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    Jun 2, 2012, 06:38 PM
    Proper toilet to use
    Can I use a 14" rough-in toilet if I only have 13.5" rough-in?
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    Jun 3, 2012, 08:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by killerbies View Post
    Can I use a 14" rough-in toilet if I only have 13.5" rough-in?
    There's an little play in the flange slots so I'd say, Yes you can. Good luck, Tom
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    Jun 3, 2012, 09:08 AM
    Hopefully 1/2" is workable. If necessary your can get an offset flange and move the toilet that way.
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    Jun 3, 2012, 03:51 PM
    I should add that with a 12" bowl we rough in at 12" off the string(unfinished wall) but when the drywall is installed the distance then becomes 11 3/8ths All our 12" bowls set with no problems. Good luck, Tom
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