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.

Except external characteristics, need 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:

1. 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.
2. 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 a 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 out of the toilet. The bowl must be washed and treated with a 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 you can use the new thing in one hour if the room has already been renovated. If you have to lay new tiles, 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 instructions are attached to each equipment model.

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:

1. Mark holes on the floor with a marker by inserting a marker into them.
2. 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).
3. The product moves into place and is attached to the floor.
4. 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.

Sealing from the side of the sanitary 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:

• 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, so when buying a model, it is recommended to immediately purchase spare parts internal details, since the models on the market often change, and after a while these 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.

Work on the installation of new plumbing for many novice craftsmen causes concern. A variety of design solutions for plumbing fixtures and how to connect them requires the contractor to know the intricacies of the process.

We will try to uncover and analyze the main ones of them, how to properly install the toilet bowl with your own hands without the help of plumbers.

The range of sanitary ware on the market is diverse. Any owner has the opportunity to choose presentable and functional equipment to his own taste and budget.

In addition to traditional floor models manufacturers offer a wide range of suspended and built-in devices. The drain tank in them can be attached to the wall or connected to the base of the plumbing.

Variant of execution of a bowl of floor and suspended models can be anything, for example, dish-shaped, funnel-shaped or even visor modification

The latest models of toilet bowls also differ in the design of key components.

The output drain happens:

• horizontal;
• vertical;
• oblique.

The type of outlet drain should be considered when choosing a model. If your plans do not include alteration of the sewer pipe supply, then in the installed model the drain should be arranged according to the same principle as in the dismantled one.

Drains and plumbing supplies that do not match each other, provided that this is not a toilet bowl with a release, it is almost impossible to combine it as tightly and efficiently as possible.

Fixing plumbing to the floor is carried out by means of specially made two or four attachment points. But you can also find models in which the corners that come with the product are used for fastening to the floor.

A new plumbing fixture can be put in place of the old one, or you can choose another “corner” for it by making a small redevelopment in the bathroom.

Preparation of tools and materials

To connect the tank to the water supply you will need a flexible hose. It usually comes with a kit. For connection to the sewerage - a rigid or bending corrugated cuff.

It is impossible to qualitatively install a toilet bowl with your own hands without a minimum set of necessary tools that any owner has in the house

To assemble the structure and connect to communications, you will need:

• perforator or impact drill;
• a set of screwdrivers with a flat and cross-shaped “sting”;
• set of wrenches;
• building level;
• a simple pencil or marker;
• stationery knife;
• roulette;
• chisel;
• a hammer.

If the installation of plumbing will be carried out on a tile, then it is also necessary to prepare a “ballerina” or a spear-shaped drill for tiling. To make holes for the installation of fasteners, you will also need an 8 or 10 mm drill.

From the auxiliary materials you will also need:

• metallized tape;
• silicone sealant;
• FUM tape;
• polyethylene film;
• moisture-absorbing piece of fabric;
• container for collecting liquid.

Depending on the type of model connected and the method of installation, grout may also be required.

Removing an old toilet

Removing an old toilet is one of the most time-consuming operations.

The work is carried out in several stages:

1. Shut off the faucet.
2. Disconnect the hose going to the tank from the water supply, drain the water from it.
3. The empty tank is removed from the mounts.
4. Unscrew the nuts located on the back of the toilet and disconnect it from the sewer. To loosen the drain, the toilet must be shaken from side to side.
5. Drain the remaining water from the toilet by tilting the bowl forward.
6. The sewer hole closer to paradise is cleaned of dirt and temporarily clogged with a rag gag or a wooden plug of a suitable diameter.

The easiest way to break the bolts is to hold the head with an open-end wrench and unscrew the nut with an adjustable wrench. If threaded connections are heavily slagged with salt deposits or rusted.

To facilitate the task will help the use of universal grease "WD-40", which in a matter of minutes is able to loosen deposits. In the absence of such, you can use vinegar or kerosene.

The sewer hole must be closed without fail so that toxic hot gases do not spread outside the pipeline

If rotten taffeta or any other support is found under the dismantled toilet, it must be removed. This can be done with a puncher, a nail puller or a chisel.

In old houses, drains on sewer pipes are often fixed with cement plaster. It is easiest to knock down the dried solution with a chisel, puncturing it in several places. Detailed instructions read on dismantling the old toilet.

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Option #2 - with horizontal outlet

Plumbing fixtures with horizontal outlet have become one of the most popular in our country. The relevance of the installation of such equipment is explained by the specifics of the wiring in Russian apartments of the sewerage system.

The main feature of toilet bowls with a straight horizontal outlet is that a strictly fixed point of connection to communications is required for proper installation.

