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Replacing vinyl tiles

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BoysRule · 01/08/2026 20:06

I recently moved into my house. There are vinyl tiles in the bathroom which are stained. I can’t get the stains out. What are my options with replacing them?

There is a vanity unit and toilet - I don’t want to have to take them out to put a new floor in due to cost. Can I replace them, cutting around the fixed items? Can I paint them?

Any ideas?

Replacing vinyl tiles
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ComtesseDeSpair · 02/08/2026 10:53

Yes, you can cut around the vanity and toilet and then retile and it’s a lot easier to cut vinyl than actual tile - it won’t be as neat a finish as moving and tiling underneath as you’ll have a visible edge/join and probably want to cover it with sealant, but it looks as though your toilet is already sealed where it meets the floor anyway.

You can paint vinyl tiles but in high traffic areas it’s prone to wearing off, and vinyl is a flexible surface which can also cause the paint to crack.

BoysRule · 02/08/2026 14:08

Thank you. Is it easy with LVT as I’d rather have that.

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ComtesseDeSpair · 02/08/2026 16:03

I’d speak with an LVT supplier. Depending what’s under your vinyl currently you may need to add a ply subfloor for evenness and stability which would raise the flooring slightly and might look strange where it meets the vanity and toilet. LVT can be fitted in bathrooms, though you’d definitely need a good sealant on the open edges around toilet and vanity to prevent water splashes (and wee, if you have small children!) seeping in.

Caseyomar · 07/08/2026 07:33

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MyCalmTiger · 07/08/2026 07:52

Has anyone bought bathroom tiles from Royale Stones? I'm renovating my en-suite and still can't decide on the colour. I came across the Atacama Grey Matt Bathroom Tiles and really like how it looks in the photos, but I'm unsure whether it's the right choice. Has anyone used it? Is it worth it? I'd really appreciate any honest feedback.

Atacama Grey Matt Indoor Wall & Floor Tile - 600x300mm

Atacama Grey Matt Indoor Wall & Floor Tile - 600x300mm

https://royalestones.co.uk/atacama-grey-indoor-wall-floor-tile-600x300mm.html

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