Toilet Installation Guide: A Step-by-Step Pictorial377

Installing a new toilet may seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and a little know-how, you can do it yourself in just a few hours. Follow these step-by-step instructions, complete with detailed diagrams, and you'll have your new toilet up and running in no time.

Materials You'll Need:* New toilet
* Toilet flange
* Toilet wax ring
* Flexible toilet supply line
* Adjustable wrench
* Plumber's putty
* Level
* Hacksaw (optional)

Step 1: Remove the Old Toilet* Turn off the water supply to the toilet at the shut-off valve behind the toilet.
* Flush the toilet to empty the tank and bowl.
* Disconnect the water supply line from the toilet fill valve.
* Disconnect the flange bolts that hold the toilet to the floor. If the bolts are rusted or corroded, you may need to cut them with a hacksaw.
* Carefully lift the old toilet straight up and off the flange.

Step 2: Clean the Flange and Install the Wax Ring* Clean the toilet flange thoroughly with a wire brush or scouring pad. Remove any old wax or debris.
* Apply a bead of plumber's putty around the base of the flange.
* Place the wax ring on the flange, centering it over the holes for the flange bolts.

Step 3: Set the New Toilet* Carefully lift the new toilet and set it on the wax ring, aligning the holes in the toilet base with the bolts in the flange.
* Gently press down on the toilet to ensure the wax ring forms a seal around the base.

Step 4: Secure the Toilet* Insert the flange bolts through the holes in the toilet base and hand-tighten the nuts until they are snug.
* Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts further, but do not overtighten.

Step 5: Reconnect the Water Supply* Connect the flexible toilet supply line to the toilet fill valve. Tighten the connection with an adjustable wrench.
* Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.

Step 6: Level the Toilet* Use a level to check if the toilet is level from front to back and side to side.
* If the toilet is not level, adjust the flange bolts as needed until it is level.

Step 7: Seal the Base* Apply a bead of caulk around the base of the toilet, where it meets the floor. This will prevent leaks and provide a finished look.

Step 8: Install the Toilet Seat* Align the toilet seat with the holes in the toilet bowl.
* Insert the bolts through the holes and tighten the nuts until the seat is secure.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed your new toilet.

2025-01-18

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