Plungers with a bell-shaped body and an extension flange offer the best fit for the shape of the toilet. Grip the plunger’s handle and slowly but firmly push the plunger down to clear any air bubbles. You will be met with some resistance as you force the rubber to bend. Some plungers...
(the flange) around the cup. The flange is inserted into the toilet drain, sealing in the air and increasing the suction power. In a pinch, you can fold the rubber ring back into the bell of the plunger and use it to unclog a tub or sink drain, but a true cup plunger will be ...
Next, install the bolts into the flange. It's imperative to center them on the ring and square them to the wall so that the toilet sits square. To install the toilet, straddle the base and squat over it, then waddle over until you get it in place. Resting your forearms and elbows o...
Install the wax seal or gasket of the new toilet according to the manufacturer's instructions. (Hardware and fittings are usually included with the toilet.) Install the offset collar/adapter of the new toilet to the closet flange, the fitting that connects to the drain line. Put the toilet ...
If the area above the ceiling leak is a habitable floor instead of an attic, try to locate the exact area above the ceiling leak by measuring inward to the leak from the walls. If a bathroom is directly above the leak—specifically the bathroom's toilet, shower, or bathtub—there is a...