How to Install a Toilet
Measure the distance from the wall to the floor bolts before removing., Turn off the water off at the supply valve., Flush the toilet to empty the basin and bowl. , Put on heavy duty, protective, rubber gloves to guard against any harmful bacteria...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Measure the distance from the wall to the floor bolts before removing.
Standard toilets have a measurement of 12" from the wall to the floor bolts.
If your toilet measures 12"
you can expect to buy any standard toilet and install it comfortably in the existing location without much hassle. -
Step 2: Turn off the water off at the supply valve.
This is so that no new water rushes into the toilet basin while you're busy trying to remove it. ,,, You can use a small cup at first, and then switch over to a heavy-duty sponge.
Dump the excess water into a bucket and dispose of it somewhere safe. ,,, Place it somewhere convenient where it can't transmit unwanted bacteria. ,, You don't need to go overboard; a little bit of rocking goes a long way.
After the seal has been broken, move the bowl away from the bathroom, preferably alongside the basin. , You're going to be creating a new seal, so you want as much of the old sealant to be removed for proper sealing. , This will keep the sewage fumes from wafting into your bathroom before you install the new toilet. -
Step 3: Flush the toilet to empty the basin and bowl.
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Step 4: Put on heavy duty
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Step 5: protective
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Step 6: rubber gloves to guard against any harmful bacteria that call the toilet or its surroundings home.
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Step 7: Remove any leftover water in the toilet bowl and toilet basin.
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Step 8: Unscrew the tank bolts that fasten the basin to the bowl.
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Step 9: Unscrew the water supply line.
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Step 10: Using your legs instead of your back
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Step 11: remove the basin buy lifting it from the bowl.
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Step 12: Remove the floor bolt caps and unscrew the nuts with an adjustable wrench.
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Step 13: Break the sealant on pedestal of the toilet by rocking the it back and forth.
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Step 14: Scrape away remaining wax around the drain opening.
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Step 15: Plug the drain opening with an old rag or another implement.
Detailed Guide
Standard toilets have a measurement of 12" from the wall to the floor bolts.
If your toilet measures 12"
you can expect to buy any standard toilet and install it comfortably in the existing location without much hassle.
This is so that no new water rushes into the toilet basin while you're busy trying to remove it. ,,, You can use a small cup at first, and then switch over to a heavy-duty sponge.
Dump the excess water into a bucket and dispose of it somewhere safe. ,,, Place it somewhere convenient where it can't transmit unwanted bacteria. ,, You don't need to go overboard; a little bit of rocking goes a long way.
After the seal has been broken, move the bowl away from the bathroom, preferably alongside the basin. , You're going to be creating a new seal, so you want as much of the old sealant to be removed for proper sealing. , This will keep the sewage fumes from wafting into your bathroom before you install the new toilet.
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