Can you run two toilets on the same line?
In answer to the question, yes, two toilets can share the same drain line but not the same drain hole.
How much space does a back to wall toilet need?
Because the cistern is not concealed, these toilets are taller than either wall-hung or back to wall, so if you want to fit a close coupled toilet into your bathroom, you want a space that is roughly 80cm tall, 36-38 cm wide and between 61 and 68 cm deep.
Are back to wall toilets any good?
A back to wall or wall hung toilet may be more pleasing to the eye, it may even save space in your bathroom, but they are often the more expensive option. In terms of water efficiency, wall hung toilets can offer reduced water storage or dual flush features, meaning that you only use the water needed.
How do you replace a toilet seat in your home?
If you want to be extra sure, take a tape measure to check the distance between the bolt holes in the toilet bowl. Then make sure the distance between the bolts on the replacement seat is the same. Choose the style of seat you want. Toilet seats come in 2 basic styles, and a home supply store should have several brands to choose from.
How do you install a silicone toilet pan?
Apply a nice bead of silicone making sure staying inside of the pencil lines. Install the toilet back in place using the pencil line as a guide to where it sits and screw it down. Don’t over tighten the screws or you will crack the pan and up for a new one. Clean any excess silicon up from around the base and that’s the pan installed.
How are the hinges on a toilet seat attached?
You may see plastic caps where the seat’s hinges attach to the toilet bowl, one on each side. If so, gently slide the flathead screwdriver under their edge and pry them off. If there are no bolt caps, you will just see the bolts themselves attaching the hinges of the seat to the toilet bowl. Loosen the nuts.
How tall is the back of a toilet?
The general rule of thumb for standard toilet sizing is between 27 and 30 inches deep, the back height is usually between 21 to 31 inches and the width is about 20 inches. It is also important to note that an ada compliant toilet must be of 17 to 19 inches in seat height.
How do you mount a toilet to the wall?
Finish screwing the nipple into the wall until the flange lays flush against the wall and the bolts on each side line up with the bolt holes on the toilet. Line up the toilet with the bolts and slide it back into place.
Can a toilet be butted up against the back wall?
“I’ve never seen a toilet that isn’t butted up against the back wall.” The tank cover may but up to the wall, but the tanks (unless hung from the wall) rarely are tight. Leaving at least an inch or so allows a small diameter paint roller to get behind the tank without taking it off the bowl.
Is there a gap between the toilet tank and back wall?
There is a gap between the back wall and the toilet tank of about 2″. I’ve never seen a toilet that isn’t butted up against the back wall. I don’t like the looks of it, but not sure if it is a big enough deal to complain to my contractor about. This is my first remodel and I have no idea what is “standard” these days.
How does a rear mounted toilet work in a bathroom?
A rear-mounted toilet sits on the bathroom floor like a standard toilet, but instead of flushing the waste through the floor, it flushes backward through the wall behind it.
