BATHROOM

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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 Step by step guide to installing your new
bathroom
This brochure is your guide to preparing and installing Once you have received your new bathroom make sure
your new bathroom yourself. Inside you’ll find tips and that all the parts are in place. A good way to do this is by
ideas, clear steps to follow and the tools you’ll need to checking what packages you have at home against the
use. Use this guide along with your assembly instructions order list. You should only dismantle your old bathroom
to make sure your bathroom is installed right. when you have all your new furniture parts.
It’s helpful if you arrange your cabinets in the order
We’re here if you need a hand you will be installing them. Use your packing list and IKEA
Our bathrooms are designed to be as simple as possible home planner drawing to help you.
for you to install and assemble yourself but sometimes Remove your old bathroom making sure that electric
a little help is all you need to turn your dream bathroom and water supply are off before you begin.
into reality. Which is why we offer a wide range of services
to assist you along the way. Maybe you just need a little Hire professionals
help, or perhaps someone to do the whole job for you. We It’s a good idea to contact qualified specialists early
are happy to put together a service package that’s just on to discuss the help you’ll need with plumbing, tiling
right for you. To get more information about the services and electricity. If you need to modify the location
visit our website at IKEA.xx or get in contact with your of water or electricity supplies to suit your new
local IKEA store. bathroom, hire qualified specialists to do a safe and
professional job. This will ensure that your home
Before you begin insurance will apply if anything goes wrong now or in
Before you get started take a look at this brochure to see the future.
what stages are involved in putting in your new bathroom
and organise what tools you’ll need.

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Tools and materials

Here are the tools and materials that you’ll need:

Tools

Carpenter’s rule
(or tape-measure) Calking gun Try square Spirit level

Hammer Adjustable Flat Phillips Pencil Masking tape

spanner screwdriver screwdriver

Jigsaw Electric Diamond-tipped Goggles

screwdriver/drill drill bit

Materials

The right types of plugs Sanitary silicone Masking tape, to be used

and screws for your walls sealant when adding the silicone
sealant

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 Preparation is the basis of success

Removing your old bathroom Prepare the room

Turn off the electricity and water supply before you start. Flat, level surfaces are important for a good installation.
Then disconnect all lines to the washbasin and disconnect With the room empty, now is the time to prime walls,
appliances. Take care when working with electricity. If in apply paint, change tiles and/or install new flooring. Keep
doubt, call in a qualified electrician. in mind that new flooring is easier to install at this stage,
but remember to protect the new floor surface until the
Removing old furniture bathroom is finished.
Wear safety gloves and goggles when removing the old Before you install your new bathroom make sure that
bathroom furniture. Start with base cabinets and then the room is fully prepared for the installation - tiles, pipe-
move on to wall cabinets. If the base cabinet supports a work and electrical outlets need to be in place according
wash basin, you will need to begin with that. If it has been to your plan. You may require some professional assis-
glued into place, you may need a crowbar to pull it off. You tance to make it safe and secure according to your local
can then remove drawers, doors and, lastly, the cabinet plumbing and electrical regulations.
itself. Once this is removed you will have better access to
remove wall cabinets.

Responsible disposal
Contact your local authorities to find out how to
dispose of your old bathroom in an environmentally
friendly way.

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Check everything and start to assemble

Check all parts Assemble wall cabinet frames first…

Double-check to make sure you have all the parts for your If you are installing wall cabinets, it’s easiest to start by
bathroom. Sort the packages into groups to avoid confu- assembling and installing them first. Follow the assembly
sion over which pieces belong to the cabinet assembly instructions included in each package. Don’t fit the han-
and which belong to drawers, for example. Check again dles, shelves or doors at this stage – wait till later.
that you have all the required tools and the silicon sealant.
… then assemble the washstand.
Use the right fixing hardware Follow the instructions for assembling the washstand.
Plaster, wood or concrete? Because there are many differ- Don’t fit drawers, handles, or interior fittings at this stage.
ent types of wall, fixing hardware is not supplied with your Wait till later, when the furniture and washbasin have
furniture. Most hardware stores or home improvement been properly mounted to the wall.
stores stock appropriate fixing hardware and can help you
choose the right sort for your walls.

