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How To Move a Toilet

Writer John Campbell

It’s possible to move a toilet a few inches without having to dig a fresh hole in the ground. An offset toilet flange can be used to shift the toilet a couple of inches on any side. This will allow you to keep using the same sewer line, saving you a lot of money. 

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Consider the following factors:

Because moving a toilet is not a simple task, there are some few important aspects to consider before deciding to do so. 

Drainage in the toilet

Your toilet’s waste pipe must be linked to the vertical sewer pipe. To ensure that the waste goes into the sewer line, maintain a sufficient slope. Making the slope modification just right takes experience, and hiring a professional is the best way to go in this case.

Vent pipe

The vent pipe is critical for keeping airflow pressure in the waste pipe. To keep the toilet running smoothly, make sure the waste pipe and vent pipes are properly aligned. 

Availability of water

You’ll also need to re-start the water supply, which is a little less difficult than re-starting the waste and vent pipes. To avoid leakage, make sure the supply pipe is properly sealed at all connections.

Floor of the toilet

The cost of your bathroom remodeling project is heavily influenced by the floor of the toilet. It’s possible that you’ll have to dig into the ground to do the plumbing. If your toilet isn’t on the ground floor, you’ll have to repair the underlying floor’s ceiling as well as the toilet flooring as part of the relocation process.

By making your bathroom more efficient and elegant, changing the arrangement of your toilet may be a tremendous help in your everyday life.

You can make an informed decision regarding relocating your toilet now that you’ve learned about the crucial features of this bathroom makeover project.