Indoor Toilet Relocation

Indoor toilet relocation, also known as toilet shifting, involves several common methods:

Using a Toilet Shifter: Integrated shifters are suitable for short-distance shifting, typically used for relocations within 20 centimeters. Side-pipe shifters should ideally not exceed a shifting distance of 50 centimeters. For every 10 centimeters of shifting, a slope of at least half a centimeter should be reserved in the pipeline to ensure smooth drainage. Additionally, when using a shifter of more than 10 centimeters, a straight-flush toilet should be purchased. The shifter method is generally suitable for small-scale, short-distance relocations ranging from 10 to 30 centimeters, and not exceeding 40 centimeters. It involves minimal alterations and low costs, but may affect flushing performance and increase the risk of blockages. During construction, a slope of 1% to 3% should be reserved to ensure the smooth discharge of sewage and prevent water accumulation or backflow.

Interlayer Drainage Bathroom: If the bathroom has an interlayer drainage structure, you can try negotiating with the neighbor downstairs to drill holes in the floor slab and rearrange the toilet pipeline downstairs. However, in practice, 99% of neighbors downstairs may not agree because drilling holes in the floor slab may compromise structural safety and the construction may disrupt the living conditions of the downstairs occupants. Therefore, the feasibility of this method is low.

Same-Floor Drainage Bathroom with a Sunken Box: If the bathroom has same-floor drainage and features a sunken box structure, the toilet position can be directly adjusted within the sunken box. The sunken box provides an independent space for pipeline arrangement, eliminating the need to damage the floor slab or rely on the downstairs occupants. This offers a high degree of renovation freedom, but it is essential to ensure proper waterproofing of the sunken box to prevent future leaks.

Wall-Mounted Toilet: The drainage of a wall-mounted toilet is directly connected to the main vertical pipe. A sloped hole needs to be reserved in the wall, and a niche should be set up above the water tank to conceal the pipeline. This method is only suitable for renovations where the distance to the sewage pipe is relatively short. It also imposes certain requirements on the wall structure (such as the need for a load-bearing wall or the construction of a false wall). The construction precision must be strictly controlled; otherwise, it may affect the drainage performance.

Raising the Floor Method: By constructing a platform of a certain height, the relocation needs can be met. The specific height should be calculated based on the shifting distance and slope. This method can conceal the pipeline and adjust the drainage direction, but it will occupy the ceiling height of the bathroom, potentially affecting comfort of use. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure that the waterproofing of the platform is tightly connected with the overall waterproofing layer to prevent leaks.