Is it possible to move a toilet from one side of the bathroom?

I’d like to move the toilet from one side of the bathroom to the other. On top of completely changing the location of the toilet, this would also move the toilet about 8 feet away from the main plumbing vent stack. Is this toilet move even possible?

How is a toilet attached to the floor in a bathroom?

In the case of your sink and tub additional pipes are connected to route to the fixtures but because the toilet mounts to the floor of the bathroom a flange is placed on the floor allowing the waste pipe to be attached from below and the toilet to be bolted to the flange for good stability.

Is it possible to change the location of a toilet?

On top of completely changing the location of the toilet, this would also move the toilet about 8 feet away from the main plumbing vent stack. Is this toilet move even possible? If so, can I do the move myself, or is this one for the pros?

Can you put a toilet on top of a vertical pipe?

The golden rule is if you keep same pipe connection externally then you can put toilet anywhere BUT the pipe MUST have a fall away from toilet until it joins external vertical pipe. As long as you join into the same vertical pipe that is already vented at the top you don’t need any more venting.

What’s the best way to position a toilet in a bathroom?

If the toilet is opposite a shower, ensure that the door does not swing into the clear space of the toilet, or else install a sliding door. The position of the waste pipe also dictates the final position of the toilet.

Why do you need to move a toilet drain pipe?

Moving a toilet drain pipe requires careful planning. There are several circumstances why you would move the toilet drain to another location in the bathroom, reconfiguring the layout to conserve space is one. Whatever your reason, this is a big job, and you need to approach it with care. Plan the New Slope