DIY bidet: practical recommendations

Almost 300 years ago, humanity invented the bidet. However, nowadays there are still people who are not familiar with this accessory. The design of this item is very simple and straightforward. It is quite possible for a home craftsman to make a bidet with his own hands. In addition, the construction market today offers many varieties of such items. Beautiful design, excellent functionality allows you to meet the requirements of the most picky customers.

Bidet device diagram.

To perform independent work, you need to prepare the necessary tools in advance. The master will need:

perforator;
tow;
mounting tape;
gas key;
drill;
crowbar;
silicone sealant;
screwdriver;
spanners.

Assembly and installation

Tools for installing a bidet.

First, the mixer is assembled, then the hygienic bidet is installed. A flexible pipeline is connected directly to the mixer. When connecting the hoses, you do not need to tighten the connecting points very tightly. The installed rubber gasket may be damaged. As a result, the tightness of the connecting elements will be damaged.

After securing the flexible hose, the mixer is installed directly to the bidet. To perform this operation, special threaded studs are used to tighten the nut. There must be a rubber gasket underneath it. Its absence may cause damage to the porcelain from which the bidet is made. The mixer must be fixed very level. Only after checking the evenness is the final fastening carried out.

To create a tight seal, the threaded connections are coated with silicone sealant. When the mixer design has an upward flow, the installation is done a little differently. First, the system through which water is supplied is assembled. At the next stage, the mechanism is fixed to the bidet. After making sure that the fastening is secure, connect the water supply system.

Pros and cons compared to bidets

There is no need to argue about what is more convenient - a pair of toilet + bidet or a hygienic shower for the toilet. Everyone decides for themselves. Let's take a quick look at the main pros and cons of both devices:

To install two bowls - a bidet and a toilet - more space is required. You can’t argue with this argument, although not everyone has a need to save space.
When performing intimate hygiene procedures using a hose and watering can, you do not need to move from one plumbing fixture to another. Also an obvious fact.
When using a shower, it is mounted somewhere on the wall. At the end of use, it may “drip” for some time - the remaining water will drain out. This is mainly a theoretical possibility, since in practice, with a properly functioning switch, there are no wet spots under the watering can.

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When using a bidet, it is very difficult to forget to turn off the water. If you have a wall-mounted version of a hygienic shower, this is easy to do: there is a double shut-off system - a button/lever on the watering can and a tap on the mixer. The tap should not be left open after the procedure. In this case, the flexible hose is under constant pressure, but it is not designed for this, so it can break. The situation is different when using a faucet on a sink - you can see that water is flowing.
A flexible hose can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also for other needs. For example, it is convenient to draw water, wash the toilet or cat/dog bowls and trays.

Oddly enough, it is the last fact that is often decisive - an additional bonus in the form of expanded functionality is always pleasant. Another advantage of showers is the possibility of organizing them for relatively little money. But this is about devices with a mixer.

Siphon installation

Similar to the mixer, it is installed in several stages. This technological operation is very similar to attaching a siphon to a washbasin. A funnel is attached to a specially made hole. Rubber pads, pre-treated with sealant, are placed under the steel parts. Then the siphon from below is attracted to the washbasin by a special threaded ring.

At the next stage, the siphon itself is assembled. The work is done strictly according to the instructions. After assembly, the siphon is attached to the already installed part. During assembly, be sure to treat the drain hose with sealant and securely fasten it. When carrying out work, you must remember that the diameter of the drain tube should not exceed the size of the drain hole.

Floor/wall mounting

The place for the bidet should be chosen so that it is located closer to the toilet, but at the same time it is convenient to use. There should be at least 0.7 m of free space in front of the device. Having decided on the location, proceed to attaching the bidet.

Here's how to install the floor model:

The sole of the device standing on the floor is outlined with a marker and the position of the mounting holes is also marked with it.
Next, the bidet is placed on its side and its sole is again outlined on a piece of linoleum or rubber pressed against it. Again, you need to note the position of the mounting holes.
A gasket is cut out from linoleum/rubber along the applied contour.
In the floor, according to the applied markings, holes are drilled with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the dowel sleeves or special fasteners for toilet bowls - depending on which of them will be used. Ceramic tiles should be drilled through as carefully as possible, using a special spear-shaped drill bit and setting the rotation speed of the drill chuck to low. Impact, of course, is unacceptable.
After removing the debris remaining after drilling, sleeves for fasteners are installed in the holes.
Next, the gasket is put in place (as the reader remembers, the outline of the sole was drawn on the floor). Silicone sealant can be applied to both surfaces.
All that remains is to install the bidet on the gasket and screw it to the floor with the selected fasteners.

