Instructions and tips for installing a bidet yourself

Many people underestimate the bidet, but in vain, because it greatly simplifies hygiene procedures and generally looks stylish in the bathroom, especially if its design matches the toilet. Many people are afraid to buy it because of the perceived difficulties in installation. In fact, this is a very ordinary sink, simply installed a level lower. Therefore, the methods for installing a bidet are practically no different, and you can easily handle it yourself.

Types of bidets

There are two types: floor and hanging. Paradoxically, the first is installed on the floor, and the second is suspended from the wall. Otherwise, they can differ only in the type of mixer, which can be two-valve (the most popular model), single-lever or with a ball mechanism.

Reference! According to consumer reviews, the last option is the most convenient.

There are no more fundamental differences. Of course, they all come in different shapes, colors and designs, so you will always find a model that will fit into your interior. Of course, there are different sizes, but usually they do not deviate much from the standard.

In any of them, regardless of the designer’s flight of fancy, there are three holes:

• for mixer;
• for siphon;
• for the overflow pipe.

Accordingly, all this should be included in the kit along with all the necessary fasteners.If something is not included in the kit, I recommend purchasing it immediately so as not to waste precious time on it later.

Do-it-yourself installation of a floor model

This is the simplest option for which we will need:

• drill and/or hammer drill;
• drills for working on the coating that is on the floor of your bathroom - usually concrete or ceramic tiles;
• set of wrenches;
• adjustable wrench;
• sealant;
• simple pencil.

And of course, all the fasteners that are included in the kit - this goes without saying.

In order not to suffer too much, I recommend placing the bidet not too far from the water supply and sewage system. You won’t be able to handle rigid pipes without a plumber, but corrugated pipes that are stretched too tightly can become deformed over time and leak.

Having decided on a place, we place the bidet on it and mark with a pencil the places for fastening. Let's remove it. Time to drill! We will need holes in the floor, the diameter of which will match the plastic dowels. We return the bidet back, now to its timeless existence, and bolt it on.

Attention! Do not forget about the rubber gaskets, otherwise you will scratch the surface, or even cracks may appear.

The tightening force should not be too strong, but not too weak. For reliability, the space between the bowl and the floor can be coated with sealant, but this is not necessary.

Installation of a wall-mounted bidet

This is a more difficult option, but I believe in you - you can do it!

First of all, it is necessary, again, to choose a place. But now it is especially important that the wall on which the bidet will be mounted is strong and can withstand both its weight and the weight of a person. Therefore, for reliability, a frame installation is installed. For it, a niche is punched in the wall (or placed in an existing one).If this cannot be done, a false plasterboard panel is placed in front of the installation to make it look nice.

Don’t forget that the bidet should not be too far from the water supply and sewerage systems; this applies to hanging models no less than floor-standing ones.

So, it all starts with assembling the frame. They are all different, so I can only recommend following the instructions. Many of them have a bidet height adjuster, so use it to make it as comfortable as possible for you.

Installation of the frame is standard: we mark the mounting points on the floor and wall, drill, and fix with fasteners.

Important! Be sure to use a level, because any distortions can negatively affect further work.

Now you can begin lining and decorating the niche (or false panel) hiding the frame. It is necessary to leave holes in it for connections to the sewer and water supply, as well as long pins on which the bidet will be hung.

Once again I urge you: and here, do not forget about the rubber gaskets. You may not like these frequent reminders, but you yourself will thank me later for the fact that there will not be a single crack on the bidet.

Installation of mixer and siphon

Let's start with the first one. If it attaches to a bidet, great, thoughtful manufacturers have already made holes for it, all you have to do is insert it and secure it. But if it’s against a wall, you’ll have to do some gating.

Attention! This is done before installing the bidet.

In order to install the mixer, you will again need a rubber gasket and fixation with a clamping nut and an open-end or socket wrench.

Let's move on to the siphon.

Attention! Not all models have it included in the kit, so when purchasing it separately, please note that the kit must include a special pipe for connecting to the overflow.

First, the drain grate is installed, which is attached using sealant and a wedge nut. The siphon itself is connected to it from below. You will learn very soon how to bring it to the sewer.

Connection to water supply and sewerage

That's all - you can connect cold and hot water. Just be careful not to confuse them. To do this you will need a flexible pipe with a metal braid. Well done, you bought it in the right size: not too short and not too long, right?

We screw it on one side to the mixer, on the other to the water pipe. Don't forget to seal with linen thread.

The last step is to connect the bidet to the sewer. To do this you will need:

• rubber adapter cuff;
• corrugated pipe.

So, we have already installed the siphon. Now the corrugation is connected to it using the supplied outlet nut, and the other end is connected to the sewer pipe using a cuff.

Here, now everything is ready! All that remains is to check the functionality of the bidet and you can start using it right now!