One of the most difficult stages of renovation is the renovation of the bathroom. At first glance, installing or replacing plumbing may seem like an impossible task. However, having studied in detail the installation technology of the plumbing device, you can independently perform its installation. Toilet: how to install the device, depending on the type of construction, is detailed in this article.
In order to choose all the components correctly and know how to install the toilet with your own hands, you first need to carefully study the theoretical material
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Varieties of toilets
Before you install a toilet, the price of which depends on the type of product, you should find out about the types of plumbing devices and their design features, which affects the installation option of the device. Based on the scheme toilet bowl the design of the device includes a sanitary bowl and cistern... The bowl can have a poppet, visor or funnel shape.
Currently, the types of toilet bowls are distinguished by the shape of the bowl, the installation method, the type of drainage structure and the interface with the sewer outlet.
By appointment, there are children's, universal toilets and devices for people with disabilities. The first option is represented by small-sized products, painted in different colors. They are installed in preschool institutions. Universal toilets can be used by people regardless of age and gender. The design of the latter version is additionally equipped with handrails, armrests and a wide bowl, which is adjustable in height.
Toilet bowls can have horizontal, vertical and oblique release forms. The first option involves connecting the device to a sewer outlet located in the wall of the room. Toilets with vertical outlet are connected to a drain located in the floor. Slanting devices are considered universal. Thanks to certain fittings, the toilet can be connected to the sewer through the wall and through the floor.
Manufacturing material
Depending on the material of the body, devices are produced from faience, porcelain, metal and natural stone. Porcelain products are characterized by high strength, durability and ease of maintenance. The material is resistant to the absorption of unpleasant odors. However, porcelain toilets are expensive.Earthenware products are also characterized by high quality workmanship, but have a more acceptable cost. Disadvantages include a tendency to absorb odors and a fear of chemicals.
It has long been believed that the most common material from which plumbing is made is faience.
Toilets can be made from marble, granite, travertine or onyx. Such products belong to elite plumbing fixtures. They are characterized by high quality, long service life and unique design. However, natural stone toilets are expensive and heavy, which limits the number of options for installing the device.
Metal toilets are made of reinforced steel with nickel or chrome plating. They are distinguished by their high strength and reasonable price. However, due to the specific appearance, the device fits a certain design.
Classification of toilets by type of installation
Depending on the installation option, the bowl can be wall-mounted, floor-standing, side-mounted or trenchless. A hinged or wall-mounted toilet does not come into contact with the floor, but is installed on a solid installation, built into the wall, in which the waste cistern is also located. In this case, all communication is hidden, which allows you to increase the free space of the room and get an aesthetic appearance of the bathroom. However, this option requires significant financial costs. What is connected with the installation of the frame installation. Such secrecy complicates the process of further maintenance and repair.
The most popular model of the toilet is floor-standing, no special devices are required for its installation
Attachments are installed on the floor, and all pipes, shut-off valves and cistern hiding in the wall. Visually only the drain button will be visible. Despite the fact that part of the structure is hidden, which creates an attractive appearance of the bathroom, from a practical point of view, this is not the best solution. Maintenance and repair in this case is a very difficult and time-consuming process.
Floor fittings are installed in the floor recess. This option is often used to equip public toilets. The most popular and convenient solution is the installation of a floor-standing toilet. The design is notable for its low cost, installation of the device is quick and easy, and does not require special skills. The convenient location of the structure and communications facilitates easy maintenance and repair.
Cistern design options
The toilet bowl can be equipped with a different type of cistern, which can be located on the bowl or installed separately. Compact models, in which the cistern sits on a bowl or a special shelf, are ideal for small bathrooms. In this case, the cistern is attached to the toilet before the installation of the device.
Toilets with concealed cisterns provide an excellent opportunity to install toilets at different points in the room
Monoblocks are a one-piece product consisting of a bowl and a tank. This design has an attractive appearance and affordable cost.
Corner toilets are a kind of compact models. The design has a triangular shape, which allows you to install the device in a corner and save additional free space. Toilet bowl size with a tank is only 34x72x37 cm. Such a model will make the room interesting and unique.
