Installation of a toilet and washbasin

Toilet installation

We were approached by one of the users of the virtual network with the question: “I am doing repairs in the bathroom and one master laid down the tiles for me, and another one installs the plumbing. He suggests that when installing the toilet, make some kind of cement pillow due to which the toilet will reliably hold This option somehow confuses me. Tell me if there are any other options.

Yes, there certainly is. Each toilet at its base has either two or four holes (depending on the model or at the discretion of the manufacturer) for subsequent fixing it to the floor. Plumbing of reliable quality and reputable manufacturers, as a rule, even upon leaving the factory, is equipped with the fittings, seat, etc. necessary for operation. including a set of mounts, naturally accompanied by detailed instructions.

What to look out for !

• The screw must have an anti-corrosion coating, otherwise, over time, rusty spots will appear at the attachment points and directly on the sanitary ware.
• The set of fasteners must include the so-called washers made of plastic or polyethylene, which, when screwing in the screw, will not allow the ceramics to crack.
• The thread of the screw should not be too coarse, this will allow it to be screwed more freely and it is better if the head of the screw is in the form of a hexagon, i.e. under a wrench, and not under a screwdriver – this is much more convenient during installation.

Washbasin installation

As already mentioned, plumbing fixtures from reputable manufacturers are equipped with fasteners. It is much more convenient and practical if the set includes not a screw, but a hairpin (see figure) with a diameter of 10 or 8 mm. Otherwise, it is not possible for one person to install the washbasin. One is holding a washbasin – the other is wrapping screws under it. Agree – a hassle and only.

Because To fix the washbasin, a deeper hole is required in the mounting surface of the wall; attention should be paid to the small thread pitch and its quality. For coarse pitches or coarse threads, screwing the stud into the wall will turn into flour.

There should be a hexagon wrench in the middle of the stud. Having wrapped the pins in the wall, you put the washbasin on them, then plastic (polyethylene) washers and fix the washbasin with a nut that is screwed onto the hairpin. The vertical support for the washbasin is a pedestal. We recommend sealing the inevitable gap between the washbasin and the wall with silicone sealant. This will prevent water from leaking onto the floor when you start a general cleaning in the bathroom and undertake to thoroughly wash the sink itself.