Toilet installation. How to fix the toilet to the floor: an overview of the technical subtleties and the best installation methods How to properly install a toilet in an apartment

Sooner or later there is a need to change the plumbing. Recently, many owners prefer to do the installation work on their own. Further in the article we will deal with how to properly install the toilet.

general information

Before you install the toilet with your own hands, you must select it. The main criterion in this matter will be the size of the room. So, for a typical bathroom, a "compact" toilet bowl model of imported or domestic production is suitable. Experts recommend purchasing a product similar to the one that stood before or with the same type of fastening system. It must be said that the assembly different types toilets are different. As a rule, the differences consist in the need to connect special equipment and additional functions. Modern models are equipped with enough detailed instructions on the different languages, including in Russian.

Important Points

Before purchasing a new toilet, you should carefully inspect the old product. You need to pay attention to:

• Release angle. Various models are being produced today. The angle can be oblique, straight or vertical. You should measure the height of the outlet to the floor. If the output does not match in the model of the selected product, it will be possible to additionally purchase a drain transitional corrugation.
• Water connection. Traditionally, a bottom or side eyeliner is used. A flexible hose is installed. When choosing a new plumbing fixture, you should consider the length of the liner. Before installing the toilet, you should purchase a new hose.
• Mounting method. An old toilet can be fixed to the floor with two bolts. In this case, you need to purchase another set of fasteners. In some bathrooms, the appliance is cemented into the surface. In this case, it will be necessary to break the floor screed until a wood insert appears.

Before you install the toilet with your own hands, you should also check the method of blocking the water supply to the tank - from a common riser or locally. In the first case, you will have to contact local plumbers. It is also necessary to assess the condition of the sewer and water pipes throughout the apartment. It is possible that before you install the toilet, you will need to replace any elements. Before starting work, prepare the following tools:

• Drill and drill with a diameter of 10.
• Hammer.
• To assemble the tank - 2 wrenches.
• Silicone sealant.

Preparation for dismantling

Before you install the toilet with your own hands, you should remove the old product. Dismantling is carried out in several stages:

Dismantling

First of all, remove the mount to the floor. Bolts (if the old toilet is screwed on) are unscrewed. If the toilet is filled with cement, then the screed breaks if possible. If this is difficult to do, you will have to hit the plumbing object at the fixation points. After the toilet is removed, it must be tilted back. This is necessary in order to drain the remaining water from the cavities. Next, you need to disconnect the socket. The corrugation is simply removed. If a cast-iron or plastic socket is installed, then it must be disassembled to the first connection or cut to size. This is done after the toilet is removed.

Next, a corrugation should be inserted into the sewer socket. From the side of the joint, the element must be lubricated with sealant. The socket should be cleaned from the inside and also lubricated. The corrugation is inserted until it stops. After that, it is better to plug the entrance with an old rag or close it with a special plug to prevent the spread of sewer smell.

old mounts

If the floor is even (flooded with a screed or tiled), before installing the toilet on a tile or cement base, remove the old fixing elements. If the new product has similar fasteners, then the parts are installed in the old places. The old plastic dowels are drilled out. New ones are inserted in their place. Holes can be wider than dowels. In this case, the product will not be fixed securely. To prevent this, new holes should be prepared. The toilet assembly is attached to the place of fixation. Next, you should note the attachment points, taking into account the dimensions of the product, the length of the corrugation and the eyeliner. Dowels must be carefully hammered into the prepared holes. Items should fit easily. The further stability of the toilet bowl will depend on the correct preparation of the holes.

Screed

If the plumbing product was flooded with mortar, then before installing the toilet bowl, it is necessary to make a new base. After removing the old product, the wooden lining will be visible in the recesses. The floor is leveled with a thick cement mortar, a toilet bowl is placed on top and screwed. After the screed dries, the bolts are finally tightened. One point should be taken into account here. Wood lining can rot over time. If the installation of the bar is not expected, then the screed is poured and allowed to dry for 2-3 days.

We install the toilet ourselves

A new product is attached to the prepared attachment point. Fasteners are twisted alternately - one and the second should be tightened evenly. The assembly of the product is carried out together with the drain tank. As a rule, modern models are made in the form of a compact design. In this case, the toilet and cistern are already connected to each other. When installing products equipped with automatic system collecting and draining water, usually there are no difficulties. However, attention should be paid to the assembly and adjustment of the float valve. This element is responsible for the volume and pressure of incoming water. The next step is to fix the flexible eyeliner. One end is screwed to the water pipe. Then you should open a faucet a little and drain a little water. This is necessary to flush the pipe from the inside. Next, the water closes, the second end of the hose is connected to the toilet. Here it is necessary to check the reliability of the rubber pads located under the nuts. Here's how to properly install a toilet.

System check

After completing the installation, you need to check the work. Water opens in the system. While it is being drawn into the tank, you should carefully inspect all the joints, check for leaks. Next, you need to drain the water several times. This checks that there are no leaks in the sewer connections. After a few hours, everything should be carefully examined again. Here's how to install a toilet bowl with your own hands.

custom design

Often there is so little space in the bathrooms that many owners decide to install a hanging toilet. It should be noted that the installation of this product is somewhat more complicated than the one described above. How to install a wall hung toilet? More on this later.

General information

The product itself and the tank are mounted on the wall. For this, a supporting frame is used - a frame. It is usually mounted in a wall (in a niche) and covered with a decorative panel. The depth of the niche will depend on the width of the tank. In this case, technical gaps of 1-1.5 cm should also be taken into account. The sewer pipe, which also closes in a niche, must have a horizontal socket. If there is no possibility to equip a recess in the wall, then the frame is installed close to the surface. From above it can be sheathed with drywall and tiled like walls. The design of the hanging toilet bowl allows you to disguise all communications. Outside there will be only the product itself and the button for flushing.

