Jim - the flange is plugged off for rough in so the plumbing can be tested for leaks (with air pressure). When the toilet is installed, the plug will be knocked out. Too bad the joist location wasn't caught before the wall behind the toilet was built, but all in all 3.5 inches is not much space too loose. Good solution!
as long as the door jamb in the water closet and that door installed in the jamb and the door that's in front of the toilet Can Open without hitting the toilet!
That’s exactly what I did and even made it a half wall so a shelf (small marble piece to match the rest of the stone) could sit behind the toilet with a couple spare toilet rolls and incense. 👍
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Or can the 6in wall move toward to the toilet that way you'll gain some space for other side room. I know I think greedy but what I think is every inch of living is value :)
What was the flange blanked off w/o a hole? I've not seen one like that b4. What do you use for piping your potable water? Copper? Or have you joined the PEX parade? LOL I'm asking that b/c in this job you're on there's a good opportunity to discuss that topic. BTW, great vid, and an elegant solution.
That flange has a knockout wafer. It keeps debris out of the piping system until just before you install the toilet. Water supply lines? Be patient my Padawan! You're about to be FLOODED - pun intended - with countless videos about this project, including water supply lines. It's my goal to drop onto you and all other subscribers about 200 new videos over the next three months. Wait until you see the next one I record about WHEN the toilet flange SHOULD be installed.
Could have solved it by using a wall hung toilet,they are becoming more popular in residential building. Also what is the minimum side to side clearance.
That might be one approach but my daughter doesn't want her bathroom to look like one at an airport or Interstate rest stop. Toilets can fit into spaces as narrow as 30 inches, but I'd recommend 36 inches as a minimum width.
It is the most installed configuration in Europe and there are some very attractive options but can be pricey. Butt then again they do love their bidet over there.@@askthebuilder
the minimum is 15" from the center of the toilet on the left and the right sides of the toilet, but the building codes vary from city to city. buildingcodetrainer.com/minimum-toilet-clearances/
Because in this case it would mess up the size of the master shower. The space for the shower was the exact size for the Schluter-Ditra shower-pan kit.
Since you're losing space in the water closet area, how difficult would it be to zip off the nails holding the original wall and move it the needed distance?
In this case that's NOT an option. That 2x6 wall is shared with the shower stall and they want it just as is. You can see that you'd have to move that wall right around 6 inches so the pipe would clear the other side of the truss.
This is actually a great question. Most toilets are two-piece - the tank is separate from the bowl. Some people when sitting on the toilet press their backs against the tank. You can create a massive leak should you press too hard. Ideally, you want the back of the tank close to the wall (probably a gap of 3/8 inch between the back of the tank and the wall), but you have to do this with precision so as to leave enough room for the tank lid to overlap the top of the tank. This will all make sense if you just lift off the lid of your toilet tank and look behind the tank and the wall.
@@askthebuilder I have 14 inches from tiled wall to flange stud with 2.5 inch gap from tank to wall. Was going to get a 12" rough in American Standard Edgemere round. Its a small 1/2 bath and could I gain two inches by getting a 14 inch rough in toilet. thx
Interesting what you learn on these "how-two" videos... It would never occur to me to "lean back" against the tank/lid. Interesting to know that some people do that... great video!
Jim - the flange is plugged off for rough in so the plumbing can be tested for leaks (with air pressure). When the toilet is installed, the plug will be knocked out. Too bad the joist location wasn't caught before the wall behind the toilet was built, but all in all 3.5 inches is not much space too loose. Good solution!
as long as the door jamb in the water closet and that door installed in the jamb and the door that's in front of the toilet Can Open without hitting the toilet!
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That’s exactly what I did and even made it a half wall so a shelf (small marble piece to match the rest of the stone) could sit behind the toilet with a couple spare toilet rolls and incense. 👍
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Or can the 6in wall move toward to the toilet that way you'll gain some space for other side room. I know I think greedy but what I think is every inch of living is value :)
My daughter didn't want to change the dimension of the closet on the other side of the 2x6 wall.
Jim
Can the vertical drop from closet flange to a 90 degree bend be 22 inches? To route under framing
Yes, it will all work fine. Be sure to watch my How to Vent Plumbing video.
What was the flange blanked off w/o a hole? I've not seen one like that b4. What do you use for piping your potable water? Copper? Or have you joined the PEX parade? LOL I'm asking that b/c in this job you're on there's a good opportunity to discuss that topic. BTW, great vid, and an elegant solution.
That flange has a knockout wafer. It keeps debris out of the piping system until just before you install the toilet. Water supply lines? Be patient my Padawan! You're about to be FLOODED - pun intended - with countless videos about this project, including water supply lines. It's my goal to drop onto you and all other subscribers about 200 new videos over the next three months. Wait until you see the next one I record about WHEN the toilet flange SHOULD be installed.
Can be find another way so you don't lost the 3.5in wall space. It's seem not a lot, but is it a lot.
My daughter didn't want to change the dimension of the closet. It was no big loss of space at all in that tiny room that just has the toilet in it.
Could have solved it by using a wall hung toilet,they are becoming more popular in residential building. Also what is the minimum side to side clearance.
That might be one approach but my daughter doesn't want her bathroom to look like one at an airport or Interstate rest stop. Toilets can fit into spaces as narrow as 30 inches, but I'd recommend 36 inches as a minimum width.
It is the most installed configuration in Europe and there are some very attractive options but can be pricey. Butt then again they do love their bidet over there.@@askthebuilder
the minimum is 15" from the center of the toilet on the left and the right sides of the toilet, but the building codes vary from city to city. buildingcodetrainer.com/minimum-toilet-clearances/
Brilliant info 👍
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why not move the 2x6 wall a few inches instead of adding another wall?
Because in this case it would mess up the size of the master shower. The space for the shower was the exact size for the Schluter-Ditra shower-pan kit.
Since you're losing space in the water closet area, how difficult would it be to zip off the nails holding the original wall and move it the needed distance?
In this case that's NOT an option. That 2x6 wall is shared with the shower stall and they want it just as is. You can see that you'd have to move that wall right around 6 inches so the pipe would clear the other side of the truss.
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fascinating
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why i can not leave the 3.5 extra behind the toilet?
This is actually a great question. Most toilets are two-piece - the tank is separate from the bowl. Some people when sitting on the toilet press their backs against the tank. You can create a massive leak should you press too hard. Ideally, you want the back of the tank close to the wall (probably a gap of 3/8 inch between the back of the tank and the wall), but you have to do this with precision so as to leave enough room for the tank lid to overlap the top of the tank. This will all make sense if you just lift off the lid of your toilet tank and look behind the tank and the wall.
@@askthebuilder I have 14 inches from tiled wall to flange stud with 2.5 inch gap from tank to wall. Was going to get a 12" rough in American Standard Edgemere round. Its a small 1/2 bath and could I gain two inches by getting a 14 inch rough in toilet. thx
Interesting what you learn on these "how-two" videos... It would never occur to me to "lean back" against the tank/lid. Interesting to know that some people do that... great video!