Install a toilet with your own hands in the apartment. Tricks when installing a toilet that will make installation much easier

If this is your first time thinking about installing a toilet, this article is for you. And it’s better if you have time to read it before you go to the store for a new “faience friend” or before you start finishing in the toilet room.

The fact is that modern toilets so different that they have a very different type of fastening, flushing, sewer supply, etc. So, ideally, planning which toilet you have to mount with your own hands should begin already at the design stage of the toilet.

And what to do if there is an old “throne” in the toilet - how to remove it, avoiding the global flood? We will also talk about this in the article. Features of the installation process, step by step guide and a few tips from the masters will help save money and mount the toilet with your own hands without any problems.

It is impossible to plan a comfortable toilet without taking into account the features of the toilet bowl that is to be installed there.

To understand what exactly needs to be done, you need to know:

whether it is necessary to dismantle the toilet bowl, which has served its purpose and carry out major repairs in the toilet (including cladding, repair and supply of sewer communications and floor screed);
what are the dimensions new plumbing- will it not clutter up the space and will it allow your door to open quietly;
what mount your future toilet has;
what is the way to flush the toilet;
At what height do you want to install plumbing.

If you know the answers to all these questions, it remains only to dismantle the old one (if necessary) and install a new toilet bowl.

Recall that floor plumbing is divided into several types. It differs in form and its device.

Classification by bowl shape:

funnel-shaped;
plate-shaped;
visor.

Outlet drain happens at toilet bowls:

horizontally oblique;
vertically arranged.

The drain tank can be combined with the toilet bowl and independent (wall-mounted).

Toilets are attached to the floor: on 2 and 4 attachment points, on the corners.

Down with the old toilet!

Surely your toilet, which needs to be dismantled, is not wall-mounted, which means that it is attached to the floor. It will be possible to remove it from the toilet in just 7 steps.

Turn off the water and drain it from the tank in the toilet.
We unscrew the thin hose suitable for the tank.
We unscrew the fasteners of the tank. If they are rusty or “boiled”, you can water them, leaving for 5-7 minutes, special means which will dissolve the lime. Or you can simply rip off the bolts using a screwdriver and wrench. Also, in order for the bolts to succumb, you can pre-spray on the mount "WD", kerosene composition, etc.
Following the tank bolts, you need to unscrew the toilet bowl mounts. They usually look like a nut screwed onto an anchor. To simplify the process, use the same methods as when working with tank mounts.
Next, you need to unhook the toilet drain from sewer pipe. If the toilet is old, then the drain at the attachment point is probably smeared with cement for strength. It must be beaten off with a hammer and screwdriver. First you need to crumble the coating across the seam, and then you can mechanically destroy the cement. The drain should swing for now, but stay in its place.
Tilt the toilet several times different sides, thus draining the remaining water in the knee.
Ready. The old toilet can be unhooked and proudly carried to the trash, while not forgetting to plug the gaping sewer hole with a plug made of plastic, fabric or wood.

If plans for old toilet no, and you see him off on his last journey, then after swinging it, you can split it with a sledgehammer so that it is not hard to endure it. You will also have to do the same if the fasteners of the old plumbing are cemented.

After dismantling the toilet, evaluate the condition of the pipes in the room. Cast iron create many problems; before installing new plumbing, it is recommended to change them to plastic. Also, plastic pipes greatly facilitate the process of installing a toilet bowl and distributing sewer drains (by the way, about installation plastic pipes with your own hands you can also read on our website).

Self-installation of plumbing "step by step"

Toilet for normal operation you need a flat, lined or specially prepared surface of the walls and floor.

First, we connect the toilet drain with a corrugation to the outlet sewer pipe riser. You can also use a hard tube. The best way- if the toilet drain enters the riser without extension corrugations, etc. To seal the drain, we use a ring with a rubber border. It is important to consider that rubber does not tolerate cement and similar coatings on its surface. But the sealant is quite suitable.
Toilet installation - cuff
To enter water, you need a flexible long enough hose connecting the tap that supplies liquid from the water supply to the tank of your plumbing. Pay attention to both inlet diameters to match a hose with two suitable fasteners. Obviously, there is no way to screw a 3/4” thread onto a 1/8” pipe.
We take the cuff and apply silicone sealant and install it in the pipe
If the drain is securely connected, you can begin to fix the plumbing.

We fix on the floor: 3 types of fasteners

You can fix the toilet with a wall tank without screws, for one resin. True, with this method of fastening, it is first necessary to clean the surface of the tile so that the glue holds better. When using "epoxy" it is important to allow freshly installed plumbing to dry properly and gain a foothold on the floor surface.

Fixing the toilet to the wall

Wall hung toilets are being used more and more. Their installation is not much more complicated than usual (by the way, you can read about installing a toilet bowl with your own hands on our website). A wall-mounted toilet, as its name implies, will not have contact with the floor surface. It is suspended by a metal frame, which is attached to the bearing wall. The cistern and pipes of the toilet in this case are behind a false plasterboard wall. If the mounted plumbing has an open tank, then it will be possible to fix it on the wall itself, but then the sewer pipe should be inside the wall. The same anchors embedded in the wall or in the supporting frame will hold the structure.