The horizontal outlet is located at the back of the bowl or base and points back. Models with this design are installed end-to-end with the wall, connecting to any type of sewer riser location.

The connection is made using fittings of the appropriate size. The joint is sealed by placing a sealing gum inside the pipe.

Direct connection is performed only if the sewer system is made of plastic. For connection to cast iron pipes, the circumference of which rarely has perfect shape, use cuffs and eccentrics.

Option # 3 - with an oblique outlet

The flare in models with an oblique outlet is located at an angle of 45 ° relative to the floor surface. Models with an inclined outlet benefit from their counterparts in that they are less likely to become clogged, since this design allows you to create less resistance when moving solid impurities.

Vulnerable points of devices with oblique outlet are the articulation points of the product with the sewer pipe, which, if not properly installed, can be covered with cracks

Connecting a device with an oblique outlet to the sewer system can be done in one of three ways:

1. By direct connection through the socket of the sewer branch. They choose when there is no need to move the plumbing fixture, and the direction of all elements clearly coincides. The outlet of the toilet bowl is treated with soapy water and deepened into a socket equipped with a cuff.
2. Accession by means of an eccentric. A socket with a 5 cm offset center, equipped with a sealing gasket, is mounted in the sewer outlet and, by rotation, the toilet bowl is shifted to the right or left side.
3. By installing a corrugated outlet. The use of corrugations makes it possible to deploy the device for a relative oblique sewer outlet even at an angle of 90 °.

Flexible outlet - although convenient, but far from the best remedy for connecting toilet bowls with an oblique outlet. It should be used only in extreme cases, when it is not possible to use other methods.

To find out in more detail how to install a toilet with an oblique outlet, go to.

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by the most simple option connecting a toilet with an oblique outlet is the use of corrugations, which ensures perfect tightness

If with the help of corrugations not a temporary, but a long-term connection is made, then you need to use a reinforced version of the corrugated pipe

Using the corrugation, the slanted outlet toilet can be connected to a floor or wall drain

If it is possible to reduce the distance between the toilet bowl and the sewer system, instead of corrugations, it is recommended to use a sealed cuff and a plastic outlet

The use of corrugations in connecting to the sewer

Reinforced corrugation for reliable performance

Side outlet toilet connection

Cuff in the sewer connection

Features of mounting compact models

The technology for the correct installation of floor-standing toilet bowls of compact models includes seven main steps:

1. The toilet is pushed as tightly as possible to the drain hole and check whether the outlet coincides with the sewer socket.
2. In the presence of small displacements, the device is connected to the sewerage outlet using a corrugated pipe.
3. A plumbing fixture with a connected corrugated pipe is moved to the wall, making sure that strong creases and bends do not form on the pipe.
4. The ends of the connecting element are covered with a thin layer of silicone sealant.
5. Having adjusted the position of the device, with a pencil outline the contour of the borders of the sole of the device and the points where it is planned to drill holes for deepening the dowels.
6. The toilet is pushed aside. At the marked points, holes are made with a diamond drill with a diameter equal to the size of the dowels used.
7. Plastic plugs are inserted into the holes. The toilet is "hoisted" to its original place. Bolts are screwed into the prepared holes.

Tip: to facilitate putting on the corrugated pipe to the outlet, its end must be smeared on the inner walls with liquid soap.

If holes have to be made in tiles, to minimize damage to the surface, first manually slowly drill the top layer, and only then turn on the hammer drill with an impact drill

In order to ensure the closest possible fit of the toilet sole to the floor covering, silicone is applied according to the intended counter of the installation of the device. The toilet itself is then put in its original place, guided by the intended contour.

To fix the plumbing fixture, the washers and screws threaded through the holes in the heel are twisted extremely carefully. Under no circumstances should they be killed!

Photo guide for assembly and installation of the compact

Consider the process of installing a toilet bowl using the example of assembling and fixing Chinese PORTA plumbing. An excellent product with a 25-year manufacturer's warranty and a very attractive price.

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Before installing a new toilet bowl, we dismantle the old plumbing, clean the floor under it, repair it and fill it with a semi-dry cement mortar

We install a new plastic adapter in the sewer outlet, to which we will connect either a corrugation or a rigid plastic elbow

If necessary, we change the cold water supply pipes in the area behind the toilet. Most often this has to be done so as not to change the pipeline a year or two after the installation of new plumbing

According to the completed connection from the toilet to the sewer, we expose the plumbing for fitting in order to mark the attachment points and outline the leg

Step 1: Preparing the floor for the new toilet

Step 2: Replacing pipes and fittings connecting to the sewer

The toilet has long been an integral feature of a well-appointed apartment or house. Gone are the "latrines". Now in construction supermarkets and online stores a huge range of plumbing devices is offered for purchase: traditional compact toilets, devices with hidden tanks, hanging, corner and even children's toilets. In principle, the installation of any equipment can be done by hand.

