Replacing the toilet: the details of the process

All things have a lifetime, which directly depends on how this or that thing was exploited. Plumbing in the bathroom is no exception. Unfortunately, both the bath and the toilet can become unusable. But do not despair. Changing the toilet yourself at home is possible if you follow all the rules and instructions.

If there are any problems with the toilet, it does not mean that it is necessary to change it. There are cases when it is enough just to fix an item or just replace it. This can happen for a variety of reasons. For example, if it is leaking at the junction of the hose and toilet bowl, it is enough to simply turn off the water, disconnect the hose and lubricate it with silicone sealant. This will eliminate leakage.Or, if the tank does not hold water, and it constantly flows, then you need to open the lid and replace the drain system. These simple measures can prolong the life of the toilet bowl for a long time without the extra cost of replacing it.

Sometimes it happens that there are more serious problems that can not be repaired. In this case, you will have to buy and install a new toilet. The materials from which the toilets are made, most often are very fragile, do not tolerate shock or temperature drops. If cracks or chips appear on the toilet, it can lead to its destruction. It is necessary to replace it as soon as possible.

It so happens that from the toilet there is an unpleasant smell. This may be the smell from the sewage itself, or in the case that contaminants began to fall into the cracks. Sanitary ware has a porous structure, microbes get through the chips. The solution to this problem is also just a replacement. The reason for buying a new plumbing can serve as a repair in the bathroom. If the plans are to overhaul the apartment, then it is best to buy and install new equipment, and not just replace the floor and wall covering.It is possible to do it yourself, if you carefully study and follow all the instructions.

Before installing a new toilet, you must dismantle the oldwhich most often has an ugly look, cracked in some places or covered with a thick patina. If the house is old, and repairs were made many years ago, then removing the old toilet without breaking it is unlikely to succeed, since its foundation is tightly concreted into the floor. This method of cementing the floor and attaching a toilet bowl to this place was very popular in Soviet times, when it was customary to do everything qualitatively and for a long time.

Today, the stores offer a wide range of sanitary products, looking at which the eyes just run up.Therefore, before making a rash purchase, you need to figure out which toilet is suitable for a particular bathroom.

There are such main types of designs:

• floor standing;
• suspended.

Outdoor options are more common because they are classic. Their choice is wide enough.

They can be divided into several types.

• Monoblock. Bowl and tank are connected together;
• Compact Parts are separated, they are joined during installation;
• With hidden drain system. This is the most modern type, the tank is behind the false wall, which gives a neat look to the bathroom and hides all communications.

As for the toilet toilets, they are not installed on the floor, and are attached to the wall. This is a new, more modern type, which has a number of undeniable features. Such a toilet is more compact, under it there is free space, which is always lacking. Also, when purchasing and installing a new toilet bowl, it is necessary to determine the direction of water discharge.

There are three varieties.

• With vertical release. The vertical drainage is an outdated model, and today it is practically not used, as the sewage system must be under the floor, and in modern buildings such a structure has not been built for a long time.
• With oblique release. Oblique removal can be found in modern panel houses. The neck of such toilet bowls is located at an angle of 45 degrees and is connected to the sewage system, usually with the help of a tee.
• With horizontal release. Toilets with horizontal drainage have become very popular in recent decades. Sewerage passes behind the wall, and the connection to the bathroom is made parallel to the floor with a corrugated pipe or cuff.

It is worth paying attention to the material from which the toilet is made.

Most often for the manufacture of toilet bowls use the following materials:

• faience is an inexpensive and fragile material that can last up to 15 years, but by the end of its life can be covered with small cracks;
• porcelain is strong enough, but the price is correspondingly higher. Its service life is up to 30 years;
• cast iron and steel. Constructions of these materials are very strong and durable.
• Acrylic is lightweight and durable, but does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature and shock.

When choosing a place for a new toilet in the bathroom, you should consider the following rules, which are mandatory:

• there must be a distance of at least 60 cm from the construction to the door;
• between the structure and the side wall must be at least 20 cm.

If you comply with these standards, after installing the toilet will be located in the most comfortable place, and there will be no problems with its operation. You can install the toilet yourself without experienced plumbers, if you follow all the instructions and stock up with the necessary tools.

Must have:

• perforator;
• screwdriver;
• adjustable wrench;
• Bulgarian;
• hammer;
• gun with sealant;
• putty knife;
• level;
• protective equipment for eyes and skin.

Also mandatory will be useful additional materials such as:

• FUM tape;
• sealant;
• corrugated pipe;
• set for fasteners;
• water pipe;
• crane.

