Movable Toilet in Shanghai Toilet Renovation
When renovating a toilet in Shanghai, the toilet bowl can be moved, but appropriate methods need to be selected based on the relocation distance, and attention should be paid to construction details. Moving the washbasin outward is also an effective design for optimizing space.
Feasibility and Methods of Toilet Bowl Relocation
When renovating a toilet in Shanghai, relocating the toilet bowl is technically feasible, but appropriate construction methods need to be selected based on the relocation distance. If the relocation distance is short (e.g., within 50 cm), a flat pipe relocator can be used. The flat pipe relocator adjusts the position of the toilet bowl by changing the direction of the pipeline. Its advantages lie in relatively simple construction and lower cost, but attention should be paid to setting the pipeline slope. Insufficient slope may lead to poor drainage and increase the risk of blockage. If the relocation distance is long (more than 50 cm), raising the floor or re-laying the drainage pipeline should be considered. Raising the floor can increase the pipeline slope to ensure smooth drainage, but it will sacrifice some floor height and affect space comfort. Re-laying the drainage pipeline requires damaging the original floor structure, with complex construction and high cost, but it can fundamentally solve the drainage problem and is suitable for scenarios with high space requirements.
Construction Precautions
During toilet bowl relocation construction, attention should be focused on the pipeline slope, sealing, and waterproofing. The pipeline slope should be controlled between 1% and 2% to ensure smooth discharge of sewage. Special sealing glue or rubber sealing rings should be used at pipeline connections to prevent leakage. The relocation area should be re-waterproofed, with the waterproof layer height not less than 1.8 meters, and a closed-water test should be carried out to ensure no leakage before subsequent construction. In addition, after relocation, a toilet with strong flushing force should be selected to compensate for the impact of the increased pipeline length on the drainage effect.
Washbasin Outward Relocation Design
Moving the washbasin outward is an effective way to optimize the layout of the bathroom space. After moving the washbasin outside the door, only the toilet bowl and shower area remain inside the bathroom, forming a dry-wet separation layout, which can significantly improve usage efficiency. For example, during peak hours in the morning and evening, family members can use the washbasin and the bathroom simultaneously, avoiding mutual interference. The outward-moved washbasin can also be combined with storage design to increase storage space and enhance practicality. During construction, attention should be paid to water and electricity renovation to ensure that the outward-moved area has sufficient water sources and drainage pipelines, and waterproofing should be done well to prevent water stains from penetrating into other areas.
