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  "articleBody": "Before your tile installer arrives to start setting your bathroom floor, checking off key site preparations keeps the project running on schedule and avoids costly surprises.\n\n- [ ] Measure total square footage and add a 10% to 15% waste allowance — Having extra tiles on site accounts for cuts around plumbing pipes, heating registers, and future repairs.\n- [ ] Inspect existing subfloor for squeaks, bouncy spots, or water stains — Any soft, sagging, or water-damaged subfloor must be reinforced before new underlayment goes down.\n- [ ] Confirm your chosen tile has a wet slip-resistance rating suitable for bathrooms — Smooth, glossy finishes become dangerously slick when wet, so textured or matte surfaces work best for floors.\n- [ ] Purchase transition strips compatible with adjoining hallway floor heights — Adding underlayment and tile changes the finished floor height and requires clean doorway transitions.\n- [ ] Ensure toilet, vanity base, and baseboards are scheduled for removal — Floor tile should sit underneath the toilet and vanity footprint rather than being cut awkwardly around them.\n- [ ] Verify that backer boards or uncoupling membranes match the mortar specs — Mixing incompatible brands of thinset, membranes, and substrates can void manufacturer warranties.\n- [ ] Confirm proper under-door clearance with the new finished floor height — A higher finished floor might rub against the bathroom door, requiring trimming of the door slab.\n- [ ] Clear a dedicated, dry staging area for tile boxes, wet saws, and mortar mixing — Installers need a clear, protected space nearby to mix thinset and execute precision cuts safely.\n\nHow to use this checklist:\nReview these items with your general contractor during your pre-construction walk-through. Addressing framing rigidity, moisture history, and height transitions early prevents delays on install day.\n\nTo discuss your bathroom floor tile project, call Abraham Becerra at HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866.",
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