Basement Toilet

Welcome to the basement toilet page. A basement toilet is a fantastic idea if you have that extra space, but they do need a little more thought in the planning stages. This article will help you make the right plans and decisions.

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Basement Toilets

Many people have a basement that is either only used for storage, or used as a low quality room, often for occasional use only. This space is a godsend for you, and it is perfectly straightforward to turn this space into a wonderful bathroom area. And adding a bathroom and toilet in basement spaces can be a great selling point in the future, and very useful now, especially if your family is outgrowing the existing living space,

The basement bathroom has some special considerations that the above ground bathroom does not. Ventilation, illumination, and disposal of waste water and solids need some special thought, and special equipment too. As your sewage lines and waste water pipes will all be above the level of the toilet and bath, gravity just isn't going to do its bit for you. There will be a need to pump the waste up to the existing household waste pipes and drain line. A sewage ejector system will be necessary to remove the sewage waste, and necessitates the removal of a section of the basement floor to install the sewage ejector pump. This is pretty much the standard means of installing a basement toilet, but there are other options.

A macerating toilet system is one other option, and it doesn't require the floor to be excavated. It's a bit more expensive than the basement ejector system, but works well enough. Basically, all materials from the bathroom, water included, are passed through the macerator and ground very finely. This product can then be pumped away. It is a low maintenance system that will provide you with years of service and is easier to set up than the ejector system.

If you are planning to set up a basement toilet and bathroom system, get a professional out early on, and make sure that they are experienced in basement fit-outs. A lot of plumbers are great above ground, but basement plumbing is a little beyond them. Get the professional to be part of the planning process, and to advice you of the best options regarding the basement toilet pump, selection of upflush toilet units, vents and ventilation strategies, sewage ejection systems, and the location of drain pipes and sewer line in your property. All these items, considered early on, will make basement toilet install a smooth and satisfying process.

As you are likely aware, you can use a basement upflush toilet instead of a standard toilet in a basement situation where the toilet is being positioned no more than 12" below the existing sewer line. A basement upflush toilet can be purchased from Amazon for around $120 USD, but you still need to buy a macerating pump and an upflushing toilet tank. These systems are ideal for the room that is not actually a basement below the house, but sits lower than the existing toilets.

We hope this article has provided you with a little information on how basement toilets can be added to your home. The option to add space by using an unused basement area is very exciting. And one of the best options to make good use of that space is with a basement toilet.