So, what exactly does the process entail for a professional toilet installation? Edmonton homeowners can learn more about our step-by-step process below and see what to expect when you opt for a professional toilet upgrade in Edmonton:
- Toilet Flange Installation: The first step involves ensuring all seals are in place to prevent any water leakage issues. This starts with the flange. Your toilet flange is the component that connects the unit to the drain pipe beneath the floor. If there is no toilet flange in place, we will secure one as the first step in your toilet installation. Edmonton bathrooms that already have a flange in place will see our professionals carefully inspect this piece to ensure there are no cracks or breaks and that all hardware is tight and secure.
- Install Toilet Seal: Next, our Edmonton toilet installation experts will attach the seal to the flange. The seal/wax ring creates a seal between the flange and the unit to prevent both leakage and odours.
- Place Toilet on Flange: Our plumbing experts will ensure the bolts in the toilet base and the bolts in the flange are aligned. Then, they will place the toilet onto the flange, gently pressing it down over the seal. It's important not to move the base around after the seal has been set, as this can increase the risk of leakage.
- Secure Toilet in Place: Next, we’ll place and tighten the nuts and bolts, securing the toilet base to the floor. It’s important to be careful while tightening the nuts onto the bolts so as not to crack the porcelain.
- Attach Tank (for two-piece units): For a two-piece toilet, our experts will attach the tank to the secured bowl by placing the tank onto the bowl and aligning the shanks of the tank with the shank holes in the bowl. Next, we tighten the tank onto the bowl, alternating tightening the shanks until the tank becomes flush with the bowl. To finish this step of your toilet installation, Edmonton plumbers will attach the water supply line to the bowl.
- Install Seat and Lid: Some of the last steps include installing the seat and the lid onto the toilet bowl. There are many different seat and lid styles and sizes that fit your personal preference. Ensure that the size of the seat and lid is the same as the toilet bowl for your toilet installation in Edmonton.
- Leak Testing: Now that your unit has been installed and safely secured, our team will make sure that there are no water leak issues by turning the water valve back on and allowing the tank to fill. And voilà! You've got a brand-new, leak-free toilet, and you're one step closer to your newly finished bathroom or home!
Now that you've been filled in on our step-by-step process, you're well-versed in the time and attention to detail we ensure to make sure your toilet installation is done to the highest standards. When you need a toilet installation in Edmonton, there's no time to waste!
Contact our professionals to get the next step of your home build or home remodeling project completed.
Types of Toilet Installation: Edmonton
There are many different types of toilets available in today’s market, and our toilet installers will ensure that no matter the make, model, or brand of toilet you’re getting installed, it will be installed properly. Some of the different types of toilet installation Edmonton homeowners can contact our team for include:
- Pressure-Assisted Toilets
- Dual-Flush Toilets
- Water-Saving Toilets
- One-Piece Toilets
- Two-Piece Toilets
- Wall-Hung Toilets
- Smart Toilets
- Comfort Height Toilets
- And more!
Different types of toilets pose different challenges during the initial toilet installation. Edmonton plumbers at Mr. Rooter Plumbing, however, are experienced pros when it comes to plumbing installations and know what to watch out for.
For example, one-piece toilets tend to be the easiest type of toilet to install, but they are also quite heavy and can be difficult to maneuver. For wall-hung or wall-mounted toilets, additional structural work may be needed to complete the toilet installation. Edmonton residents, however, can rely on our team to handle any additional plumbing requirements and provide the meticulous attention to detail needed to ensure a smooth installation.
