Can a toilet be moved on a slab?

If your bathroom is on top a concrete slab, we have some bad news. To move the toilet more than just a couple of inches, you will have to demolish the concrete to access and relocate water and waste lines. Then you will have to rebuild the concrete foundation and replace the sub-flooring, flooring, and fixtures.

Can you move toilet location?

Moving a toilet is not a straightforward weekend DIY job, but it is very doable when you involve the professionals. Once the toilet itself is removed, your plumber will have to move the drainage, as well as the water supply to accommodate the new location.

Can a toilet be moved over a slab of concrete?

Can a toilet be moved to another location in a bathroom?

If all of the other fixtures in the bathroom are remaining in the same location and you only need to move the waste pipe for the toilet a few inches you will be able to install a union and patch the connection to the toilet flange.

How big of a wall do you need to move a toilet?

Once the concrete is poured, the room is basically framed around the plumbing, so if your toilet is 2 inches from where you intended you may need to move your wall two inches. I’m proud to say that John and I with the help of Bob (John’s brother from another mother) were able to get all of the lines spot on.

Why do you need to move a toilet drain pipe?

Moving a toilet drain pipe requires careful planning. There are several circumstances why you would move the toilet drain to another location in the bathroom, reconfiguring the layout to conserve space is one. Whatever your reason, this is a big job, and you need to approach it with care. Plan the New Slope

Can you move a toilet in a second floor bathroom?

If you are remodeling a second floor bathroom, moving the toilet will likely require demolition of first floor ceilings and walls so you can move the water lines inside the structure of the house. Yes, this can also become messy, difficult, and costly. But, it can be done.

Can a toilet drain be moved closer to the wall?

The challenge I see is the bathoom is on concrete slab. So, what’s involved in moving the toilet drain about 2″ closer to wall and 2 feet over? I’m not sure if the drain is plastic or iron but I imagine that would have an impact on the effort. If its on a solid slab you’re looking at a jackhammer and some new fittings.

How do you install a toilet in a closet?

Place the closet flange face down on the slab with the hub that has a rubber sleeve facing up. Center the flange over the stub-up in the slab. Rotate the flange so the slots for closet bolts that secure the base of the toilet bowl are at each side of the flange in relation to the wall behind the toilet location.