How do I remove and install a new toilet in the bathroom?
Need directions on how to remove a toilet and install a new one?
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Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG_w0RiTpvk
Perhaps this will help! http://www.planitdiy.com/how-to/plumbing/how-to-replace-a-toilet/
Shut the water off to the toilet, then flush to empty tank. Take bolts out of base. If strong enough pull out with tank. If not take tank off. Buy a a new wax ring before you start. After toilet is off, take out wax ring, put new one in. Put toilet back in. Go t utube, put in replace toilet in search. It will give you videos to watch.
Let this one up to the pros. It is a process of removing Screws, replacing the Seal and aligning the toilet, but the Job of getting the Toilet Aligned perfectly on the seal is not for the newbie. 'If you need to ask just call a pro', applies on this job. As, if it isn't aligned perfectly you end up with a leak. Maybe not an instantly noticed leak but one that starts small as the seal dry rots or warps and that can destroy a Ceiling Downstairs plus damage electrical.
My toilet is one piece with the bowl and tank combined. It is heavy and awkward. I have replaced toilets before but my back is not what it used to be. I called around to plumbers and handymen and got a rate of $100. I checked Yelp for good reviews.
I cleaned around the toilet before he came so I could do a quick job of cleaning the floor when the toilet was removed. One of my bolts also needed to be replaced. For $100 plus $7 in parts it was worth it. Home repairs have to be budgeted for at a reasonable price. I agree with Naomie that $300 is way too much. Shop around.
Hello, the first thing you need to do is shut the water to the toilet off, if you don't have one, you can also install a shut off valve on your toilet water line at this time.
once the water is off, flush the toilet and remove the tank lid to bail out any remaining water in the tank. You should purchase a new wax seal, they are relatively inexpensive.
Once the tank is empty, put old towels or tarps down along the route you will be moving the old toilet out, like hallways, etc. to protect flooring or carpets from water dripping out.
At the base of the toilet, there are bolts, which may be covered by caps, remove caps and check what size wrench you will need to remove the bolts.
Remove the bolts and put them in a ziploc bag to keep them together and not lost.
Get help to lift the toilet straight up and off the bolts that come out of the flange on the floor. Put it outside or out of the way. Remove the old wax seal gently, and put into plastic bag so it doesn't make a mess.
open new wax seal, and put in place where you removed the old one, then gently with help, put the new toilet base onto the flange bolts, then sit on it and ensure it is set properly. Assemble the tank part and set it on, attach with bolts that came with it, ensure you do not over tighten on the porcelain you could crack it. Hook up water line and turn on water, check for leaks at this time, and install toilet seat, test flush and it should be ready to go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-31BrkN1w
How to Remove and Replace a Toilet
https://www.thespruce.com/toilet-replacement-1824910
Replacing and installing a new toilet isn't as hard as it sounds. All you need are a few hours, a helper and the right tools and toilet parts for the job. Before you begin learning how to install a toilet, choose your new toilet and, if you aren’t replacing an existing toilet, make sure you have plumbing ready for the new installation.
If you’re replacing a toilet, you’ll first need to remove the old toilet. Here’s an overview on how to remove an existing toilet for replacement:
If you’re working alone, it’s usually easier to separate the tank from the bowl. Lifting both pieces together can be difficult for one person.
The flange secures the toilet to the drainpipe in the floor and provides a connection point for the hardware found on the base of the toilet. The old toilet's flange and bolts can be reused when installing a new toilet if they’re in good condition. If it is cracked or broken, replace it with a matching flange.
If thick tile has been added to your bathroom since the original toilet was installed, you may need a thicker toilet seal or wax ring.
If you have a two-piece toilet, you'll need to attach the tank to the bowl. If you have a one-piece toilet, you can skip this step, since the bowl and tank are permanently attached.