On separate models, the tank can be wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted. It connects to the bowl with a drain pipe. This is a rather bulky model that is only appropriate for large rooms. In this case, the cistern is mounted after installing the toilet. However, such models are rarely installed today.
The installation of the toilet cistern depends on its design. It can sit on the toilet bowl or be mounted on the wall above the unit. The video tutorial "How to install a toilet bowl and fix a cistern" will help you to study the features of each option.
The design of monoblock toilet bowls is quite simple and laconic, due to this it fits well into the interior of any bathroom
Preparatory stage for installing the toilet
You can install the device yourself, or use the services of specialists. How much it costs to install a toilet in an apartment will depend on the type of product and the mounting option. On average, the cost of services is 2,000 rubles.
If the issue is resolved to start replacing the toilet with your own hands, you should prepare the necessary set of tools and materials:
- hammer drill or drill with drill bits for concrete and ceramic tiles;
- adjustable wrench;
- hammer or chisel;
- rubber spatula;
- flexible hose for connecting the cold water supply;
- fum tape;
- ball valve;
- sealant;
- corrugation or fan pipe;
- toilet mountings;
- cement-sand mortar.
It is impossible to qualitatively install the toilet with your own hands with the minimum set of necessary tools that any owner has in the house
Important! If the toilet is installed on installation, the above list is supplemented by a corresponding kit, which is purchased at a plumbing store.
Before you install the toilet with your own hands, you should dismantle the old device. The cold water supply to the tank is shut off, and all the liquid is drained from it. Using a wrench, the hose is unscrewed and removed, which connects the tank to the water supply. Next, you should dismantle the tank itself, which was bolted to the toilet bowl with bolts.
Now you need to dismantle the toilet itself. The sequence of actions will depend on the installation option of the device. If the toilet was bolted to the floor, it is enough to unscrew the fasteners and remove the plumbing fixture. If the bowl is mounted on a wooden pedestal, taffeta, then it is necessary to disconnect the screws from the board. And then remove the taffeta itself. As a result, a recess is formed in the floor, which should be sealed with a cement-sand mortar.
Important! The cement mortar hardens in a month, but you can drill holes for a new attachment in a week.
When installing the toilet, the following tasks are solved: connecting to the sewer, sealing the base and firmly fixing it on the floor
If the outlet is sealed with grout, it can be broken with a chisel or hammer. The process should be carried out carefully so as not to damage the cast iron outlet itself. To prevent unpleasant odors from the sewer from spreading throughout the room, the hole should be closed with a plug.
If the toilet is mounted with glue mastic, it is enough to loosen the seal with a construction knife and hit the bowl in front of it properly. Next, you need to pull the release out of the cuff.
Toilet: how to install device. Installation methods
The installation option of the toilet, the video will clearly show the sequence of actions, depends on the type of device and its design features. Floor standing devices are considered the most common type of equipment. They are installed on the floor after all tiling work has been completed. The sequence of actions depends on the installation variant of the floor-standing toilet.
The fixing of the toilet bowl to the floor can be done open or closed. The first option involves the installation of the product using special external fasteners that come with the device. The second method is more time consuming. The installation of the toilet is carried out using an internal mount, which allows you to get a more aesthetic appearance of the device.
Fastening the toilet to the floor in an open way is not as aesthetic as the internal one, but it is much easier to mount it
Wall-mounted toilets are installed at a certain height above the floor level using special structures-installations, on which the system itself is attached. Installation of the device is carried out before the start of finishing work.
The choice of installation option also depends on the way the toilet is connected to the sewer pipe. Toilets with horizontal outlet are connected to the sewage system at right angles. Devices with an oblique outlet are connected at an angle of 45 degrees. A sewer socket for connecting a device with a vertical outlet is located in the floor.
Before proceeding with the installation of the toilet, you should prepare the base. For a floor-standing device, it should be flat.
Options for connecting the toilet to the sewer
To connect the toilet to the sewage system, you can use one of the following connectors:
- fan pipe;
Connecting the toilet structure
- plastic branch pipe;
- eccentric;
- corrugation.
Any configuration can be made using plastic fittings. When installing the connecting elements, it is imperative to use rubber seals. In order to obtain a tight and reliable connection, it is additionally recommended to use a sealant.
