Tools Needed To Install A New Toilet

Whether you re installing a better flushing toilet or resetting the old one after remodeling these tips will help you do it faster and with fewer problems.

Tools needed to install a new toilet.

Seats get damaged or cracked but most often the goal is to simply freshen up the look of the toilet. Leaving it in is a common and costly. All you really need are a few hours of time and the right tools for the job. Use the shims to stabilize the toilet and tape in place.

To install them set the toilet in place without the wax ring. Place the new toilet bolts in the flange with the bolts pointing up. Install the new wax seal and hook the new closet bolts into their slots on the flange image 2. Remove the bowl and continue the installation with the wax ring.

After the toilet is installed cut the excess shims with a knife. If the flange is ok remove the rag from the hole and take the closet bolts out of the flange. Slide the cone washer onto the tailpiece of the new flush valve the beveled side of the cone washer should point toward the end of the tailpiece. Fit a new seal around the drain hole in the floor and make sure it s tight.

For the vast majority of toilets the waste. Replacing or installing a new toilet isn t as hard as it may sound. Remove the rag before installing the new wax seal. Install a new flush valve unscrew the spud nut with a spud wrench or a pair of slip joint pliers and remove the old flush valve.

After that you ll need to connect the new flapper by sliding the holes on the rubber seal over the pegs and reattaching the lift chain. Unbolt the old seat then pop the new one in place using the hardware included in your new toilet seat s box. Then lift the toilet onto the floor bolts and jiggle it a bit to seal the drainage hole. Squeeze enough wax onto the bolts to hold them upright.

If your old toilet was rocking while in place you can help stabilize it with toilet shims. Finally adjust the chain to the right length turn the water back on and flush the toilet to make sure it flushes immediately and refills within 45 seconds. If the flange is damaged get help from a plumber. Remove the rag from the toilet drain and place a wax seal on the flange.

Replacing a toilet seat. Level the toilet base then tighten the bolts and cap them. If you re buying a new toilet you need to know the rough in measurement of the old one. Use a deep seat wax seal when replacing older water toilets.

Replacing a toilet seat is quick and easy. So gather up your new toilet replacement wax ring rubber gloves hacksaw a putty knife adjustable wrenches plunger a bucket and some old rags. Whether you re replacing yours because it s old or because you just want a new style all you need are some basic tools and a few minutes.