How To Replace A Toilet Flange And Wax Ring

Next drain the toilet by flushing it a few times until the tank no longer fills with water.

How to replace a toilet flange and wax ring. Start by turning off the water supply to the toilet. Line up the holes in the toilet base with the 2 bolts that protrude from the flange. As you work chunks of wax will stick to the knife. Once the ring is centered in place carefully lower the toilet onto the flange using the bolt holes on the toilet base and the flange to line everything up properly.

Remove the old mounting bolts and check the toilet anchor flange for damage. Once the toilet is resting on the flange press down firmly near the back of the bowl rim to deform the wax ring and seal the connection. If you see it use a putty knife to scrape it off. Tips on how to replace the wax ring on a toilet.

Provide plenty of ventilation and use a plastic putty knife followed by a rag soaked in mineral spirits to clean any remaining wax from around the toilet anchor flange and the drain on the bottom of the toilet if youre reinstalling it. The supply knob can be found on the wall behind your unit closer to the floor. Set the toilet straight down on top of the flange. Disconnect the water supply hose from the toilet and keep a bucket or.

Use your body weight to compress the wax seal and settle the toilet into place.