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 Mounting the washstand to the wall

You’re now ready to mount your assembled furniture ments are intended as a recommendation only. These
onto the wall. The following information is a guide that is measurements can be changed according to your per-
applicable to all IKEA bathroom washstands and basins. sonal height preference.
However, be sure to consult the assembly instructions Once you have established the height of your drilling
that came with your product for measurements that are points, you can concentrate on the width between them.
specific to that piece of furniture. In this guide, we use These measurements are given in the assembly instruc-
GODMORGON bathroom products to illustration steps tions of your cabinet. Use a spirit level to ensure your
that apply to all IKEA bathroom cabinets. measurements will result in an even line. You should mark
the intersecting points (height + width) with a cross (+) to
Measuring give you a precise drilling point.
The recommended height for the top level of your
washbasin is 90–96 cm. Because there are different
heights of washbasin, in the assembly instructions you will
find a minimum and maximum recommended height for
the mounting holes you need to drill for the washstand.
Below, are 3 examples of height measurements for
different types of washbasins. Note that these measure-

90 cm 90 cm

76 cm 73.5 cm

Example 1 Example 2
For a washbasin with a lower edge, the mounting holes For a washbasin with a higher edge, the mounting holes
you drill would be higher (e.g. 76 cm) to accommodate the you drill would be slightly lower (e.g. 73.5 cm) to accom-
lower profile of the washbasin. modate the extra height of the washbasin.

96 cm

73.5 cm

GOOD TO KNOW
It is important to ensure your
bathroom walls can support
the weight of the washstand.
Example 3
If your walls can’t support
For a countertop washbasin with the highest edge, the the weight of the furniture it
mounting holes would be lower (e.g. 73.5 cm) to accom- is possible to use supporting
modate the extra height of the washbasin. The top level of legs.
the countertop washbasin will be 96 cm in this case.

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Mounting
Take your time and ensure you have some help at
this stage of the process. Double check your measure-
GOOD TO KNOW
ments against the assembly instructions and check you
You’ll need to find the highest point
have all the required tools, silicon and fixing hardware
of the floor and mark where that
close at hand. Also, take the time to remove any unneces-
is on the wall. This will be the point
sary items cluttering up the area. from which to measure the correct
level work height for the bathroom
furniture.

1. Mark drill points 2. Drill and silicon

Using a pencil, you should now have marked intersecting You can then drill the mounting holes and insert mount-
measurements at the points where you ing screws at the marked points. Do not fully tighten the
will drill (height + width) as shown in the assembly instruc- screws at this point. Don’t forget to fill the drill holes with
tions. It’s important to use a spirit level to ensure you get sanitary silicon sealant before inserting plugs and/or
an even horizontal line between left and right mounting screws.
holes.

3. Mount the furniture 4. Fine adjustment

Ensure you have fixed the mounts at the rear of the wash- Use the spirit level again to ensure your washstand is
stand according to the assembly instructions. Then, with even. The mounts allow some adjustment if it is not per-
the help of 1 or 2 others, gently lift the cabinet onto the fectly even. You can then tighten the screws.
mounting screws.

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 Placing washbasin, water trap
and mixer tap

1. Connect the mixer tap 2. Add sanitary silicone sealant

First, switch off the main water valve. Then, fit the mixer Add sanitary silicone sealant to the top edge of the
onto the washbasin according to the assembly instruc- washstand sides, place the washbasin on top and let dry
tions. Do this before you fit the washbasin onto the overnight. You can then add a bead of silicon between the
washstand. washbasin and the wall. Finally, add silicone between the
washbasin and side panels of the washstand.

