I'm in the process of laying laminate flooring in a bathroom and need to cut the the laminate to fit around the base of the toilet and the basin pedestal. Is there any gadgets that you can buy to help create a template? alternatively, has anyone got any advice on how this can best be achieved. I'm unable to slide the laminate under the toilet or the pedestal as these have been fixed to the floor already.

Many Thanks

RickJ

As for the toilet, you need to remove the toilet and install the laminate up to a 1/4" perimeter around the flange (the round thing that the toilet bolts stick up through).

I've not done laminate around a pedistal before, but if it were me I'd pull it out, do the floor, then set it in exactly where it should go, mark it, then use a Dremel or mini circular saw to cut out the laminate.

Stay tuned, though, it's early; there are several good interior home improvement folk here; others may be along later today.

skiberger

I had this long answer for you but I guess I took to long and it wouldnt post.
Anyway, like rickj said remove the toilet, it will save you a big hassle.
As for the pedestal, look up under the sink to see if the sink basin is hanging on a steel mounting bracket. If it is you more than likely you can gently lift up the sink and remove the pedestal section and the basin will hang there w/o a problem.
If your handy and it appears ypou are, doing this slight plumbing wont be to hard.
If you run into any trouble, Tom (speedball) in plumbing is a click away.

If you need any advice installing the floor, post back.