After fixing the toilet bowl on the wall or on the floor, it remains only to assemble the toilet bowl. A tank is placed on the base, already securely fixed, or a pipe is connected to it from a tank hung on the wall.

It remains only to check if the toilet is working, and if there are any leaks. Turn on cold water, wait until the tank is filled, adjusting the filling level. We set up the locking mechanism according to the instructions. Rinse and see if it flows from the drain.

The last step is to screw the toilet seat. But here you, for sure, can already handle it yourself.

Before buying plumbing, first decide on the type of drain that suits you. If you do not plan to change the supply of the sewer riser, you must choose the same type as in the toilet that has worked out. Remember: no adapters will help to qualitatively connect the toilet bowl to the type of outlet that is not suitable for it.
Do not leave the choice and purchase of a toilet bowl for the final moment of repair: it is better to prepare a place in the toilet in advance to facilitate the installation of plumbing.
Invest in nickel-plated bolts and anchors to secure the toilet to the floor or wall. They do not rust, which means that ugly streaks and sticking of bolts are excluded.

Installing the toilet yourself is not very difficult if you understand some of the details of the functioning of the system. Before installing a new unit, the master will have to do the dismantling of the old one. It is also necessary to choose a new toilet with a cistern so that the set fits well with the bathroom. In this article, we will talk about how to install a toilet bowl with our own hands on a tile (tile), and also demonstrate a video installation tutorial.

Toilet selection

Before installation, you must select the desired kit. Today, all the leading brands in the plumbing market produce a lot of lines various toilet bowls and bidet. In order not to get confused in such a variety of models, you need to approach the purchase meaningfully.

Material. First of all, you need to pay attention to the material from which the toilet is made. In stores, you can find models made of sanitary ware, porcelain, cast iron and other materials. It is noted that the best performance porcelain is different. It is easy to clean and does not absorb odors, which is important for an item such as a toilet. Many people purchase inexpensive sanitary ware. This material is still very popular, but it is not the best. Sanitaryware is porous, it perfectly absorbs odors that are not so easy to get rid of.
Price. The cost of toilets today fluctuates widely. Buying very cheap units is not recommended, because they can then cause a lot of trouble. Poor-quality ceramics and components will force the owner to overpay in the future to the master for the repair of the system. At the same time, you should not buy too expensive units. It hardly makes sense to buy luxury toilet on a golden leg to an ordinary city apartment.
Model. The lineup the toilet seats are very wide. When buying a unit, you must be guided by the size of the bathroom. If it is very small, then you can purchase a hanging toilet with a built-in flush system. This will save extra space. These toilets are very compact and look great. In large bathrooms, toilets with a bidet will look good.
Tank construction. Cisterns can have horizontal, vertical and inclined flush systems. When choosing a kit, you must definitely pay attention to this detail. The choice of flushing system depends on which one functions in the owner's house.

Removing an old toilet

The dismantling of the old unit takes place in several stages.

If the toilet is very old, then it literally "grown" to the base. In this case, its dismantling will create some difficulties.

First you need to disinfect the toilet with bleach.
Next, you should be well equipped for work. It is necessary to protect hands and eyes from water and fragments of ceramics.
You need to turn off the water.
The remaining water is drained from the tank.
When everything is prepared, it is necessary to start dismantling. First of all, the bolts that secure the toilet to the floor are disconnected. If the system is relatively new, then you just need to unscrew the bolts, remove them, and then disconnect the plastic tube from sewer system. Then the pipe is disconnected, which serves to supply water. After that, the toilet can be detached from the base.

Many people wonder how to properly install a toilet. First you need to properly prepare a place for a new unit.

The floor in the toilet is cleaned of various debris and remnants of materials.
The sewer hole and the water supply system are covered.
In the place where the old toilet stood, it is necessary to mark the dowels.
The holes must be drilled with a diamond drill bit.
In the store you need to buy a set of screws and dowels for mounting the toilet.

Basically, all toilets are mounted the same way. Differences can only be in different additional options. Installation of the a simple toilet and the most complex is still built on the same principle.

First, the toilet is connected to the sewer hole. After removing the temporary plug from the system, you need to put the unit in place and screw it to the floor.
It is better to process the screwing points in advance silicone sealant.
Now you need to strengthen the bolts on the heel of the unit.
After that, a corrugated sleeve is installed. Before installation, it must be properly treated with silicone sealant.
The final stage is the installation of the tank. Proper installation of the toilet bowl is a guarantee that the system will work without failures. The tank is bolted on. After that, a hose is installed that supplies water.

Not the most difficult thing. The main problem most often occurs when adjusting the float. Installing the float valve requires care. When choosing a tank, you need to check which valve is included in the kit.

The float valve controls the flow of water.