Scheme for attaching a hanging bidet to a wall

Anyone dealing with a hanging bidet should do the following:

Assemble the frame (called “installation”) as indicated in the instructions. Adjustable legs must be available.
Insert the elbow with the cuff installed into it into the holder for the sewer pipe located on the frame.
Install the frame in the desired position, controlling horizontal and vertical, respectively, level and plumb. The legs need to be adjusted so that the bidet is positioned at a height of approximately 40 cm.
Mark the position of the mounting holes with a marker on the wall and floor.
Having set the installation aside, drill holes and, after removing debris, insert dowel sleeves into them.
Install the frame and screw it on.
Connect the sewer pipe elbow installed in the frame to the general sewer system.
Fix the water pipes to the frame and connect hot and cold water supply to them. It is the pipes that need to be installed, and not the flexible hose, since all communications, due to the hidden installation, must be as reliable as possible.
Screw the shut-off valves to the pipes and then, after supplying water to the system, check the tightness of all connections.
Screw the studs into the frame, securing them with nuts. After this, you need to put protective sleeves on the studs, which will prevent clogging of the threads during the installation of drywall .
Install a plasterboard partition and run water pipes and a sewer pipe through it.
First put a special rubber or silicone gasket on the studs, then put the assembled bidet. After this, nuts are screwed onto the studs to secure the device. They need to be tightened with moderate force so as not to deform the drywall.

Please note that the gasket between the bidet and the wall plays a very important role. If it is not included in the kit, you just need to apply silicone (sold in tubes) to the bowl and, after waiting for it to dry, install it.

Bidet installation

General diagram of connecting a bidet toilet.

Installation is carried out in a previously prepared place. The length of the hoses is being clarified. If necessary, adjustments are made and the hose is cut to the required size. Before you start attaching the bidet, you need to make marks where the fasteners will be located. A wall-mounted bidet requires calculating the height where it will be installed.

Holes are made in the wall using a hammer drill. To drill tiles, work is carried out at low tool speeds. You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. Plastic dowels are driven into the resulting holes.

The next step is to attach the bidet to the hole you made. Then it is secured with special bolts. To protect the earthenware plumbing fixture, each bolt head is equipped with a rubber gasket. The necessary fasteners are sold in hardware stores, and each element can be easily purchased separately. To make this task easier, a special kit is sold, consisting of the fasteners that you need to have to install the toilets.

The final operation of installing a bidet is connecting the water supply system. The siphon corrugation is connected to the sewer pipe. In this case, the mixer hoses are connected to the centralized water supply using nuts. Each connecting point is lubricated with sealant and then covered with mounting tape.

Having completed the installation work, you need to make sure the system is working. A very thorough inspection of the connecting points is carried out. There should be no water leaks. If there are still such places, you need to carefully tighten the nuts. This must be done very carefully to avoid cracks in the plumbing mechanism.

Purpose and features

To begin with, it is necessary to say that in this article we will talk about a combined device. In this case, the toilet together with the bidet is a full-fledged product with two functions, but may have different design features.

Appearance of a conventional washing device with installed taps with water of different temperatures

Purpose

First of all, it is worth mentioning that a regular bidet cannot be classified as a toilet. The fact is that it is most likely a low washbasin or a small bathtub. At the same time, the standard operating instructions suggest, in addition to standard procedures for washing the external genitalia, additional treatment of the legs, service for the disabled and children.

Most users believe that the most convenient design is a product with a retractable faucet nozzle, especially if its length and pressure are adjustable

Modern products have fewer functions. Typically, a toilet with a bidette replaces toilet paper in standard use. At the same time, it’s worth mentioning right away that with this procedure, direct contact with feces is acceptable, but it is considered much more hygienic and cleaner than regular wiping.

Some of these systems are quite simple, but they are not suitable for everyone due to their design

Given these features, a toilet with a built-in bidet is very popular in hot and Muslim countries. This is due to some religious and cultural features of everyday life.

Advice! Many doctors strongly recommend the use of such products to prevent certain diseases. Moreover, their use promotes rehabilitation after surgery on the genitals or anus.

