I have to replace the wax ring under my toilet.

I have pulled many toilets to replace the wax rings. This is usually done because a leak from under the toilet has been noticed. I am always concerned I might find floor damage resulting in a much larger job--cutting out and replacing subfloor.

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Answer this Hometalker's question!it is fairly straightforward, you can do this. Here is a link, get help moving the toilet - they are cumbersome and heavy!

https://m.wikihow.com/Know-when-a-Wax-Ring-Is-Bad

Hi,

no nothing specific, it is actually quite easy to do, my biggest part was putting the toilet back on to the ''ring''.. (the toilet is heavy, so hubby had to lift it) and make sure you have the wax ring, right side up... you will see when you remove from package that the top end that the toilet sits on it slightly curved up..

you will be an expert in no time good luck.

Place towels under the supply line to catch leftover water from tank Also in area where you will tip over the seat to work on. While it's up check the floor for soundness. Be sure old ring is removed completely from bottom of toilet and the pipe under it. The vids probably covered all that but it helps to plan for the clean up afterwards. Oh, you might want to check the condition of flapper ball and float while in there and possibly replace them while you have it apart anyway.

Super easy! I just changed mine out a few months ago and it was my first plumbing DIY. I bought the non-wax ring and it worked like a charm.

We did both of ours when we bought our house and it was pretty easy. Take your tablet or pho with you, just in case you need to go step by step.