Can the Toilet Hole Be Moved?
The toilet's drainage hole can be moved, but different methods need to be selected according to specific circumstances, and relevant limitations should be noted.
I. Unfilled Ground Condition If the toilet's drainage hole is a reserved pipe connection and the ground has not been filled, being approximately 300 millimeters below the floor level, homeowners have a relatively high degree of design freedom at this point. They can design the positions of the drainage or water outlet connections on their own and freely modify the pipe layout. After completing the pipe modifications, perform the backfilling operation, then lay the floor and the waterproof layer in sequence, and finally lay the tiles. This method is relatively simple, causes less damage to the ground, and the subsequent construction is also relatively conventional.
II. Fixed Connection After Handover When the pipe connection after handover is fixed and there is no height difference on the bathroom floor, which is already flat, if relocation is required, the ground needs to be dug up and the pipes reconnected to the modified position. After backfilling, special attention should be paid to treating the waterproof layer of the damaged part. Since digging up the ground may damage the original waterproof structure, if proper waterproofing is not done, leakage problems are likely to occur later, affecting the occupants downstairs and also causing trouble for oneself.
III. Installing a Relocation Device For old houses or situations where one does not want to modify the ground pipe connection but still wants to relocate it, since only a few centimeters can be moved, it can be achieved by installing a relocation device on the original pipe connection. However, the relocation device will slightly reduce the smoothness of drainage, but usually, it will not cause blockages. In terms of the relocation distance range, common small-distance relocations are 5cm, 10cm, and 15cm. Generally, it is recommended that the relocation distance does not exceed 10cm. When relocating horizontally, the toilet can be moved by a maximum of 7.5 centimeters when installed because if moved further, the edge of the toilet may not be able to hold it down, and the total width at the bottom of the toilet should be considered. The relocation range can be larger when moving forward or backward; 10 centimeters or 15 centimeters is generally not a problem, but the front-to-back dimensions of the toilet should also be considered. Moreover, when moving the drainage hole, since the ground condition is unknown, there is a possibility of digging into the underfloor heating pipes or water pipes, resulting in relocation failure. This risk factor must be considered before starting the work.