Do I need to install the toilet myself?

Of course, you can call a specialist from any service organization you like to install the toilet, whether it be Management Company or an office offering installation services on an outsourced basis. However (at least for the most common models of toilet bowls), the installation of such equipment does not present any particular problems and is quite accessible after studying a small step-by-step instruction. In addition, understanding all the intricacies of installing toilets will help you to follow the quality of the work of the involved specialists, and will allow you to detect hidden defects and shortcomings in the services provided.

Types of toilets

In large supermarkets, showcases with toilet bowls sometimes occupy several tens of running meters. However, with all the variety of assortment, almost all designs of toilet bowls are no different from each other. A modern toilet bowl consists of several main parts.

1. Actually bowls. It can be of various shapes (with or without a shelf), with different flushing technologies (straight or circular), with different design its attachment to load-bearing bases (floor, hanging or corner), with various additional features (for example, with a built-in bidet and even with heating).
2. The sewage from the toilet, together with the water from the flush tank, enters the sewer pipe , which can also connect the toilet bowl and the sewer line with various configurations of pipes and adapters.
3. Waste water accumulates in cistern. This device may also have various options installation (attached directly to the toilet bowl or placed in a hidden way behind decorative partitions).

Typically, plumbing fixtures are supplied with instructions for installation and operation. But nevertheless, some important nuances the installation of such equipment is not described in the documents.

If you do not install plumbing equipment in a new building, then the first step in your work will be the dismantling of old equipment.

We remove the old toilet ourselves

Dismantling works look easier than equipment installation, but some rules must be observed during their implementation.

Step 1. Thoroughly clean the toilet and surrounding area with disinfectants. You can use the cheapest, for example, chlorine-containing ("Whiteness"). Before starting work, put on protective gloves, and possibly goggles. Prepare a basin and rags to remove excess water.

Step 2. Shut off the water in the tank. On single-lever shut-off valves, when closing the pipeline, the lever must be turned perpendicular to the pipe. Drain the remaining water from the toilet bowl.

Step 3. Disconnect the water supply hose. Depending on the model of your equipment, the hose may fit the tank from the bottom, side or top. Use an adjustable wrench or wrench.

Step 4. We unscrew the screws with which the toilet is fixed to the floor. In older houses, the bolts can get stuck, so you have to cut them off or even break the toilet bowl. You may have to break out the toilet from the attachment to the cast iron sewer pipe. Stock up on patience and pliers. If you intend to leave the old tile on the floor, then be very careful - sharp and heavy fragments of the toilet bowl and excessive force when unscrewing the bolts can damage the ceramics.

Step 5. If your old toilet is attached to a plastic sewer pipe, then it will be very easy to dismantle it. Pull the toilet towards you and pull the toilet outlet out of the sewer contact pipe.

Now you have access to the installation site of the toilet. Skip the montage plastic sewer(noting that the location of the inlet neck of the sewer pipe under the toilet must correspond to the toilet outlet pipe) let's proceed immediately to the installation of a new plumbing fixture.

How to mount a compact toilet with your own hands

To install a standard toilet-compact, consisting of a bowl and drain tank, carry out operations in the following sequence.

Step 1. We check the condition of the inlet pipe of the sewer pipe. We clean it if necessary. To prevent the spread of odors, close the mouth with a rag or plastic wrap.

Step 2. We place the toilet on the floor. If there is some distance left from the toilet outlet pipe to the sewer neck, then we measure it and buy a corrugated pipe of a suitable size.

Step 3. Complete with a toilet bowl there can be a "heel" - a soft lining under the base. If it is not there, then you can make the lining yourself, for example, from an unnecessary piece of thin linoleum, cutting it along the contour of the base.

Step 4. We carefully place the compact toilet in the place of its future location, check the symmetry of the location relative to the walls, the distance to furniture, to the outlet neck of the sewer pipeline.

Step 5. We mark on the floor the location of the contour of the base of the toilet bowl-compact and the location of future holes in the floor for fixing screws.

Step 6. We move the toilet-compact to the side and start drilling holes.

• In case you have already laid on the floor tile , then its upper layer is drilled with a specialized drill without perforation. Next, the hole is deepened with a percussion drill.
• If the toilet is installed on a wooden surface- holes are formed with a conventional drill for wood.
• If you have a toilet linoleum, then the hole can be cut with a sharp knife until it is firmly overlapped.

