How Do You Replace A Toilet Over Tile In A Bathroom?
Replacing a toilet over tiles in a bathroom is not much different from replacing one over concrete or laminate flooring. A well-laid tile floor will give your toilet a firm and steady surface for installation. In addition, the tools to use are exactly the same. The only complicated (and dirty) part of the operation is moving the toilet itself. Getting a friend to help you remove the old bowl and set in the new one can go a long way toward making this an easy do-it-yourself project. Shut off the water supply to the original toilet. This is usually located on a valve in the wall beneath the tank. Flush the toilet to get the water out of the tank. Unscrew the water supply hose from the tank. Unscrew the bolts holding the tank to the toilet base. Lift the tank off the toilet base. Unscrew the bolts holding the toilet bowl to the floor. Gently rock the toilet bowl back and forth to loosen it from the wax ring and any sealant attaching it to the floor. Once it’s loose, pull the toilet off th