Frame installation

The height of the assembled frame is usually 1.3-1.4 m. The lower part of the frame should be equipped with adjusting screws. Brackets are installed on top. With their help, the vertical position of the frame is adjusted. The drain button is located at a height of about a meter from the floor. The toilet seat should be at a level of about 40-42 cm. Partly the exact dimensions will depend on the preferences of the inhabitants of the apartment, partly on the model of the product itself and the position of the sewer pipe. As a rule, there is free space under the structure. It is quite convenient when cleaning the room. The supporting frame is installed strictly in a vertical position. For alignment, use the level. The future location of the frame can be determined using plumb lines. After that, holes are drilled in the wall and floor. Dowels are inserted into them. After that, the frame is installed and the horizontal position is adjusted with the screws. Vertical alignment is carried out by brackets. After giving the frame the required position, it is fixed with lock nuts.

The final stage of frame installation

How to install a tank? In this case, the element is not fixed to the toilet bowl. Installation is carried out on the frame. After installation, the tank should be connected with a flexible hose to the water pipe. Then it is necessary to adjust the elbow-shaped adapter in length. It connects the socket of the outlet pipe and the outlet of the toilet bowl. After that, the pins are mounted for fastening, in fact, the bowl of the plumbing fixture. Corners are installed around the perimeter of the frame. The lining will be fixed on them. All the necessary holes are cut out on its front surface - for pins, pipes and a release button.

Finishing the installation of the toilet

The product is attached to the selected place after the frame sheathing and other Finishing work. At the installation site of the toilet, the wall must be perfectly flat. A special paste must be applied to this place. White cement, Portland cement or white cement can be used as a leveling mixture. The paste should have the consistency of a thick slurry. A gasket is put on the pipes and pins (it is supplied in the kit), then the toilet bowl is hung and pressed tightly against the wall. At the same time, tighten the nuts. The protruding paste must be carefully removed. In conclusion, a few words must be said about how to install a toilet seat. Actually, there is nothing complicated here. The seat is usually attached with two bolts. Included with the product you can find these fixing elements.

Equipping modern housing with a toilet room is a traditional touch of any project. In turn, installing a toilet in a toilet is also a long-established procedure. Usually, installation is performed by default during the construction of housing.

We will tell you how to fix the toilet to the floor. Together with you, we will analyze which method of fixing plumbing is better to use if you suddenly have to change the device during operation. Taking into account our advice, you will be able to quickly and easily complete the work without involving a plumber.

A toilet bowl of any configuration, like a plumbing fixture in general, is mounted in accordance with the installation instructions. The initial installation of these plumbing fixtures (at the stage of housing construction), as a rule, is carried out by professional performers.

But in the future, already established owners of real estate often carry out the reconstruction of the toilet, in particular, they change the toilet bowl. And they do it themselves in order to save on installation services.

Users often change equipment according to personal preferences. Some of them do not know all the nuances of installation and fastening methods.

Installation of a toilet bowl with subsequent fastening to the floor of the toilet room. The initial installation of such plumbing is usually done by professional plumbers.

Self-reinstallation is not prohibited and encouraged. However, such intentions of the owner should at least be accompanied by knowledge of the methods of attaching the toilet to the floor. It would seem a banal detail of the installation procedure, but when they want to see a high-quality, reliable installation as the result, even the smallest details are important.

The nuances of installing toilets are directly related to the one chosen for installation. In everyday life, floor-mounted toilets are most often used. At the same time, most of the mounted devices have the configuration of compact products.

How to fix a compact and any other toilet to the floor of the toilet room, doing the installation yourself?

Compact model of the toilet bowl, mounted according to the scheme of fastening to the floor. In this case, the installation was done professionally. The high quality of installation and fastening of plumbing fixtures on the floor is clearly demonstrated

Approximately this result should be sought by self-taught masters.

Analysis of fastener methods

Building practice indicates at least three methods for attaching toilet bowls to the floor surface:

• standard installation kit;
• by using special adhesives;
• by installation on cement mortar.

The standard installation kit (dowel-screw) is usually recommended for installation on exclusively flat surface gender.

The method, from the point of view of reliability and stability of the structure, is considered acceptable, but does not fully satisfy in all cases. Let's apply the "standard" usually to models of a compact type, having a small weight and modest dimensions.

Another way of attaching the toilet to the floor - landing on glue - provides high level connection strength. But in this case, the quick dismantling of the product, if necessary, is excluded. Therefore, the method of installation on glue is used where installation involves the long-term operation of plumbing without the prospect of replacing it.

The procedure for installing and fixing the toilet bowl to the floor by planting the sole of the appliance on glue. For gluing, as a rule, special adhesive pastes and solutions are used.

Epoxy resin is often used as an adhesive. This glue is high performance in terms of reliability and durability.

Cement mortar is often considered as an alternative to standard and adhesive techniques. In fact, this method is not much different from “landing on glue”, since the cement contains an adhesive component in its composition. Meanwhile, bonding a toilet bowl to a floor with cement mortar shows a lower degree of strength compared to special purpose adhesives.

The choice of mounting method to a large extent depends on the type of base on which the installation is made. You will learn how to put it in an article that covers this issue in detail.

Technology of fastening the toilet to the floor

When referring to one or another method of attaching a home appliance to the floor, the master will need a certain set of tools.

Usually, the execution of work is carried out without much difficulty when you have at hand:

• construction puncher (plus a set of drills of different diameters);
• hand drill (plus drills of different diameters for ceramics);
• manual mechanical press(pistol pusher);
• screwdrivers, locksmith keys, pliers, hammer;
• tape measure, pencil, core, rubber spatulas (wide, narrow);
• sandpaper (large, small).

Possible materials for the installation of plumbing:

• plastic dowels (d=8-12 mm, 2-4 pieces);
• screws (screws) metal (d=6-8 mm, 2-4 pieces);
• gaskets under the screw head (2-4 pcs.);
• glue (liquid nails, silicone, epoxy);
• cement, quarry sand (at the rate of 1:2);
• wooden board (thickness 20-25 mm);
• sheet rubber (thickness 10-15 mm).

Installing a toilet bowl and fixing this type of plumbing to the floor with standard fasteners involves drilling holes for dowels. If the plumbing fixture is configured for fastening with two screws (screws), two holes need to be drilled. In the other case, respectively, four.

