Probably, every owner wants to see their home not only beautiful and comfortable, but also original. Fortunately, now there are a lot of ideas and materials that will make it possible to realize your desires. The industry has made significant progress in relation to the manufacture of plumbing fixtures. For example, the Geberit installation, which is made in Switzerland, will make your toilet (bathroom) room interesting and attractive.
What is the product?
This is a metal frame made of frames, which is designed to mount a wall-mounted toilet, bidet, washbasin, and other plumbing items. All necessary communications are supplied to this design. A drain tank is also fixed on the frame. With the help of pins, you can install a wall hung toilet or bidet. It will look very original and beautiful.
Geberit installation allows you to hide most of the structure, make the interior more neat and original. The frame itself is mounted in a vertical position on a plasterboard partition or main wall.
Product benefits
Geberit installation has suchbenefits:
- Provides good space savings in the room.
- Very fast and easy to assemble.
- Grants you change the layout of the room.
- Provides an opportunity to hide flaws in the finish.
- You don't have to worry about your Geberit installation ever falling over. It attaches very securely.
- Very good product appearance.
- Easy to maintain and repair.
- You get a reliable design that eliminates the risk of leaks.
- In a specialized store you can buy a complete set of the product, including fasteners and gaskets.
- The manufacturer guarantees trouble-free operation of the system for 10 years.
Varieties of frames
Geberit installation systems can be classified as follows:
- Block. These designs are designed for installation on thin partitions, drywall walls.
- Frame. In this case, the system is tightly screwed to the main or load-bearing wall.
- Universal. Here the name speaks for itself.
Product Specifications
Geberit suspended installation has the following parameters:
- It has the ability to increase the section of the profile, which makes it easy to mount the structure in drywall partitions.
- The presence of an economical drain allows you to reduce the rate of water use. The button has two parts. In addition, there are models thatit is possible to limit the drain by pressing the button again. If this is not done, then the entire volume of water will be used up.
The cost of the presented equipment ranges from 200-300 dollars. It's hard to call it cheap. But during operation, the design pays off quickly enough.
What tools do you need for installation?
Geberit installation installation can be done by hand. To do this, you need to collect all the necessary tools:
- Building level.
- The installation system itself.
- Tape measure and plumb line.
- Marker for markup.
- Ring keys. They should be the same diameter as the fasteners.
- Concrete drills and puncher
Features of frame structure installation
The Geberit toilet can be mounted on a frame installation by hand. Before this, you should decide on the place of installation of the structure. Pay attention to the thickness of the wall or partition to which the frame will be screwed. This depends on the type of installation. In addition, we should not forget about the features of the sewer.
For proper installation, the following work should be done:
- Arrangement of the frame. First, assemble the metal frame on which the movable fasteners will be installed. It is on them that the drain tank is fixed. Thanks to the floating mounts, you can set the height you needplumbing. Frames are capable of supporting half a ton.
- Installation of the tank. At the same time, consider the following parameters: the drain button should be at a height of 1 meter from the floor; a small distance (1.5 cm) should be provided between the tank and the wall.
- Mounting the assembled installation to the wall. In this case, a building level is required. First you need to attach the frame to the wall and mark the places where the holes for fasteners will scroll.
- Pipe supply to the tank. Here you should consider the direction: top or side. When connecting the tank, flexible hoses should not be used, as they can quickly fail. For this purpose, plastic pipes are used.
- Connecting the structure to the sewer. In this case, corrugation is used.
- Checking the system. Before the frame is closed, all connections should be checked for leaks. If they are not there, you can proceed with the installation of the drywall box. The frame for it is made of metal profiles. Please note that in this case it is better to use moisture-resistant drywall. Especially if the bathroom and bath are located in the same room. The desired thickness of the sheets is 1 cm. It can be laid in 2 layers, while the seams should not match. Before screwing the sheets into them, you need to cut out all the necessary holes.
- Mounting the toilet bowl. However, this should be done no earlier than one and a half weeks after the installation of the box. The Geberit toilet is mounted on pins.
The lining of the box can be done before or after the installation of the bowl.
How to properly mount a block installation?
Geberit installation does not take much time. The block structure is mounted as follows:
- First, mark the mounting location. Please note that the axis of the room and the axis of the structure must match.
- Measure the required height at which the tank will be placed. Often this parameter does not exceed 1 m. The dowels must be screwed in at an equal distance from the axis. Holes should be made with a puncher, after which dowels are hammered into them.
- Installing the tank.
- Installation of the pins on which the toilet will fit. Next, the bowl must be connected to the drain. The hose in this case is attached with clamps.
What problems might arise?
If you want to purchase a design such as a Geberit installation, you can find the kit in a certified or company store. Do not look for these products in the markets or give preference to discounted models, because in this case you can easily be deceived.
If you have already purchased the product, you can mount it yourself. However, for this you need to have some installation skills. If you are afraid to install the frame yourself, then it is better to use the services of master plumbers. With self-assembly, the following problems may occur:
- Toilet leak. The problem here is that the joints can be poorly treated with sealant. Stripping seams and reusing silicone can eliminateproblem.
- Leaking drain tank. Check that the gaskets are installed correctly.
- Stagnation of water in the sewer drain. In this case, the slope of the pipes is incorrectly observed, which should be 45 degrees.
- Shat toilet bowl. In this case, the problem is solved simply: tighten the fasteners.
In principle, if the installation rules are followed, these problems can be avoided. At the same time, the installation will decorate your interior and will serve properly for a long time. Good luck!
