How far should a toilet tank be from the wall?

The standard distance from the back wall is 12 inches, or 12-1/2 inches from the center of the flange to the wall framing. Minimum distance in front of the toilet to the facing wall or fixture is 21 inches.

Why does my toilet sit so far away from the wall?

When toilet flanges are installed it is typically in the early stages of the project and the standard 12″ measurement is taken from the drywall, rather than the finished tile surface that you are measuring from. That means your flange was set at a distance further from the wall than even the 13″ you measured.

Can you replace a 10 inch rough in toilet with a 12-inch rough in toilet?

Ideally, the toilet’s rough-in should match the rough-in for your bathroom plumbing. However, even if a toilet is designed for a 10-inch rough-in, you can still install it into a space that has a 12-inch rough-in.

Should toilet be flush to wall?

No, there is no standard distance a toilet tank should set out from the wall. There are standard rough in distances, the most common is 12″ with a few at 10″ and a few at 14″, but the actually distance the tank will be from the wall will vary.

Should a toilet sit against the wall?

When installing a toilet, there is not a specific distance that the toilet tank should be from the wall. Whether your toilet is one inch from the wall or touching the wall directly, it is really up to your preference.

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.

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.

Can a toilet be hung on the 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. My new toilet is like that too – I think it may just be a difference in how they are made.

How much space does a rough in toilet need?

One of those normally has about 3/4″ behind the tank when used with either a 10, 12, or 14″ rough-in (same toilet, different UniFIt adapters). Any other company that makes 14″ rough-in toilets does it by just substituting a bigger tank, leaving the front of the thing sticking out into the room that extra 2″.

Where do you put the toilet on the wall?

The Distance To Set The Toilet Flange From The Back Wall. You’ll want to set the center of the water closet flange 12 inches from the finished back wall. Don’t measure from the base molding! Take this measurement from the finished wall. Now, if you’re measuring from stud walls, add in the thickness of your wall.

What kind of toilet has a tank and Bowl?

Two-piece toilets, made with a tank and bowl that are bolted together, are the more common option. However, one-piece toilets, made from a single mold for a more contemporary look, are also available. The bowl and tank of a one-piece toilet can’t be separated.