How To Install A Corner Toilet In Your Bathroom

One of the first items many homebuyers want to tackle when purchasing an existing home is in the bathroom. While it is far cry from updating the kitchen or adding a rec room, the bathroom is one of the most used rooms and often badly needs an update. In the case of a half bath, there generally is not a lot of room to make massive improvements and this is when a corner toilet can really come in handy.

Replacing the commode is a project that many can accomplish by themselves, as long as they are confident that there are not any plumbing problems that may have been hidden when the original device was installed. Many corner toilets are one piece units and this makes the installation job that much easier. So with new toilet waiting, tools at the ready and the old toilet out in the alley, it is time to get started installing the sparkling new fixture.

While it seems obvious, the very first step is to be entirely certain that the water is completely turned off. Take care to protect the new bowl by placing it on a blanket or rug before attaching the ring to the opening at the bowl’s bottom. Be sure that the round side of the wax ring is facing the bowl, this is critical to prevent water from getting under the toilet. Make sure that the ring is going to adhere to the bowl, because this will be key when it is time to place the bowl over the flange.

The flange needs to be in its proper place with the two bolts extending vertically, so as to ensure that the back of the corner toilet will be level. Carefully apply a small amount of caulking on the bottom of the unit where it will attach to the flooring. Now call in a buddy or member of the family and have them help lift and lower the fixture on to the flange. Once this is done, tighten up the nuts and bolts.

Almost to the homestretch at this point, there are usually a set of plastic bolts that come through the bottom of the tank and these fit in the holes in the bowl. Gently put the tank on the bowl, and again tighten everything up. The rest is simply a matter of making sure that the innards are working correctly, re-hook the supply valve, turn the water back on and push the level or button for that first do-it-yourself flush.