The home improvement experts at HGTV show how to install a toilet. Tackle this DIY bathroom project with our step-by-step instructions.
Remove the Caps Locate the caps on the base of the toilet and remove them. Doing so will unveil the bolts that connect the bowl to the flange in the floor. Remove the bolts. If corrosion is present, there are a couple of things you can use to make it easier to remove. Use a lubri...
Removing a washlet With a Toto toilet, the procedure for removing the hinge bolts for the seat isn't much different from the procedure for other brands of toilets. The only difference is that the seat is probably attached with the metal bolts and rubber sleeves that Toto includes with its ...
To finish removing the remaining water, flush your toilet. You may also need to use a wet vac to vacuum up the water from inside the bowl and tank. Image How to Disconnect the Toilet Now that you’ve drained the system, it’s time to disconnect and remove the old toilet. Start by...
Today Charlie was installing three toilets, and two of the toilet flanges were in good shape. For those all he needed to do was clean away the old wax rings and remove the old closet bolts. The flange in the third bathroom was broken, and Charlie went about replacing it with a new on...
Expert advice on how to repair a toilet, how to fix a clogged toilet, including using a snake or plunger to remove clogs, and stopping a toilet that runs
Once you have the right plunger, here’s the most effective way to use it: First, make sure there is enough standing water in the toilet. Angle the flange into the toilet so that you fill the plunger with as much water as possible. You want water in there versus a big air bubble. ...
(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 ...
sink or shower. Wipe away grime along the edge of the drain. Remove anyvisible hairfrom the drain cover so it doesn't go down into the plumbing when you clean. Get rid of any other debris that could fall into the open drain, such as small pieces of soap or lids to shampoo bottles....
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...