10 3/4 rough in?

[JSC]

The photo indicates a 10 3/4 rough in, taking into account the 1/4 inch baseboard. Is that possible, or was this toilet made to fit on what is really a 10 inch rough in? The toilet is ancient, from 1973 (can't locate model or brand), and there is no gap between the wall and the tank. Bathroom is getting remodeled and I need to make sure I understand the rough-in requirements. Thanks for your help!

 

[Terry]

Toilets from 1973 normally didn't have much of a gap at all behind the tank. They started to add more space in the 80's when wainscoting became a thing.
Most new toilets will need at least 11.25" from the back wall for a 12" rough toilet.

 

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[Jeff H Young]

I dont think its a 12 inch rough or tank wouldnt be against wall with 10.5 inch rough. check it good when you demo

 

[Reach4]

There is some slop that lets you "cheat" the toilet farther or closer to the wall once you are putting it down.

 

[Jeff H Young]

would not go with a 12 inch w/c from what I see

 

[Reach4]

If you want to be able to adjust to different roughs, and are willing to add some non-standard holes, a Toto Unifit toilet can be used.

What I did:
Initially, using the bolt method, I thought I had a 13-7/16 rough.

http://www.terrylove.com/forums/ind...baseboard-and-shoe-molding.58080/#post-428138

http://www.terrylove.com/forums/ind...nifit-or-stick-with-the-12.59681/#post-442544

showed what I did...

It turned out that my rough was less than I initially thought based on external bolt measurements. The bolts were not in long slots which would have provided some easy adjustability; they were in side slots. The bolts were not the exact same distance to the wall.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/toilet-rough-in-dilemma.89675/#post-643625

has marked-up unifit photo showing the concept. The drywall screws (green arrows) would not have been necessary. I do overkill at times.

 

[JSC]

Thanks for all of your responses! The pickings are slim for 10 inch rough-in for a small bathroom, and given my toilet depth requirements it seems the American Standard Cadet Pro Round is my best option. I also came across the Signature Hardware Bradenton 10 inch. Not sure about the Signature Hardware brand, so any comments would be greatly appreciated.

I'm a total newbie at plumbing issues, but love reading this forum and have learned so much. Thanks.