If you're wondering how to repair a seal toilet, you do not need to be worried since this is a simple repair job that can be done easily with some basic household supplies. Broken or loose toilet seals are among the most common causes of a leaking toilet. The toilet seal in most contemporary bathrooms is a ring-shaped seal that has an adjustable collar for a tighter installation. This seal is necessary to prevent the leakage of water and sewer gases that can contaminate the bathroom space. You can use the following guidelines to repair your toilet seal in an affordable and non-demanding manner.
Step 1-Starting
Start by getting ready with a pair of rubber gloves. Turn off the shut-off valve or main valve that controls the toilet water supply. This valve is usually located on the wall on which the toilet cistern is secured. Rinse the toilet several times to make sure that the remaining water also drains. Now proceed to the base of the toilet, that is, where the toilet is secured on the floor of the bathroom.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to round the putty or putty ring. This can be tedious since the base of the toilet is well compacted at the time of installing the toilet. Use the tip of a screwdriver to open the plastic caps on each side of the toilet seat. Under the covers, you will find metal bolts that secure the toilet bowl on the floor. Loosen these bolts with a wrench and remove them.
Step 2-Dismantling the toilet flange
It is best to seek help from another person at this time to hold and lift the toilet bowl. Sometimes, the toilet bowl is not properly secured on its base and loosening the flange can cause it to fall off suddenly. Spread some old rags around the base of the toilet before attempting to tilt the toilet bowl. Ask your assistant to slowly tilt the toilet bowl. This could also cause a small waste of water retained in the toilet flush outlet along with traces of dirt for which the rags are made. This should reveal the flange bolt with the nuts that accompany it. The flange is a durable accessory, necessary to secure the toilet bowl in the underlying drain hole. The flanges are made of different materials, including cast iron and plastic. Metal flanges are difficult to handle as they can corrode. Use a sharp end of a screwdriver to remove rust. Use a wrench to loosen the nut and remove the bolt.
Step 3-Replace the toilet seal
It is best not to remove the toilet bowl, as adjusting it again could be difficult. Ask him to partner to keep the toilet bowl tilted as he goes through the repair. Using a spatula, edge the old wax ring. Replace it with the new wax ring. The seal of the wax ring should be adjusted. The new wax rings tend to protrude a little, which could damage the tight fit. Therefore, press down repeatedly on the seal. Now move towards the insertion of the flange bolts. Use a wrench to tighten the bolts.
Step 4: repair of the toilet board
Ask your associate to gently place the toilet bowl in its original position. Doing this with a tug can break the underlying ceramic tiles of the bathroom floor. Insert the metal bolts to secure the toilet bowl on the floor and tighten them with a wrench. Replace the plastic caps that you had removed at the beginning of the project. Finally, apply a thin layer of putty around the base of the toilet for a tighter fit.