3. Connect the water trap to the washbasin 4. Test drive your tap and water trap
You can now attach the water trap to the washbasin ac- You can now connect all hoses and turn on your main
cording to the instructions. Installation must be per- water valve. Remove the filter from the water mixer and
formed in compliance with current local construction and let the water run freely for 5 minutes. Check there is no
plumbing regulations. If in doubt, contact a professional. leakage around hose connections or the water trap. Then
screw filter back in place.

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The finishing touches
make all the difference
You’re nearly done. All that remains is to assemble and bathroom accessories and lighting to every taste and
install the drawers according to the instructions provided. style. Textiles help you complete your dream bathroom by
And, with just a few details and fine adjustments, your adding softness and beauty that fits you and your family.
bathroom will be complete. Now is a good time to attach
handles and fittings to all cabinets and your washstand.
To reach your dream bathroom everything starts with
thorough planning. From considering you and your
family’s activities and needs to preparing the room and
installing your bathroom furniture. But to complete your
solution you may want to personalise it by making it even
more functional and coordinated.
IKEA also offers a wide range of colourful bath textiles,

GOOD TO KNOW
Do not tighten hose
connections too hard: this
can damage hoses/pipes
and washers.

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 Enjoy your new bathroom today!
And tomorrow.

You’re done! on which material and finish you have chosen for your
Time to step back and admire your new bathroom washbasin – the use, care and maintenance instructions
– and admire yourself for saving so much money by as- differ. By following the simple steps below, you will have a
sembling and installing it yourself! If you follow our care washbasin that will look good for many years to come.
and maintenance advice that comes with the product
in the packaging your new IKEA bathroom furniture will Ceramic Washbasins
keep looking its best for many years to come. The washbasin has a surface that is easy to clean. It is
resistant to most chemicals, except for strong
Ventilation and moisture acids and strong alkalis. Clean your washbasin with a soft
Make sure your bathroom is properly ventilated and avoid cloth damped in water and a mild non-abrasive washing-
placing furniture close to the bathtub or shower. Our up detergent or soap, if necessary.
bathroom furniture has been specially adapted for bath-
rooms. However, the furniture should never be exposed Crushed marble washbasins
to excessive water contact or extremely high humidity. All To maintain the original finish, a crushed marble wash-
wet marks should be dried off as soon as possible to stop basin should not come into contact with acids, ammonia,
moisture penetration. strong detergents that contain abrasives, hair dye or
chlorine. For daily cleaning of the washbasins, simply use
Caring for your tap a cloth moistened in water or a non-abrasive detergent.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild
non-abrasive washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary.
Never use scouring powder, steel wool or a detergent that
is calcium-dissolving, sour or contains alcohol or an abra-
sive. Use household vinegar to remove lime stains and
rinse off with water. Since all IKEA bathroom mixer taps
are fitted with a water saving aerator, we recommend
removing the filter/aerator and cleaning it from time to
time. If it has a build-up of calcium, wash it in a vinegar
solution.

Caring for your furniture; washstands,

wall/mirror and high cabinets
Clean the doors, cabinet interiors and wood surfaces with
a soft, damp cloth. Only use cleaning products intended
for these materials. Do not use cleaning agents that
contain ammonia, alcohol, bleach or abrasives. Rinse with
clean water, then dry with a clean, dry cloth. If you happen
to spill, do not allow the liquid to stay in contact with the
surface, wipe off immediately.

Caring for your washbasin

Different materials require different care. Depending

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 © Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2022
You can do it yourself
but you don’t have to.

IKEA products are designed to make it easy for you to take them home with you and
assemble them yourself. But we also offer a whole raft of services for those who prefer
some assistance. Contact your IKEA store or go to the IKEA website for more details:
IKEA.com/be/en/customer-service/services.

Transport service
Are your dreams bigger than your car? We offer you various ways of
getting your goods home or to your office.

Picking and transport service

You tell us what you want to buy. We find it in the warehouse and
deliver it to your home or office.

Installation service
We can install your new bathroom.
And we give you a two-year guarantee on finish.