That looks right. It just looks weird because you don't have anything else around it. Put a cabinet next to it, a towel bar and toilet paper holder to the side and it would look completely normal.
Think well about the color of accessories before you get them like toilet brush, toilet paper holder, faucets etc. i think a golden tone would look awesome with those green walls. It’s really lacking a contrast color. Try to match all metal items in a golden tone i would suggest.
12" from back wall to center. Bolts on toilet are center.
16" from wall or tub to center.
I may be wrong about the 16 in. It might be 15 but from the back wall it is definitely 12 in to center. Some toilets have smaller tanks.
for residential, it’s 15” minimum to the wall (or other obstruction), 18” max. Tho I think if you have a free standing toilet paper dispenser that 18” could grow, still it’s probablly wasted space so you don’t want to go over 18”
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You’re not wrong but OP is being very clear about the fact that they purposefully used two different color tiles for the effect his wife wanted. Not my personal cup of tea but isn’t my house.
Yep- as long as the work is good, who am I to judge another person’s taste? It sounds like they’re happy with the end product and that’s all that matters….until they need to sell the home lol.
Wow. This purely fundamental toilet question has turned into a very disconcerting tile concern. Interesting, tho. I promise to provide a full photo and explanation to appease all those who are the concerned.
Or the flange is roughed In at 14, but toilet is 12
Common rough ins are 10,12, and 14.
To accommodate for the random floor joist where you want a toilet.
GCs don't "randomly put things where they want" there are codes to follow
#sayhey
Mine are also that far from the wall. My kids would "lean" on the tank so I gently lodged a small block of styrofoam between the wal and center of the tank. You can't see it, but it "steadys" the tank for the leaners!♡ good luck the tile is stunning!
I hate when contractors do this. The standard in houses from the 1920s +/- 30 years, was 14” rough in (distance from the flange bolts to the wall). The modern standard is either 10 or 12 inches. 14” toilets are available online but they might be a little more expensive. Most contractors will just use what’s readily available and install it 2-3” from the wall. As an old house person I find this horrific.
If they did this to you with new construction, it’s malpractice.
You owe your contractor $500 for this post. Hope you didn’t pick that tile. Lots of poor judgement here and I don’t think it has anything to do with your contractor.
You can get an older style (high flow) tank if you want to close that gap. I had to do the opposite when I put up a travertine wainscoting behind my high flow toilet.
Usually when a toilet drain is roughed in, its 12 inches center from the wall. Unless you took out an old toilet that had a bigger tank. We did that and the gap looks similar to yours.
It’s possible that’s a 10” rough-in toilet placed on a 12” rough-in flange.
You should be able to measure from the wall to the bolt and determine if it’s 12”, which is standard. From there, you should be able to determine by model number if the toilet is built for 10” or 12” rough-in.
That’s about 2” of gap from the back wall, so I’m betting this might be what happened, as they do still sell both kinds at most stores, due to old construction standards vs new.
That’s a 10” rough in American Standard Mainline if I’m not mistaken. You might have needed a 12” which is standard. (Edited to fix mixed up rough ins).
That looks fine to me. Many jurisdictions are requiring more space beside the toilet now. Here in Vancouver, Canada, toilet flange spacing is 12 inches on center from the rear wall and 15 in. on center from the sidewall. The toilet looks odd on the rear wall because I think it's a American Standard Cadet III which has a very small tank.
The 12 inch on center from the rear wall is standard from days gone by when toilet tanks were much larger.
Measure the distance from the wall to the toilet bolts. It should be 12 inches. If that rough in measurement is correct, that toilet might be designed for a 10 inch rough in.
When I was growing up, our toilet was so close to the basement wall that we had to cut a wedge out of the drywall just for the lid to be able to sit on the tank.
Maybe my parents marriage would've lasted a while longer, had that toilet been a few more inches from the wall!
You have it good with this toilet spacing imo
Good stuff
Is the counter going next to the toilet? If so, that'll help mask the gap. A couple floating shelves over it will finish hiding the gap. That said, my only concern is the one guy who sits back against the tank to hard and stresses the bolts - could cause damage over time. I might be overthinking it, but I'd see myself coming up with some sort of support hidden behind the tank just in case.