Step 7. AT drilled holes install dowels.

Step 8. We place the base of the toilet on the seat and twist the screws into the dowels. Around the perimeter, the base of the toilet bowl can be treated with a sealant in order to prevent the penetration of moisture.

Step 9. We remove a plug from a rag or polyethylene from the neck of the sewer pipeline and connect the toilet outlet and the sewer to each other. The junction of the corrugated hose and the sewer pipe is also treated with sealant.

We connect the tank to the toilet-compact

There are models of compact toilets in which the flush tank is a separate element. In order to mount the tank, you must perform the following operations.

Step 1. We select bolts for fastening the drain tank. It is possible that the bolts supplied with the equipment are not protected from corrosion, so it is better to use bolts with an anti-corrosion coating (galvanized) or made of stainless steel. There must also be at least two sealing washers per bolt. We twist the whole structure. The sealing washers will also prevent the ceramics of the toilet bowl from being damaged by the bolts.

Step 2. We connect a flexible underwater hose. First, the fixing nuts are baited and tightened by hand, and then with a wrench or adjustable wrench. Between the tank pipe and the hose and between the hose and the water outlet, we insert silicone seals or use a fum tape.

Important! After completing the installation of the toilet bowl and cistern, wait about six hours for the sealant on the floor to completely harden.

Installing a toilet with a hidden cistern

The following types of hidden cisterns for toilet bowls are most common on the market: mounted or attached. Depending on the model, select the installation instructions.

We install a hidden type tank for an attached toilet bowl

1. We install the toilet bowl on the floor, as described above.
2. In the prepared niche we mount the drain tank. Usually it is bolted, as in a conventional compact toilet.
3. We install a frame for a decorative wall. Usually this is a metal profile on which drywall sheets are fixed. From above, the drywall is sheathed with tiles.
   When installing drywall sheets, we provide an opening for the output of the flush control system. When mounting a barrel with a fixed button, carefully calculate the distance from the body of the tank to the surface of the future decorative wall. Usually such dimensions are indicated in the instruction drawing. In addition, in the decorative wall, it is necessary to provide for the placement of an inspection hole for servicing a hidden tank.
4. We bring the control panel to the surface of the wall, hold finishing decorative wall.

We install a hanging toilet with a hidden bull

Installing such a design gives you a profitable chance to redevelop the bathroom space, use its area more rationally. Installation of a suspended toilet bowl with a hidden cistern is carried out with the creation of an additional wall that will hide all engineering communications. We act in the following sequence.

Step 1. We create a project of the future bathroom. The hidden tank has a certain thickness, which must be taken into account when designing new wall. It may have a control system (button), which is either directly attached to the tank body, or carried out for some distance.

In addition, when designing the load-bearing structures of the future wall, it is also necessary to provide for the creation power frame that will support the wall hung toilet. You can't get thin here. aluminum profile, which is used for the installation of drywall partitions. The power structure is welded from a metal corner. But usually the metal structure for hanging the toilet already underway complete with equipment. This finished metal structure is called an installation. Fonts are attached to it, on which the toilet bowl will subsequently be mounted.

Step 2. After drawing up the project, we begin welding work on the formation support frame and erect a frame from a profile under a plasterboard wall, or install a finished frame. The frame must have voids for the installation of sewer pipes.

Step 3. We lay sewer pipes, bringing the inlet neck to the level of the outlet pipe of the hanging toilet bowl. Do not forget that sewer pipes must have a certain slope during installation.

Step 4. We place a hidden tank in the space behind the future wall. We connect it to the toilet drain pipe. If the drain control button is located directly on the tank, make sure that its outer vertical surface goes beyond the level of the future decorative cladding plasterboard wall. We connect the inlet hose to the drain tank. Then we connect the “rough” hanging toilet bowl and the hidden tank by putting on and fixing the toilet bowl on the pins and connecting the pipelines for the delivery of water and drain. Do not forget to check the performance of the entire structure, the strength of its fastening before the frame is sewn with drywall.

Step 5. Remove the hanging toilet from the pins. We mount drywall sheets. Usually they are simply screwed with self-tapping screws with countersunk heads to the profile. We form a hole for the tank drain control button. We make holes for the fonts for attaching the toilet bowl, for the pipe for supplying water and draining sewage into the sewer. The gaps between the sheets of drywall are puttied. To facilitate the formation of holes, the wall-hung toilet comes with a special template, on which all the main contours are indicated.

Step 6.At the final stage of work, a finishing coating, for example, a tile, is laid on the walls.

