In recent years, bidets have become increasingly popular in the United States as people are looking for more hygienic and eco-friendly alternatives to toilet paper. Bidets offer a gentle and effective cleaning method that is more sanitary and environmentally friendly than using toilet paper. If you’re interested in installing a bidet in your bathroom, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.
What is a Bidet?
A bidet is a bathroom fixture designed for washing the genitalia, perineum, inner buttocks, and anus. It is a basin that sits near the toilet and is equipped with a spray nozzle that delivers a stream of water for cleaning.
Tools and Materials Needed
Before you get started, you will need the following tools and materials:
- Adjustable wrench
- Screwdriver
- Teflon tape
- Bidet
- Bidet faucet
- Bidet supply line
- Water shut-off valve
- Flexible water supply line
Step 1: Turn Off the Water Supply
Before you begin installing the bidet, you need to turn off the water supply. Locate the water shut-off valve under the toilet tank and turn it clockwise until it stops. This will prevent water from flowing to the toilet and allow you to install the bidet without any leaks.
Step 2: Remove the Existing Toilet Seat
Next, you need to remove the existing toilet seat to make room for the bidet. Use a screwdriver to remove the bolts that attach the toilet seat to the toilet bowl. Lift the seat off the bowl and set it aside.
Step 3: Install the Bidet Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket is what will hold the bidet in place. Attach the mounting bracket to the toilet bowl using the bolts that came with the bidet. Tighten the bolts securely with an adjustable wrench.
Step 4: Install the Bidet Faucet
The bidet faucet is the device that controls the flow of water into the bidet. Install the faucet by attaching it to the mounting bracket with the bolts provided. Tighten the bolts securely with an adjustable wrench.
Step 5: Connect the Bidet Supply Line
The bidet supply line is the hose that delivers water from the faucet to the bidet. Connect one end of the bidet supply line to the bidet faucet and the other end to the water shut-off valve under the toilet tank. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the connections securely.
Step 6: Install the Flexible Water Supply Line
The flexible water supply line is what connects the toilet tank to the bidet faucet. Install one end of the flexible water supply line to the water supply valve under the toilet tank and the other end to the bidet faucet. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the connections securely.
Step 7: Turn On the Water Supply
With everything installed and connected, it’s time to turn on the water supply. Slowly turn the water shut-off valve counterclockwise until water begins to flow to the bidet. Check for leaks at all of the connections and tighten them if necessary.
Step 8: Test the Bidet
Once you have turned on the water supply, you can test the bidet to make sure it is working properly. Sit on the bidet and use the control lever to adjust the water pressure and temperature. Make sure the water is flowing correctly and that there are no leaks.
Step 9: Install the Bidet Seat
The bidet seat is the final component that you need to install. Attach the bidet seat to the mounting bracket using the bolts provided and tighten them securely with an adjustable wrench. Make sure the bidet seat is level and stable.