You have enough problems with your old leaking or broken toilet. You do not want to have to call a plumber to get rid of. You can do it yourself with confidence by following these instructions if you want to learn how to remove a toilet.
Removing the tank
First, close the water inlet on the corresponding pipe. Flush the water to get rid of all the water sitting in the toilet tank. Disconnect the two sides of the water supply pipe at the valve and toilet tank levels.We need the toilet tank to be as dry as possible before we start working on it, feel free to take a sponge and clean water that may remain after pulling the flush.
Using an adjustable wrench, remove the bolts on the base of the toilet used to hold the ground. You'll find one on each side of the toilet and there may even be one in the middle. Gently lift the tank from the holder. Once you have removed the tank, pull it out of the bathroom or put it aside in a place where it will not be in the way.
Remove the bolts that are on the ground. Remove caps that are located on the bolts on the ground level. Using an adjustable wrench, unscrew the nuts around the bolts that are on the ground. lf you are unable to unscrew the nuts, spray them with a penetrating oil. If you are still not able to, use a tool to crack nuts or cut the bolts with a hacksaw.
There is a silicone ring around the base of the toilet that seals the toilets water drain pipe (the collar). Put yourself in a straddling position on the bowl and let it move gently to one side, then the other to break the seal. When finished, lift the bowl and set it aside. Using a putty knife, scrape the old gasket around the collar and the basis of the bowl. Take the putty you just took off in a plastic bag. Clean the collar with a wire brush.
Removing the tank
First, close the water inlet on the corresponding pipe. Flush the water to get rid of all the water sitting in the toilet tank. Disconnect the two sides of the water supply pipe at the valve and toilet tank levels.We need the toilet tank to be as dry as possible before we start working on it, feel free to take a sponge and clean water that may remain after pulling the flush.
Using an adjustable wrench, remove the bolts on the base of the toilet used to hold the ground. You'll find one on each side of the toilet and there may even be one in the middle. Gently lift the tank from the holder. Once you have removed the tank, pull it out of the bathroom or put it aside in a place where it will not be in the way.
Remove the bolts that are on the ground. Remove caps that are located on the bolts on the ground level. Using an adjustable wrench, unscrew the nuts around the bolts that are on the ground. lf you are unable to unscrew the nuts, spray them with a penetrating oil. If you are still not able to, use a tool to crack nuts or cut the bolts with a hacksaw.
There is a silicone ring around the base of the toilet that seals the toilets water drain pipe (the collar). Put yourself in a straddling position on the bowl and let it move gently to one side, then the other to break the seal. When finished, lift the bowl and set it aside. Using a putty knife, scrape the old gasket around the collar and the basis of the bowl. Take the putty you just took off in a plastic bag. Clean the collar with a wire brush.