Prices for a toilet with a hidden cistern

toilet bowl with concealed cistern concealed cistern

Mounting a toilet on a pedestal

As mentioned above, toilet bowls have a different configuration of the exhaust pipe. With a horizontal or inclined outlet of the toilet, the inlet sewer pipe is mounted flush with the base of the toilet bowl, its inlet pipe is directed horizontally or beveled upwards.

However, there are also models of toilet bowls with direct release. In them, the exhaust pipe is directed vertically downwards. Due to this configuration, the sewer inlet must be lower than the base of the toilet. This design of sewer networks is not available in all homes. But what if you like this toilet model more than others?

There is a way out - installing the toilet on a pedestal (this elevation can also be called a podium). A number of works need to be done.

1. Lay the sewer line. Depending on what its slope will be before entering the collector or another pipe, the height of the pedestal is calculated and, accordingly, the level of the toilet base.
2. After obtaining the required dimensions, we proceed to the construction of the pedestal. It must be installed on a solid, preferably concrete base. However, the downpipe of a toilet bowl of this design can be located in the gap between the finishing and the rough wooden floor. When a toilet with a direct outlet is located on wooden base, sewer networks must be laid up to the finishing floor.
3. On a concrete base, the pedestal can be built with bricks. Form a rectangle with a hole for the inlet of the receiving sewer pipe. Bricks can be laid out directly in a row, to each other, filling the entire internal space of the pedestal, leaving a niche for the sewer pipeline.
4. From above, the brick pedestal is plastered and covered with a top coat, for example, tiles.
5. Next, we do with direct release in the same way as described in the section on installing a conventional floor-mounted toilet.

Installing a corner toilet

There are models of toilet bowls that are installed in a corner. It differs from the classic floor or hanging only in that its drain tank has a rear wall in the form of a triangle. It is due to this configuration that the structure can be installed in a corner.

The installation technology of a corner toilet is, in principle, no different from the installation of a “straight” toilet bowl of the corresponding design. The only thing that can cause some difficulty when installing a corner toilet is the supply of a sewer inlet pipe. It must be mounted in such a way as to allow Wastewater, possibly with a turn of the pipeline.

In addition, the design of concealed cistern toilets with a straight back also allows them to be installed in a corner. To do this, a wall is mounted diagonally in the corner of the room, behind which a hidden hanging tank is installed. Such a design can be located both at an angle of 45 degrees to the walls, forming an isosceles triangle, and at other angles, forming the space of the toilet according to your wishes.

To learn more about the technology of self-installation of the toilet, watch the training video.

Video - Do-it-yourself toilet installation

During overhaul apartment, we are faced with the need to replace the old toilet with a new one. A professional plumber is often called in to perform this work. However, installing a toilet bowl with your own hands is not such a difficult task as it might seem at first. If you are limited in funds or want to save on the services of workers, then this article is for you. Below we will tell you how to choose the right toilet, prepare the room, assemble and install a new plumbing fixture.

Choosing a toilet

When choosing new plumbing, you should consider some features of the toilet and bathroom. Namely:

• Room area;
• The presence or absence of an external water supply pipe, its diameter and distance from the proposed tank;
• The location of the sewer pipe;

• Release angle. Most best option- This is the installation of a toilet with an oblique outlet. You can measure the outlet height from the floor with your own hands, and with a slight mismatch, install an adapter - a drain corrugation.

All toilets have their own design and fastening features. First of all, you need to divide them into suspended and floor. Installing a wall-hung toilet has aesthetic advantages, in addition, it takes up much less space. Whereas the floor toilet is more practical, convenient and reliable.

Flush classification

There are two main types of flush - straight and circular.

1. Direct (or horizontal) is more common in simple budget models of plumbing equipment. The water from the tank flows down back wall toilet bowl, which does not allow you to remove dirt under the rim. During the collection and discharge of water, such a toilet creates a lot of noise.
2. Circular flush effectively cleans the entire surface of the bowl due to the ring device. However, toilets with this type of flush are significantly more expensive.

Removing an old toilet

Dismantling and installation of the toilet follow each other in the event that you need to replace the old plumbing with a new one. This happens during the overhaul of an apartment or a bathroom.

All actions must be carried out in a strictly defined order:

1. Put on safety goggles and work clothes;
2. overlap cold water, and then drain the water from the tank;
3. Disconnect water pipe and remove the tank;
4. Unscrew the floor-mounted toilet from the floor;
5. To detach the toilet bowl from the sewer pipe, use a sledgehammer or hammer. Gently tap on the cement or adhesive covering the joint. Make sure that the fragments do not fall into the pipe and do not clog the drain;
6. Shaking the toilet, remove the remnants of the sealant and remove it from its place;
7. Now you can clean the bathroom, clearing the place for a new plumbing fixture. Clean the sewer and water pipes from rust and plaque, and then treat with a lubricant that prevents metal corrosion.

