I want to remove it and use the area as a cloakroom. The plumber has disconnected the water and now all I have to do is remove it. What do I do with the hole that's left? I dont think I want to close it off permanantly incase I ever change my mind and want a toilet in there again. Want it out for now though as it's taking up valuable storage space.
2006-10-24 01:50:32 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
An exposed sewer pipe without a Trap is a dangerous thing. And that is what you have. You can get a Gasket and Seal and bolt it on, then cover it with a plank of wood,stone,marble,ceramic. This will keep it functional and reduce any health and saftey risks that an exposed sewer pipe inside a dwelling can pose.
2006-10-24 02:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What stops the smells coming in is the U bend that forms part of the toilet. When you take the toilet out, you will be left with an open pipe to the sewers. As has already been suggested, fill it with expanding foam. This will give an airtight seal, yet can be easily removed in the future.
Whether you choose to use foam or concrete, plug the hole under the final filling first with something that can be pulled out. The best thing is an expanding screw plug. This will seal the pipe (it is used to seal pipes when pressure testing) and the final filling can go on top.
Just chucking in foam or concrete will end up with the filling falling down to where it cannot be retrieved. That means the likelyhood of a blocked outlet if you decide to reinsate a toilet.
2006-10-24 13:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's important to seal it for all the reasons already given. Cut it of at or just below floor level. If the pipe is above the floor chances are its clay. Push a screwed up newspaper down the hole, to catch any bits. Take a hammer and brick chisel and work your way round the bottom of the pipe giving firm hits on the chisel. The pipe should break off at the floor Pick any pieces out that have fallen. Cut a cardboard disc that fits tightly in the hole about 2 inches down (You don't have to be too fussy about it being airtight, you can even cut a small hole in the middle so you can use your finger to adjust it. Squirt expanding foam in the hole and when it has set trim it back. You can then finish the floor however you like and if you need to you can clear the hole later for a new toilet.
2006-10-25 00:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Snowlizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to cap off the sewer pipe to prevent back ups and fumes from rising into the house.
If its a ground floor room it probably is fairly permanent in concrete. The last piece sticking up from the floor is a 90 deg. elbow. Pull that out and see if the pipe is flush with the floor. If it is, cap it and floor over it.
If not, cap it and work around it. If you cut it back, you will lose the seal and it will be unusable if you want to restore the toilet.
2006-10-24 02:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by Munster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-29 03:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by georgina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a simalar problems and I think the answer is to cut the pipe level with the floor, cap it off to stop sfuff falling down the hole, then fill it with cement.
2006-10-24 02:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by vic30_bee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO to a plumbing supply store, or a home-improvement store like Lowe's or Home Depot. You should find a cap made for that purpose. If you don't find one you can fashion one of sheet metal or plastic - then you can cover the area with carpet or other flooring..
2006-10-24 02:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can cut out a larger piece of the floor, cut off the drainage pipe and cap it then put a new piece of plywood/lumber down over the hole. Or lay plywood over the entire floor.
2006-10-24 01:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a dumb idea. Getting rid of a toilet to store junk. Brilliant! How to devalue your property. Keep the toilet, renovate it and throw the junk away.
2006-10-24 15:57:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should be able to get a plastic cap that fits over the draining pipe. (100mm plastic is standard, but may vary) Just put in on and plaster over, the plaster can later on easily be removed if you wanted to re-install the loo again later.
2006-10-24 02:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by Rufus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