A toilet rough-in is the distance from the finished wall to the center of the floor drain. This measurement are important to determine if a toilet will fit in the bathroom. If the toilet that you purchase is not compatible with the toilet rough-in measurement, then the toilet wont correctly fit against the wall.
If the distance between the wall and the toilet is too great, there will be a gap between the toilet tank and the wall. Additionally, if the distance between the toilet and the wall is too small, the tank will hit the wall and the toilet will not sit correct against the wall. In order to avoid these issue, it is important to measure the rough-in correctly prior to purchasing a toilet.
Measure the Toilet Rough-In and Pick the Right Toilet
In order to measure the rough-in, you should measure the distance from the center of the floor drain to the finished wall. The finished wall is the portion of the wall that is tiled or painted. It isnt necessary to measure from the wooden studs that make up the wall.
If you measure this distance instead, the rough-in measurement will be incorrect. The tape measure should be pulled in a straight line from the floor drain to the wall. A diagonal distance will result in the rough-in being incorrect.
In moddern homes, the rough-in is often a standard measurement. In older homes, however, the rough-in may be different than modern homes. Because of this, a specialized toilet may be necessary to purchase for these home.
In addition to the rough-in measurement, the footprint of the toilet need to be considered. Round bowl toilets take up less space than elongated toilets. Round bowls are used in small bathrooms.
Elongated toilets take up more floor space but provide more room for movement for the individual using the toilet. Additionally, it is important to ensure that there is enough side clearance for the individual using the toilet. If there isnt enough space between the toilet and an object in the bathroom, the bathroom will feel small and there will not be enough space to move around the toilet.
Toilets come in different type of builds. Two-piece toilets have separate tanks and bowls while one-piece toilets have both the tank and the bowl as one piece of porcelain. Wall-hung toilets have the tank locate within the wall.
These save space on the floor since the toilet does not sit on the ground. Installing a toilet requires different tools and supplies. You must place a wax ring between the toilet and the floor to prevent water from leaking from the base of the toilet.
A level must be used to ensure the toilet will not be tilted. A wrench is used to tighten the supply line of the toilet but should not be overtighten as this may crack the porcelin of the toilet. If you use these tools correctly and if the rough-in measurement is correctly measured prior to installation, the installation will be successful and the toilet will correctly fit the bathroom.
