I've done it when I was a younger man in a rush.
Careful tightening the nuts, the porcelain is pretty strong, but you don't want to break the toilet. I've forgotten to do that so many time and then you've gotta unbolt the whole thing again just put those silly, but important covers on. If you're using the plastic washers that hold the bold covers on remember to put them under the nut. Also a second set of hands are helpful here.
You can use a bit of the old wax to hold them up. They're technically Closet bolts from when we called toilets Water Closets) vertical while you lower the toilet back on. Most toilet hardware kits have some little plastic washers to hold the Closet bolts (the mounting bolts. Remove the main piece of the wax seal from the base of the toilet by placing a rag or paper towel over the seal and grasping it with a. Since this is your first rodeo there's a decent chance it won't work the first time, but at least you'll know it was you and not some undiagnosed problem. This is more for future troubleshooting if the ring doesn't work. If it's still leaking your problem is not the wax ring, call a plumber. When you have the toilet off, and the flange (The PVC or metal ring mounted to the floor, not the black plastic ring included with the wax ring of) cleaned, carefully pour some water directly down the flange and check for leaks again. I'm gonna repeat from above because it's really important"*Clean all traces of wax ring." This is probably the most common source of DIY failure with this project. You want things as dry as possible, so everything you can get out the better. Use a large sponge to remove the remaining water from the bowl and tank after flushing it before moving it. *Thighten the nuts alternating (don't completly thighten one side then do the other, do it by steps). *Reinstall toilet aligning holes with bolts *Clean all traces of wax ring from floor, drain and toilet *Flush and remove as much water as possible from the toilet Some tutorials will tell you to put the ring/flange on the floor and put the toilet over it, but I found that by putting it on the bottom of the toilet you're sure of it being aligned properly. It's easier if you have someone help you to align the screws into their holes when you put the toilet back on, but I did it alone no problem. Just make sure you remove all trace of the old one (on the floor and under the toilet) before putting in the new one. You'll need some plastic gloves and a wide flathead screwdriver or similar to scrape off the old one and lots of spare towels to contain the small puddle of left-over water probably.ĭidn't encounter anything special while doing it. Took about 30 minutes from start to finish. It was because of septic smell though, not because anything was leaking.Ī wax ring was about $1 and a wax ring with flange was about $2, so it was really a no-brainer to go with the one that included the flange. When using a wax ring, always be sure to drop the bowl straight down onto it. r/DIY now has a Discord channel! Come chat with us!ĭid you miss the AMA with Patrick DiJusto? Click here to read it!Īll content must be DIY - if you paid for the work or found it posted online it is not DIY. Therefore, a jumbo wax ring seal would be a better choice. AMA with Travis Larson is over Check it out!.COVID-19 DIY PPE Post is live, connecting medical professionals with DIYers!.Quinn Dunki of Blondihacks answers your questions! Read her insights into machining and cat dentistry here.Try to do this by hand to avoid breaking the valve. Start by turning your water supply line valve clockwise to turn off the water. A putty knife will be easier to work with when installing the toilet parts later in the project rather than a utility knife. Both terry cloth and microfiber will be useful. *We always recommend buying 2 just in case… and make sure it’s the KIT that comes with bolts! Step 1: Turn Off Water & Drain The Tank 1 Gather Tools and Materials You will need multiple cleaning cloths to complete this project. The only thing you’ll probably need to buy at the store is a new wax ring kit, which is Removing and reinstalling a toilet involves pretty basic hand tools (no power tools!) that most homeowners will already have around their house. Sounds like fun, right? Don’t say I didn’t warn you. So today you’ll get to see the fun part of removing an old, somewhat grody wax ring (along with some uncomfortable close-ups of the Petersiks’ potty). Specifications Conforms to ASTM A 1045 No need for flange risers or stacked wax rings Ideal for in-floor radiant heat installations Impervious to mold and. The process is similar to our toilet installation tutorial, but that project didn’t involve removing an old toilet first.
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