Attaching the toilet to the floor on tiles

After purchasing a toilet, it must be attached to the floor. There are two types of fastenings for the product, and it is impossible to say which method is better. It all depends on the wishes of the person.

How to attach a toilet to a tile floor

There are 2 ways to attach the toilet to the floor:

1. Open. The installations are reliable and installation is simple. But it is inferior in aesthetic appearance; this design of the toilet installation is clearly visible. The advantage is that it takes less time and effort to install the structure.
2. Closed. Here the installation will be located inside, so it is not visible. When purchasing a product, you need to check in advance whether it is possible to install such fasteners. The installation process is very similar to the open model.

Materials and tools

For fastening you will need the following tools:

1. Drill and drill bits.
2. Screwdriver Set.
3. Marker.
4. Sealant.
5. Staple.
6. Wrench.
7. Kern.
8. Hammer.
9. Pipe to drain water.
10. Hose for water supply.

What can you attach to?

The types of installations will differ depending on the selected method (open or closed). But the material with which to cover the floor in the toilet also plays an important role. Most often this is tile with concrete underneath. Therefore, the best elements will be:

1. Dowel. There are a lot of varieties of products. The most common is the dowel-nail. It is most suitable when working with concrete or brick.It can be without thread (like a regular nail) or with thread.
2. Anchor. Also a large selection of products. Like dowels, they are suitable for brick and concrete. The anchor can be mechanical or chemical (the latter involves filling the hole with glue for durable installation).
3. Self-tapping screw. More suitable for wood. But can also be used for concrete. It is necessary to choose steel coated with zinc.

For the closed installation method, the basic settings are the same. But if the surface cannot be drilled for some reason, the following elements are suitable as fasteners:

1. Silicone glue.
2. Liquid Nails.
3. Epoxy resin.

Attention! Such fasteners are leveled using sandpaper. This method is effective if there are wires under the floor, and when drilling holes there is a risk of damaging them.

Attaching the toilet to the floor on tiles: step by step

The installation process will vary slightly depending on the type of installation you choose. For example, to install a toilet with an open mount, you need to do the following:

1. We install the structure in the intended location.
2. Using a marker, make marks on the tile where the fasteners will be installed. The marker must be vertical, otherwise there is a risk of the marks shifting, which will cause incorrect installation.
3. We move the toilet. In the place where the marks remain, we make holes (use a drill).
4. We take a core and scratch the tile coating (this is necessary to avoid the drill from sliding on the tile).
5. First we use a drill designed for glass.
6. As soon as we have overcome the glass layer of the tile, we take a drill for concrete.
7. We make a hole of the required depth. The size depends on the mounts purchased.
8. The finished hole is cleared of debris.
9. Fill the hole with sealant.This will protect the installation from moisture.
10. After adding sealant to the holes, you can insert the installation.
11. Now we install the toilet. It is also necessary to make a strip of sealant along its contour to protect the base from moisture.
12. Elements are inserted into the mounting holes. We twist them.
13. To protect the installation from water, as well as to give them an aesthetic appearance, plugs can be placed on the bolts.
14. The remaining sealant is removed with a staple.

If we chose internal fastening, we do the following:

1. Before fixing the product, it is necessary to make holes for water supply and sewerage.
2. As in the open installation method, work begins with creating marks on the tiles.
3. Drill the necessary holes. We place hidden fasteners on the floor.
4. After installing the fasteners on the floor, they must be secured with bolts.
5. We install the empty part of the toilet onto the fasteners.
6. We secure the structure with bolts through the side holes.
7. You should not tighten the bolts all the way, as there is a chance that you will have to slightly adjust the position of the toilet to secure it to the water and sewer line.

Anyone can install a toilet on tiles, the main thing is to follow the instructions.