One of the methods for attaching the toilet to the floor is to fit the device onto screws (bolts, screws). This mounting option is used in practice more often than others. Usually the lion's share of all produced toilet bowls is equipped with just such fasteners.

Some difficulties are accompanied by the drilling process, when. Careless action, lack of experience, ignorance of the technology of drilling holes in ceramic tiles are the main reasons for installation failures. You need to drill ceramics with a special drill, observing the rule of light pressure and low speed of rotation of the drill.

Installation with subsequent fastening on cement mortar also has its own characteristics. Here, an important factor determining the quality of the connection is the composition of the solution. Therefore, it is recommended to adhere as accurately as possible to the established ratio of 1: 2 (M200), where the first digit is the amount of cement, the second is the amount of quarry sand.

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Modern technology for fixing toilet bowls in a home toilet. Fastening of all elements of the toilet bowl is carried out on a special metal carcass– installation disguised in the wall

True, the "installation" - a metal structure, provides for a slightly different form of installation - suspended. That is, plumbing is not mounted with emphasis on the floor of the toilet room, but remains suspended after installation.

Plumbing fixtures are made from strong but fragile materials. Therefore, when fixing a porcelain or faience appliance with screws (bolts), it is not recommended to use maximum efforts for screeding. Be sure to use soft gaskets (silicone, rubber, plastic), placing them under the screw heads.

Fasten the toilet to the metal screws carefully, using moderate force. It is highly recommended to use soft pads under the screw heads.

If glue is used for fasteners, great importance in achieving the strength of the connection, it has the quality of cleaning and degreasing the surfaces to be glued.

Applying epoxy resin, it is necessary to strictly observe the ratio of resin and solvent in the process of preparing the adhesive mass. The adhesive must be applied evenly to the surface, to prevent the formation of air cushions.

When installing the device “on taffeta”, it is advisable to choose hardwood as a material. You can use multi-layer plywood, but in any case, you should provide high-quality waterproofing for taffeta. Humid environment dramatically reduces the durability of any wood.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

One of the options for attaching a plumbing fixture to the floor is discussed in the following video:

Which toilet installation method is best is up to the owner of the property where it is supposed to mount and fix the plumbing.

However, when choosing a technique, it is recommended to take into account the possible loads on the toilet bowl, the material of the device (faience, porcelain), as well as the design features of the toilet room. A careful approach to business will certainly help to achieve the desired result.

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Installing a toilet is a responsible process that is best left to the professionals. However, this is not always possible, so it will not be superfluous to know how to install this important item in toilet room on one's own. At first glance, the procedure is optimally simple. You just need to connect the toilet to the pipes with water, sewage and securely fasten. And how this whole procedure actually looks like will be discussed below.

Process features

In fact, the correct installation of the toilet, of course, is a complicated matter. However, if you understand its technology, you can install a toilet bowl with high quality and save on plumbing services. At the same time, it will turn out to grow in their own eyes. Recently, the number of models of toilet bowls has increased significantly, if you wish, you can find one that will not seem difficult to install.

Together with them, in addition to the traditional mounting method, other mounting methods appeared. For example, now the method when the tank is hidden in the wall has become especially popular. Wall-mounted toilet bowls have also become widespread, which are mounted directly on the wall, completely freeing the floor. Such models look very interesting, they are no more difficult to mount than models with floor mounts.

Also, the installation of the toilet bowl is affected by the type of attachment, flush, supply of the sewer pipe, its dimensions. Particular attention is paid to the evenness of the surface on which it is planned to install plumbing. That is why it is better to think over in advance the model of the toilet bowl and the type of room in which you will have to mount it yourself. This is especially true for toilets and bathrooms in new buildings. It is worth considering the size of the room so that the installation is easy and correct.

When installing toilets in apartments or houses where there is already a toilet, you should also consider dismantling the old product, as well as repairing it. Another point worth considering in advance is the availability of all necessary tools, including puncher, screwdrivers, dowels. When purchasing a new toilet, you should carefully inspect the bowl and tank before packing it. The product must be free of chips and cracks. They can cause leakage of a new product.

Particular attention should be paid to the internal cavities, as well as the release of the toilet bowl. It will not be superfluous to clarify what the complete set consists of. For example, when buying in a store, you should ask the seller if there is a seat in it, fasteners to the floor or wall. If something is missing, it is better to immediately purchase all the missing items. This will allow installation without any problems.

Types of structures

There are a lot of types of toilet bowls, as well as the parameters by which they are divided. This often leads to customer confusion. From all this variety, you need to choose one toilet bowl. At the same time, it is desirable that it fits perfectly into the toilet room.

By size, toilets are divided into:

• universal, the most widespread model;
• children's, which, with their small size, are very convenient for children;
• for people with handicapped, have different designs.

According to the type of installation, toilet bowls are of two types.

• Floor, the fixation of which is carried out to the floor. This type is divided into corner and wall.
• Suspended. Such models are mounted on the wall with the help of special fasteners (installation). They are called wall-mounted or built-in.

An important point is the compatibility of the wall-mounted toilet with the installation. The dimensions of the installation should be selected based on its location. In addition, the installation allows you to install not only a toilet, but also a bidet.

Installations are:

• block, which are mounted only on a load-bearing wall;
• framed, which can be mounted anywhere.

By attaching the toilet to the sewer, several separate types are also distinguished.

with horizontal outlet

Such toilets are connected to the sewer only at an angle of 95 degrees. Models are especially useful when sewage pipe goes through the wall. However, with the help of a corrugated pipe, the toilet bowl can be equally easily attached to the floor. This type originally received its distribution in Europe, and not so long ago with us.

with vertical

These designs are the most common, behind this name are the most common toilets that are connected to the sewer socket in the floor. Most often, such models are found in stalinkas built in the middle of the twentieth century.

With oblique

Such toilets are attached to the sewer pipe at an angle of 45 degrees. These designs can be seen in all the houses that were built at the end of the last century.