Building a new toilet

Installing a bidet and toilet is not an easy task, but doable. Any floor-standing toilet bowl consists of two main parts - a bowl and a drain tank. Our first task is to connect these two parts into a complete plumbing fixture using screws, nuts and various gaskets.

The assembly of the toilet bowl begins with a drain tank. First you need to mount the drain mechanism, and then the float. The drain mechanism, which is usually attached assembled, is not difficult to install. Insert it into a special hole on the bottom and secure with a plastic nut, on which then put on a rubber seal.

Important: Don't forget the rubber pads! All toilet connections are made using them.

The toilet assembly instructions do not end there. Before proceeding with the installation, you need to connect the drain tank to the bowl. For this you will need metal studs. Install the tank on the bowl and secure it tightly by putting a special washer on the stud, a rubber gasket and securing it with a nut. Repeat all this with the second hole.

Toilet installation

Floorstanding toilet installation instructions

Installing a toilet bowl in a private house with your own hands or in an apartment with the help of a professional - all this does not matter. If your choice fell on a floor toilet, then in any case its installation will have to be carried out according to the scheme described below.

• Before installing plumbing, it is necessary to complete all finishing work.
• Installing a toilet bowl on a cement or tiled floor has its own characteristics. The floor must be perfectly flat, otherwise, when tightening the fasteners, the toilet itself or the tile may suffer.
• Insert the dowels into the holes and screw the plumbing fixture to the floor, but not completely.

• If you are mounting the toilet at some distance from the wall, then it's time to start installing corrugated pipe and the final fixing of the toilet, checking its strength and immobility. In this case, the pipes are connected with rubber seals and sealant.
• When the installation of the bowl is over, it's time to connect the water to the drain barrel and check the operation of the entire device. To supply water, use a corrugated metal hose, tow and nuts of the right size.

Do-it-yourself wall-mounted toilet installation

Installing a toilet with an installation is not much different from installing a hidden toilet. In both cases, a hanging-type bowl is most often used, which obliges us to mount not only a drain tank, but also a metal frame into the wall with our own hands.

Important: Make sure your wall is strong. It is better if this parameter is evaluated by a specialist.

Steel fasteners are mounted with dowels to a concrete and reinforced concrete wall (rarely to a brick wall). The installation height of the toilet bowl is determined independently at this stage.

Attach the toilet bowl and install the cistern following the instructions. Connect them with a flexible hose and connect to the water supply and sewerage system.

Remember: The tightness of the joints in this case is ensured in the same way as in the case of a floor-standing toilet.

Video

Do-it-yourself toilet installation with a competent approach and a thorough study of the issue is unlikely to cause you any difficulties. Below you can find video clips that will make the installation process simple and understandable. Happy viewing!

Making repairs in the bathroom or toilet, it is very important to choose and install plumbing correctly. If the owners perform repair and finishing work on their own, then one of the most important tasks for them will be to install a toilet bowl with their own hands. Prepare for this process and learn all about mounting and dismounting various kinds plumbing, need in advance. Careful preparation will save time and effort, which will definitely be needed at various stages of repair.

The choice of plumbing

Assembling and installing a toilet bowl is a responsible job that requires some skills and patience from the person who will mount the structure. But even before the installation itself begins, it is necessary to decide on the choice of plumbing. Modern manufacturers offer consumers different types sanitary structures that differ not only in appearance but also in terms of functionality.

In the store you can find models that have bowls of different shapes (you can see how they look in the photo):

• visor;
• funnel-shaped;
• plate-shaped.

The types of drain pipes for plumbing structures also differ. They are:

• horizontal;
• vertical;
• located at an angle of 45 degrees.

Also, the owners can choose plumbing that has different ways mounting:

• traditional (drain cisterns are attached to the toilet seat or to the wall, there are also models with combined cisterns);
• with installation (the tanks are mounted on the wall, only the drain button is visible from the outside, the toilet seat itself can be hung from the wall).

When choosing plumbing in a store, you need to consider the area and configuration of your toilet. The shape of the bowl can be any, but from what it will be drain pipe and the type of installation (with or without installation), depends on the amount of preparatory and repair work to be carried out by the owner of the apartment.

