DIY Guide to Installing a New Toilet (Bathroom Plumbing)

A DIY guide to installing a new toilet is a major bathroom upgrade that is surprisingly manageable for a beginner. Knowing how to replace a toilet yourself step by step is a valuable DIY plumbing skill.

Tools and Materials Needed

You will need a wrench, a sponge, a utility knife, a new wax ring, and the new toilet.

Step-by-Step Guide to Toilet Installation

1.Remove the Old Toilet: Turn off the water supply and flush the toilet. Disconnect the supply line and remove the tank water. Unscrew the bolts at the base and lift the old toilet off the toilet flange.

2.Prep the Flange: Scrape away the old wax ring. If the toilet flange is damaged, repair it now.

3.Set the Wax Ring: Place the new wax ring onto the flange or the base of the new toilet.

4.Install the New Toilet: Carefully lift the new toilet and set it straight down onto the toilet flange, ensuring the bolts align with the holes. Press down firmly to create a seal.

5.Secure and Connect: Install the washers and nuts onto the bolts and tighten them gently. Connect the water supply line and turn the water back on.

6.This plumbing guide is a simple home improvement that saves you the cost of a plumber.

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