If the ring has been in place for several years it may take a little bit of force to remove.
Replace wax ring and flange wall mount.
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Next install a new wax ring.
Use a flat scraper and be careful not to damage anything else while taking the ring off.
Scrape off the old wax ring with a putty knife.
Sit on it to spread the wax then tighten down the bolts hook up the water and fill the tank.
In the past if you needed to repair or replace a toilet seal you d only have the choice of installing another wax ring.
10 place a new wax ring over the toilet bowl drain opening so.
You will immediately notice the wax ring on top of the drain pipes and flange.
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Throw away the old toilet bolts and clean all the old wax with a putty knife.
The wax ring sits on top of the toilet flange and seals the connection between the flange and the toilet base.
Flush once or twice to test the float level adjusting as needed.
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Rest the toilet bowl on its side place it on a towel or cloth to protect the floor and attach the replacement wax ring to the bottom of the bowl this technique helps ensure the ring is in the proper position when placing the toilet over the flange.
The basic wax wax with gasket and sponge take up most problem flanges while many of the new type read expensive toilet to flange connectors need to generally have a perfect flange and a perfect toilet bowl.
Whenever you remove a toilet for any reason replace the wax ring seal between the toilet and the toilet anchor flange sometimes called a closet flange attached to the floor.
Traditionally toilets use wax rings to create an airtight seal between the floor and the toilet.
Scrape the old wax ring off of the drain.
Wipe the flange which is located over the drain in the wall and the base of the toilet with a rage to remove all wax and residue.
Step 3 remove old wax ring.
3 the water closet flange by design tends to be more susceptible to damage during construction.
Made from a molded wax loop around a short plastic tube wax rings are pretty foolproof inexpensive and shape themselves to fit almost any toilet and floor drain.