Toilets and Bidets are essential bathroom fixtures that provide comfort and convenience. Installing them can be a DIY project for experienced homeowners, but it’s always recommended to consult a professional plumber if you’re unsure about any steps.
These plumbers can provide assistance with your toilet and bidet installation project
Daniel & Donna Plumbing Service, Inc – Broomfield, CO
Colorado Green Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
An Affordable Plumber
Colorado First Plumbing and Sewer LLC
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Colorado Springs
How to Install a Toilet and Bidet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a comprehensive guide on installing toilets and bidets:
Tools and Materials for Toilets and Bidets:
Toilet Installation
- Shut off water supply: Locate the shut-off valve for the toilet and turn it off to prevent water flow during installation.
- Remove old toilet: Disconnect the water supply line, detach the toilet from the floor bolts, and carefully lift it away.
- Prepare the floor: Clean the floor area where the toilet will be installed, ensuring it’s level and free of debris.
- Install floor bolts: Secure the floor bolts to the floor using the provided anchors or screws. Adjust the height of the bolts as needed.
- Position the toilet: Place the toilet on the floor, aligning the outlet hole with the drainpipe. Adjust the position until the toilet is level both front-to-back and side-to-side.
- Attach the wax ring: Apply a layer of petroleum jelly around the toilet outlet hole. Place the wax ring on the toilet flange, ensuring a proper seal.
- Connect the water supply: Reconnect the water supply line to the toilet’s fill valve, ensuring a tight connection.
- Secure the toilet: Carefully lower the toilet onto the floor bolts, ensuring the wax ring creates a proper seal between the toilet and the flange. Tighten the nuts on the floor bolts to secure the toilet firmly.
- Turn on water supply: Slowly turn on the water shut-off valve to check for leaks. Inspect the connections for any signs of water dripping.
- Flush the toilet: Flush the toilet to ensure proper operation and check for any leaks around the base.
Bidet Installation
- Choose the installation method: Decide whether to mount the bidet onto the wall or install it on a freestanding frame.
- Wall-mounted bidet:
- Attach mounting brackets: Secure the mounting brackets to the wall according to the manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring they are level and aligned with the toilet.
- Connect water supply: Run flexible water supply lines from the hot and cold water sources to the bidet’s designated inlets. Tighten the connections securely.
- Mount the bidet: Carefully lift the bidet and align it with the mounting brackets. Secure the bidet to the brackets using the provided screws or bolts.
- Connect drain hose: Attach the drain hose from the bidet’s outlet to the drainpipe, ensuring a proper seal.
- Test the bidet: Turn on the water supply and check for leaks. Test the bidet’s spray function to ensure proper operation.
- Freestanding bidet frame:
- Assemble the frame: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the freestanding frame, ensuring it’s stable and level.
- Attach the bidet: Secure the bidet to the assembled frame using the provided mounting hardware.
- Connect water supply and drain hose: Follow the same steps as for the wall-mounted bidet to connect the water supply and drain hose.
- Test the bidet: Turn on the water supply and check for leaks. Test the bidet’s spray function to ensure proper operation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Installation of Toilets and Bidets
How do I turn off the water supply to the toilet?
Before you begin installing a toilet or bidet, you must turn off the water supply. The shut-off valve is usually located near the toilet tank. To turn off the water, simply turn the valve clockwise until it stops.
How do I remove the old toilet?
To remove the old toilet, you will need to:
- Turn off the water supply.
- Flush the toilet to drain the water from the tank and bowl.
- Disconnect the water supply line from the toilet tank.
- Loosen the nuts that hold the toilet to the floor.
- Rock the toilet back and forth to break the seal between the wax ring and the floor.
- Lift the toilet out of place.