The lower the valve is installed, the lower the water flow. It must be ensured that during installation the water level does not reach the drain hole by 5 mm.

Video

The process of installing a toilet bowl is discussed in detail in the following video:

You can find an additional video about the installation of the toilet in our video section:

We have already discussed above general principle toilet installation. Now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the intricacies of installing a toilet bowl on a tile. It should be noted right away that there are 2 methods:

Open.
Closed.

But before you get started, you need to prepare essential tool and material:

perforator;
Screwdriver Set;
wrench;
level;
drill;
drill:
rubber spatula;
core;
hammer;
silicone.

This fastening method will require less time and labor. However, with regard to the aesthetic side, they are significantly inferior to the closed method of installation. So, the first step is to determine the installation location.

The installed toilet should not interfere with other plumbing. It must be easily accessible.

Marks are placed on the selected place on the tile. Holes will be installed in these places. You should also draw a contour of the sole of the toilet bowl. Next, carefully set the toilet aside and drill holes in the marked places, the diameter of which should be equal to the fastener.

The drilling process is quite painstaking. Care must be taken that the glaze of the tile does not scale too much. Therefore, first drill with a drill without impact and at low speeds. Also, as an option, you can use a core. Due to this, the drill will not slide on the tile and scratch its surface.

Then take a drill on the tile and drill a hole. After that, you will need a concrete drill. The depth of the hole must correspond to the length of the dowel. Now clean the hole of dust and fill it with sealant. In this case, the sealant will prevent dust and moisture from entering under installed toilet. After that, insert the dowel.

Immediately before installing the toilet on the drawn contour, also apply sealant with a wide strip. This will completely prevent moisture from getting under the base of the toilet bowl. Then came the turn of the last stage of installation:

The toilet is carefully placed on the tile.
Insert a self-tapping screw into the holes and screw it into the dowel.
Special plugs are put on the mount, which will give general view more aesthetic appearance. Moreover, the plugs will protect the mount from moisture.
Further, under the weight of its weight, excess silicone will act.
Until the silicone hardens, it must be removed with a rubber spatula.

Just as in the first case, outline the outline of the toilet bowl on the floor, and also mark the places of the holes. Before fixing the toilet bowl, it is necessary to make outlet holes. The toilet itself is connected to the water and sewer pipe.

If a heated floor technology is installed under the tiles in the bathroom / toilet, then it is forbidden to use this kind of fastening. The toilet is installed on silicone, liquid nails, epoxy resin with hardeners. But in this case, it is first necessary to degrease the tiles and the soles of the toilet bowl. You should also treat the surface sandpaper, giving it a little roughness. This will provide a better grip.

Wall hung toilet

Another design of the toilet is hanging. Installation requires more work. As in the previous case, there are two installation methods wall hung toilet:

For installation.

Therefore, it would be wise to consider these two technologies separately.

Installation on a concrete base

Some refuse to buy a steel frame to install the toilet. In this case, the concrete monolithic base will be no worse, but it will also exceed in strength. With this installation, rods are produced from the base, on which the toilet bowl is attached. In addition to holding the toilet, the concrete structure has another role. It has a water drain valve.

The installation process has the following sequence:

Installing a drain plug.
Determination of the installation height of the toilet bowl.
Preparing boards for formwork. Their size should be larger by 50 mm from overall size designs.
Accurate measurements between mounting holes. Usually, it is 200 mm. But depending on the model, the distance may be different.
For formwork, you can use chipboard, OSB or board.
Installation and measurement of the length of the rod. Here it is very important to take into account the following dimensions: the thickness of the recess + the distance from the toilet bowl to the main wall (meaning the thickness of the filled concrete structure) + the thickness of the toilet bowl at the attachment point + the length of the free end for tightening the nut.

Before making a hole, do a preliminary fitting. Holding the toilet bowl, bring it to the attachment point. If the holes match the marks, and the bowl itself is installed in the middle, then you can continue the installation work. If you notice some deviations or the holes are not level, then measure again.

Now we suggest you step by step to follow the installation of the toilet bowl on a monolithic concrete base:

First, the formwork is installed.
But first, two holes are drilled in the wall to install the rods that will later hold the toilet. In the wall, it is enough to make a recess up to 150 mm deep.
After cleaning the hole of dust, pour glue into it and install threaded rods into it.
Next, you need to set 3 shields. 2 side and one central, in which 2 holes should be made for the mounting rods.
Shields are installed strictly vertically. Also make sure that the rods through the shield come out horizontally.
Shields are interconnected with self-tapping screws. And for greater strength, you can screw the nuts onto the rods and press the shield against the wall with them. To do this, it is recommended to put a washer.

