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I have encountered a situation where a toilet is installed in a home, which is offset by 15 inches from the back wall. The typical offset for most residential toilets is 12 inches. As a result, the toilet is 4 inches behind the tank. It looks like it is trying to participate in bathroom activities, rather than sitting quietly when needed. This seems to be a hopeless situation. I mean, who wants to completely remove and cut out a new toilet drain hole? In fact, you can use a simple solution to do this. We show you how to install an offset toilet flange to move the toilet closer to or away from the wall.
Shopping at your local home improvement store, you will find a device called a toilet offset flange. This product provides you with an additional distance of approximately 2 inches from the existing toilet sewage pipe in any direction. It is suitable for 3-inch and 4-inch sewage pipes. The outer diameter (OD) fits inside the 4-inch pipe. The inner diameter (ID) allows you to install it on a 3-inch PVC pipe. Usually the price of the offset toilet flange is less than $15.
This is what the offset toilet flange looks like:
As you can see, the offset toilet flange is mainly PVC, with a metal or PVC flange ring around the top, which can be rotated as needed to center the bolt under the toilet. This also provides you with another advantage. The toilet can be moved in any direction-forward, backward, and even diagonally when needed.
Consumables (based on 4"PVC sewage pipe, 3" is adjusted accordingly):
We plan to move our toilet directly backwards. To do this, the following steps explain how to install the offset toilet flange for this:
Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nuts on the fixing bolts, and then lift the toilet from the existing flange.
Remove and dispose of the old wax ring. Clean the toilet base and prepare for the new wax ring and flange.
Tuck a thick rag or disposable towel into the existing toilet hole. This prevents sewer gas from escaping into the room. You will thank us later.
Plan how your new offset flange will be installed. The base of the offset toilet flange usually fits in a 3-inch PVC pipe or a 4-inch pipe. Do your best to ensure that waste flows into the sewer without obstruction. You don't want seams or anything that could cause backups or restrict...waste flow.
Remove the screws that fix the old toilet flange to the floor to remove the old toilet flange. Use a Dremel or similar tool to cut around the pipe from the inside to connect the new pipe. If you have crawl space, you can use a reciprocating saw to cut the pipe from below. You want to end up with a pipe that can be connected to the new offset flange. Be sure to measure the depth so that you can use the coupler successfully. In the worst case, you may need to use rubber boots to connect two new parts together.
Finally, remove and discard the old toilet flange.
Using a reciprocating saw, cut out the position where the flange needs to be offset so that the toilet can be pushed back against the wall. This is best done with wood or removed blades. You may need to tilt the blade slightly to avoid cutting too much material. Remember that you need the new flange to fit snugly so that you have enough wood to secure it firmly to the floor.
Dry install the new offset flange until you are satisfied with its fit.
Apply a large amount of one-step PVC cement to the ends of the pipes and offset flanges and install them together. Or, if you find that you need to use a rubber sheath, put the sheath over the two pieces and fasten them with a flat-head screwdriver. Normally, bootstrapping can only be done in a crawl space environment, because you need access rights to make it work.
In our special situation, we also had to cut some additional floor tiles. For this, we use an angle grinder with a continuous diamond cutting wheel. It allows us to make proper bending cuts so that we can install the new toilet flange directly to the floor.
If there is any space in the front of the new offset flange (it should be, if you get it right), fill it with Great Stuff door and window expansion foam. Be careful so you don't have to trim too much. If you happen to overuse it, wait until it dries and use a razor blade or something with a serrated blade to trim it flat. The toilet should cover the exposed area you just filled.
Insert new hardware bolts into the offset flange. This secures the toilet to the flange and the floor so that it will not move.
Place the double thick wax ring on the flange with the wax side facing up and insert the short side into the flange opening. We always recommend double thick wax rings because we have installed too many toilets and the gap exceeds the depth of the basic wax ring. You can hardly be overdue because of the wax ring.
To replace the toilet, carefully align the holes in the base with the bolts protruding from the flange of the new offset toilet. Since the toilet itself tends to block your view of the flange bolts, it is easier to use two in this step. Handle the toilet down until it lies flat on the floor. Secure the bolts with the washers and nuts provided.
As the last step, use a pair of bolt cutters to fix the bolts to a certain length. You can also use metal blades on your multitool or reciprocating saw. Then you can place a plastic cover (if any) to cover the bolts.
Everything here is its. Now you can "enjoy" the newly moved toilet as if it was installed correctly from the start. This is a relatively easy project. Knowing how to install an offset toilet flange and doing some advance planning will usually determine whether you have easy or hard time.
When he is not remodeling part of the house or playing with the latest power tools, Clint enjoys the lives of her husband, father, and avid reader. He has a degree in recording engineering and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another for the past 21 years. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews, followed by OPE Reviews in 2017, which focuses on landscape and outdoor power equipment. Clint is also responsible for the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program designed to recognize innovative tools and accessories from all walks of life.
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Hello, if your toilet is 4 inches from the wall, this gives you 2 inches. Will it end up 2 inches from the wall? I have a toilet and I need to move 3 inches to meet ADA guidelines and I am looking at these flanges, but I am not sure if it will give me the desired effect. Thanks!
My toilet is off-center by 3/4 inch. Is there any product that can improve my situation?
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