7/28/2023 0 Comments Non wax ring for toilet![]() ![]() Remove the caps that cover the bolts and washers. Place protective covering on the bathroom floor or bathtub, depending on where you will be placing the toilet while changing the wax seal. If toilet is caulked to the finished floor of the bathroom, score the caulking all the way around the toilet base with a razor knife. You should always consider replacing the toilet supply when replacing the wax seal. This will help when resetting the toilet after the wax seal is replaced. Tools and Materials Needed to Replace a Wax Ringĭisconnect the water supply tube from the toilet fill valve and the 3/8” compression nut. Some wax rings come in a kit that includes new mounting bolts. Anytime a wax seal is replaced you should replace the T-bolts that attach the toilet to the toilet flange.Determine whether you need to cut away the damaged subfloor and replace it. Water can damage the subfloor enough to affect the strength of the mounting bolts attaching the toilet flange - and the toilet - to the floor. If you are removing the toilet because of a leak at the base or water damage in the ceiling below, confirm the cause of the damage before heading to the store.If any colored water leaks into the bowl, replace the flapper. To test the flapper before turning off the water, tint the water in the tank with food coloring, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Fixing a leaky flapper can save hundreds of gallons of water a day. Once you drain the toilet tank and disconnect the water supply, it is a good time to replace the flapper.Toilet flange should set flush at the top of the finished floor. If that is the case, add a flange spacer to fill the gap. Replacing a sheet vinyl floor with something thicker, such as ceramic tile, can create a gap between the toilet and the toilet flange.As a precaution, pick up a flange repair kit. Does your toilet wobble from side to side? If your toilet rocks enough for one side of the base to lift off the floor - even just a bit - you may have a broken toilet flange.What to Consider Before You Shop for Wax Ring Replacement Supplies A wax seal is used because it resists mold and bacteria and retains its sealing ability after years of use. Whenever you remove a toilet for any reason, you will need to replace the wax ring seal between the toilet and the toilet flange (sometimes called a closet flange) attached to the floor.
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