Bidet Toilet Seat Installation Tips

Bidet toilet seat installation doesn’t have to be hard.

Plus it’s one of the best upgrades you can make for your bathroom…and rear end!

This tutorial shows how to install the Fluidmaster Soft Spa toilet seat, which is awesome.

Let’s dive in.

Bidet Toilet Seat Installation Supplies

Here are the supplies used in this project:

Fluidmaster Soft Spa Bidet
Philips Head Screwdriver
Crescent Wrench

Yep, it’s kind of mind-blowing that only these tools are needed.

Fluidmaster sponsored today’s tutorial, but all the opinions are mine – I wouldn’t use something that I didn’t think was top-notch quality.

Use the coupon code HRT15 to get a 15% discount on Fluidmaster’s Website.

Why the Soft Spa Rocks

Fluidmaster’s Soft Spa bidet is packed full of features.

It does require an outlet, but if you have an existing GFCI (which you should) it’s easy to add another outlet. In fact, I made a tutorial that shows how to add an outlet in your bathroom.

Since the Soft Spa has an integrated GFCI, it’s unnecessary to have it plugged into one.

Here’s an overview of the Soft Spa and why it’s awesome:

Temperature-controlled water for hygiene and comfort
Uses clean water directly from cold water supply line
Self-heating, no need for separate hot water supply
Adjustable water pressure for a range of user comfort and cleaning
Automatic self-cleaning nozzle
Adjustable heated seat that self-closes with Eco mode settings for power savings
Temperature controlled Air Dryer
Built-in deodorizer that starts up once you’re seated
Anti-siphon protection that prevents soiled water from flowing back into the system
Fits most toilet types
Quick and easy installation

Plus it has a remote control that makes it easy to use.

Furthermore, the installation is very straight forward and I’ll walk you through that right now.

Remove Old Toilet Water Supply

The Soft Spa uses fresh water from the cold water supply feeding the toilet tank.

The first step is to turn the shut-off valve to the off position and flush the toilet until most of the water is gone from the tank.

Next, remove the old water supply line that runs from the shut-off valve to the underside of the tank.

Turn the nut on the tank clockwise to remove it. Some water might come out of the line, so placing a towel under it helps out.

Then remove the supply line from the shut-off valve by turning the nut counterclockwise. Using a crescent wrench is a wise choice.

Now the toilet is ready for the next step.

How to Prep Toilet Bowl for Bidet Seat

The Soft Spa replaces your old toilet seat, so remove the old seat from the bowl.

Usually, toilet seats are held in place with two bolts. Simply remove them using a screwdriver.

Then clean off the top of the toilet bowl using a clean cloth.

All the parts needed to install the Soft Spa come with the kit. Dunk the black rubber grommets in water for a few minutes, these will be used to mount the bidet seat to the bowl.

Put the grommets through the holes in the bowl. Then place the mounting plate on the bowl and metal sliders over the grommets.

Use the screws to secure the metal sliders to the rubber grommets, this will help you adjust the mounting plate and position of the Soft Spa.

Place the paper template under the mounting plate and adjust its location such that the Soft Spa will be mounted properly.

Once the template is in the right location, tighten the screws in the rubber grommets. The rubber grommets will compress on the underside of the bowl, this is an important step that I discuss in the video!

At this point, the Soft Spa can be slid into the mounting plate. It’s properly installed when you hear the click.