Wall Mount: How Much Wall?

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Amish Electrician

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I intend to have a wall-mounted toilet in my new bath. I have a pair of questions about mounting the toilet.

1) Is 3/4" plywood strong enough to hang the toilet from? and,

2) Is a 2x6 framed wall thick enough, both to support the load and to have enough room for the plumbing?

The wall is NOT built yet ... help me do it right.
 

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A wall mount toilet uses an in-wall hanger or carrier.
It does not mount "on" the wall.

The in-wall-tank set ups can be either 2x4 or 2x6
Most are 2x6
It's a good idea to double up the wall studs that hold the carrier on both sides.
 

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Thank you, Terry, for the quick reply. I'll take it to heart.

BTW ... this is the only forum I've been to where the admin regularly participates. I really appreciate that.
 

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The average carrier uses a 2x6, or even a 2x8, wall, because, while the toilet is not mounted to the wall, the wall's framework supports the carrier, and thus the toilet. Isn't "Amish electrician" almost an oxymoron?
 
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