Dismantling rules

Installing a new toilet is an important undertaking, but before doing this work, it is necessary to dismantle the old sanitary ware structure that is in the toilet. Experts recommend dismantling, taking into account the following rules:

• before starting work in the apartment, you need to turn off the cold water (you also need to remember to drain the water that has accumulated in the drain tank);
• when the water supply is stopped, it is necessary to carefully disconnect the pipes supplying water to the tank;
• after disconnecting the pipes, proceed to remove the tank itself by unscrewing the fastening bolts (this must be done carefully so as not to drop or break the sanitary ware structure);
• the next step should be unscrewing the bolts on which the toilet seat itself is attached to the floor (if the bolts are rusted and do not unscrew, they can be poured with kerosene or a special lubricant sold in building materials stores and left to soak for a while);
• after the bolts are unscrewed, it is necessary to disconnect the drain pipe from the sewer (if the drain pipe is reinforced with cement, it must be gently tapped with a hammer to beat off the remnants of the building material);
• if the owners do not plan to re-install their old toilet seat in the toilet, they can simplify the process of removing it, for this they can simply break the sanitary ware structure with a sledgehammer and take the pieces to the trash in parts;
• the removed structure must be tilted several times in different directions in order to drain the remaining water from the knee;
• when the dismantling is completed, the opening of the sewer pipe must be closed for a while with a tight plug (the plug must stand until the installation of the toilet bowl on a tile or other floor covering begins).

Required Tools

Before proceeding to such a process as installing a toilet bowl with your own hands, it is necessary to prepare the tools and materials that may be required during the work. While working with plumbing, the owner will need:

• perforator;
• wrenches;
• ruler or tape measure;
• marker;
• thin hoses;
• corrugation;
• fasteners;
• fum tape;
• rubber pads;
• silicone sealant;
• level, etc.

All of the above items, as well as everything else that is needed for installation, can always be purchased at the store with building materials. Like many other assortments, tools and fasteners can be found in the plumbing departments.

Preparation for work

In order for the installation of the toilet, which is carried out independently, to be successful, after dismantling, you need to take care of the pipes and flooring in the toilet. Before installing plumbing, the owner should pay attention to the floor:

• if there is a flat tile on the floor, and its replacement is not planned, the floor can be left alone and immediately proceed to inspect the pipes;
• if the tiles in the toilet are laid out unevenly, but the owners do not want to change it, it is necessary to screw the chopsticks into the floor, level them and attach the plumbing structure to them (if you leave the floor uneven, the plumbing will be crooked and will not hold firmly);
• if a complete replacement of the flooring is planned in the toilet, it is necessary to remove the old tiles or linoleum, pour an even concrete screed, and after it hardens, carefully lay out the tiles.

Installation of a toilet bowl on a wooden floor (including the installation of a toilet bowl in a private house) should be carried out according to the same principle. The floor covering, if possible, should be perfectly even, otherwise you will also have to hammer chopsticks. If it is planned to install a built-in toilet bowl (suspended), then the flooring can be changed after installation.

After the floor is prepared, the condition of the pipes should be assessed. Old cast iron sewer pipes are best replaced with light ones. plastic structures(if necessary, the sewer can be cleaned). Worn-out pipes supplying water can also be replaced with new ones (for example, copper) and a tap can be put on them, with the help of which it will be possible to shut off the water supply at any time.

Installation rules

Often complete with plumbing comes a detailed installation diagram. The owner must study it in order to understand how to properly assemble and install the plumbing structure. There are certain rules for installing floor plumbing in a toilet that should be followed in order to get the expected result:

• first of all, it is necessary to put the structure on the floor (to the place where it will be fixed), circle its leg with a marker and mark the attachment points;
• the plumbing structure must be removed to the side and holes drilled at the marked attachment points, dowels must be screwed into the finished holes;
• then the plumbing must be put in its place, insert seals and fasteners into the holes and carefully tighten the bolts (when tightening the fasteners, care must be taken not to damage the leg of the plumbing structure and not strip the thread);
• in some cases, the plumbing leg does not have holes for fastening; in such situations, the plumbing structure is attached without bolts to the sealant (to silicone);
• when the plumbing is securely fixed, you need to make sure that it is perfectly level, for this you can use a special building level(level adjustment will not take much time, but will allow you to see and quickly correct possible mistakes);
• if everything is done correctly, and the plumbing is level, you need to put masking plugs on the fasteners, and attach the seat and lid to the toilet seat, which always come with plumbing (installing the seat and toilet lid does not take much time, how to do this work, you can see in the plumbing instructions).
• installing a corner toilet can be a little more complicated than installing a conventional plumbing fixture, but in general, this process follows the same rules as mounting a straight model.

After correct installation the toilet bowl is completed, you need to move on to connecting the sewer. You can connect a horizontal or corner drain to a sewer pipe directly by fastening them with a sealing cuff. If for some reason it is impossible to carry out such an action, then you will need to install a corrugation on the toilet. All joints should be lubricated with a sealant that will securely fasten the structure. Installing a toilet with a direct outlet into the wall, as well as installing a toilet with an oblique outlet with your own hands, will not cause any particular problems, almost any man can cope with this task.

