboard trim using metal putty knife to protect the wall and a small crowbar to loosen the board at each nail point.
  • Remove the old flooring using a metal putty knife to remove adhesive and other scrapers to remove torn linoleum flooring as needed. Vacuum when finished to remove debris.
  • Measure and cut the vinyl planks to size for the floor space. Cut one plank at a time. Use an adjustable angle ruler to work around corners.
  • Reinstall the toilet and baseboards

Notes

Use a flooring calculator to estimate the correct amount of flooring product. Purchase extra to convert any mishaps.