How much to lay vinyl in toilet

PatrickO_3

We've bought underlay and vinyl and just want someone to fit it in the toilet. I've taken up the old vinyl. It's about 1.5 to 2 square metres. 

What's a reasonable price just for the labour? 

TELLIT01

Many trades won't charge out at less than half a day.  It's simply not worth it to them.  On that basis I would guestimate somewhere between £100 and £150.  Hopefully the lower end of that.

Albermarle

TELLIT01 said:

Many trades won't charge out at less than half a day.  It's simply not worth it to them.  On that basis I would guestimate somewhere between £100 and £150.  Hopefully the lower end of that.

If Down South, then more like the higher figure.

UnsureAboutthis

Look up local traders in your classified/traders ads in your freebie, local paper or their website. Phone and ask.

Lay out the flooring in a warm room id you have the space as it is not only easier to fit, but you
can get a better fit. Also ensure the price inc VAT, and sealant, ie fully fitted inclusive price.

Many years ago when we moved, I had a clown come and fit the temp flooring in the main bathroom as it had a carpet.  When he started packing up his tools, I asked him, "What about the sealant around the w/c, etc.
His reply was, "I don't do it.. extra 35 quid"  I said, "goodbye.."

With some of these traders, they will try and catch you out, so ask for a fully inclusive price inc sealant.

If you manage to get a local guy and are flexible, you should easily get it done
for l90 quid max - it will take him, 30/40 mins top.

TELLIT01

The actual job may take 30 to 40 minutes but you have to add his travelling time and travel costs to that as an absolute minimum.  It's unrealistic to expect only to pay for 40 minutes work.

twopenny

Could you use the old stuff as a pattern for the new?
Getting vinyl to fit well around a toilet is difficult. I've tried twice and never happy. Usually it's put in before a toilet is fitted so it can sit neatly on top and no need for a join at the back and problems with shrinkage however carefully laid.

danrv

twopenny said:

Getting vinyl to fit well around a toilet is difficult. I've tried twice and never happy. Usually it's put in before a toilet is fitted so it can sit neatly on top 

I've bent a length of brazing wire around the toilet base to mark it out for glue down LVT. Works well if a rounded profile plus the silicone can cover any small gaps.
But yes, flooring in first ideally.

UnsureAboutthis

Hence, me posting " a local guy."

Silvertabby

UnsureAboutthis said:

Hence, me posting " a local guy."

Still expect to pay a full day's rate, though.  He's unlikely to be able to get another local half day job on the same day as yours.  

grumpy_codger

danrv said:

twopenny said:

Getting vinyl to fit well around a toilet is difficult. I've tried twice and never happy. Usually it's put in before a toilet is fitted so it can sit neatly on top 

I've bent a length of brazing wire around the toilet base to mark it out for glue down LVT. Works well if a rounded profile plus the silicone can cover any small gaps.
But yes, flooring in first ideally.

Usually it's very easy to disconnect the toilet and remove it, then fix it back on the top of the flooring.
The same applies to a pedestal (if you have one).

UnsureAboutthis

Silvertabby said:

UnsureAboutthis said:

Hence, me posting " a local guy."

Still expect to pay a full day's rate, though.  He's unlikely to be able to get another local half day job on the same day as yours.  

I disagree, the OP vinyl area is very small. Unless the OP
demands the lino is laid under the toilet and a basin pedestal
if he has one, a 40-minute job for any experienced layer.

I said up to 90 quid, for a local, who does not charge vat, 60 to 70 quid tops.

Of course you can pay 150 or more, but you can also pay a lot, lot less as per my posts., more
so when the work is not urgent.