If the vertical drain goes into the floor, then the connection to the sewer will need to be made even before the bowl of the plumbing structure is attached. A screw flange must be installed in the drain hole, and a drain pipe must be inserted into it. Due to the special fixing ring, the sewer pipe and the drain will be securely connected to each other. After that, you can mount and fix the floor toilet itself.

The next stage of work is the installation of a tank for flushing water onto the toilet. Usually the drain mechanism located in the tank is sold already assembled. If the parts of the fittings are disassembled, they will have to be reassembled following the instructions that came with the plumbing. When the whole structure is ready for connection, it is necessary to put a special gasket in the water supply hole, carefully place the drain tank and connect both parts with bolts.

When the installation of a separate flush tank on the toilet is completed, you need to connect the water supply. To do this, take a flexible hose and use it to connect the water pipe to the tank. To check for leaks, you need to open the valve of the water supply pipe, fill the installed drain tank to the maximum, and then drain it (you can repeat this procedure 3-4 times). If the hose is leaking from one side or the other, the bolts must be tightened.

This is how the installation of a floor-standing toilet with a compact cistern takes place. Installing a hanging toilet with installation is carried out differently. To the owner who decided to spend everything repair work independently, you need to learn how to properly install such structures.

Installation of suspended structures and installations

An installation is a construction necessary to hide pipes and a drain tank. At the same time, the toilet seat can be mounted in the usual way, and the hidden toilet cistern is installed deep into the wall, on which you can only see the buttons to start the drain. Such designs look very stylish and modern, but are not always suitable for small toilets, because. hides the useful area of ​​​​the room.

Do-it-yourself installation of a toilet bowl (a video of this process can be found on the Internet) is carried out as follows:

• it is necessary to build a metal frame with frames to which the built-in drain tank will be attached ( finished construction should have a width greater than the width of the tank);
• the next step should be to install a separate toilet flush tank, which must be attached to the frame (the drain button must be placed at a distance of about one meter from the floor);
• the finished installation must be attached to the floor and walls with strong screws (at this stage it is imperative to use a level to install the frame evenly, and not at an angle);
• after the structure is fixed, you need to connect the water supply to the tank, and then bring the sewer pipe to the drain (for this you can take a corrugated cuff);
• when all the main work is completed, it is necessary to build a frame from a metal profile, in the center of which the installation will be placed, and sheathe it with drywall;
• the penultimate stage will be the installation of the toilet on a tiled floor or other floor covering;
• after installing the hanging toilet, the plasterboard surface is finished with tiles or wallpaper.

Installing a hanging toilet with your own hands is carried out according to the same principle. The owner of the apartment needs to build the same design as for the built-in tank, and hang the bowl on pre-installed pins. The installation height of such a toilet bowl should reach approximately 42-45 centimeters from the floor (most often, the distance to the wall-mounted toilet bowl from the floor is calculated individually).

Installing a do-it-yourself frame installation system for a toilet is one of the most difficult tasks during a renovation. Only a person who has at least minimal experience in plumbing and repair can perform the installation of hinged plumbing structures and a built-in tank. It is much easier to purchase plumbing equipment with a ready-made installation system and assemble it according to the attached scheme. For example, installing a Grohe toilet installation with your own hands will not cause much trouble and will look very attractive.

Help from a professional

If a self-installation a wall-hung toilet, installation under the toilet or a conventional floor plumbing design is difficult for the owners, they can always turn to professional plumbers for help. Professionals who have everything necessary tools to install a toilet bowl, they will be able to do all the work efficiently and quickly.

People who decide to trust professionals are always interested in how much it costs to install a toilet bowl. The price for work usually depends on the type of structure to be mounted:

• installation of ordinary toilet bowls with a separate tank directly attached to the bowl will be from 1 to 2 thousand rubles and more;
• installation of an installation frame for a toilet bowl will cost from 2-2.5 thousand rubles and more (how much exactly the installation installation costs always depends on the complexity of the design);
• installation of a wall-mounted toilet will cost from 1.5-2 thousand rubles and more;
• the cost of dismantling plumbing will vary from 400 to 700 rubles.

The cost of certain works may also differ in different plumbing firms. It is best for customers to know in advance how the installation of a floor or wall-hung toilet will be carried out, and what the price of this service will be.

In custody

Dismantling and installing a toilet bowl is a responsible matter that may seem very difficult to an ordinary person. In some cases, it is better to entrust such work to a specialist who will take into account all the wishes of the client and complete the installation in a short time.