New House Toilet Renovation and Relocation

When relocating the toilet position in a new house toilet renovation, it is necessary to choose an appropriate method according to the drainage type. Different drainage types have different relocation methods, and there are certain risks associated with relocation.

Same-Floor Drainage Relocation Method

Same-floor drainage refers to a sunken bathroom where the floor is about 40 cm lower than the floor level of the adjacent room, and the drainage pipes are within one's own home. In this case, the drainage pipes can be directly modified for relocation, which is relatively convenient.

Inter-Floor Drainage Relocation Methods

• Using a Relocator: Suitable for short-distance relocation. Using a relocator for distances of 10 - 15 cm is cost-effective and easy to install. If the relocation distance does not exceed 2 m, it can also be used. However, to prevent blockages, it is advisable to create a drainage slope, and the maximum recommended distance should not exceed 40 cm. If the relocation distance is too long, blockages are more likely to occur in the later stage. The area where the relocator is embedded should have a slope of more than 3% for better drainage, and waterproofing must be done.
• Raising the Floor: Build a new floor platform to bury the pipes. The pipe diameter should be at least 110 mm, and the slope should be maintained between 2% and 3%. However, this method sacrifices floor height. If the floor height in the home is not high, caution should be exercised. Moreover, using the bathroom after raising the floor is uncomfortable and prone to tripping, which may not be worth the effort.
• Changing from Floor Drainage to Wall Drainage: Connect the toilet directly to the sewage riser. The toilet position can only be moved to the adjacent wall of the sewage riser and not to the opposite wall. After modification, the toilet is less likely to get blocked, and this method is suitable for both same-floor and inter-floor drainage. However, changing to wall drainage requires building a false wall, which can be combined with niches to create storage space during renovation.
• Modifying Pipes in the Neighbor's Home: This requires the neighbor's consent and a new waterproofing test to directly relocate the sewage pipe to the desired position. The simplicity of this method lies in the low difficulty of modification if the neighbor agrees, but the challenge is how to obtain the neighbor's consent.

Relocation Risks and Recommendations

If it is not absolutely necessary, it is best not to move the toilet position. Because regardless of the relocation method, a relocation distance exceeding 15 cm or having multiple bends will increase the risk of blockages and impose higher requirements on waterproofing. During the relocation process, strict adherence to specifications is essential to ensure a reasonable drainage slope and proper waterproofing measures, thereby reducing the probability of problems occurring during later use.