Flushing the toilet is one of the highlights.

According to how the drain tank is installed, toilet bowl designs are divided into three types.

• Hinged, which is mounted on the wall.
• A cistern mounted on a toilet. This model can be called traditional and immediately recognizable. It is easy to install from above.
• A hidden cistern is built into the wall, thereby freeing up the room and making it even more attractive.

According to the location of the drain hole, plumbing products are divided into two types.

With rear drain

In such models, water from the tank flows down the back wall of the bowl. The advantage of such a drain is that the flow of water is stronger, which means it cleans the bowl better. It is worth considering that the back wall will always be dirtier, and there will be more splashes on the front. It is necessary to clean the bowls of such toilet bowls exclusively using household chemicals.

With circular

Water enters the toilet bowl through several holes, so the entire surface is washed more evenly. Of course, in these models, cleaning the rear wall is worse, but in general, there is less splashing.

The water supply to the tank is different ways and also affects the installation of the toilet. It comes in the bottom, side and back.

By the way the water mirror is located, three types can be distinguished at once.

• Funnel-shaped, when the mirror of water is exactly in the middle of the bowl. This model has 1 significant drawback in the form of water splashes during its use.
• With a shelf, it is distinguished by the presence of a visor in front of a water mirror. This design leads to the spread of unpleasant odors.
• With a sloping back wall, the water surface comes to the fore, minimizing splashes and unpleasant odours. Experts recommend opting for this particular model.

According to the drain in the upper cisterns, toilet bowls can be divided into three main types.

Bell

The bell is a cast-iron tank, which is attached to the toilet with a steel pipe. Inside it is made of a lever, a chain, a bell (a cast-iron cork with a gasket at the bottom). Rising, the bell passes water into the drain pipe. As soon as the chain is released, the cork drops. Among the shortcomings of this model, one can note the need to replace the gasket every few years. Another unpleasant moment is the accumulation of rust and deposits that impair draining.

Corrugation

The corrugation works when a rope is pulled on a lever. The corrugation bends, the water is sucked in. While the rope is released, the bell of the corrugation is tilted until all the water in the tank is completely drained. Of the problems with this design, it is worth noting a leak at the base of the corrugation, which forms after several years of use.

Pear

The pear is characteristic of all modern drain systems. The principle of operation of the design is based on the fact that the lever or button is pressed, the stem rises, the pear leaves the saddle, water flows. Despite the variety of saddle and pear shapes, the disadvantages of this design are common. The most basic problem is the reduction of rubber elasticity, which leads to leakage. Another disadvantage is related to the contamination of the seat with deposits, which also causes leakage.

Toilets can be classified according to the material of the seat(plastic), case material (san faience, san porcelain, metal, a natural stone), design and even color. Some models are equipped with a microlift. This is one of the handy features.

Location selection

The layout of the toilet room should begin with the choice of a toilet bowl. It is necessary to take into account all its features. Only after that should you start further action. Of course, if there is an old toilet, it must be dismantled. Most likely, you will have to overhaul in the room. And it includes updating the sewer line, floor screed, cladding.

Before installation, you need to estimate the dimensions of the new plumbing fixture. This will allow you to understand how best to place it: in the center of the room or closer to the wall. It may be better to mount it on the wall or move it close to the bathroom. It is necessary to determine the height at which it is better to install the toilet. Today, modern models are able to satisfy any whim in this regard.

The unconventional location of the sewer pipe can be a difficult task. Therefore, it is worth foreseeing the most best options. Perhaps it is worth deploying or extending the pipe itself, or maybe it would be better to choose a non-standard plumbing model. Of course, ideally, if the toilet can be connected vertically at an angle of 90 degrees. It is worth remembering that it is better if there are as few intermediate parts between the toilet and the sewer as possible.

You can draw a diagram of the location of the toilet and other items in the toilet. So it will become more clear whether you need an angular placement of the structure or you can get by with the generally accepted standard. In modern new buildings, everything is simple. After all, here the toilet is installed from scratch, all communications are summed up taking into account various models. In the old Khrushchevs, everything is clearly more complicated.

Dismantling the old

When the new toilet has already been selected, the location is known, as well as its main characteristics, it is worth moving on to the next step in the form of dismantling the old toilet. Most often, you have to clean floor-mounted toilets that are attached to the floor. You can easily and quickly deal with such a task yourself. There is no need to go to the master.

It’s worth starting by turning off the water and draining it from the tank into the toilet bowl. Then you need to unscrew the hose that goes from the drain to the tank. Next, unscrew the fasteners of the tank. If they don't work, you should use by special means. They are applied to fasteners (for about 6 minutes), completely dissolving lime or rust during this time.

Of course, you can do without such funds. For example, using a wrench or a screwdriver to break the mounting bolts is easier. If the old toilet is planned to be thrown away, then the problem of poor detachment of the tank can be solved with a hammer. After the tank mounts are unscrewed, you should go to the toilet bowl mounts. Often they look like a nut screwed on an anchor. To facilitate the unscrewing process, you can use the methods described above.

When all fasteners are unscrewed, it is necessary to disconnect the toilet drain from the sewer. In old toilets, as a rule, the place where the drain is attached to the sewer pipe was coated with cement. If so, you will have to remove the cement with a screwdriver and hammer. And you need to start with a coating that runs across the seam.

Next, you should swing the drain, but leave it in place. The toilet must be moved in different directions in order to finally drain the water remaining in the knee. It is necessary to disconnect the neck from the sewer pipe. This is not always easy: sometimes the toilet can be glued cement mortar to the floor. In this case, with the help of a chisel and a hammer, the pedestal is broken off in parts.

Now the toilet should easily unhook, it can be taken to the trash. If desired, you can chop with a sledgehammer to make it easier to take out. One more important point- it is necessary to plug the sewer hole with a plastic or wooden plug. This will allow you to work without unpleasant odors.

