Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Raising Base of Toilet to increase height

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res5137
02-18-07, 12:48 PM
All the toilets in our home are 141/2" heigh. Today the toilets are 17 - 20" heigh. I DO NOT want to add a 3" toilet seat. I would prefer not to buy a new toilet. ( All my toilets are one piece). Is it possible to raise the toilet from the base, adding needed plumbing? If so, how is this done? Thank you.

chandler
02-18-07, 07:23 PM
Building a base, extending the plumbing, reinstalling a flange, making the base look good, you will have the expense and trouble of purchasing a 17 1/2" tall unit and installing it. Plus it will look good, whereas the base probably won't.
HeresJohnny
02-19-07, 01:49 PM
The taller comfort height toilets are not that expensive. You'll save time, money and a whole lot of aggravation by replacing the toilet, as compared to doing what you are proposing. I agree with Larry on this one.