Many modern consumers are increasingly choosing hanging toilet designs for bathrooms of apartments and houses. Using them you can save space and give the room an aesthetic appearance. After all, a plumbing fixture is mounted with pipe laying and water supply to the wall. For work, you need to familiarize yourself with the technology and understand the main varieties of installation.
Having familiarized yourself with the assortment of the market, you can understand that manufacturers offer block and frame designs. The first ones differ in that they are fixed to the capital wall. Their device is very simple, it provides for the presence of a plastic tank and fasteners for the toilet. The first is attached to the fittings, and fasteners will be needed only for mounted models, since they are not provided for floor models. Such structures are recessed into the wall, therefore, they require the formation of a longitudinal niche or laying the toilet into the wall.
If the toilet is located in the center of the apartment or house, away from the main walls, then installation of a block-type installation will be impossible. Frame structures provide for the presence of an appropriate node made of steel. Fasteners for a plumbing fixture and a branch for sewer pipes are installed on it. On sale are angular installations that are installed at the junction of two walls, such work is also relevant in the case of partitions. In this case, no fastenings are needed in the wall, which destroys the obstacles in the way of the design idea. Frame designs are more expensive than block ones.
Preparation of tools and materials
In order to install, you need to take care of the availability of a set of tools, namely:
- building level;
- marker;
- drill;
- installations;
- spanner keys;
- punch;
- roulettes.
The dimensions of the spanner wrenches are selected taking into account the size of the fasteners. The marker can be replaced with a pencil. A drill will be needed for concrete walls. Their diameter must match the fasteners of the structure. If you can choose the right tools, then you can proceed to the installation process itself.
Seat selection
It is necessary to begin work with the choice of the installation location of the structure. If you have to work in the bathroom of an apartment with a standard layout, then the niche where the risers are located will be an ideal place. The niche needs to be redone a little, the risers will be located in the corners. If they are metal, then they should be replaced with plastic.
Frame installation
Installation of a frame-type installation requires compliance with several stages. On the first you need to install the frame, it is a steel frame with movable fasteners. The drain tank is fixed to the frame. To adjust the position of the frame, use the brackets that are located in the upper part. Frames are sold separately, so they are universal and suitable for all types of toilets.
After completion of the work, a design will be obtained whose height is approximately 140 cm. The width of the frame depends on the model, but it should not be smaller than the tank along with the mountings. Such frames can withstand up to 500 kg of weight.
Installation of the installation in the next step involves mounting the drain tank on the frame. The drain button should be 1 m away from the floor. The attachment points are arranged in such a way as to correspond to the distance between the eyes of the sanitary device. Having retreated 23 cm, it is necessary to install a sewer pipe. While the toilet itself is located at a height of 40 to 42 cm. The frame is mounted at four points. A gap of 1.5 cm remains between the drain tank and the wall.
Work on fixing the installation
Next, you can proceed to the installation installation. In order to position it horizontally, it is necessary to check the inclination of the wall using a plumb line. If the slope takes place, then the plumb line must be strengthened at a height of 150 cm, then in the place where it is in contact with the floor, you need to draw a line parallel to the wall.
For marking, the structure must be attached to the wall and mark the points for fasteners. Holes are drilled in them. The frame is fixed to the floor, and with the help of adjusting screws you can set the height and level the frame horizontally using the building level. The same manipulations are repeated with a vertical position.
Toilet connection
Installation installation involves bringing water pipes to the toilet bowl. This can be done from above or from the side, which will depend on the model. All modern products allow you to change the place. When connecting the tank, it is better not to purchase a traditional flexible hose. This is due to the fact that he is ready to serve less than the toilet, and replacing it when it is hidden in a false wall will be very difficult.
When installing a toilet installation, it is recommended that you connect using plastic pipes. Tanks are usually also plastic, they are insulated with special materials to prevent condensation. Fasteners are sold along with the tank. The panel on which the drain buttons are located must be purchased separately.
The next step will be to connect the outlet to the riser of the sewer system. If you cannot set the elements directly, you can use the corrugation. Installation should be started only after studying joints and joints for leaks.
Work on the box and the assembly of the frame
Installation of the installation of the toilet involves the manufacture of drywall boxes. However, before this, it is necessary to screw the pins into the frame to fix the device. They come complete. All outlet drains are plugged to prevent debris and dust from entering.
With the help of a metal profile, it is necessary to assemble the frame, maintaining the level. The drywall used for cladding should have a thickness of 1 cm or more. Moisture resistant material should be selected. It is laid in 2 layers. Holes for the button and pipe are made in the canvas. Sheets are fixed to the metal profile with screws. Tile is laid on the drywall.
Installing the toilet itself
When installing the installation with your own hands, you will need to install the toilet itself. You can proceed to this in the next step. Work can only begin 1.5 weeks after the installation of the frame structure. Between the toilet and the tile, it is necessary to distribute a layer of silicone or install a gasket. The toilet is mounted on the pins, then the nuts are tightened. Water is drained to check the tightness of the structure.
