Home Toilet Mobile Toilet Design

The movement or adjustment of the position of a home toilet is mainly achieved through toilet relocation, and the specific method needs to be selected according to the type of bathroom drainage.

Same-floor drainage (sunken bathroom): The floor of this type of bathroom is about 40 cm lower than the floor level, and the drainage pipes are located on the same floor, offering high flexibility for modifications. The toilet can be relocated by simply extending or shortening the drainage pipes without crossing the floor slab, making the operation relatively simple and having a minor impact on drainage.

Inter-floor drainage (drainage pipes passing through the floor slab):

1. Relocation with a toilet relocator: Use a toilet relocator to connect the original drain outlet to the new position, suitable for short-distance adjustments (recommended not to exceed 2 m). Two points need to be noted:

   • Drainage slope: After relocation, ensure that the pipes have a slope (usually ≥ 2%) to prevent blockages;
   • Floor height: The flat pipe of the relocator is about 4 cm high. If there is no underfloor heating in the bathroom, the height of the flat pipe can be reduced by lowering the floor; if there is underfloor heating, the flat pipe needs to be laid directly on the floor, resulting in an overall increase in height, so the floor height needs to be planned in advance.

2. Changing from floor drainage to wall drainage: Change the toilet drainage method to wall drainage, that is, connect it to the sewage riser. The toilet can only be moved to the wall adjacent to the riser, not to the opposite side. This method provides smoother drainage and is less prone to blockages, and is applicable to both same-floor and inter-floor drainage. A false wall needs to be built to hide the pipes, and niche design can be incorporated to increase storage space.

3. Adjusting the sewage pipe in the neighbor's home: Directly adjust the position of the sewage pipe to the target point in the neighbor's home. This method is technically simple, but requires the consent of the neighbor and is difficult to coordinate, so it is rarely used in practice.

4. Raising the floor for relocation: For long-distance relocation, the floor needs to be raised (e.g., by building a platform) to meet the requirements of the drainage slope and ensure smooth drainage. This method will occupy floor height and needs to be selected carefully according to the space height.

Solutions for special scenarios: If there is no need to move the toilet position, but only to facilitate the elderly, pregnant women, etc., to use the toilet beside the bed, a portable home toilet can be used. It has an odor-proof design, and a toilet cover can be placed on it after opening the lid to improve comfort, suitable for short-term or auxiliary use scenarios.

Precautions:

• Before relocation, confirm the type of bathroom drainage to avoid rework due to incorrect methods;
• The longer the relocation distance, the higher the risk of blockages, so the slope requirements must be strictly followed;
• For structural modifications (such as floor breaking and wall building), consult the property management or professionals in advance.