Tear-out and disposal
We remove the old tile, vinyl, or carpet, scrape the adhesive, and haul it away. The dumpster and disposal fees are in the quote, not added later.
Tile, vinyl plank, and waterproof subfloors built for Idaho homes
Bathroom flooring installation Pocatello ID done right the first time
When you need bathroom flooring installation Pocatello ID homeowners trust, we tear out the old floor, fix what is underneath, and set a new surface that survives real moisture. Whether you want a bathroom floor install Pocatello Idaho with luxury vinyl plank or a full tile job, we handle the waterproofing membrane, backer board, and trim so the room is finished, not half-done. Call and we will walk your bathroom and give you a straight price.
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About this service
bathroom flooring installation Pocatello ID that lasts
Bathroom flooring installation Pocatello ID is the trade of removing an existing bathroom floor, correcting the subfloor, and installing a waterproof finished surface such as ceramic tile, porcelain tile, or luxury vinyl plank. It is needed when grout cracks, vinyl peels at the edges, water stains show around the toilet flange, or a remodel is underway. The work includes moisture testing, cement backer board or an uncoupling membrane, and sealing every seam before the first tile goes down.
Pocatello bathrooms take a beating. Winter swings from 10 degrees to 40 in a week, and older homes near Old Town and the University Area often have subfloors that have soaked up decades of shower steam. We pull the toilet, check the flange and the PEX or copper piping below, and run a moisture meter before we quote. If you have been searching bathroom flooring near me Pocatello and want a crew that fixes the cause instead of covering it, start here.
- ✓ Water stays where it belongs
- ✓ No more cracked grout lines
- ✓ Easier cleaning, fewer mold calls
- ✓ A safer floor underfoot
What's included
What our bathroom flooring installation includes
Every floor project starts with tear-out and ends with a clean, finished room. Here is what is in the standard scope, and what we price separately if your bathroom needs it.
Subfloor inspection and repair
We check for soft spots, water damage, and an uneven plane. Minor patching is included. If a section of plywood needs replacing, we show you the photo and price it before we proceed.
Waterproofing and underlayment
Cement backer board or an uncoupling membrane goes down, seams are taped and sealed, and the wet zones get a waterproofing membrane. This is the layer that keeps the floor from failing.
Flooring installation
Ceramic tile, porcelain tile, or luxury vinyl plank set to the layout we agree on. Tile gets spacers, grout, and sealer. Vinyl gets sealed edges and a clean transition at the doorway.
Toilet reset and trim
We pull and reset the toilet with a new wax ring, install baseboard and transition strips, and caulk the perimeter with silicone caulk so splashes stay on top of the floor.
Final walkthrough and cleanup
We test the tub and shower, check the floor for any hollow spots, and walk the room with you. Old flooring is gone the same day and the site is swept clean.
How it works
How our bathroom floor install runs
We look at the existing floor, pull the toilet if needed, and check the subfloor with a moisture meter. You get a written price for the bathroom flooring installation Pocatello ID scope, including tear-out and disposal. This visit takes about 45 minutes.
We remove the old tile or vinyl, scrape the adhesive, and inspect the plywood. Soft spots get cut out and replaced. If we find water damage around the toilet or shower valve, we show you photos before we fix it. Most tear-outs take one day.
We set cement backer board or an uncoupling membrane, tape and seal the seams, and apply the waterproofing membrane in wet zones. A laser level keeps the plane flat. This is the step most cheap installs skip, and it is why ours hold up.
Tile gets set with tile spacers and a grout float, then grouted and sealed. Vinyl plank goes down as a floating or glue-down floor with a caulking gun sealing the edges. A typical bathroom takes one to two days for this step.
We reinstall the toilet with a new wax ring, set the baseboard and transition strip, and run a final water test at the tub and shower. You walk the room with us before we pack up. We haul the old flooring away the same day.
STEP 01Walkthrough and measure
We look at the existing floor, pull the toilet if needed, and check the subfloor with a moisture meter. You get a written price for the bathroom flooring installation Pocatello ID scope, including tear-out and disposal. This visit takes about 45 minutes.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we bring to your floor
Wet saw
Cuts porcelain and ceramic tile cleanly, with a water bath that keeps dust down and edges sharp for a tight grout line.
Laser level
Sets the plane for the floor and the layout lines so the tile runs square from wall to wall, even in an older Pocatello bathroom that is out of square.