Some Japanese-made products have a special control panel on which you can set special programs for the intensity of water supply and even the frequency and speed of nozzle movement

Varieties

It’s worth noting right away that the minimum distance between the toilet and the bidet is usually the same . This is so that the retractable systems or water supply nozzles do not get dirty during operation. However, there are models where specific taps are installed to create pressure at a certain angle, which means you need to choose them in accordance with your preferences.

Options for the operation of a special design of such a toilet, which is regulated using a special control panel that can operate remotely

Answering the question of how to make a bidet from a toilet, many craftsmen suggest installing a special seat . However, it cannot be installed on every model due to the design features.
Electronic bidet toilets deserve special attention. These designs are a true masterpiece of modern technology and can even be equipped with computer control with a special program. At the same time, Japanese bidet toilets are especially popular, which offer a whole range of additional procedures and even a kind of massage.
Graphic representation of the installation principle of such a product of the simplest model
Some people prefer to sit on the bidet facing the faucet . This makes it much more convenient to control the process of water supply and its direction with your own hands. However, it is better to choose a special device for this.
In addition to special seats, you can find the same tabs on sale . They are mounted directly on the ceramic and secured with screws for the lid. However, they also need to be selected according to the size of the toilet bowl.

Advice! Professionals recommend paying attention to models with adjustable nozzles and taps. They can be adjusted to the characteristics of your own body, which greatly simplifies use.

Graphic representation of a similar design with a description of all elements

Recommendations from experts

Sometimes the distance from the toilet to the bidet is too small, which can make it difficult to use. Therefore, it is recommended in such cases to install a high toilet seat, which can completely solve this problem.

A special system that is installed under the lid and implements bidet functions

It is important to mention that the price of such structures is quite high. Therefore, its selection should be made very carefully. At the same time, it is better not to be shy and try on the product for yourself in the store.
A modern toilet with a built-in bidet may require electrical energy to power certain systems. Taking this into account, it is worth installing electrical wiring in the bathroom or toilet. However, it must be protected from moisture.

Option for the correct location of plumbing elements that must be taken into account during installation

It is very important to note the fact that this design of plumbing fixtures is not suitable for all people. Therefore, sometimes it is worth abandoning the use of a combined device and purchasing separate elements.
Sometimes it is much easier and cheaper to purchase a special seat or pad than to buy an expensive design. Moreover, you can always take such an element with you when moving.

The principle of correct placement on a toilet of this type, which should be taken into account not only when choosing a specific model, but also during installation

Hanging bowls

The lid device is a bidet.

Installing a hanging bidet has certain difficulties, this is directly related to installation. Installation requires a niche, which is not always possible to create in the toilet due to the small size of the room.

The main frame, together with the mixer and control devices, is fixed in two places. It is simultaneously screwed to the floor and mounting points in the wall. Then it is covered with plasterboard. From the outside you will see:

water supply tap;
sewer pipes;
water pipes;
control buttons.

The bidet bowl is secured with long pins.

The bidet is mounted directly above the floor surface.

When installing this bidet yourself, you need to understand well that ease of installation is a deceptive phenomenon. The product is considered to be a rather complex design. It consists of many connections that must be completely sealed. Assembly reliability comes first. This nuance is considered the main principle of assembling a bidet. This mainly applies to any plumbing product.

What the market can offer

Having a bidet in the bathroom is certainly convenient, but not every apartment can install it. But this does not mean that a small bathroom is a reason to refuse such a procedure. There are several different ways to organize the conditions for this procedure:

Toilet with bidet function. Two devices are combined in one housing. To carry out the hygienic procedure, you need to press the appropriate buttons and the nozzles will extend. Further, the operating mechanism is different - somewhere there are buttons, somewhere there are touch controls and sensors that monitor the presence of a person. Water can be supplied to the built-in mixer (cold and hot), or it can be heated in an internal instantaneous water heater. In general, a very convenient and useful device with a high level of comfort. The only thing that is not at all pleasing is the high prices for this miracle of plumbing (from 60-80 thousand for simple models to 250 thousand for “sophisticated” ones).

How does a toilet with a bidet function work?
Toilet cover. You can even organize a hygienic shower for the toilet using a lid. Of course, this is no ordinary lid. It has an inlet for connecting water, a built-in water heater and a retractable nozzle. On the side of the lid there is a control panel where the desired temperature is set and the water supply is turned on/off. Unfortunately, the cost of these devices is also far from small - about 60-100 thousand rubles.