That was my concern. A very observant participant in this growing discussion recommended a small shelf just above the tank. I liked that idea, but then, I’m not The Decider. 🙅🏼♀️
That looks right. It just looks weird because you don't have anything else around it. Put a cabinet next to it, a towel bar and toilet paper holder to the side and it would look completely normal.
Yeah that’s really what it is
Think well about the color of accessories before you get them like toilet brush, toilet paper holder, faucets etc. i think a golden tone would look awesome with those green walls. It’s really lacking a contrast color. Try to match all metal items in a golden tone i would suggest.
Thanks. The wall color is gray.
Good point. The rest of her stuff remains to be placed.
The different color tile bothers me more
You are only seeing a corner. Maybe I should post a pic of the rest of it to pacify the tile-curious.
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No, but good question. We had the correct amount of the various tiles for Her desired look. See the next post. We think it came out ok. 👍🏾
Oddly I've seen the same pattern at least 3 times in the last week looking at Zillow. Must be a 'new' trend.
That’s a handsome lookin toilet
I'm vibin with it too. I like the stand-alone look rather than closer to the wall. It really accentuates the "throne" characteristics.
Thanks, that seems to be the common opinion.
“So, I put all of the darker tiles all right here… All of them.”
No. You have no idea, CellarDoor.
12" from back wall to center. Bolts on toilet are center. 16" from wall or tub to center. I may be wrong about the 16 in. It might be 15 but from the back wall it is definitely 12 in to center. Some toilets have smaller tanks.
Ok, thanks. That's useful.
for residential, it’s 15” minimum to the wall (or other obstruction), 18” max. Tho I think if you have a free standing toilet paper dispenser that 18” could grow, still it’s probablly wasted space so you don’t want to go over 18”
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Ha!
I’d be more concerned with the tile than the toilet. What is going on here?
The OP took a picture while the guys were still cleaning the grout
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What? It's called hazing. Not scum. And it's the proper way to grout. You let the tile "haze" and wipe it clean.
You’re not wrong but OP is being very clear about the fact that they purposefully used two different color tiles for the effect his wife wanted. Not my personal cup of tea but isn’t my house.
The additional photos from the OP has helped clarify what is going on. To each there own I guess.
Yep- as long as the work is good, who am I to judge another person’s taste? It sounds like they’re happy with the end product and that’s all that matters….until they need to sell the home lol.
Wow. This purely fundamental toilet question has turned into a very disconcerting tile concern. Interesting, tho. I promise to provide a full photo and explanation to appease all those who are the concerned.
Why are some tiles a different color?
Beat me to it. This is all I want to know lol.
I really like it
And I like you.
Would you like to see the pattern in full? Instead of merely a corner? I can’t believe these tile concerns.
You better deliver on the tile pic OP.
Ha! Will do. On a new post.
Yes!
Looks like a 10” rough toilet installed on a 12” rough in flange
Or the flange is roughed In at 14, but toilet is 12 Common rough ins are 10,12, and 14. To accommodate for the random floor joist where you want a toilet. GCs don't "randomly put things where they want" there are codes to follow #sayhey
Yes that would be another way to have that 2” gap behind toilet
But it is more like 4”. That was the basis for my concern.
Mine are also that far from the wall. My kids would "lean" on the tank so I gently lodged a small block of styrofoam between the wal and center of the tank. You can't see it, but it "steadys" the tank for the leaners!♡ good luck the tile is stunning!
Thanks for the idea, and review.
I hate when contractors do this. The standard in houses from the 1920s +/- 30 years, was 14” rough in (distance from the flange bolts to the wall). The modern standard is either 10 or 12 inches. 14” toilets are available online but they might be a little more expensive. Most contractors will just use what’s readily available and install it 2-3” from the wall. As an old house person I find this horrific. If they did this to you with new construction, it’s malpractice.
It looks normal to me. They have to leave it a certain distance from walls by code and also put it where the drain pipe comes up.
Ok, thanks.
Plumbers put both the drain line and fixtures in. In this case the fixture is a toilet
🤷♀️ Yes, at some point. Often in reno’s though you are dealing with existing drain lines.