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The waste pipe is most often used for horizontal discharge. It should be borne in mind here that the flare of the sewer pipe and the outlet of the toilet bowl should ideally fit each other, because it will not work to move the device.
If the connection to the sewer outlet is made using an eccentric collar, the sealant may not be used, since the design of the part creates the necessary tightness. The output part of the eccentric is inserted into the sewer outlet. It is important here to choose the correct diameter of the part. The other end of the eccentric is put on the toilet outlet. The design of this connector allows the toilet to be displaced a short distance relative to the riser.
Corrugation for connecting the toilet to the sewerage system
The most popular and simplest option for connecting a riser to a toilet is to use a corrugation, which can be used for any type of toilet. How to install the corrugation on the toilet? A wavy strip of silicone sealant is applied to one edge of the corrugation. This part is inserted into the sewer outlet. The same procedure is performed with the other edge of the corrugation, which is put on the neck of the toilet bowl. The joints are pressed with fingers.
Methods for attaching a floor-standing toilet
There are three ways how to install the toilet with your own hands, the video clearly displays the sequence of actions of each of them:
- installation on a wooden base;
- dowel mounting;
- installation on glue.
One of the ways to mount the toilet on a wooden base is to install the structure on taffeta
Mounting the toilet on dowels is considered the most common option. This method is usually used to mount a product on a tile. Before installation, you should prepare the base, which must be perfectly flat. Floor tiles must be installed prior to installation. This is the most budgetary option when deciding how much it costs to install a toilet. After all, the costs depend only on the cost of the device.
Installation of the toilet with glue is carried out only on a smooth base. To complete the installation, you must use a high-quality adhesive, which can be silicone glue, epoxy resin with hardener or liquid sealant. The first step is the marking: the toilet is outlined along the contour.The installation site is cleaned of dirt. For better adhesion of the glue and the surface, it is recommended to sand it and degrease it. Based on the instructions, an adhesive is prepared. It is applied to the outlined outline marked on the base and to the bottom of the toilet. The device is put in place and pressed to the floor.
Helpful advice! It may take at least 12 hours for the adhesive to dry completely, during which the toilet must not be used.
How to install a toilet bowl in a private house on a wooden floor? To do this, use the method of mounting the device on a wooden base, taffeta. It is a wooden block of hardwood with a thickness of 2.8-3.2 cm.
Installing a toilet bowl on a wooden floor is within the power of even a novice master, the main thing is to get acquainted with all the intricacies of the work and choose the optimal installation method
Helpful advice! The workpiece must be treated with drying oil against rotting.
To securely attach the taffeta to the floor, anchors should be fixed on it, which should protrude 2-3 cm above the board level. Further, a recess is made in the floor, which is filled with cement mortar. The taffeta is turned over with the protruding anchors downward and embedded in the cement mortar. The timber should be flush with the floor. The installation of the toilet should be carried out after the cement is completely dry.
The plumbing device is placed on the taffeta and fixed on it with screws, under the caps of which are rubber gaskets. To make the screws easy to screw in and out, it is recommended to lubricate them with grease or graphite.
When installing the toilet bowl to the floor in an open way, all fasteners are visible from the outside of the structure, which simplifies their fixation
Helpful advice! You can use an old rubber mat or a piece of linoleum instead of a piece of wood.
How to install a toilet bowl on a tile with dowels
Mounting the toilet with dowels can be open or closed. The open method of installation involves the use of external fastening of the toilet bowl using special bolts, which are included in the toilet bowl package. First of all, you should determine the installation location of the device, taking into account the location of all supply communications. The equipment is placed on the tiles and all holes are marked.
Helpful advice! To make the marks as accurate as possible, hold the pencil strictly vertically.
In order to install the toilet on the tile using dowels, a hole is drilled with a drill of the required depth, depending on the size of the fasteners purchased
The marked places should be drilled for further installation of the dowels. You should immediately use a glass drill, so as not to damage fragile tiles, and then you need to use a concrete drill so as not to damage the first. The holes should be free of dust. For additional waterproofing, they must be filled with silicone. Next, the mounting dowels are inserted.
