The distance from the flange s center to the back wall is known as the toilet rough in dimension.
Toilet bolts 10 inches from wall.
We posted a video demonstrating basic toilet repairs on the apron blog.
However when you install this toilet on a 10 rough in it has a gap of about 1 inch between the tank and the wall.
I want to replace an existing 25 year old toilet.
The distance is measured from the wall not the molding to the center of the outlet pipe where bolt caps are fixed on the side of the toilet that is used to drain waste water from the toilet.
If you re simply replacing your toilet and notice the center of your flange is only 10 inches from the wall there s no need to go through the hassle of moving the flange.
So on a 11 inch they ll leave a gap of 1 3 4 1 75 inches.
The standard rough in is 12 inches though you may encounter 10 inch and 14 inch rough ins in older homes.
This prompted a question about choosing a toilet to install from reader collette.
You should find the rough in measurement in the new toilet s product information.
Length in inches from the back wall to the.
The internal tank parts have no bearing on if the toilet will attach to and work with a 3 inch drain.
This toilet will work if you have either a 3 inch or 4 inch drain.
Rough 2 piece 1 28 gpf single flush elongated toilet in white seat not included model 270ab101 020 36.
We have11 inches only.
American standard cadet 3 powerwash tall height 10 in.
I measured the distance between the wall and the toilet attachment bolt centers to be 11 5 inches if the baseboard wasn t.
Confirm the rough in dimension with the toilet installation instructions or manufacturer.
The most standard rough in dimension is 12 inches but some toilets call for a 10 inch or 14 inch rough in.
Your american standard consumer connections team.
Just get a water closet with a 10 rough in.
Is there an 11 inch model that we could consider.
The measuring tape should be read at 10 inch or 12 inch for deciding the rough in size.
Or suppose you re roughing in a toilet and there s a floor joist in your way.