In the place where there should be a drain of water from the tank, fix the foam.
Also install a sewer drain pipe Ø110 mm. This pipe will be filled with concrete as a result. Therefore, check the quality of its connection on the sealing rubber bands.
At the next stage, concrete is made from cement, sand and crushed stone mixed with water.
In this process, it is recommended to protect the ends of the rod from getting concrete on them. To do this, put a bag on them or wrap them with rags.
When pouring concrete, it is necessary to achieve sufficient density. Especially in the corners of the structure. To do this, pierce the poured concrete with a stick until “cement milk” flows out of the formwork cracks.
When the concrete has hardened, carefully dismantle the formwork.
After that, the drain barrel is connected. Take PVC corrugation Ø40 mm. Insert one end into the recess of the toilet bowl. It is recommended to fix the corrugation with silicone sealant. Be sure to let it dry and only then continue to work.

Next, put the toilet with a fixed corrugation on the mounting rods. Use a plastic washer and nut to secure.
Finally, connect the hanging tank to the toilet with corrugations and test the drain.
By installing the toilet cover, you can operate the toilet bowl.

Now we invite you to familiarize yourself with the technology of installing a toilet bowl for installation. To do this, you should buy a toilet with special frame from metal. It is she who will need to be installed in the wall, and the toilet bowl will be fixed to it.

The steel frame is installed strictly vertically. It can be fixed to the wall and floor through special holes. Before you carry out major fasteners, check it for evenness.
To this place it is necessary to carry out a supply of a sewerage pipe and a water supply system.
You should also set the height of the toilet. It will depend on the growth of the owner of the apartment. Usually, the height of the bowl is fixed within 400–430 mm.
As for the water supply to the tank, it is better to make it hard. In progress installation work, the valve in the water supply tank must be closed.

Next, the toilet is connected to the sewer. The connection occurs with the help of corrugations. At this stage, the drain system should be tested. Therefore, securely fix the toilet on the frame, after connecting it to the sewer pipe. Next, drain the water. If everything is tight, then turn off the water in the tank and disconnect the toilet.
Now you can make the skin of the installation. To do this, you can use drywall. Fasten the profile to the wall and screw the drywall to it. At the same time, make holes for the sewer, mounting rods, and holes for the tank.
At the next stage, clad with ceramic tiles or other finishing material.
After all these manipulations, the toilet bowl is installed.

The quality of the installation of a wall-mounted toilet for installation depends entirely on the correct installation of the frame. Therefore, perform this stage of work very carefully.

Some problems

Sometimes after a couple of years of service, the toilet bowl loses its original appearance. It has rust marks on it. This happens due to low-quality components of the tank. It is almost impossible to eliminate an old phenomenon of this type, especially if the unit is made of sanitary ware. When purchasing toilets, you must carefully monitor the quality of all components.

The unit may be damaged by water. The quality of water, as a rule, does not meet the standards for which units of Western brands are developed.

Sometimes plastic elements in the design of the tank do not withstand. They can be bent from temperature differences or mechanical influences. If the tank fails prematurely, then this indicates that the quality of the kit was initially not very high.

Problems with water flow often signal that the float valve is not installed correctly. It is necessary to adjust it, and the water consumption will be reduced.

In order for the toilet to retain its original appearance for many years, it is necessary to constantly keep it clean. To care for it, you can use whole line funds. For example, in order not to have to constantly wash and clean the inner surface, various gels and tablets are used today.

Without a thorough cleaning, of course, can not do. Cleaning liquids will help with this.

Some substances cannot be poured into the toilet. These include acetone and solvents that can damage the sewer pipe. Also, do not pour boiling water into the toilet, because sanitary ware can crack from this. If there is a need to flush the unit, it is better to use two buckets of hot water.

In the care of the toilet, soda and vinegar will become indispensable means. If red stripes began to appear on the surface of the unit, they can be eliminated with a solution of vinegar in hot water. Soda gently and gently cleanses the surface of dirt.

For severe contamination, special solutions are used. They usually contain hydrochloric acid in their composition. Pollution happens different type, so the range of cleaning products is also very large. When buying, you need to clarify whether a particular composition is suitable for the product. They differ not only in the nature of the impact, but are also produced for toilet bowls from certain materials.

To know how to install the toilet correctly, you need to understand the models and evaluate the possibilities of sewage in a private house. It is much faster and easier than paying the masters an amount equal to the cost of the plumbing itself.

Moreover, in the installation instructions everything is described in detail, even there are pictures. Therefore, installing a toilet in a private house with your own hands should not be a hassle, especially if the sewer is new.

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Tools and materials

Simple set of tools found in every home

drill with a drill with a diameter of 10 mm;
screwdriver;
roulette;
marking marker;
screwdrivers and a set of wrenches;
knife for cutting the gasket.

You may also need a spatula to eliminate chips ceramic tiles. Materials required for installation, except for the bowl and tank:

corrugated hose;
gland - rubber gasket;
hose for supplying water to the tank;
sealing tape for sealing;
a faucet that will shut off water in plumbing;
silicone.

Important! When choosing a bowl, you need to take into account the size of the room, so as not to subsequently rest your knees on the door.

You should also provide for the installation of the product, what stock is available. Of course, it is better when the model of the bowl and the method of its installation are planned at the construction stage. But it happens that you just need to replace the old plumbing with a new one. Then you have to connect to the old sewerage system, and use drains that were made a long time ago.

