Movable Toilet in Unfinished House

The position of the toilet in an unfinished house can be moved, but appropriate methods need to be selected based on the drainage method and relevant issues should be noted.

There are two main types of bathroom drainage: same-floor drainage (sunken bathroom) and inter-floor drainage (drainage pipes passing through the floor slab for drainage). The methods for moving the toilet vary under different drainage methods.

In the case of same-floor drainage, moving the toilet is relatively simple. Since the bathroom floor with same-floor drainage has a certain amount of sunken space, the position of the drainage pipe can be directly changed to achieve toilet relocation. This method has relatively low construction requirements and is relatively convenient to operate.

In the case of inter-floor drainage, there are several methods for moving the toilet:

• Using a toilet offset flange: This is a relatively common relocation method, but it is recommended that the relocation distance not exceed 2m. It is best to create a drainage slope, and the maximum recommended slope should not exceed 40 centimeters. If the relocation distance is too long, it may lead to poor drainage and increase the risk of blockage.
• Changing from floor drainage to wall drainage: After the change, the toilet is less likely to be blocked, and this method is suitable for both same-floor and inter-floor drainage. However, this method requires the construction of a false wall, which will occupy a certain amount of space and also increase construction costs.
• Raising the floor: By raising the floor to rearrange the drainage pipes, but this method is somewhat counterproductive. After the floor is raised, it is not only uncomfortable to use but also easy to cause people to trip. It is generally not recommended.
• Re-drilling holes in the floor slab for relocation: Subsequent吊模 (formwork hanging) treatment is required, and most homeowners downstairs cannot accept this method because it may affect the ceiling of the downstairs residents and trigger neighborhood disputes.
• Going to the neighbor's house to directly modify the sewage pipe: This requires the consent of the neighbor and may face certain difficulties in actual operation.

In addition, there are some common issues when moving the toilet position. On the one hand, the cost is relatively high, including material costs and labor costs, etc. On the other hand, if the relocation distance is too far, it is easy to cause blockage and affect normal use. Moreover, after relocation, the requirements for waterproofing are higher. If the waterproofing treatment is not good, it may lead to bathroom leakage, causing losses to the downstairs residents and also bringing unnecessary trouble to oneself.