Moisture meter
Checks the subfloor before we install anything. If the reading is high, we find the source before the new floor traps it.
Oscillating multi-tool
Under-cuts door jambs and trims so the new floor slides underneath for a finished look instead of a butt joint.
Caulking gun
Applies silicone caulk at the tub, shower, and perimeter so water cannot wick under the floor edge.
Grout float
Packs grout into the joints evenly and pulls the excess so the tile face stays clean and the joints cure uniform.
Real results
Before and after.
Bathroom Flooring Installation
Old Town bathroom tile rebuild
A 1948 bathroom with cracked 4-inch tile, soft plywood around the toilet, and a slow leak at the shower valve. The floor was drummy across half the room and the baseboard was stained.
After: We replaced 24 square feet of subfloor, fixed the shower valve, installed cement backer board and a waterproofing membrane, and set 60 square feet of porcelain tile. The floor is flat, the toilet sits solid, and the room is dry.
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Bathroom Flooring Installation
Highland Area vinyl plank swap
Peeling sheet vinyl in a half bath, lifted at the tub and discolored around the toilet flange. The subfloor was sound but the old adhesive was failing.
After: We scraped the adhesive, primed the subfloor, and installed 35 square feet of luxury vinyl plank with sealed edges and a new wax ring. The job took two days and the old flooring was hauled away.
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Master bath tile and waterproofing
A master bath off Bannock Highway with cracked grout at the shower curb and a floor that sloped toward the vanity. The exhaust fan was undersized and the room stayed humid.
After: We installed an uncoupling membrane, set 90 square feet of porcelain tile, replaced the exhaust fan with a properly rated unit, and reset the toilet. The floor is level and the room dries out after showers.
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Bathroom floor problems we fix in Pocatello
Most bathroom floor failures we see in Pocatello trace back to moisture, a bad substrate, or a leak nobody caught. Here are the common ones and how we handle them.
Ask a pro →Cracked tile grout and loose tiles
We remove the failed tile, check the substrate for movement, and rebuild with a proper uncoupling membrane and flexible grout. If the subfloor is soft, we replace that section before the new tile goes down.
Peeling vinyl at the tub and toilet
We cut out the old vinyl, dry and treat the subfloor, and install luxury vinyl plank or tile with sealed edges. We also check the toilet flange and shower valve for the leak that started it.
Soft or spongy floor near the toilet
We pull the toilet, cut out the damaged plywood, and replace it with new subfloor. Then we reset the toilet with a new wax ring and install the new floor over a solid base.
Mold and mildew along the floor edge
We address both sides: a waterproof floor with sealed edges, plus a check on the exhaust fan and ducting. If the fan is undersized, we install a properly rated unit so the room dries out between showers.
Proof you can check
Licensed, certified, and local
- TCNA Tile Installation Certification · Tile Council of North America
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- OSHA 10 · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- State of Idaho Plumbing License · State of Idaho
Most bathroom floors run $900 to $3,800 in 2026, depending on square footage, tear-out, and material. A small half bath with vinyl plank sits near the low end. A master bath with porcelain tile, new backer board, and subfloor repair lands higher. We quote the full scope after we see the subfloor, so the number you get is the number you pay.
Porcelain tile is the best long-term choice for Pocatello bathrooms because it handles freeze-thaw movement and daily moisture without swelling. Luxury vinyl plank is the best value when budget matters and installs over a sound subfloor in a day. Both work; the deciding factor is usually the subfloor condition and how long you plan to stay in the house.
A standard bathroom floor takes three to five working days from tear-out to final trim. Vinyl plank over a sound subfloor can finish in two days. Tile with waterproofing and subfloor repair runs closer to five. We give you the day-by-day schedule before we start so you can plan around one bathroom being out of service.
Yes, luxury vinyl plank is a solid choice for Pocatello bathrooms when it is installed over a dry, flat subfloor with sealed edges. It is waterproof on the surface, warm underfoot, and costs less than tile. The catch is the subfloor: if there is soft wood or an active leak, vinyl will telegraph every flaw, so we fix the base first.
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Call BathFlow Remodeling and we will walk your bathroom, check the subfloor, and give you a written price for the full job. Licensed, insured, and local to Bannock County. One call gets the project moving.
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Contact our Pocatello bathroom crew
Call us or send a message and we will get back to you the same business day. We schedule estimates Monday through Friday and can usually get to a Pocatello address within a few days. Tell us what is going on with the bathroom and we will tell you what it takes to fix it.
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