We have a new-build house. I’d like to hang some pictures behind the toilet, but I’m not sure where the pipes run in the bathroom. Is there any chance they run vertically above the toilet? I can’t seem to find a good answer online.
The toilet is mounted to the floor, against an interior wall.
Thank you.
Based on the above comments- single story/ slab foundation/ WH is in garage you are most likely OK plumbing pipe wise- but there may be electrical wires/ AC lines/ etc. in there as well. Probably safest to find the studs and jiust attach there with screws or nails that don't go into the wood studs more than 1" or 1 1/4". Any wiring closer than that to the stud side of the drywall should have a metal nail plate over it.
Truth is that no one can tell what is in your walls- probably not even your builder unless there were pre-drywall pictures taken of the entire house (which is easy these days and highly recommended).
You are overthinking this. It doesn't matter. If you are hanging ordinary pictures, like a 5x7 of your family or something, it doesn't matter where the pipes are.
You'll be using pretty small nails that probably wont even go all the way through the drywall. You could hang a picture in the exact spot of a pipe behind and not have a problem.
Unless your pictures weigh 50 pounds per fastener or more, this is all a non issue.
