The toilet is a significant fixture in a bathroom or water closet, so it must be placed for easy access. But, you may have questions if there are any standards regarding how close a toilet must be against a wall. We researched the standard distances for a toilet to be suitably positioned in a bathroom.  The distance between a toilet and the back wall is typically measured using the toilet flange. Toilets should have a minimum of 15 inches from walls that flank the fixture. A distance of 12 to 12.5 inches should be between the center of the toilet … Continue reading Does A Toilet Have To Be Against A Wall?