After the old toilet is dismantled, you should evaluate the condition of the pipes. For example, before installing a new design, experts recommend replacing a cast-iron pipe with a new plastic one. Modern pipes can greatly facilitate the installation of the toilet. Perhaps it is better to replace an uneven pipe with a direct analogue in order to make it easier to mount the toilet to the sewer drain.

How to install: step by step guide

Installing a toilet yourself is not at all difficult if you follow a small step by step guide. Moreover, to install the toilet on the floor and wall, the most important thing is a flat and prepared surface for fastening. For installation, it is worth preparing a number of tools in advance.

The main list includes:

• perforator;
• wrench;
• spanners;

• hammer;
• sealant;
• screwdrivers;
• roulette;
• flexible hose.

The toilet cistern is supplied as a kit fully assembled or disassembled. In the second case, it will need to be assembled before installation. It is best to start the installation by decomposing all the parts to make sure they are present. Following the instructions from the toilet manufacturer, you need to assemble the inside of the tank. The steps may differ depending on the type of drain system. It is worth double-checking the reliability of fixing parts, but without undue effort, especially when tightening screws and bolts.

On the floor

Floor-standing toilets are somewhat easier to install than wall-mounted ones. Yes, and while they remain still more popular. Determine the coverage and evenness of the floor in the toilet room. Installing a toilet on the floor is different, based on the floor covering. For example, on tiled floor no need for additional alignment.

If a tile is laid on the base, but it is not completely even, it is better to install using chopsticks and screws. If the toilet is installed in a new building where there is no finish, it is better to fill in the screed and then lay the tile. If under the old toilet was located wooden stand, it should be dismantled. The resulting empty space should be filled with cement (preferably one that hardens quickly). In the event that the floor cannot be completely leveled, it is possible to increase the tightness during installation using a sealant.

They clean the sewer pipe from debris and deposits, install a tap on the water pipe (if it is not there) to shut off the water to the tank. Connect the toilet drain to the sewer pipe. You can do this in one of several ways.

The junction of the toilet bowl with the sewer is best sealed with silicone sealant. This will ensure that water does not get under the toilet when washing the floor. If the toilet bowl is connected to cast iron pipe, it is best to use a 110 mm adapter collar. Before use, a sealant is abundantly applied to it, then it is inserted into a cast-iron pipe. It is worth emphasizing that before this it is imperative to clean the pipe from contamination.

You can do this with a corrugated cuff. The main advantage of this method is economy. However, the toilet cannot be closely attached to the socket. This method is best not to choose for small rooms. Using a straight cuff, you can ensure a strong and tight connection between the bowl and the sewer. With the help of an eccentric cuff, it is possible if the centers for connecting the toilet and sewer are displaced. Follow the pre-determined toilet installation method.

For dowels

Try on the product again. Particular attention should be paid to the angle of inclination, as well as how the height of the sewer coincides with the neck. If inconsistencies are identified, they should be eliminated. Circle the seat with a pencil or marker.

Make markup. To do this, determine the central axis of the toilet bowl. It is best if it coincides with the center of the room. With a reference to the axis, it is necessary to install the bowl at a distance of about 15 cm from the sewer socket. Make marks for the holes with a marker, which is strictly vertically inserted into the holes for the fasteners.

Prepare mounting holes. To do this, you need to remove the toilet bowl to the side, make holes with a puncher according to the marks. Then it is necessary to clean the holes of debris and pour silicone into them, which in this case is a waterproofing agent. Then you need to insert the dowels.

Install the bowl. A special rubber gasket or a layer of silicone is placed on the outlined place for landing. Then they put the toilet in place and press it to the floor. Bushings are inserted into the holes for fasteners, the screws are tightened without undue effort, fixing everything with plugs. Excess silicone is removed with a rubber spatula or a damp cloth.

For adhesive

You can use silicone glue, liquid sealant, epoxy. This method is only suitable for smooth floors. Conduct markup. To do this, the bowl is placed in the required place and outlined with a pencil.

Prepare the base. You need to start by cleaning the floor and the base of the bowl from various contaminants. In order for the adhesion with the adhesive to be the best, it is necessary to make the surface rough. To do this, it is cleaned with sandpaper. It is also necessary to degrease the base of the toilet bowl and the floor with acetone or solvent.

Prepare the adhesive for work, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply glue to the bottom of the toilet and the inside of the contour on the floor. It should not be applied in too large a layer. Set the bowl in place. Be sure to press it hard to the floor.

Wait for the glue to dry completely. This usually takes at least 12 hours. During this time, it is better not to touch the toilet and not sit down. This will avoid location offsets. The fastening will be stronger.

On taffeta

Taffeta is a gasket made from durable wood. A plumbing structure is attached to it. This method is ideal when installing a toilet on a wooden floor. However, it can also be used on other floors. In addition to wood for taffeta, a rubber backing 5–15 mm thick is sometimes used. For example, you can use an old rubber mat.

Prepare taffeta. To do this, take a board, the thickness of which is 2.8 - 3.2 cm, cut a blank out of it. Then it is treated with drying oil or a solution that can prevent decay. For reliable fastening, anchors are fixed in the workpiece. You can also drive nails in a checkerboard pattern so that they stick out of it by 2 - 3 cm.

Make a recess in the floor to install the toilet. The size and configuration of the recess must fully comply with the dimensions and shape of the taffeta. Fill the hole with cement. Take the taffeta and turn it with the anchors or nails down. Then they lower it into the cement on the floor. If everything is done correctly, the board will be flush with the floor.

Waiting for the cement to dry completely. Install a toilet. To do this, put the bowl on taffeta and fix it with screws, which are pre-lubricated with grease or graphite. Rubber washers should be placed under the screw heads so that the ceramic remains undamaged.

After the toilet is fixed, follow simple instructions.

• Install the tank directly on the toilet bowl and mount it with the plastic screws that come with the kit. It is important not to forget to install an O-ring between the tank and the toilet.

