Diy Remove Toilet Drain From Floor

Grease the spud washer.

Diy remove toilet drain from floor.

Remove the old wax ring. If you re removing the entire toilet and not just removing the back tank to paint behind the toilet you ll need to remove the bolt caps. Place a new wax ring. Underneath there are the bolts that are holding the toilet to the floor.

Tighten the tank s bolts. Push in and out vigorously keeping enough water in the bowl to cover the plunger. You will need to rep. Break the toilet seal.

A toilet plunger fits over and seals the toilet drain. First plunge the toilet with the rubber flange pulled out to get a better seal. Remove the wax seal. Just use a flathead screwdriver to pop them off.

Make sure the toilet is level. Cover the drain hole. Have towels handy to wipe up any water that splashes out. Remove the toilet tank.

Unbolt the toilet from the floor.