[newhomeladie]

I have a question about plumbing! I have a laundry room and right next to it is a closet with a toilet, in working order. Strange yes I know but and older house I just bought. I was wondering if it will work to bring the wall out to put a small vanity in and basically turn the toilet 1/4 of a turn. Is this possible or not?

[speedball1]

Hi Ladie and welcome to the Plumbing pageat at AskMeHelpDesk.com. You piggybacked on an a 5 year old dead thread so I gave you one of your own. In the future, before you post, look in the upper left hand corner for the date.
Yes! This can be done very easily.
You can cut a tee into the toilet vent and run a horizontal drain line off from that to the vanities position. You may have to reposition the closet flange but I see no problems in your remodel. Good luck on your project, Tom PS. If you need help in cutting a sanitary tee into the cast iron stack just ask.

[newhomeladie]

Thanks, just knowing that I am coming up with things that can actually work is a good start. OK another one 4 you, what about switching bath tub, vanity and toilet? Are these things that are major or can they be done just as easy? I also have this pipe in the bathroom that goes up the wall by the toilet, 2 or3 inches wide what is it? And how can I hide it cause it is ugly?

[Milo Dolezal]

Can you draw and post simple drawing for us ? Thanks . Milo

[speedball1]

what about switching bath tub, vanity and toilet?

Adding a vanity was simple but you're talking major surgery here.
Since you have a older house you will be either working with cast iron or converting to PVC. We can walk you through adding a vanity, however you're talking about tearing out a bathroom group and completely rebuilding it. Unless you have the necessary tools and plumbing shills to do the work I'd farm this job out to a pro.

I also have this pipe in the bathroom that goes up the wall by the toilet, 2 or3 inches wide what is it? And how can I hide it cause it is ugly?

This would be a vent. You do have options:
1. You can fur out the wall, **OR**
2. You can box the pipe in and run short shelves off the box for knic-nacs or bath supplies to make it look better.
Whatever you decide we're here to help. Just let us know what you wish to do. Good luck, Tom

[newhomeladie]

You guys are awesome, I am vary independent and like projects but when it come down to this and electrical, and supporting walls I am defiantly going to call a pro cause I want it to last more than a week. And not have the house fall in. thanks again

[speedball1]

Good choice! Please keep us informed of your progress. Good luck, Tom