flange height adjustment kit (optional) Select a Toilet The first thing you’ll need to do is to find a new toilet. There are two things you should consider. Toilet seats come in two sizes: regular and long. Conventional wisdom states that long toilet seats are more comfortable. If you...
Remove the Old Toilet mounting cap nuts that bolt the toilet to the floor (or to a metal ring or flange that is attached to the top of the toilet waste pipe) You'll see that a deep 9/16" socket (or other size) or an adjustable wrench will work to loosen and then unscrew these ...
If your toilet has caulking on the bottom, take a razor and cut around the base to loosen it from the floor. Then, pop off the caps of the flange bolts and unscrew the bolts from each side of the toilet. Lift the toilet away and be sure to scrape off the old wax ring from the ...
Toilet Costs by Type The toilet type you purchase can vary depending on many different factors. While most toilets appear to operate the same from the outside, they can work very differently. Each of these different toilet types has its own costs, with most coming in several styles and color...
The new valve will come with 2 round flanges (or seals). The flanges fit around each pipe connection on the sides of the valve to reduce friction between the valve and the sewer pipes. Note that if your waste valve’s instructions don’t mention lubricating the flanges, you can safely...