Why to remove the bidet?
The bidet is often unused and takes a considerable space that can be used simply to benefit from more moving space, or for adding a shower tray or a bathroom cabinet, etc.
The below weekdays are only suggestions for DIYers who are busy during the day and wish to carry out these works little by little.
The below weekdays are only suggestions for DIYers who are busy during the day and wish to carry out these works little by little.
Monday: remove the bidet - 30 minutes
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Close cold and hot water valves.
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Unscrew and disconnect the flexible hoses.
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Unscrew its fixing screws on the back or the sides (if any)
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Hold it firmly on one side and pull it towards you.
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Shake it right and left then pull it to the front.
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Grab it with both hands and pull it up.
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It is now removed and its concrete base is visible.
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Plug it and get ready for some hard work...
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To finish with the bidet removal, have fun dismantling all its fittings and save them in a box.
Do not forget that a bidet tap is compatible with most basins. You'll be able to use it somewhere else.
Do not forget that a bidet tap is compatible with most basins. You'll be able to use it somewhere else.
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Tuesday: break and remove the concrete base - 1.5 hours
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Get a hammer and some old screwdrivers.
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Hit the base oblique to find or create a crack.
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Then hit in the crack.
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You just removed the first block.
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Use one screwdriver as a fulcrum for the other to make a lever.
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Push a spatula all around between the base and the tiles.
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Use the spatula to protect your tiles while using the hammer as a lever.
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Pull that base up! Do not worry if you find it is taking some tile parts out.
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In this case, the bidet base was anchored to the floor tiles. The plumber had cut a square from the tile to allow the concrete anchoring itself within the hole. Clean all and get the rid of your concrete debris.
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Wednesday: remove the tiles - 2 hours
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First make sure you have spare tiles.
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DO NOT attempt to brake the tiles without safety goggles.
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Hit on your screwdriver and remove piece after piece.
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Try to thin the joint as much as you can.
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Continue without interruption not to be discouraged.
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It could happen that a nearby tile gets its edge damaged. Do not worry, you'll fix it later.
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Don't stop you're almost there.
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Remove the joint completely using your old screwdriver.
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