Toilet paper holder too close to toilet

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E A
It looks absolutely fine, and you will be used to it in no time.
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Linda Micallef
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Oh top pic is ensuite & other is bathroom. Thought toiiet paper holders need to be aporox 8-12 inches away from bowl & certain height.
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J9 B
Both look fine to me.
Sharon
Only you can tell if it's too close - have you sat on the toilet and used the paper? Is it just that you are used to a different position, or is it really awkward to try and get the paper when you're sitting on the loo? If the position of the holder is wrong and not just unfamiliar, you'll need to talk to your builder or tiler and see what can be done about getting it moved. Life is too short to be thinking angry thoughts every single time you (and your family and your guests) need to go! (especially since the "little room" is sometimes where we mums go to hide from our kids for a few minutes!)
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Kiwi
I've been a builder here in Queensland for over 20 years, the method employed by us for fitting this fixture is to sit on the toilet and place it at a comfortable height / distance ( space allowing) never had any complaints. But if a client was not happy, I would move it, it's only a matter of replacing one tile, and a happy client is someone who will give a referral. It is the small finishing touches that matter.
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Linda Micallef
Original Author
Yes, I've sat on the toilet & I literally require to twist & bend foward quite considerably. Very uncomfortable & difficult when trying to pull down the paper. It is & looks much worse than the pics. Kiwiglynn, fitter definitely did not sit down on the toilet to position it. I have informed my builder but he stated he will look at it but I know he will try to dismiss it. This is one of many issues I've had with him.
mariajgray
Usually 800 - 900mm from floor, positioned 80 - 100mm from front of pan should be good for most people.
Little Marigold
Both are lined up closely to the edge of the toilet bowl which is where I have mine and it too is on the LHS at this point. We have no problem extracting paper. They appear to have chosen that point to screw into the grout which is always a bit easier than drilling through a tile, Honestly you will adjust to it in no time. If you are right handed it's always easier to have it on the RHS but this was not an option in your case.
liss444
All you need to do is ask the builder to pivot it around so that the open end is facing you then it will be closer and you wont have to reach as far to access it. This will save having to re-drill any new holes.
Linda Micallef
Original Author
It's actually too close & too low. Unfortunately pivoting it won't help.

How far should toilet paper holder be from toilet?

Install your toilet paper holder on a wall 8 inches to 12 inches from your toilet bowl. (Use 8 inches to 9 inches for shorter users such as children and 10 inches to 12 inches for average to tall users). The best height for a toilet paper holder is 26 inches from the floor.

Where should a toilet roll holder be placed?

Choosing the right positioning. In general, it is standard to install toilet paper holders on the wall 26 inches above the floor and 8 to 12 inches in front of the toilet. Step 2. When you are happy with the placement, position the product on the wall and use a pencil to mark the top and bottom screw positions.

Can toilet paper holder go behind toilet?

Without reachable side walls, you can still wall-mount your toilet paper holder on the wall behind the toilet. Mount it about 8 inches higher than the bowl, or about 24 to 26 inches above the floor. If most people in your family are right-handed, mount it on the right side of the tank if wall space allows.

How far from back wall should toilet paper holder be?

-Step One for installing a toilet paper holder is to measure out the location from the toilet to where you want the holder to go. Typically from 8″ to 12″ away.