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How to Install a Traditional Toilet Paper Plate Back

Toilet paper is an essential element to a bathroom, but it can be displayed in a decorative way. When installing a toilet paper holder, you need to concentrate on placement so the user does not have to reach for the role. The placement of the toilet paper begins with the location of the plate that holds the brackets.

Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Drill
  • Hammer
  • Screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sit down on the closed toilet and examine your surroundings to determine the best spot for the toilet paper holder. Make sure that it is not in the way but also that it is easy to reach. Mark the spot with your pencil.

    • 2

      Remove the hardware from the packaging and determine the size of hole that the screws will need. Put the plate up to the wall and mark the hole spots with your pencil.

    • 3

      Drill holes into the wall based on the spots that you marked. Insert the anchors, if needed, into the wall and gently pound them in with a hammer. Put the plate over the spot and fasten it to the wall with the screws.