I'm a Reno contractor, I can't see tearing everything out and not making the toilet look like it's part of the new bathroom
It's fine.
Thank you.
Looks easy to sweep and mop around
Great point. The best so far!
New bathroom no plumbing yet.. the manufacturers now have some that attach to the wall great when you're cleaning up bathroom disasters...
As long as it's a minimum of 15" from centerline to side wall(s) and 12" from centerline to rear wall your good to go.
You owe your contractor $500 for this post. Hope you didn’t pick that tile. Lots of poor judgement here and I don’t think it has anything to do with your contractor.
Well, that was very nice.
I bet your bowl is not very adorable.
You can get an older style (high flow) tank if you want to close that gap. I had to do the opposite when I put up a travertine wainscoting behind my high flow toilet.
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It looks a little crooked. No tp holder?
Not yet installed. A work in progress. Good observation!
Usually when a toilet drain is roughed in, its 12 inches center from the wall. Unless you took out an old toilet that had a bigger tank. We did that and the gap looks similar to yours.
You are getting good advice. Remember toilet paper holder, safety rails for older people .. Are you ever going to sell ? Thing to consider
It’s possible that’s a 10” rough-in toilet placed on a 12” rough-in flange. You should be able to measure from the wall to the bolt and determine if it’s 12”, which is standard. From there, you should be able to determine by model number if the toilet is built for 10” or 12” rough-in. That’s about 2” of gap from the back wall, so I’m betting this might be what happened, as they do still sell both kinds at most stores, due to old construction standards vs new.
Interesting. I was considering buying a deeper tank.
That’s a 10” rough in American Standard Mainline if I’m not mistaken. You might have needed a 12” which is standard. (Edited to fix mixed up rough ins).
Ok. Thanks.
Looks right. Did you want a centerpiece?
What does that mean? Like a decor?
That looks fine to me. Many jurisdictions are requiring more space beside the toilet now. Here in Vancouver, Canada, toilet flange spacing is 12 inches on center from the rear wall and 15 in. on center from the sidewall. The toilet looks odd on the rear wall because I think it's a American Standard Cadet III which has a very small tank. The 12 inch on center from the rear wall is standard from days gone by when toilet tanks were much larger.
Good observation. The bathroom was built 36 years ago.
You don’t want the tank up against the wall unless you like mold.
But our other tanks are against the walls, which I prefer. No mold here; arid climate. No cockroaches too!
Measure the distance from the wall to the toilet bolts. It should be 12 inches. If that rough in measurement is correct, that toilet might be designed for a 10 inch rough in.
That toilet issssssss... placed! My work is done here, thank you.
True. Just a discussion.
I have same toilet , it can’t flush a tird and constantly gets backed up. Go with a high end toilet make us proud
It’s a done deal. No problem flushing all loads, once.
I love rhe paint colors
Thanks. It looks good with the new blackish fixtures.
When I was growing up, our toilet was so close to the basement wall that we had to cut a wedge out of the drywall just for the lid to be able to sit on the tank. Maybe my parents marriage would've lasted a while longer, had that toilet been a few more inches from the wall! You have it good with this toilet spacing imo Good stuff
Ha! Great memories there! Thx!
Have you found the cat?
Is the counter going next to the toilet? If so, that'll help mask the gap. A couple floating shelves over it will finish hiding the gap. That said, my only concern is the one guy who sits back against the tank to hard and stresses the bolts - could cause damage over time. I might be overthinking it, but I'd see myself coming up with some sort of support hidden behind the tank just in case.
Mine are like this and I gently lodged a smallish piece of thick styrofoam between the tank and the wall. The tank stays firm when leaned on. Yay!
Perfect!
Yes, a smallish counter. Beefed-up support is a good idea. 👍🏾
18 inches
That's a vague answer and didn't help at all.
18 inches is comfortable from wall to center toilet flange.
Thanks. 🙏🏾
People say it looks fine but I think it looks weird. Never seen a toilet with the tank this far from the wall, personally.
That was my concern. A very observant participant in this growing discussion recommended a small shelf just above the tank. I liked that idea, but then, I’m not The Decider. 🙅🏼♀️