G Henslee wrote:

Wes Stebbins wrote:
No, the bathroom has been roughed in, drywalled, painted, and there is
just
a whirlpool in it now - no actual toilet, sink, etc. The plumber wants
the
floor in before he comes back and install the toilet, etc.

Makes sense.


That is one of my questions - Do I install the vanity before or after
tiling?

Usually I recommend vanity first with ceramic. However with the vinyl
tiles you can install them first. If you ever upgrade to a cermaic or
otherwise it's a simple chore to cut the tiles at the toe kick if you
remove them for the new stuff. Or just install backerboard at that time
over the whole works for a substrate.

Also, my bad - I meant to say "priming" not "staining." I bought a
primer
that alledgedly makes the tile stick better.

Also, do I need to install a sub-flooring first? I've read different
opinions on it, and some also say use plywood (if so - what thickness)
not
particle board, etc.

Most lino guys I know install a 1/4-3/8" particle board underlayment.


Never use particle board in a bathroom. Use 1/4 hardy board to get level
surface. Tile the whole bathroom then install the vanity and toilet, no
stupid cuts in cheap lino floor. Why on earth are you using that cheap
junk??? Ceramic tile is not that expensive and looks like a million bucks
compared to cheap ass paper junk. Even the new wood Alum. laminate floors
would add a better look.
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