Should i go with a wall-hung toilet or floor-mounted in a tiny powder room renovation in my Saint John condo?

Wall-hung toilets are excellent for tiny powder rooms — they create visual space by exposing more floor area and make cleaning much easier since there's no base to work around.

In your Saint John condo, the key consideration is whether your wall framing can support the in-wall carrier system. Most condos built after 1990 have adequate 2x6 or 2x8 wall framing, but older buildings may need reinforcement. The carrier mounts to the wall studs and supports up to 880 lbs, but proper installation is critical — especially in a multi-unit building where a leak could affect your downstairs neighbor.

Installation complexity and costs favor floor-mounted toilets significantly. A quality wall-hung toilet (Duravit, Toto, or Geberit) runs $800-$2,500 just for the fixture, plus $400-$800 for the carrier system. Installation requires opening the wall, potentially relocating plumbing, and waterproofing behind the wall — expect $2,500-$4,500 total installed. A comparable floor-mounted toilet renovation runs $800-$1,800 installed.

Since you're in a condo, you'll need approval from your condo corporation board before starting — this type of plumbing modification typically requires board consent under New Brunswick's Condominium Property Act. The work must be done by a licensed plumber with a TIS permit, and you'll need a building permit from the City of Saint John's Growth & Community Services department (506-658-2835).

For most tiny powder rooms, a compact floor-mounted toilet like a Toto Drake Compact or American Standard Cadet 3 FloWise gives you 90% of the space benefit at half the cost and complexity. These models have a shorter depth (25-26" vs 28-30" standard) and work beautifully in tight spaces.

Start by measuring your current rough-in distance (center of drain to wall) — most condos use 12" rough-in, which gives you the most toilet options.