Installing a Block Installation
If you purchased a block design, then the procedure will be slightly different. Begin by marking the installation site. If the bathroom is located in the apartment, then the axis of the toilet should coincide with the axis of the room. In other cases, the toilet must be tied to the axis of the sewer. On the wall with a marker or pencil, it is necessary to note where such an axis will pass. Next, you should determine the height, which depends on the characteristics of the installation. Usually this parameter does not exceed 1 m.
The master will have to mark the points for the dowels with which the structure will be fixed. Dimensions must be found in the instructions attached to the tank, because different manufacturers may have them different. According to home masters, you can independently carry out installation, installation installation provides for the location of dowels that are removed at equal distances from the axis. So, if the width of the structure is 0.5 m, then you will have to deviate from the axis 0.25 m. After you make holes in the material with a perforator, you can hammer the dowel.
Tank and pin installation
The drain tank is attached to the surface and screwed on. The drain hole should be twisted. It is important to make sure that all gaskets are in place. A water pipe is connected to the tank. The kit includes pins that are screwed into the holes prepared in advance.
The dimensions of the toilet will determine how much the pins will protrude. The pins remain open until the installation is completed, and the bowl is installed last. At the final stage, a drain hose is attached, clamps must be used for this. Now it remains only to finish the wall, having previously checked the tightness of the system.
Recommendations for installing a Geberit installation
Installation of the Geberit installation involves mounting the reinforcement to the base using a branch pipe. It connects to the technical device at a right angle. This design is reliable and time-tested. The set includes a cuff and a flap for the joint. The internal mechanism will be located in the wall. Access to the drain structure will be provided through the flush panel.
Installation instructions for the installation include the preparation of the following tools:
- punch;
- marker;
- keys of the necessary sizes.
The process itself will consist of several steps. First you need to choose a place, then mark and measure the height. The last manipulation is necessary to determine the location for dowels. In this case, be guided by the dimensions from the instructions.
Holes can be made with a puncher, and then hammer dowels. Next, the drain tank is screwed on, and after the design is checked for gaskets. It can be connected to water, screw the pins into the holes and fix the drain hose with clamps.
Working with a Geberit Frame Installation
If you purchased a frame structure, you will need installation instructions for installing the toilet. At the first stage, the frame should be assembled, and then the drain tank should be fixed. The design is installed in compliance with the horizontal. A water pipe should be brought to the drain tank and the outlet of the plumbing fixture should be connected to the riser.
It is necessary to check the tightness of the joints and to sew up the frame with decorative finishing material. Previously, all the holes should be filled and the pins to fasten the toilet to the frame. You can do the installation of the Geberit installation yourself. Its quality is usually not claimed. A special delight among buyers is the work of automatic draining. Consumers emphasize that the design is reliable, and all the details are thought out. Before purchasing such an installation, you should be prepared for the fact that its cost is slightly higher than its analogues.
Work with the Grohe installation
One of the most reliable and largest manufacturers of German sanitary equipment is Grohe. In Russia, it gained popularity due to the high quality of products. The supplier is a leader in the production of first-class plumbing equipment, which is distinguished by its excellent appearance, unique design, durability and reliability.
Installation of a Grohe installation may involve the use of special systems or units. Their operation does not require maintenance for a long time. The use of new technologies allows you to save water and reduce noise during the operation of the drain. The manufacturer provided the buyer with the opportunity to carry out quick installation; in the process, the minimum number of parts and fasteners is used.
The system provides a centering tool with which you can make a high-quality installation. Installation of the installation system should begin 10 days after the completion of rough finishing work. The adhesive on which the tile is laid should gain strength and dry if you have already completed such work. This requirement is due to the fact that the tile may become cracked under the influence of loads.
When installing the toilet, it is necessary to make measurements and adjust two connecting pipes, one of which is a sewer, and the other is designed to drain water. Branch pipes are individual and are sold complete with a toilet bowl. It is impossible to purchase them separately.
Mounting the hanging toilet to the installation involves putting the couplings on the studs. Next, a cushioning pad is mounted and a bowl is fixed, as well as nozzles. The fasteners are tightened with nuts until the bowl locks into place. Next is the discharge of water from the toilet. If there are no leaks, then you can proceed with the installation of the drain buttons.
Finally
If the installation is carried out correctly, then the toilet elements should not leak, and the button should be pressed smoothly and easily. Bowl deflections under the influence of loads are unacceptable. For the reason that the installation is carried out before finishing, it is necessary to close the openings of the pipes of the drain tank using plugs so that no debris enters the system. Many models are equipped with elements that add comfort and ease of use. The system allows you to hide unaesthetic communications, which makes the interior flawless.