Toilet Concrete Base

[diynoob]

Hi,

The old toilet sat on a concrete base (on a concrete floor). Its 29cm x 20cm at the widest points.

New toilets look much bigger at the base, not sure if a new toilet would fit nicely on this. Are they hollow? Can I get away with leaving it and slotting the new loo over the top of it?

Thanks

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• diynoob
• 13 Apr 2013
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[Hugh Jaleak]

Thats a lump of (rather weak) mortar. Hammer and cold chisel at the base and the whole lump should part company with the floor.

 

[Burnerman]

Maybe that pedestal was put there to get the required fall.....?
I think a new pot would be a bit too high if it was left there - I'd shift it if I could.
John

 

[diynoob]

Sorted, thanks for the tips.

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• diynoob
• 13 Apr 2013
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[Hugh Jaleak]

Nice one, just dont drill through any pipes etc under the floor now!

 

[diynoob]

Hmm, yes good point. The floored is riddled with pipes.

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• diynoob
• 13 Apr 2013
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• diynoob
• 13 Apr 2013
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[Hugh Jaleak]

Offer new pan into position, mark screwholes with a suitable scribe, then check for clearance prior to drilling. (Need brass screws for fixing!)

 

[Burnerman]

Are you able to connect to the existing waste, now that the 'plinth' has been removed? Often a huge stumbling block!
John