If you’re looking to replace an old toilet, installing one isn’t as hard as it sounds. The first thing you need to do is measure the distance from the wall to the floor bolts on the new toilet. You’ll want this distance to be even with or slightly below your existing floor surface. If there’s too much room between those two points, then you may end up with a toilet that wobbles or rocks back and forth when someone sits down on it—not something anyone wants in their home!
Measure the distance from the wall to the toilet floor bolts. It’s a good idea to check the size of your toilet before you remove it, Install a new water supply line and connect it to the toilet tank. Screw one end of a new supply line onto the bottom of the toilet tank. Then, screw the opposite end.
Install an overflow pipe under your sink or behind your bathroom cabinet if necessary. This is often required by local plumbing codes and might have been done when you first moved into your home or apartment. If so, skip this step unless there are signs that something needs attention (leaks or clogs).
- Remove your old toilet.
- Unscrew the water supply line from the bottom of your old toilet tank and place it out of harm’s way,
- Roll up a towel and place it in front of your old toilet. This will help absorb any spills and protect floors from water damage.
- Install the wax ring. First, place the new wax ring on top of your toilet base and make sure that you centre it. Next, use a screwdriver to push down on each side of the wax seal until it creates a flat area around the base of your toilet bowl.
- Test for leaks by filling up your tank with water and letting it sit overnight. If you spot any leaks in the morning, it’s time to replace or re-position your new wax seal before moving on to step three!
Conclusion
Your new toilet is now ready for use!
