How to Replace a Toilet Flange _ Toilet Repair _ The Home Depot

A loose or deteriorating toilet pledge can lead to significant subs shore damage .

So a prompt repair is crucial and with the right tools and know how you can fix it yourself .

Here's what you'll need first , empty the toilet of all water by turning off the water supply valve below the fixture , then flush to drain the toilet .

Once the tank is empty , disconnect the supply line .

You can also plunge the toilet bowl a few times to force any remaining water out of the base of the toilet .

Next , remove the bolts that connect the tank to the bolt carefully , lift the tank off and set it aside out of your immediate work zone .

Now pry off the bolt caps at the base of the toilet and use a wrench to remove the nuts .

Use a sharp blade to cut through any caulk around the base of the toilet .

Then to break the seal on the wax ring gently rock the bowl side to side .

Once it gives way , lift the bowl and place it on a tarp or old towels , be sure to lay it on its side .

So you can access the bottom wearing gloves , use a scraper to remove the wax from around the base of the toilet and flan and lift out the rubber lip that was part of the old ring .

Then remove the bolts and take off the old plan .

Clean the area around the sewer drain , then plug the hole with rags to prevent sewer gasses from entering your home .

When you're ready to move forward with the installation , unplug the drain , secure the new flange to the subfloor with the provided hardware .

If there is no hardware provided , use wood or cement screws based on your floor time .

Once installed , slide the mountain bolts into the new flange , locking them into position with a provided washer and nut to ready the new wax ring center it on the flange with the rubber lip inside the drain .

Next , you'll position the bowl so that the holes in the base align with the flange bolts , lower the bowl over the bolts and apply a rocking pressure to set the wax seal .

Do not move or tilt the toilet after setting the seal as it could damage the ring causing future leaks .

Now slide a washer over each bolt and tighten the nuts evenly .

Be careful not to over tighten as too much pressure could crack the porcelain .

Once you've replaced the volt caps on both sides , you're ready to test the seal by pouring water into the toilet .

Once you've established , your seal is good .

Reconnect the toilet tank to the bowl using the mounting bolts , reattach the water supply line and finish filling the tank to complete the installation , flush the toilet , to confirm all your connections are leaked .

Free .

Good luck .

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