• Connect flexible conduit. It is advisable to choose a long hose for this. Particular attention should be paid to the diameter of the inlet holes so that the fastening is strong. Do not use excessive force when tightening the union nuts.
• Install the cover with the seat and the release button. Instructions for their installation are in the instructions. The technology of work is extremely simple and understandable to everyone.
• Do a test run of water. If there is a leak anywhere, tighten the connections.
• Customize locking mechanism, according to instructions.

On the wall

You can install toilets on the wall in a private house and apartment. Connecting modern models to the sewer is completely simple.

It is worth noting that such designs can be used even with a vertical sewer outlet.

• Assemble the installation frame itself, according to the instructions.
• Install the upper stops, which outwardly resemble rods. They are adjusted using a screwdriver and a socket wrench.
• Install the bottom stops, similar to plates. Adjust them with a socket wrench.

• Adjust the height, for which already assembled frame push against the wall. The center of the frame should be exactly above the middle of the sewer pipe.
• The height of the installation is carried out using a bubble level. There is a mark on the frame that should be lowered or raised to the required height. Most often it is 1 m.
• Adjust the height of the stops, and also set the distance from the wall indicated in the documents.
• Fix the exposed frame reinforcement to the wall. To do this, mark in the necessary places with a pencil or marker. After that, it is necessary to drill holes and install dowel bodies in them. Then install the fasteners themselves, after putting them on the sealant.

• Install branch pipes, as well as couplings in a fixed installation. They are fixed in place.
• Install metal rods. They will be attached to the toilet bowl. They are screwed into special sockets, then silicone seals are put on top.
• Extend the sewer pipe to the required distance and fix it with a bracket. It must be inserted into the groove until it clicks.
• Connect the water supply to the tank. To do this, open the tank lid and remove the plug on the side surface. A corrugated pipe is inserted into the hole formed. It is connected to the insides with a cap nut. It must be tightened very carefully, since most often the nut is made of plastic.

• A tee is installed inside the tank, to which a pipe is connected using an American and an adapter. Also, a flexible hose from the tank is connected to the tee. It is attached with a cap nut.
• Close the installation for the toilet with a false wall, for example, from moisture-resistant drywall. As a rule, drywall is attached to the frame and profiles.
• Finish the wall and hang the toilet bowl. Install decorative panel for the drain device.
• They put the toilet bowl on the pins, the outlet of the bowl hermetically enters the plastic sewer socket.

Before installing and before purchasing a toilet, you should familiarize yourself with the recommendations of experienced plumbers.

By following some rules, many problems can be avoided.

• The first thing experts advise to pay attention to is the type of drain. This is especially important if the sewer supply will not change. With the help of adapters, it is especially difficult to make a high-quality connection of a toilet bowl with an inappropriate type of sewer outlet.
• Do not postpone the purchase of plumbing at the last moment, and also purchase it after repair. It is better if the place in the toilet room is prepared for a specific toilet model in advance. This will simplify the installation of plumbing.

• You should refuse to save on bolts and anchors. It is better to choose nickel-plated fasteners. They don't rust. This will save the product in the future from ugly streaks, as well as sticking of bolts.
• An eccentric cuff, which is called a corrugation, will help compensate for the difference in floor height before and after repair. To supply water to the tank, it is better to use a flexible hose.
• In the case when the sewer pipe leaves through the floor, it is worth using a rectangular elbow or a flexible corrugated cuff.

• Perfect option during installation, when the toilet drain will be connected to the sewer without any cuffs and other additional elements. For sealing, a ring with a rubberized border can be used.

If the floor in the toilet is uneven, the toilet should be installed using silicone sealant.

Plumbers recommend using small wedges made of wood or plastic. However, with them it is also necessary to use a sealant to evenly distribute the weight of the toilet bowl. When installing a toilet bowl on old cast iron, it is better to use a sealant.

If the water supply is old, it should definitely be replaced. When choosing an eyeliner, you need to know the distance from the junctions on the pipe with water to the attachment to the toilet bowl. Then you need to replace the old flexible water supply. And 15 - 20 cm should also be added to it. Adapters for threads at the joints or FUM tape should be purchased in advance.

When installing the toilet on a tile, the surface must be scored to avoid cracks.

To do this, make marks in the right places. A self-tapping screw is attached to them and hit with a hammer several times. After that, you can drill a tile with a puncher or drill, but only without shock mode.

If the sewer riser is made of cast iron, it must be stripped down to metal, then thoroughly washed and dried. After that, a sealant is applied to a dry and clean metal surface. And you need to put it down a little more. After that, it must be connected to the corrugation.

You can also apply sealant to the outer part of the joint.

• In order to easily and without damage remove the corrugation connecting the toilet bowl and the sewer, its exit and the outlet of the toilet bowl are lubricated with wet soap. And only after this procedure is put on a sewer socket.
• Before you make marks with a marker through the holes in the sole of the bowl, you need to sit on it and check how comfortable it is. If necessary, you need to immediately correct the position.
• Do not use plastic dowels that come with toilet bowls. They break quickly, so it is better to give preference to other fasteners.

An additional insert in an old cast-iron sewer pipe can be removed with a perforator or burned out. Under no circumstances should a hammer be used. It is possible to burn out if the cavity was filled with sulfur or clogged with a cable. Before burning it is necessary to take care of sufficient ventilation of the room, remove all flammable means and materials.

Too strong inserts are best cut with a grinder or electric welding.

If your plumbing is out of order, you often need to replace the toilet. This process has many nuances. It is important to choose the right plumbing fixtures. And also you should know how to install a toilet bowl with your own hands. You can watch a video of this process on the website. To carry out such work, you can contact the plumbers, or you can try to do the installation yourself.

Self-installation of plumbing will save significant financial resources

Remember to check all dimensions before purchasing equipment. They must be combined with the dimensions of the toilet. Consider the nuances of the flooring and its quality.

There are certain requirements for installing a toilet bowl with your own hands. You should know about them:

• the normal installation height of plumbing equipment is about 40 cm;
• each product has its own requirements for the functioning and cleaning of the internal container.

The shape of the bowl is plate-shaped, visor, funnel-shaped. The most popular model is the visor.

