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  • Toilet Installation
  • From "Bathroom Renovations"
    episode DBTR-212


    Homeowner Debbie and host Amy Matthews discuss the elements of the new "jet-engine" toilet, and install it.

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    The master bath was too cramped...
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    and did not function for its homeowners.
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    After a little elbow grease was applied...
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    a spacious, spa-like retreat was created.
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    Figure A
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    Figure B
    Materials:

    Cutting Shower Panel

    Cardboard
    Pencil
    Utility knife
    Marker
    Tape measure
    Clamps
    Scrap 2x4
    Rotary tool
    Mask
    Eye protection
    Gloves
    Sanding blocks
    Water-based polyurethane
    Sponge brush

    Shower Panel Installation

    Closed-foam double-sided tape
    Aluminum u-channel
    Silicone
    Screen spline
    Roller

    Sink Installation

    Marker
    Drill
    Right-angle impact driver
    Socket attachment

    Installing the Toilet

    Wax ring
    Temporary drain cap
    Water supply line
    Wrench

    Hanging Cabinets

    Tape measure
    Pencil
    Level
    Screwdriver

    Toilet Installation

    1. Place new closet bolts on the flange (figure A).

    2. Set the new wax ring into place on the siphon unit (figure B).

    3. Remove the temporary cap from the drain hole (figure C).

    4. Drop the siphon over the closet bolts and onto the flange (figure D).

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    Figure C

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    Figure D


    5. Screw the nuts onto the closet bolts and tighten with a wrench.

    6. Attach the water supply line to the wall and the tank (figure E), drop the tank onto the bowl (figure F) and tighten the wing nuts.
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    Figure E

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    Figure F


    7. Slide the toilet into place over the siphon unit (figure G).

    8. Attach the water supply line to the wall, and flush to fill the tank (figure H).
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    Figure G

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    Figure H



    RESOURCES :

    Shower Panel
    Product Name: Acrylic Panel
    Model: Kenya
    Brand Name: Lumicor
    Designtex
    200 Varick St.
    New York, NY 10021
    Telephone: 1-800-221-1540
    Website: www.dtex.com
    Contact: Barbara Skelly
    E-mail: bskelly@dtex.com

    Shower System, Accessories, Tub Filler
    Product Name: Contemporary Rainhead (Wall-mount)
    Model Number: 28548970-00

    Product Name: Ceiling Support for Wall-mounted rainhead
    Model Number: 12556970-00

    Product Name: Body Spray with Volume Control
    Model Number: 28519979-00

    Product Name: Complete Hand Shower Set
    Model Number: 27803920-00

    Product Name: Xtool Thermostatic rough, with one valve
    Model Number: 35435970-900010

    Product Name: Xtool Thermostatic rough, with two valves
    Model Number: 35525970-900010

    Product Name: Xtool Thermostatic module without volume control
    Model Number: 36412920-44

    Product Name: Xtool wall valve
    Model Number: 36300920-44

    Product Name: Towel bar 24
    Model Number: 83060920-44

    Product Name: Tumbler Holder
    Model Number: 83400920-44

    Product Name: Towel Ring
    Model Number: 83200920-44

    Product Name: Twin Hooks
    Model Number: 83256920-44

    Product Name: Soap Dish
    Model Number: 83410920-44

    Product Name: Tissue holder without cover
    Model Number: 83500920-44

    Product Name: Single-lever Lavatory Mixer
    Model Number: 33500920-440010

    Product Name: Floor-mounted tub and shower set with floor risers
    Model Number: 25943920-44

    Product Name: Rough installation set for floor risers
    Model Number: 35943970-90

    Finish: Chrome
    Brand Name: Villeroy + Boch
    Manufacturer: Dornbracht USA
    1700 Executive Dr. S, Suite 600
    Duluth, GA 30096
    Telephone: 1-800-774-1181
    Website: dornbracht.com
    Contact: Erika Stovall, Marketing Service Coordinator
    E-mail: estovall@dornbracht.com

    Cabinets, Mirrors
    Product Name: Washbasin
    Model Number: 71446101
    Color: White

    Product Name: Furniture Frames
    Model Number: 89880041
    Color: Maple

    Product Name: Mirrors with Shelf
    Model Number: 89930041
    Color: Maple

    Product Name: Tall Cabinet (Right Hinge)
    Model Number: 899100
    Color: Maple

    Product Name: Tall Cabinet (Left Hinge)
    Model Number: 899101
    Color: Maple

    Product Name: Wall-mounted cabinet (Left Hinge)
    Model Number: 899000H1
    Color: Maple

    Product Name: Wall-mounted cabinet (Right Hinge)
    Model Number: 899001H1
    Color: Maple

    Product Name: Aveo toilet
    Model Number: 66141001
    Color: White

    Product Name: Aveo WC seat & cover
    Model Number: 9957 S1 01
    Color: White

    Product Name: Aveo toilet Cistern
    Model Number: 7724-U1-01
    Color: White

    Brand Name: New Haven
    Manufacturer: Villeroy & Boch Bathroom Kitchen & Tile
    3 S. Middlesex Ave.
    Monroe Township, NJ 08831
    Telephone: 1-877-505-5350
    Website: www.villeroy-boch.com
    Contact: Carol Vanderkloot, Veeder Perman for Villeroy & Boch
    E-mail: carol@veederperman.com

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