Can the Toilet Hole Position Be Moved?
The toilet hole position can be moved, but corresponding measures need to be taken according to different situations.
Case 1: Reserved pipe connection for the toilet drain hole upon house delivery
If, upon house delivery, the toilet drain hole is a reserved pipe connection and the ground has not been backfilled, being approximately 300 millimeters below the floor level, homeowners can design the positions of the sewage or drainage connections at will and freely modify the pipe layout. After the modification, perform backfilling, then lay the floor and waterproof layer, and finally tile the floor. This method is relatively simple, causes minimal damage to the ground, and makes subsequent repair work relatively easy.
Case 2: Fixed pipe connection after house delivery
If the pipe connection is already fixed after house delivery and the bathroom floor is level without any height difference, moving the toilet hole position in this case requires digging up the ground and reconnecting the pipes to the new position. After backfilling, special attention should be paid to waterproofing the damaged areas. Since digging up the ground will damage the original waterproof structure, if the waterproofing is not redone properly, leakage problems may occur later, affecting the lives of the downstairs residents and causing unnecessary trouble for oneself. This modification method involves a larger workload, requires more time and effort, and has relatively higher costs.
Case 3: Old houses or unwillingness to move ground pipe connections
For old houses or situations where the homeowner does not want to move the ground pipe connections, a position shifter can be installed on the original pipe connection to achieve relocation. However, this method can only move the position by a few centimeters and will slightly reduce the smoothness of sewage discharge. Meanwhile, the lateral movement of the toilet is generally limited to a maximum of 7.5 centimeters. When moving it laterally, the total width of the toilet base should be considered to avoid edge exposure. The forward and backward movement range can be larger, with 10 or 15 centimeters generally being acceptable, but the front-to-back dimensions of the toilet should also be taken into account. Moreover, relocating after the tiles have been laid carries the risk of damaging water pipes or underfloor heating pipes, leading to failure. Therefore, it is essential to clearly communicate these situations to the customer before starting the work.
