Skew trap toilets are used when the toilet waste pipe exits to the left or right side, rather than straight down through the floor or directly out through the wall. They are usually needed for replacement toilets, older bathrooms, apartments and renovation projects where the existing plumbing position needs to be matched.
At Swan Street Sales in Richmond, our skew trap toilet options are suited to Melbourne homes where a standard S trap or P trap toilet may not line up with the existing waste connection. Before ordering, confirm the trap type, side direction and set-out with your plumber.
If your existing toilet waste pipe exits to the side, you may need a skew trap toilet. Check whether the waste exits left, right, through the floor or through the wall before choosing a replacement suite.
The trap type tells you where the toilet waste outlet connects. This is one of the most important details when replacing a toilet, because the wrong trap type may not connect to the existing plumbing without extra work.
| Trap type | Waste outlet direction | Common use | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| S trap toilet | Down through the floor | Common where the waste pipe is positioned in the floor. | Measure the set-out from the wall to the centre of the floor waste. |
| P trap toilet | Straight out through the wall | Used where the waste connection exits directly behind the toilet. | Check the wall outlet height and pan compatibility. |
| Skew trap toilet | Out to the left or right side | Used when the existing waste pipe connects from the side of the toilet. | Confirm the required skew direction against the product specifications and with your plumber. |
Skew trap toilets can require either a left hand or right hand outlet, depending on the direction of the existing waste pipe. Before ordering, check the pipe direction, available space behind and beside the toilet, set-out measurement and the product specifications.
Photos of the existing toilet, waste pipe position and surrounding space can help when comparing options. A licensed plumber should confirm the trap type and installation requirements before the toilet is purchased.
You can also browse our wider toilet range, including wall hung toilets, close coupled toilets and back to wall toilets, to compare other toilet suite options.
A skew trap toilet is designed for a side outlet waste connection. The waste connection exits to the left or right side instead of straight down through the floor or directly through the wall.
You usually need a skew trap toilet when replacing an existing toilet that already has a side waste outlet. This can happen in older bathrooms, apartments and layouts where the plumbing position cannot easily be changed.
Left hand and right hand skew refers to the side the toilet waste outlet connects to. The correct option depends on the direction shown in the product specifications and should be confirmed with your plumber before ordering.
Not always. If the existing waste pipe exits to the side, an S trap toilet may not line up without plumbing changes. Your plumber can confirm whether the plumbing can be altered or whether another skew trap toilet is required.
Yes. A licensed plumber should confirm the trap type, side direction, set-out and installation requirements before you order a skew trap toilet. This helps avoid choosing a toilet that does not match the existing plumbing.