Useful information! It is better to choose a design with a circular flush, rather than a straight one. This option provides processing of more than 90% of the surface.

What will be needed for work?

Before you install the toilet with your own hands, the video will show you how, you need to choose the right tools. You will definitely need a drill, an adjustable wrench, two types of drills, a hammer for driving dowels, a rubber spatula and a screwdriver.

In some cases, leveling of the floor surface is required. Before work, it is important to turn off all plumbing devices.

Dismantling of old equipment and preparatory work

Before installing the toilet bowl on the tiled floor, dismantling work is done. Disconnect the drain tank, unscrew the hose and remove all fasteners. It is important to unscrew all fasteners for the tank. Then disconnect the drain from the sewer line. If the drain device was attached with cement coating, then you will need a hammer and a chisel.

Preparation for installation includes the study of certain nuances of installation. Any modern equipment is equipped with special instructions. During installation, special attention should be paid to the float, which helps to regulate the pressure and volume of water.

Useful information! After dismantling the plumbing device, it is important to plug the resulting hole. Since not only poisonous vapors enter through it, but there is also a danger of an explosion.

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Mounting order

To properly install, you should study the video. Do-it-yourself toilet installation has many subtleties. To carry it out you will have to do the following:

• clean the area inside the sewer line;
• it is worth installing a corrugated pipe on the outlet, and then putting it on the bowl;
• you need to put a special gasket or fabric under the landing heel;
• carefully move the container closer to the wall;
• on the floor covering, the installation sites of the structure are drawn;
• then the equipment is removed to the side, and holes for fasteners are drilled;
• dowels are placed in holes made by a drill;
• screws and washers are screwed into the inserted dowels;
• apply sealant along the edges of the corrugation;
• fix the drain tank with bolts with corrosion protection;
• install flexible water hoses. They can be sealed with flexible silicone or rubber washers.

After carrying out the work, you need to check for leaks at all joints. Do not use windings for sealing, which will cause leakage. After installing the equipment, do not immediately use it. Give the silicone time to dry. This will happen within 6 hours. You should not feel sorry for the sealant, but it should not be inside the pipe.

Important information! To make holes in a layer tiles, the top layer should be drilled, and then an impact drill is used.

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Installing a regular toilet

To understand how to properly install the toilet, you need to watch the video, where all the installation steps are disassembled step by step. Even a standard toilet bowl can have various geometric shapes suitable for both classic interiors, as well as for modern ones.

The main advantage of such equipment is the ease of installation. It is much easier to change than hanging models. Compact devices are mounted in the traditional version or mounted on the wall. Similar models can be purchased at an affordable price.

The downside is the difficulty in maintenance. It is better to choose models with no niches where dirt can collect.

How to install a toilet with your own hands: video tutorial, equipment with a hidden tank

A hidden tank is mounted away from the main equipment and covered with decorative details. Such products differ from standard devices in fastener options. For mounting similar design floor and suspended models are used. The tank can be installed on the other side of the wall and even in a separate block. When located in the toilet, a special hatch is placed on the surface, which is designed to carry out various work in the tank. The difference from the standard version is in the method, when using which the valve of the drain system is moved.

Do-it-yourself toilet installation installation: video

There are special video instructions: how to install the installation for the toilet. The best placement of the device is the area away from the door. At the same time, consider the proximity of communications so that you do not need to pull them through the entire room.

During preparation, the layout of the planned structure is carried out. Frames and their connections are indicated. The mounting points of the installation frame on the wall and floor are applied.

This design has its own characteristics:

• the drain button is usually located at a height of a meter from the floor;
• the distance from the structure to the wall is 150 mm;
• between the surface of the wall and the tank should be left about 20 mm.

Important information! Installation should be carried out in a niche where the riser and the entire sewer structure are located.

Installation of a suspended structure

The table shows step by step installation suspension device.

Image	Installation steps
	Prepare all the necessary improvised materials and a set of tools. Also mark up the design.
	Marks must be put on the floor and walls. A line is drawn on the wall showing the axis of the device. It is important to note the gaps to the wall and to the drain tank.
	Installation starts with fasteners. After installing the dowels, the brackets and anchors are mounted. The body of the structure is mounted using special bolts. The vertical elements are aligned by fitting to the anchor thread.
	Connected to communications. In this case, plastic pipes are used.

Installing the floor unit

In the table you can see the installation of outdoor equipment.

Image	Installation steps
	The drain device is being assembled.
	The tank is installed. At the same time, a seal is put on the drain hole. Bolts are inserted into special holes and fixed from below with nuts.
	Installation and connection of equipment.
	At the end of the work, all joints and connections must be coated with sealant.

Compliance with technology installation work will help you install the toilet yourself in the shortest possible time.

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Greetings, my dear readers.

And the topic of this article: "?".

Replacing the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom at first glance may seem like a simple task. However, to perform these types of work, certain nuances must be taken into account. When installing one of the main elements of the toilet room - the toilet, it is necessary to take into account a number of process features from selection and purchase to correct installation and connections.

Possessing certain knowledge and skills, as well as having required set tools, installation work can be done on their own.

As a rule, the floor covering in the toilet room is decorated ceramic tiles, and modern toilet models at the base have 4 holes through which bolts are attached. Therefore, the installation will require the following set of tools and materials:

• drill
• drill bit with pobedite tip
• hammer
• wrench suitable for fixing bolts
• marker
• plastic bushings
• connecting corrugation or plastic corners

So, friends, before you proceed directly to the installation of the product - you need to buy it. How to choose a good and high-quality toilet - read.

Which underfloor toilet is better to choose?

Plumbing equipment stores offer wide choose various models from many manufacturers.

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

Before purchasing, it is necessary to conduct a visual analysis of the product for the presence of chips and cracks, pay attention to the coating of the product. It must be even.

Next, you should check the completeness. The package should contain documentation - installation instructions and a product passport, which state what is included in the toilet bowl. Then check the presence of all elements, including fasteners.