Toilet lid with shower - main functional parts
Faucets for hygienic showers. The most low-budget way to make a hygienic shower in the toilet is to install a special mixer, to which a flexible hose with a nozzle at the end is connected. The water temperature is adjusted on the mixer and is supplied to the hose after pressing the lever-button.

On the wall is a hygienic shower for the toilet

All the methods described above are good. But it is the mixer for a hygienic shower that is the most attractive solution. There are models for installation that do not require repairs or complex manipulations. You can connect the device to an existing system, or you can place a faucet with a special outlet on the sink, to which you can connect a hygienic shower head. We’ll talk further about the types of these devices and the features of their connection.

Updraft Features

Tension bidets, which have an upward flow, called a “fountain,” have a more complex design. The main components are assembled at the factory. Since everything is already assembled, installation will not require much effort. You will need to secure the water supply tap, make a connection to the water supply and drain pipe, and attach the device to the floor.

One of the interesting parts of the bidet is the lid. It is heated by circulating hot water. If you need to use a bidet, just open the tap and warm water flows directly from the lid into the fountain.

Connection to the sewerage system

Connecting a bidet to a sewer is no different from connecting a washbasin:

You need to insert a rubber cuff into the socket of the sewer pipe. Since rubber dries out over time, it can be lubricated with silicone sealant for reliability.
The end of the corrugated outlet hose connected to the siphon is also lubricated with silicone-based sealant.

Installation diagram for bidet

After this, all that remains is to insert the corrugated outlet hose into the cuff of the sewer pipe socket.

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Preparatory work before installation

If you decide to install a bidet at home or in another room, then the first thing, of course, you need to study the range, compare all the various functions and, finally, make your choice. It is also worth taking into account the size of the room where the system will be installed, as well as the model’s compliance with the existing communications and the design of the bathroom as a whole.

Once the choice has been made and the device has been delivered, installation can begin.

Before installing a bidet with your own hands, you need to prepare the following tools:

Set of wrenches;
Screwdriver Set;
Hammer drill;
Adjustable or gas wrench;
Drills for concrete.

Since the bidet is a plumbing device, for its installation and connection you will need to purchase the following materials:

Silicone based sealant;
Mounting tape;
Waterproofing tow.

Before starting installation work, be sure to read the instructions that came with your device. It is important to take into account all the nuances specified in the instructions. Because otherwise, incorrect installation can lead to various breakdowns and leaks, which can lead to considerable financial expenses.

Lids

Attachments to plumbing fixtures, made in the form of electronically controlled toilet lids, are now the most popular among other types of hygienic devices. Such covers are attached to toilets based on their designs and sizes, and have the following functions:

Ÿdryer using warm air;
Ÿwater heating control;
Ÿself-cleaning nozzles;
Ÿslowly lowering lid.

In the most modern models of such nozzles, microcomputers are increasingly found, with the help of which you can adjust any settings of the device to make hygiene procedures even more comfortable. The lever, which extends with one press of the regulator on the control panel, can operate in the following modes:

hygienic washing;
Ÿliquid soap supply:
Ÿpulsating water massage;
Ÿpendulum movement of water supplied by the nozzle;
Ÿdryer;
Ÿheating system;
hair dryer;
Ÿ freshener;
Ÿantibacterial protection.

Manufacturers of the best hygienic showers

This type of plumbing fixtures is widely represented on the market. When choosing, preference should be given to companies with a well-known name. There are not very many manufacturers producing high-quality products.

The following brands are ahead:

Hansgrohe;
Damixa;
Grohe;
Geberit.

Mixers manufactured at the enterprises of these companies are of excellent quality, easy to use, but their price is appropriate. Savings are still inappropriate in this case. A device purchased for little money will not last long, but a high-quality, but expensive product will justify the investment in it with decades of trouble-free operation.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best hygienic shower models, compiled based on reviews from real users.

To avoid purchasing a fake, you need to check for a quality certificate. An original hygienic shower can be made of brass, stainless steel or other equally high-quality chrome-plated material. The hose must have a metal braid, and the plastic watering can be coated with a special composition.

