Q: How heavy is a toilet?

• <div><p>Most toilets weigh between <b>50 and 100 pounds</b>, depending on the material, size, and style. Some toilets can be disassembled into multiple pieces, which can make them easier to carry and dispose of. If you&rsquo;re concerned that a toilet is too heavy to remove and lift on your own, enlist help or use a dolly to support the weight rather than carrying it yourself.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a wall-hung toilet?

• <div><p>Even though they&rsquo;re modern-looking, easier to clean, can be hung at any height, and help save space compared to traditional toilets, wall-hung toilets have some downsides. They&rsquo;re more expensive than standard toilets, sometimes by a few hundred dollars. They&rsquo;re also difficult to install and may require major plumbing work to reroute the drain if the previous toilet was a floor-mount model.</p><p>This tight fit can make repairs more difficult. You&rsquo;ll also have to consider where you can hang them and weight limit restrictions, so they may not be the best fit for every home.</p></div>

Question 1

How heavy is a toilet?

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Most toilets weigh between 50 and 100 pounds, depending on the material, size, and style. Some toilets can be disassembled into multiple pieces, which can make them easier to carry and dispose of. If you’re concerned that a toilet is too heavy to remove and lift on your own, enlist help or use a dolly to support the weight rather than carrying it yourself.

Question 2

Can you replace a standard toilet with an elongated toilet?

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Replacing a standard toilet with an elongated one is straightforward. The two types can be installed using the same existing drainpipe and plumbing. If you have a small bathroom, make sure that an elongated toilet doesn’t violate local building codes for clearance, which is the space between fixtures and walls.

Question 3

Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

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When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

Question 4

How much water does a ghost-flushing toilet use?

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The amount of water wasted when a toilet ghost flushes depends on the cause of the ghost flushing. Leaky flapper valves tend to waste less water than a larger problem like a damaged flush valve that makes the toilet run constantly. Even if you don’t think you’re wasting a lot of water, it’s still a problem that should be fixed quickly.

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of a wall-hung toilet?

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Even though they’re modern-looking, easier to clean, can be hung at any height, and help save space compared to traditional toilets, wall-hung toilets have some downsides. They’re more expensive than standard toilets, sometimes by a few hundred dollars. They’re also difficult to install and may require major plumbing work to reroute the drain if the previous toilet was a floor-mount model.

This tight fit can make repairs more difficult. You’ll also have to consider where you can hang them and weight limit restrictions, so they may not be the best fit for every home.