When choosing a toilet bowl, it is also recommended to pay attention to the method of water supply. In the case of connection from below, the liquid intake will pass more quietly. The aesthetic appearance of the room as a whole will not be spoiled by pipes protruding from the side (in the case of a lateral supply).

By the type of connection to sewer drains, this plumbing equipment is different, so before going to the store, you should pay attention to where the sewer pipe comes out (from the wall or from the floor), as well as the angle of the pipe. This information will help to avoid additional costs for the purchase of adapters, and the connection will look more aesthetic.

Types of floor toilets

There are two types of toilet bowl: and floor. The most common model is the floor toilet, which has several advantages:

• a wide range of manufacturers
• more familiar model for most people
• availability of budget options
• installation does not require much preparatory work

When choosing an irreplaceable thing for a bathroom, you should pay attention to the type of sanitary bowl.

According to their structure, they can be divided into three types:

• poppet

The main advantage is the design feature of this type of bowl. One of the walls has a protruding part. This structure allows you to avoid splashing during rinsing, but odor may occur during use.

• Kozyrkovaya

In this model, the structure of the rear wall is made with a slope. This type does not splash during flushing, and also prevents the appearance of bad smell during operation. This type of bowl requires careful care, using special brushes.

• funnel-shaped

When flushing, there are small splashes, but the shape of such a bowl is the most hygienic and does not require special care. Imported manufacturers most often produce models of this type.

In the plumbing store, toilet bowls with various drain barrels are presented, which differ in design and installation method.

The types of drain barrels include:

• compact

- is the most common model. This view is mounted on a ledge behind the toilet. Between the elements there is a rubber gasket. Installation is carried out using the screws included in the kit. Some companies also produce models with a one-piece construction of a barrel and a toilet bowl.

• separate

This model is perfect for a small bathroom. Allows you to save space, due to the lack of a rear ledge for a drain barrel. In this case, the barrel is mounted on the wall and connected to the toilet using pipes and hoses. This type provides a better flush, since the water pressure has more pressure.

• concealed installation system

the drain barrel is located inside the false - walls. Flushing is carried out using a button that goes out. If necessary, dismantling, together with the button, you can replace the internal components of the tank.

Ways to drain floor-standing toilets can also vary. Among the presented range there are lever and push buttons. The second option includes more modern models. There are types with two buttons. When you press one, half of the water contained in the tank is flushed, two buttons - respectively, the entire volume of liquid. This option allows you to save water consumption and reduce the payment for the supplied resource.

The material used to make

When choosing a sanitary ware, you should pay attention to the material used for its manufacture. Porcelain and faience are widely used. These ceramic materials differ in the firing method. Thus, faience has a greater porosity, due to which dirt is absorbed and, as a result, the color of the product changes during operation.

Models made of stainless steel, as a rule, are used in public places and have anti-shock and anti-vandal properties.

The plastic version is lightweight, does not require special care, but is not durable and more fragile than its counterparts.

To give sophistication, and to bring individuality help the most expensive models glass and precious metals. Glass products can only be found from certain manufacturers. Plumbing equipment made of precious metals is made to order.

Toilets by type of connection to the sewer

One of the important aspects that builds to pay attention to is the type of connection to the sewer system. Equipment can be connected according to the outlet of drains in the design of the toilet bowl:

• horizontally
• vertically
• obliquely

A universal option can be called a horizontal connection. In this case, the branch pipe can be connected both to a pipe coming out from below (from the floor) and from the side (from the wall).

If the sewer pipe is removed from the floor, then you can safely give preference to the second - the vertical method. This type allows you to save space in the room.

In the case of a pipe located very close to the wall, but at the same time it comes out of the floor, it is possible to carry out diagonal connection- inclined type of drains.

How to install a floor toilet with your own hands - video

Installation of a floor-standing toilet - step by step instructions

If it was decided to install the floor toilet without the involvement of a specialist, then this task should be taken seriously. All work is carried out in protective gloves, a mask to protect the respiratory organs, goggles to prevent fragments from getting into the eyes. A rag is being prepared to remove unwanted liquid, a bucket.

• Step 1 - dismantling

Work is underway to dismantle the old toilet bowl. First you need to turn off the water supply. Close the tap of the central riser, if there is an individual one for the toilet, then it will be enough to block it. Drain the water from the barrel. For high-quality removal of the toilet bowl, without damaging its integrity, free access is provided from all sides.

The water supply hose is unscrewed, the corrugation or plastic corner is disconnected, connecting the toilet to the sewer.

In case of installation on anchor bolts unscrew the fasteners with a wrench and dismantle the equipment. If the toilet was glued to the base, then you will need a chisel, a hammer, in some cases a puncher.

• Step 2 - preparing the base

The basis for the installation of new equipment is being prepared if it was damaged during dismantling.

• Step 3 - preparing the base

The next step is to install a new plumbing product.After checking the product for integrity, according to the attached instructions, the equipment is assembled. To protect against leaks, it is recommended that the connecting elements be additionally sealed in places of rubber gaskets silicone sealant and leave until completely dry.

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

If under flooring pipes for a water-heated floor were laid, then, in order to avoid negative consequences, at this stage it is necessary to know for sure that the heating element line does not pass at the drilling site.

We drill holes with a drill. For easier drilling, the place of contact between the drill and the tile is wetted with water. This facilitates the process, eliminates damage to the drill and reduces the load on the drill.

Plastic bushings are inserted into the finished holes and hammered. The toilet is installed.

Further, the product is screwed to the floor with the bolts included in the kit. Using the key, the fastening is tightened. Stability is checked. Fasteners are hidden by decorative plugs in the color of the toilet bowl. The gaps between the floor and the toilet are filled with sealant.

Using a flexible plumbing hose to supply water, the toilet is connected to the water supply. Special corrugation or plastic corners of various bends for connecting toilet bowls, equipment and sewerage are connected.

After complete installation, check for leaks. The water supply is opened, the drain barrel is filled and the liquid is drained. If no leaks are found, the toilet is ready for use.

Conclusion

Well, that's all, my dear readers. I hope I was able to answer the question in this article - how to install a floor standing toilet.