Toilet corrugation prices

corrugation for the toilet

How to choose a toilet

The bowl should be easy to clean, be comfortable. Sizes are selected based on the growth of all family members. You can buy the model you like, which will be inconvenient to operate, because it will not correspond to the parameters of a private house or apartment.

Do-it-yourself installation of a toilet bowl in a private house is associated with certain costs and I want them to pay off in terms of convenience.

First of all, models differ in price:

Economy class;
middle class;
luxury plumbing.

Parts of elite plumbing are designed for a long service life and will not break just like that. Buying an expensive item, you can be sure that it will last a long time.

Another option is color spectrum. In large supermarkets, you can pick up any shade and embody the most daring design decisions.

Models available for sale:

from natural stone – durable and reliable, service life is unlimited;
glass - completely transparent or with a pattern;
faience;
ceramic;
metal;
porcelain, which can reach up to 50 years;
plastic.

When buying, you need to carefully look at what is included in the equipment kit. It may happen that the bowl and tank sold separately.

Besides external characteristics, need to note:

to the height of the equipment;
type of construction - suspended, floor, wall floor;
what type of flush - reverse or direct;
the method of draining from the tank is one or two-button.

It will cost more, but the structural elements will be hidden in the wall, which will save some space in the room. The reverse flush is better because it washes the bowl completely. allows save water.

Important! When choosing a design, it is worth checking it for cracks, chips.

Prices for toilets

Varieties of toilet bowls

Plumbing products distinguish drain design:

horizontal - the drain is located in the floor;
vertical - parallel to the floor;
oblique - at an angle of 30 degrees to the floor.

Tanks are:

Separated when they are connected to the bowl by a pipe. How to assemble a toilet bowl and a tank is shown in the instructions.
Compacts if attached directly to the bowl. The design diagram is drawn in the instructions, fasteners are included, so assembly will not be difficult.

bowl design:

with flat flush;
with vertical flush.

The location of the neck of the bowl is front and back. The front is more common, as it is more convenient to use. The toilet diagram in the instructions allows you to decide what exactly is suitable for use.

Preparing for installation

If it is implied, then first needs to be dismantled old equipment and install new equipment in its place. Proper installation of the toilet bowl is the key to cleanliness and safety for a new repair. The seams should not leak, the body should not wobble or make sounds.

If ceramic tile has already been changed, then the installation of plumbing is carried out directly over tiles. In this case, you need to carefully use a drill so that the tile does not crack.

If the old plumbing is being removed, and there has not been a repair yet, then before starting the dismantling, you need to prepare rags, because water will flow from the toilet. The bowl needs to be washed and processed disinfectant. You should also turn off the water supply and drain the remains from the tank.

First, all existing hoses are disconnected, screws are unscrewed, and the tank is dismantled. Next, you need to knock out the leg from the tile. For this use a crowbar. The nuts are unscrewed from the base of the bowl.

Before disconnecting from the sewer pipe, you need to make a stopper from rags and immediately plug the pipe so that odors do not enter the house. The assembly of the structure will not take much time, so use new thing can be in one hour if the room has already been renovated. If laying is to be new tiles, then you will have to use an outdoor toilet for some time.

How to assemble a toilet can be seen in the diagram. Step-by-step instruction attached to each model of equipment.

Step-by-step instructions for installing a toilet bowl

How to install a toilet? The first step is to connect the bowl to the sewer. This requires a corrugated hose. A rubber seal is put on the outlet end of the product. The other end is connected to the sewer pipe. First, you need to pull out the gag from the rags.

When the product is already in place, they produce the following operations:

Mark holes on the floor with a marker by inserting a marker into them.
Having moved the bowl, drill holes according to the marks (the diameter must match the fasteners that come with the plumbing, you need to use special drills that can be used to drill tiles).
The product moves into place and is attached to the floor.
The junction of the product and the floor filled with sealant, another option is to cut a thin rubber gasket in the shape of a leg and place it before fastening.

To connect the tank needed:

fixing bolts - 2 pcs.;
rubber gasket under the drain mechanism.

The installation of the toilet cistern begins with the fastening of the bolts. Next, a gasket is placed, and the tank is put in its place. The holes line up and the fasteners are hand tightened. Toilet assembly completed.

Do-it-yourself toilet replacement ends with a connection to the water supply and sewerage. Installation of toilet bowls with a cistern directly attached does not require fastening, as it is a monoblock.

Features of connection to water supply and sewerage

Installation of the toilet is over, then you need to figure out how to establish a connection to water supply and sewerage. For connection to the pipe there is a flexible hose, at both ends of which there are nuts.

Side seal plumbing equipment occurs with the help of rubber gaskets or a special tape.

You can simultaneously put a tap on the pipe so that you can shut off the water entering the tank. In this case, other water intake points will work.

How to install the toilet correctly if the drain is different from the previous equipment? You will have to change the piping to match the new model.

