Showerthought: My vinyl plank bathroom win felt awesome!

I just finished a bathroom job with vinyl plank flooring, and it turned out so well! The room had a tricky layout with a tub and toilet, making cuts a real headache. For a while, I was fumbling with the pieces, trying to get them to fit right. Then I recalled using a paper template from a past project. I traced the shapes, cut the template, and transferred it to the plank. It slid into place like a dream! The whole floor looks perfect now, and the homeowner's smile made my day. Moments like this remind me why I love this work. Sharing in case it helps anyone else with tight spaces!

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averymitchell1d ago

Three times last year, I tried paper templates for vinyl plank cuts in bathrooms. Each time, the paper would shift or the lines got blurry during tracing. That led to cuts that were just a bit off, leaving gaps near the fixtures. I now use a contour gauge for those shapes, and it gives a perfect fit every time. It copies the exact shape without any guesswork. Your method might work for some, but I've had better luck with this tool.

the_zara1d ago

Hear you loud and clear on ditching paper templates. I wasted a whole weekend on a bathroom job because the paper kept moving and my marks smudged. Grabbed a contour gauge on a whim and it changed everything. It locks the shape in place so you can trace it right onto the plank. No more guessing or gap filling for me.