If you’re installing the holder on drywall, try to center it over a stud. If you’re unable to locate a suitable stud, you can insert wall anchors in the drywall before screwing the toilet paper holder in place.
This will allow you to precisely drill holes to attach the holder to your wall. [4] X Expert Source Patrick JohnsHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 26 October 2021. If the template is not a separate piece of paper included with the toilet paper holder, it may be printed directly on the back of the box. [5] X Research source Even after using the template, try using a torpedo level to make sure the holes are completely leveled. [6] X Expert Source Patrick JohnsHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 26 October 2021.
Then, use these measurements to transfer the toilet paper holder to its new location. Replicating the measurements will ensure that the holder fits properly on the new wall.
Remove the bracket, and you’re ready to drill.
To select the correct drill bit size, pick up one of the 4 screws included with the toilet paper holder, and compare it with small drill bits. Select a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the width of the screw. Before you drill, check to make sure that you’re holding the drill perfectly straight both horizontally (left to right) and vertically (up and down). Crouch down so you can look straight at the drill if necessary.
If you’re installing the toilet paper holder on drywall (and can’t attach it to a stud), install wall screw anchors to prevent the toilet paper holder from ripping out of the drywall. Plastic screw anchors are often included with new toilet paper holders. If not, you can purchase wall anchors at any local hardware store. They look like small plastic cones, and can be found in the hardware stores’ “Drywall” section.
If your toilet paper holder came with 6 screws, use the 4 matching bracket screws for this step. Before screwing the brackets in, you’ll need to visually determine if the screws are Regular or Philips head. You will also need to determine the correct size screwdriver to use for each screw. Estimate the best fit, and then try larger or smaller screwdrivers as necessary until you find the best fit.
Remember that the 1⁄2 inch (1. 3 cm) circular indentations at the end of each roller holder (where the metal roller goes) need to both face inward. If your toilet paper holder did not come with 2 set screws, you can skip the next step.
As with the bracket screws, visually determine if the screws are Regular or Philips head before screwing them in. They’ll most likely be the same screw type and size as the bracket screws.
Your toilet paper holder is now installed and ready for use.