Installing a toilet with an oblique outlet

Floor models come with an oblique, vertical or horizontal drain. Installing a toilet with an oblique outlet is different from the vertical or horizontal method.

To joint did not leak, need to:

lubricate the outlet pipe with red lead - oil paint mixed with drying oil;
wind the fiber and then also smear with paint;
fix the pipe in the sewer pipe.

The installation of a toilet with an oblique outlet is carried out if the previous equipment had the same drain.

Installing toilet bowls with an attached cistern

The monoblock lasts a long time, therefore, when buying a model, it is recommended to immediately purchase spare internal parts, since models on the market often change, and after a while they will no longer be produced.

Installation of toilet bowls with a tank directly attached is carried out as follows:

the pipe is connected to the sewer;

The assembly instructions for any model are designed for an ordinary buyer or a beginner, so it will not be difficult. It is necessary to study in detail the stages of work, prepare tools, materials - and you can proceed to the procedure for replacing plumbing equipment.

In cases where there is a desire to save on the services of specialists or just learn a new building skill, information on how to properly install a toilet will come in handy.

What you need to install

Before you install the toilet with your own hands, you need to take care of the availability of a number of tools:

perforator or impact drill;
drill with a diameter of 8-10 mm (depending on the diameter of the dowel for fixing the toilet bowl);
tile drill (if installation is done on a tile or ceramic plate);
wrench;
set of wrenches;
hammer;
sealant (either in a special tube or together with a sealant gun);
screwdrivers (flat or Phillips, depending on the design of the toilet);
transitional cuff made of rubber 123x100 (if you need to connect to a cast-iron socket);
a set of fasteners for installing a toilet bowl (if it is not included in the kit);
rags and a container for draining the remaining water from the old toilet.

Before you install a toilet, you need to do some preparatory work. For example, you need to decide how exactly to connect the new toilet bowl with the sewer socket. The following options are possible:

Corrugated cuff. This method is the most economical, but in this case the toilet cannot be attached close to the socket. This matters if the bathroom is small.
Straight cuff. It firmly and hermetically connects the bowl of the structure with the socket of the sewer system.
Eccentric cuff. It is convenient if the connection centers of the system and the socket are displaced.

Next, it is advisable to replace the old flexible water supply. The choice of liner is based on how far from the connections on the pipe with cold water before connecting the filling mechanism of the toilet bowl. To this length should be added 15-20 cm.

If necessary, you need to pre-purchase adapters for threads at the junctions of flax or FUM tape.

In the case when under the old toilet bowl is preserved wooden stand, it must be removed. A nail puller or puncher will help with this. It is possible to close the resulting void cement composition, preferably quick solidification, and with a spatula.

Video - Self-installation of the toilet

Do-it-yourself toilet installation

First you need to turn off the water. Disconnect the flexible hose, flush the toilet.
Then you need to unfasten the drain tank. You can carefully, or you can use a hammer (in case the old toilet is no longer needed).
You can quickly remove the toilet bowl with a hammer and a perforator.

Carefully, so that the fragments do not fall into the sewer system, use tools at the place where the toilet bowl is attached to the floor and the junction of the device with the sewer. Then the old bowl must be removed, pouring out the water that remains.

Wood plank removal and floor leveling

After the old toilet is removed, you need to thoroughly clean the sewer socket from dirt and rust. Install a rubber transitional cuff 123x100 into the socket, pre-coated with sanitary sealant.
Then plug the hole with a rag so that odors do not interfere with further work.
Next you need to remove wooden board and fill the resulting void with repair staff.
Align with a spatula to the level of the floor.

Marking and installation of dowels

Put the bowl of the new toilet bowl in the planned place. Mark out through the holes in the bowl on the floor so you can see where to drill. The holes in the toilet bowl are located at an angle, in which case you also need to drill at an angle.
After marking, the toilet can be removed. Next, you need to drill holes in the previously marked places and insert the dowels.

Toilet cistern attachment

In accordance with the instructions that came with the toilet, you need to install fittings drain tank. There are some peculiarities in this procedure.
Tighten the drain and fill valve nuts by hand while holding the valve itself, thereby preventing it from turning and damaging the gasket.
The valves must be installed so that during operation the moving elements do not touch each other and the walls of the tank.
In case of uncertainty, a sanitary sealant should be used as the walls of the tank and gaskets.

The drain mechanism is available in a collapsible type to facilitate the installation process.

Installing the toilet bowl

The connecting cuff is attached with a petal part to the adapter cuff 123x100, inserted into the socket pre-treated with sealant. The outlet of the toilet bowl is inserted into the adapter sleeve until it stops.
It is necessary to turn the cuff so that the toilet bowl takes a flat position, and all the holes of the fasteners coincide.
The bowl is fixed to the floor surface with screws with plastic washers. In cases where the floor surface is uneven, use spacers made of pieces of plastic to level the toilet before finally tightening it.