During the installation of the toilet bowl, it is imperative to correctly install all gaskets, rubber bands, the bezel, and also carefully assemble the drainage mechanism according to the instructions. In the future, this will help to avoid problems during the use of the structure. The interior of the toilet is also better to assemble according to the instructions. This is a water flushing system. In some models, everything was originally collected, in some it is necessary to work on your own.

Removing an old device often becomes quite a challenge. For example, in the "Khrushchev" to remove the old unit, while maintaining its integrity, it is almost impossible due to the fact that it is immured in the floor tile with the help of a thick layer of cement. Removing such a bathroom, you must be extremely careful not to damage the cast-iron sewage pipe. Before starting work, you need to prepare an empty bucket, rags to collect water, because it will flow out of the old toilet bowl, make the necessary calculations and measure everything.

The dismantling of the old structure is as follows:

• shut off the water and drain the water from the tank;
• disconnect the tank;
• remove the connection between the bowl and the sewer;
• remove all the water from the bowl;
• unscrew the bolts on the edges of the base of the toilet;
• remove silicone from under the base;
• remove the bowl.

After the old toilet is cleaned, it is necessary to carry out a general cleaning of the room so that no debris and dust remain. Or, if you plan to repair, then make all the work on the replacement of the floor covering and wall covering. Once everything is done, you can break the installation of new plumbing equipment. It is strongly recommended to install plumbing after the repair, as it is often made of fragile materials that may be damaged.

In order to replace the floor toilet, you need:

• determine its location, put the bowl in the most optimal place, try on everything;
• having convinced of the convenience of such a location, it is necessary to circle the base of the bowl with a construction pencil, select the holes for fastening;
• remove the toilet, then drill the holes and insert dowels in them;
• install a corrugated tube in the sewer hole, it is necessary to process the junction with a sealant;
• put a new bathroom strictly on the marked place, screw the bolts for fastening to the floor;
• make a connection to the sewer
• put a toilet bowl;
• connect the structure to the water supply.

Be sure to check the design for leaks. Provided that they are not, the installation was successful, you can safely use the toilet. If it was decided to install a wall-mounted toilet, then in this case there will be more work. It is necessary to repair the floor and equip a false wall, and repair it.

It is necessary to perform the replacement in the following sequence:

• mark the place of installation, bring sewers and water supply;
• try on the frame for mounting the structure;
• mark the mounting points on the wall and on the floor;
• using a punch to make holes, install the frame (or installation);
• install a drain tank and connect the water supply;
• install sheets of drywall so as to get an imitation of the walls;
• trim the resulting false-wall;
• install the bowl, connect with a corrugated pipe to the sewage system, carefully lubricate everything with sealant;
• connect the drain tank.

Changing the toilet with your own hands without the help of professional plumbers can be quite difficult if you do not have experience in this area. But if you study all the instructions and recommendations, you can avoid common mistakes and successfully complete the installation of the toilet.

Experts pay attention to some points.

• to prevent stagnation in the sewage pipe, it is necessary that there is a gradient of 3-5 cm in the direction of the riser;
• if the bathroom has a bidet, then it is best to install a new wall-mounted toilet flush with it. It will look the most profitable;
• in case of sewer pipe replacement it is necessary to equip inspection hatches. They should be located in places that are easy to reach. Considering this is extremely important in order to have free access to them in an emergency;

• if the apartment has old cast iron pipes, then it is advisable to replace them with plastic ones. This will markedly facilitate the installation of a new toilet;
• the most difficult is the process of removing the old toilet, because it is at this stage that problems may arise, for example, rusty metal parts that cannot be unscrewed, or the base of the toilet bowl is firmly cemented, which causes great difficulties;
• during the installation of a suspended toilet bowl, it is better to assemble it together, since it will be necessary to simultaneously hold the bowl and fix it to the wall. It is almost impossible to do this alone.

Installing a new bathroom can be done independently, even without experience in this area. After all, if you resort to the help of professional plumbers, then their work will be expensive at all. You must first select the appropriate toilet, taking into account the individual characteristics of the room and the personal desires of the owner. Modern stores offer a wide range of data goods from economy to exclusive. You can choose as the most common plumbing design with a separate bowl and a flush side, and opt for modern wall-hung toilet, which looks favorably and effectively, as well as save space in bathrooms.

Installation is best done in a certain sequence., having prepared in advance all the necessary, as well as additional materials. If you do everything in accordance with the instructions and recommendations, then the replacement will be completely simple, and the new plumbing will look harmonious in the renovated room and will last more than one year.

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