Toilet Renovation Vol.21: Accessories Installation

u270fufe0f Originally published: 2017-01-23 / ud83dudd04 Updated: May 8, 2026

2026 DIY Dad’s Note: Toilet Complete! u2014 From Accessories to Finish

Once the toilet bowl was set in place, it was time for the finishing touches: installing the accessories. With the paper holder, towel ring, and washlet (bidet seat) all in place, the toilet renovation was finally complete. ^ ^

Order of Accessory Installation

The golden rule is to install accessories from top to bottom:

1. Wall shelf
2. Towel ring
3. Toilet paper holder
4. Washlet (electronic bidet seat)
5. Outlet cover plate u2014 last of all

The reason: if you install the lower items first, they get in the way u2014 or get scratched u2014 when you go to work on the upper ones.

Installing the Washlet

Fitting a washlet is surprisingly straightforward:

1. Set the mounting plate on the toilet rim (two bolts)
2. Slide the washlet body onto the plate and lock it in
3. Attach the diverter valve to the shut-off valve (splicing a branch fitting into the existing supply line)
4. Plug the power cord into the outlet
5. Turn on the water and check for leaks
6. Test all functions

The diverter valve is the critical step. Check the thread size of your shut-off valve in advance and buy a matching diverter before you start. ^ ^

Step-by-Step: The Accessories

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Now, continuing the first-floor toilet renovation. Next up: the accessories. I’m fitting the outlet plate, the ventilation fan, the towel ring, and the toilet paper holder.

Tools and materials: outlet plate, ventilation fan, towel ring, toilet paper holder, impact driver, screwdriver.

Outlet

Fix the outlet bracket to the wall with screws, then snap on the cover plate. Because this is a wet area, I used a grounded outlet.

The outlet. The plate neatly hides the gap around the wiring u2014 looking good. ^ ^

Ventilation Fan

Screw the fan unit in place, then snap on the cover.

The ventilation fan.

Towel Ring

Fixed to the wall with screws.

The towel ring.

Toilet Paper Holder

Fixed to the wall with screws.

The toilet paper holder. With that, all the accessories are in place u2014 the toilet is taking shape nicely!

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Even just replacing the toilet bowl makes a dramatic difference to the feel of the room. Upgrading to a modern toilet with a built-in washlet is a change DIY Dad has applied to every property in his portfolio. ^ ^

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