Connecting the bowl and drain tank

Before you install the drain tank on the bowl of the structure, you need to put a gasket between them. For reliability and to avoid displacement of the gasket, it is better to glue it to the bowl with sealant in advance.
After attaching the tank to the bowl, tighten the screws evenly. After that, install the tank lid and the drain button. Then fix the flexible eyeliner.

System Function Check

At the end of all work, you need to check - draw water into the tank and make a test drain. The amount of drained water can be adjusted, how to do this is written in the instructions.
Inspect all components for any leaks. If they occur, check the tensile strength and, if necessary, disassemble the assembly, re-treat with sealant, then tighten properly.
If the cause is a defective part, purchase a new part and replace it.

Final stage

Install the toilet seat and fill the gaps between the toilet and the floor surface with sealant.

Doing such work with your own hands is not difficult if you follow the above recommendations and rules. Good luck!

The toilet is a thing that, depending on the number of people in the family, is used with enviable regularity. And although manufacturers make it strong enough, nevertheless, there are a number of reasons why the toilet needs to be replaced. For example, ceramics have become unsightly or the mechanism of the toilet has broken, plus there is a natural physical and moral deterioration of things. Therefore, the question of how to install a toilet is of interest to many who have not been spared the problem of replacing the toilet.

Types of toilets

On the market of sanitary ware, all types of toilet bowls are presented, which differ in special features:

according to the configuration of the outlet drain: horizontal, oblique, which is located at an angle of 45 degrees and vertical;
according to the shape of the bowl: visor, where at the walls different angle slope, dish-shaped with an internal platform and funnel-shaped, which is considered the most practical option.

Before starting work, you need to figure out how to properly install the toilet, depending on the main toilet systems, the disassembly of which can have significant differences:

Mounted or wall mounted. With this design, plumbing does not touch the floor, but is only attached to the installation - a special wall system that can withstand any load. Aesthetically, everything looks attractive, because. all communications are hidden. However, the installation of such a design requires significant financial costs, the smallest repair turns into a huge problem, and the question of how to install a toilet bowl with your own hands remains open.
Attached. With such a system, the toilet bowl is attached to the floor, and the drain tank with all communications is hidden in the wall. A plus - appearance such a device, and the minus is the difficult repair of hidden parts.
Intrafloor. Such a system is used in public toilets, when the installation is done directly into the recess of the floor. However, for apartments and houses, this option remains unacceptable by many.
Floor. Most Popular standard designs with a toilet bowl attached to the floor and a drain tank adjacent to it. The indisputable advantage of such technologies is the ability to install and repair the toilet on their own, without resorting to the help of specialists.

Installing a new toilet, regardless of the specific type of product, consists of two stages:

removal of the old toilet;
installation of a new product.

Dismantling the toilet

When removing an old toilet, special precautions must be taken to avoid water leakage, which, in the worst case, will require further refurbishment measures. Therefore, in order to avoid common mistakes, the following is a step by step guide for non-professionals.

water shutoff

The first step in dismantling a toilet is to turn off the water. This can be done by simply turning off the faucet. However, there are situations when the valves are no longer used for a long time, and they have time to rust. In this case, it is necessary to block the main riser and, during the repair process, change the faucet at the same time.

Advice! In order for the taps not to rust, they should be used for prevention at least once a year.

After shutting off the tap, completely drain the water from the tank.

Disconnecting the water supply hose

On the side of the drain tank there is a flexible hose through which water flows for flushing. It is fastened with ordinary nuts, which are unscrewed very simply.

Removing the drain tank

The flush tank is attached to the toilet with two long bolts. In order to unscrew them, you first need to remove the tank cover. Then, if necessary, blot excess moisture with a sponge (if water remains inside, it will surely spill onto the floor through the holes of the removed bolts). A situation may arise when the screws are rusted, because. have been in contact with water for many years, then a special anti-rust agent will help.

After loosening the bolts, carefully remove the drain tank, swinging it in different directions for even extraction.

The toilet bowl, as a rule, is attached to the floor with several bolts (it is possible that a wooden board is first placed under the toilet bowl). To facilitate the workflow, you first need to remove the toilet lid. Then be sure to put rags on the floor or substitute a bucket. The toilet bowl has a water seal, where water is constantly located - this is a kind of barrier from unpleasant odors from the public sewer. When removing plumbing, a fair amount of liquid is poured out, as a result of which it is possible to flood the neighbors.

Then you need to unscrew the bolts at the base of the toilet. If they are rusty, then you need to use a special tool or cut them off with a grinder.

Along the entire line of the base you need to walk with a sharp knife or blade, because. often the joint between the toilet and the floor is coated with sealant.

Fastening to a common sewer pipe, very often, is fixed with cement. In order to get rid of it, you can use a drill with a medium drill.

Important! In order not to breathe gases from an open sewer, before removing the toilet bowl, you should prepare a homemade plug, for example, old rags. After fast cleaning pipes from residues construction debris, you must immediately plug the hole with a prepared rag.

Now the old toilet can be removed, and this completes the dismantling work.