Toilet nozzle design

The bidet attachment for the toilet, the photo of which is posted below, is not at all an analogue of a hygienic shower: despite the completely identical purpose of these devices, they differ both in design and in the basic principle of operation. In fact, such an attachment, which gives the toilet additional functions of a bidet, is a strip with special mounting holes that coincide with those located on the lid of the device and allow you to fix the nozzle directly on it.

Usually, pipes and hoses for supplying water from hot and cold water supply are also placed on it. To carry out the necessary procedures, there is a nozzle that extends under the pressure of water, and before it is supplied, it is hidden to protect it from contamination. In addition to this nozzle, the nozzle is also equipped with an electronic (or mechanical) panel, with which you can change the angle of the nozzle, as well as control its movement, water pressure and heating temperature.

Plastic bidet attachment for the toilet

How to choose the right bidet attachments

The ratio of not too high a price and fairly good quality of these plumbing products is of the same importance as when choosing any of the other models. Often, too cheap designs turn out to be short-lived and unreliable. In high-quality models, the bar is additionally reinforced with stainless steel plates, while too expensive models often have an overly complex design and, as a result, cannot be attached to a typical toilet model.

Distance between bidet and toilet

To use the set-top box comfortably, it is recommended to choose models with the ability to use hot water. Sometimes using cold water for hygiene procedures, even for a short time, can damage the health of women and children. Advertising often mentions that cold washing is useful for treating hemorrhoids, but, for example, treating cystitis with cold water will only become more complicated.

Using modern attachments, you can easily turn an ordinary toilet in a typical tiny bathroom into a plumbing device that combines two of the most necessary functions, with the help of which people can easily solve their delicate problems.

Assembling the mixer

A mixer with a floating head that rotates 360°C is mounted on the plumbing fixture. It has a special lever to open and close the drain. There are several types: single-valve, double-valve, with photocell, thermostatic. The last type is the best option.

Assembling a bidet faucet is not very different from assembling a sink and proceeds as follows:

place the rubber gasket and decorative trim on the bottom of the faucet;
Screw the flexible warm and hot water hoses to the faucet. The pipe should be screwed on carefully, without tightening too much, so as not to break the tightness;
Connect the faucet and the plumbing fixture with studs, after putting rubber pads on them. Screw the studs by hand and then tighten them with a screwdriver;
put on a thrust metal washer and attach nuts to the studs;
install the mixer in the center and secure with nuts;
Treat the joints with sealant.

Models of nozzles built into the toilet

Such attachments consist of a shower head, a mixer, a durable metal strip and additional connecting hoses. The design provides the ability to carry out personal hygiene procedures at the highest level. For the production of such structures, only special ones are used, processed according to approved sanitary and hygienic quality standards approved by the relevant authorities.

In such designs, durable metal strips are used as the main fastening elements, attached to standard holes on the toilet lid with special screws. The protruding surface of the strip is used to attach the mixer and a hygienic shower specially designed for it. After this, using flexible and convenient hoses, water pipes are connected, through which both hot and cold water will be supplied.

Such designs of modern hygiene devices are quite affordable, easy to install even without certain skills, and very comfortable to use.

Innovative designs of nozzles for plumbing fixtures have special nozzles that are inserted into the sides of the plumbing fixture and pulled out at the right time, and they are equipped not only with adjustment of the angle of direction of the water, but also with other functions that significantly increase the degree of comfort of use.

Bidet attachment for toilet

Installing a floor drain

As mentioned above, the bidet faucet is mounted like on a sink, and the sewerage system is connected like the toilet that has long been familiar to us. And the recommended floor drain is done the same way as for a shower stall.

The purpose of the drain is to remove water from the floor, prevent dampness and mold formation. It is recommended to do the construction during the renovation of the entire floor in the room, since waterproofing and screeding work will be necessary.

When installing a drain, a special drain made of brass, steel or plastic is used, which is connected to the sewer. The drain must be durable and resistant to corrosion.

To begin work, remove a small section of the floor and then lay the waterproofing. Connect the water drainage pipe to the sewer outlet and check the tightness.

Place a thermal insulation layer on top, such as polystyrene foam, and fill with cement mixture.

Make sure that the drain funnel fits tightly to the floor. When the cement has dried, you can begin finishing work.

We can sum it up. When connecting a bidet, take into account the type of structure and location of the sewer system. Buy a plumbing fixture with instructions in clear language and follow them strictly. If the bathroom is not large, use bidet covers or shower toilets. Make a drain in the floor, the water will drain, preventing dampness in the room.