| While replacing a toilet isn't an everyday common | | | | can take off by inserting a screwdriver beneath the |
| plumbing task, it is one of those that involve a bit of | | | | caps and pushing them in the upward direction. The |
| complexity and takes more time. But you can do it | | | | screwdriver should be covered with some tape, or it |
| by yourself if getting a bit dirty and smelling some | | | | may scratch the surface of the bowl. Following the |
| bad gases doesn't frighten you. Make sure you know | | | | removal of the cap and nuts, the toilet bowl will be |
| what you are doing; else, it would be a good idea to | | | | secure in its spot because of a seal with the floor. So |
| call a plumber and learn a bit while watching him, | | | | rock it back and forth slowly and the seal would |
| especially if it's your first time. In case you've got the | | | | eventually break. Now you can take the bowl |
| courage to go with this challenge, then this small DIY | | | | wherever you want but it would be a small |
| guide will help you out. | | | | weightlifting exercise. |
| For simplicity, this article will discuss only those toilets | | | | Once the bowl is removed from its place, the toilet |
| that come with a separate tank that is installed | | | | flange will be in the open. Shove some old, |
| above the toilet bowl. If you have got any | | | | abandoned clothes inside so sewer gases would not |
| instructions manual from the manufacturer, this would | | | | escape into your house; This also insures that |
| be the time to go through it thoroughly. And it's | | | | removable parts don't come off the flange. Next, get |
| always better to have an illustrated diagram of the | | | | the new toilet and prepare for the installation; you will |
| parts with you. | | | | just need to put everything back in its place in the |
| To begin with, turn off the water supply to the tank | | | | reverse order. |
| and flush it twice to make sure that all the water | | | | Take out the clothes from the flange and apply |
| goes down the drain. To be safe, you can use a | | | | some plumber's putty to the bottom of the bowl, |
| sponge to dry any water still left inside the bowl or | | | | where it will come into contact with the floor. Now |
| the tank. | | | | place the bowl such that its outlet would come |
| Open the nuts and bolts that connect the tank with | | | | exactly above the flange. The bolts won't fit in their |
| the bowl and the water supply line. Upon doing that, | | | | place if you place the bowl wrongly. Once you have |
| it will be easy to remove the tank. In case there is | | | | put it correctly into its position, ensure that it is in |
| an elbow between the tank and the bowl, you will | | | | level with the floor. Now put the nuts and bolts in |
| need to remove that first. Then, open the screws | | | | their respective positions and tighten them |
| that are used to mount the tank to the walls. Do this | | | | moderately. Fit the caps onto the bolts, and your |
| step with extra care and hold the tank tightly in you | | | | new bowl is now in perfect shape. Next, line the tank |
| hands, so that it doesn't fall when detached from the | | | | up with the wall and put everything else in place in |
| wall. | | | | exact reverse order you removed it before. Now |
| Now you have to remove the bowl, which is | | | | wash your hands, clean up the mess, and welcome |
| attached to the floor with some nuts and bolts. | | | | your brand new toilet! |
| These bolts are usually hidden under caps, which you | | | | |