Removing a wall hung toilet

When dismantling the wall-mounted toilet, the procedure is approximately the same:

first you need to loosen the bolts that hold the toilet in the wall installation;
then disconnect the toilet from the drain tank and the general sewer;
finally remove the toilet.

Before the direct installation of a sanitary ware, it is necessary to perform some actions:

Take accurate measurements of the old toilet so that you can avoid unnecessary problems when buying and installing a new one. You also need to pay attention to the length of the bowl so that it does not accidentally block the door.
Choose a brass mount that does not lend itself to corrosion. However, some metal toilet bolts have a yellowish zinc finish that makes them look like brass, so the item should be carefully inspected.
Repair or good .

When installing a toilet, you can use one of three methods:

Taffeta fastening. With this method of installation, taffeta is placed under the base of the toilet bowl. This, pre-treated with drying oil, special board hard rocks. It should be laid either on the same level with the floor, or slightly above it. The taffeta must be fixed with anchors and the installation site must be filled with cement. After the solution is completely dry, you can proceed with the installation of the toilet bowl. All joints with the sewer pipe should be treated with sealant and sealed with tow, and the base of the toilet should be screwed to the prepared place with screws. Then attach the drain tank and check the tightness of the system.
Connection with glue. One of the most simple ways you can consider fixing the toilet with epoxy glue. To do this, it is necessary to clean the contacting surfaces well, and then degrease them with one of the substances - a solvent, acetone or white spirit. After that, you need to roughen them for greater adhesion and repeat the degreasing procedure. Then dry. The next step is to connect the cistern to the toilet. Then it is necessary to apply a thin layer of epoxy glue on the floor, put a plumbing product on it and press it well (you can just sit on the toilet). The glue must dry for at least 12 hours.
Dowel installation. Proper installation of the toilet is easily done with dowel mounting. This practical method involves fixing the toilet directly to the floor, without first installing additional structures under its “leg”.

Do-it-yourself toilet installation will consist of several steps:

Pre-sampling. On the prepared floor, you need to put the toilet and check for discrepancies between the height of the neck and the sewer. You also need to check the angle of inclination. If necessary, a correction should be made.
Design markup. First, you should measure the width of the room and find the middle, which will be the axis of the toilet. On it, approximately at a distance of 10-15 cm from the outlet pipe of the sewer, install a toilet. Then, in the mounting holes, you can insert a marker and make the appropriate marks. At the end, you need to circle the base.
Drain tank assembly. In accordance with the recommendations of the instructions, you need to assemble the tank, and then screw it to the toilet. To check the quality of the work done, you can reconnect all communications and make a test run. After a successful experiment, you need to drain the water again and continue the process of replacing the toilet.
Preparation of mounting holes. In the places marked with a marker, with the help of impact drill or a puncher you need to make holes. Then hammer plastic dowels into them.
Corrugation sealing. First you need to wipe the pipe dry with a rag and apply silicone in waves to the ribbed gum hidden in the sewer. The same actions must be carried out from the opposite end of the corrugation, processing the area that is put on the toilet neck.
Connecting the device to the sewer. First, part of the corrugation (to the edge of the gum) must be inserted into the sewer pipe. On the opposite side, firmly put it on the toilet outlet. Then, on the place previously outlined with a marker, you need to lay a special rubber gasket or apply a good silicone ball.
Equipment installation. Initially, you need to put the toilet in the prepared place, press it and screw it to the floor. Excess silicone formed during installation can be cleaned with a wet cloth, passing it along the contour of the device.

This completes the installation. Now you can test run the water. If the work was carried out without errors, then the tank will be filled with water to the required level and its flow will stop. There should be no overflow. After draining the water, the process should be repeated without failure. You should also carefully check that the newly installed structure does not leak anywhere. If everything meets the above criteria, then the installation can be considered successful.

V last years the wall-mounted toilet has become very popular, so the question of installing a wall-mounted toilet is as relevant as ever. Installation of such plumbing equipment is carried out on the wall without any fastenings or contacts with the floor. In order to securely fix the toilet, you must first build metal frame. It is attached directly to the load-bearing wall, and already to it and the toilet itself. This applies if the tank and pipes need to be hidden behind plasterboard wall. In some versions, a wall-hung toilet with an open tank can be mounted directly on the wall. But then it will be necessary to press the sewer pipe into the thickness of the wall. The fastener itself is made using anchors that are mounted in a wall or frame.

Installing a toilet on a tiled floor

The tile should always be whole and beautiful, regardless of the workflow for installing the toilet. There are unspoken rules for this, the list of which is given below:

When installing the toilet, be sure to put on rubber gaskets under anchor nuts and dowel. They will prevent cracks in the toilet when tightened and eliminate rusty drips on ceramic tiles.
If the tile is already laid, then best solution will attach the toilet epoxy resin or dowels.

Important! For dowels, deep holes cannot be made, because. the waterproofing layer can be broken, which, in turn, can lead to more serious problems.