Put the toilet on the flange and level the bowl both left and right and front to back. This means you need to dry fit the toilet bowl to the floor without the new wax gasket in place. If you do monkey with the toilet trying to make adjustments, you risk breaking the all-important seal. You can’t, or shouldn’t move the toilet once you press it down into the fresh wax gasket. You get but one chance to set the toilet down on the flange.
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The next steps are critical for a professional installation.
I’d wear disposable gloves for this part of the job. Set aside about a tablespoon of the best wax. If a wax gasket was used before to seal the toilet to the flange, then you should scrape off any excess wax and otherwise clean it up. The next step is to clean up the existing toilet flange.
Don’t set it down on any good carpet or other finished flooring because nasty wax from the toilet seal could permanently stain whatever it touches. Once you have the toilet up and in the air, carry it outside with a helper. You may have to rock it side to side to break the bond between any tile grout or caulk that should be between the toilet and the flooring. You’re now ready to lift the toilet up off the floor. Disconnect the flexible water supply line from the base of the toilet tank. Use the putty knife to remove the decorative caps that hide the bolts that secure the toilet bowl to the hidden toilet flange under the toilet. Pour 4 gallons of fresh water into the toilet bowl as fast as possible to get as much water out of the toilet bowl as possible. If the water is off, no water should be entering the toilet tank. Check that the water is off by flushing the toilet one final time. If not, you may have to turn off the water supply to the entire house. You should have a small valve under the toilet that controls the flow of water. The first step is to turn off the water supply to the toilet. This is often all you need to replace a toilet. My guess is you have an adjustable wrench, a putty knife, a 2-foot level, a screwdriver and a hacksaw.
To replace a toilet, you often just need a few simple tools. Often it’s just a matter of having the needed tools to guarantee success. One of his famous quotes – “Do or do not there is no try” – resonates with me when it comes to attempting a project around the home.
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What tips can you share so I succeed? – Elizabeth W., Vancouver, B.C.ĭEAR ELIZABETH: Yoda, one of the principal characters in the “Star Wars” movie series, would be proud of you. There is a second toilet in the house in case I run into problems. My home is only 30 years old, so it’s not ancient plumbing. I’ve never installed a toilet and it appears complex and scary. That will be a blessing for my older parent who I’m caring for. Besides, I want one of the newer toilets where the seat is higher up off the floor. My current toilet is horribly stained, and nothing I’ve tried seems to help. I’ve decided to delve into the depths of toilets. DEAR TIM: I’m about to step outside my comfort zone.
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