Bathroom - Toilet and Sink Install

I took Xmas day off from working on the bathroom.

I spent a little time the next day installing and painting the base board trim behind the toilet. I smeared some silicone along the base of the wall and on the floor behind the trim piece to create a better water-proof transition in case water gets on the floor. 

On the 27th I installed the new toilet and the old sink (which is just a place holder until I get the new sink and vanity designed and installed). Plus, I still have to paint (and finish mudding) that side of the bathroom.

The first thing I did was pop out the built in plug/cap on the closet flange.

Then I installed the wax ring and new seal called an hydro cap. It supposedly allows you to reseat the toilet multiple times and increases the life of the wax ring. It made the installation pretty easy.

Then I set the (Toto) toilet base and installed the tank. It was kind of nice to hook up the water and flush the toilet for the first time. It was also a little anxiety producing, but no water came squirting out from under the toilet when I flushed for the first time.. *whew*

I also installed the old sink since is sucks not to have a sink in a bathroom. It's really easy to pull out again (only 5 connections) when I get some more time to mud and paint.

My spouse is very happy to have a working toilet and sink in the hall bathroom again. I even installed a toilet paper roll holder. I think I get to go out for Ethiopian food soon. Yay!