The toilet must be installed in place, having previously lubricated the contour of the base with silicone to create good moisture insulation. In the prepared holes, it is necessary to mount the fastening bushings, where the mounting bolts are screwed onto which the plugs are installed. Remove excess silicone with a rubber spatula before it hardens. Next, the toilet tank is installed. How to assemble the device can be seen in detail in the video on the Internet. Then you need to connect the device to communications.
How to install a toilet bowl in a private house with your own hands in a closed way? As in the previous version, you should first prepare the installation site, correctly calculating the distances for hoses and pipes. Toilet brackets must be attached in advance. The plumbing device is installed in a specific place and is drawn around the contour with a marker indicating the attachment points.Holes are drilled into which the dowels are placed. To them with the help of special bolts it is necessary to fasten the internal fastening.
Installing a toilet bowl on a tile using dowels in a hidden way is more difficult, but the end result looks much more aesthetically pleasing.
Next, the toilet is connected to the necessary communications. Use fum tape to seal pipe connections. After connecting the toilet to the water supply and sewerage system on the device body, tighten the bolts on the fasteners thoroughly.
Important! If the underfloor heating system is installed in the bathroom, it is forbidden to install the toilet in a closed way.
The video "How to install a toilet bowl in an apartment with your own hands" will help you to study the features of installation methods.
Installing a wall-hung toilet
There are two ways to solve the question of how to install a wall-hung toilet. The first option involves mounting the device on a concrete base, the second - on a metal installation.
In a wall-hung toilet, the flush system works much better due to the design features, in addition, in such systems there is a double flush button, which allows you to waste less water
Installing a wall-mounted toilet in the first way begins with marking. Holes are drilled in the wall for mounting the rods for fixing the toilet bowl. Next, a wooden formwork is installed, the boards of which are set strictly vertically and are attached to each other with self-tapping screws. In its central part, two holes are also made. Then a coupling is installed to drain the water.
Glue is applied to the holes in the wall and the rods are inserted, which should exit the formwork panel strictly horizontally. The cavity is filled with concrete. After it has solidified, the formwork is removed. With the help of a corrugation, a drain tank is connected to the device. The corrugation is fixed with silicone sealant. The toilet is hung on rods and clamped with a plastic washer and nut. Finally, the suspension tank is connected and the drain test is performed. The whole process can be clearly seen in the video "How to install a suspended toilet bowl on a concrete base."
How to install a toilet installation
Suspension the toilet can be installed on the installation, which is included in the package. It is a metal frame that is attached to the wall, and a toilet bowl is hung on it.
One of the most popular is the Geberit installation, the installation of which is carried out according to the instructions. The frame is installed vertically and is fixed to the wall and floor using special fasteners. With the help of the lower stops, the frame is adjusted in height, and the upper ones help to set an equal distance from the wall.
Important! The center of the installation should be located above the middle of the sewer outlet.
When the frame is assembled, you can proceed with the installation in place according to the instructions of the connecting elements, such as couplings and pipes. Next, you should install metal rods in the corresponding sockets that will hold the toilet bowl. At the required distance, the sewer pipe is extended and the bracket is fixed in a given position. Then you need to connect water to the tank using a corrugated pipe. The connections are secured with a union nut. Finally, you need to put the cover back in place and the installation is ready.
To close the installation, you can mount a plasterboard false wall, the sheets of which are attached to the mounted profiles and the installation frame. After the decorative facing of the wall surface, the toilet bowl is hung on the metal rods. Its outlet fits tightly and tightly into the plastic socket. At the end of the process, install a decorative panel for the drain device with a button.You can learn more about the installation of the geberit installation in the video located on specialized sites.
Installations save space and hide drains: all pipes and communications remain out of sight and are placed in the wall
Before proceeding with the installation of the toilet with your own hands, you should study in detail all the subtleties of this issue. The progress of work depends on the type of product and how it is installed. Following the instructions will allow you to perform the installation efficiently and reliably, resulting in a durable sanitary product and an aesthetic appearance of the bathroom. If specialists are involved, you should find out how much it costs to install a toilet. The price of services may vary.
