Surely every owner thought about updating the interior of a house or apartment. In particular, this applies to the bathroom. Making major repairs in it, the owners often encounter problems with the dismantling of old plumbing. Dismantling and installing the toilet is a very difficult task. However, everyone can do such a job with minimal experience and tools. Further in the article we will consider in detail how to dismantle the old toilet bowl with our own hands.
Training
First, we need to prepare a working area. To do this, remove all the rugs and shelves from the bathroom. Make sure that there are no fragile parts nearby. We will also need working tools, namely:
- pliers;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- hacksaw for metal;
- wrench;
- stationery knife.
Additionally, a basin, rubber gloves, goggles and rags are required.
Before you dismantle the toilet with your own hands, you need to shut off the water in the riser. Then all the liquid from the tank is drained into a basin.
Phased disassembly
First you need to remove the toilet seat. This can be done with a wrench. Then the cap and support are removed from the tank. Next, you need to find the elements that fix the tank to the wall. Usually the element is fastened with bolts or nuts. They should be unscrewed with a tool.
What to do if the bolts are rusted?
Please note that fasteners may rust. In this case, a metal hacksaw should be used for dismantling. We cut the necessary bolts and go to the next stage.
We continue to work
Cutting off the last nut, try not to break the tank - call the assistant to hold the part of the toilet bowl. Next, you need to disconnect the pipes that are connected to it. To do this, use an adjustable wrench. Pay attention to the way to fix the toilet. It is usually mounted to the floor with bolts and sealant. Using a sharp blade (you can use a clerical knife) we cut the sealant.
Next, unscrew the bolts. If they are also rusted, we use the previous method with a hacksaw. Then slightly raise the toilet. It is necessary to move it relative to the main sewer pipe. Next, we proceed to dismantle the bell. To do this, slightly scroll it and sway in different directions. Often, it immediately disconnects after dismantling the corrugation.
When dismantling the toilet, try not to contaminate the drain pipe. If debris gets there, it can cause a serious blockage of the system.
After this, we drain the remaining water from the siphon. To do this, raise the edge of the toilet. Next, install the container and plug the pipe nozzle with a rag. If this is not done, the smell of sewage will spread throughout the apartment. At this, the dismantling of the toilet is completed.
Installation
Installation should be done only after finishing work, that is, on a tile or on a flat, cemented surface. Start the installation by connecting the device to the sewer. To do this, use a corrugated tap.
It is better to purchase a new element - it is hardly suitable from the old toilet bowl. Next, a rubber seal is put on the toilet outlet. The latter is pre-wetted in water. Then the toilet is installed in the chosen place and the second end of the corrugation is attached to the sewer pipe.
At the base of any modern toilet is fixing ears. Through them, using a marker or pencil, make marks on the floor. The corrugation is disconnected from the sewer outlet and the toilet is moved to the side. So we will free up space for drilling holes in marked areas. In the course of work, we need a hammer drill. The diameter of the hole should correspond to the plugs that come with the toilet fixture. Also, special drills with victorious tips are required. They are suitable for work with concrete and tiles.
Next, the toilet is returned to its original place. It is required to combine the holes made with the factory ears. Fasteners are carried out with bolts or with the help of long screws with a hex head. Pay attention to the tightening torque. It is important not to overdo it, so as not to deform the ceramic floor tiles.
The final stage of the installation is the sealing of all joints at the places where the toilet contacts the floor.
If the toilet is without ears
There is also such plumbing. In this case, the installation is performed on epoxy glue or on cement mortar. But for the connection to be of high quality, it is necessary to ensure maximum surface cleanliness. For this floor, remove all dirt and dust.
We fix the drain tank
So, the main part of the toilet has already been installed. It remains only to fix the drain tank and connect it to the water supply. To do this, use two bolts and a rubber gasket. The latter is put on the outlet side of the drain tank. Long bolts with washers are installed in special holes. Next, the tank is installed in its place.
It is necessary to combine all the holes, namely two fixing and one drain. From below, the bolts are tightened with plastic nuts with the so-called wings (metal "turnkey" will not work, otherwise you can damage the element). Enough effort of one hand in order to ensure the tightness of the connection.
Water connection
Now you should connect the toilet tank to the water supply system. To do this, use a flexible hose with nuts at both ends. How this element looks can be seen in the photo in the article.
It is important to ensure maximum tightness. For better sealing, you should use the FUM tape, but sometimes rubber gaskets are included with the hoses.
On this installation and dismantling of the toilet bowl is successfully completed. Then you can turn on the water supply system. Plumbing will be fully usable after the sealant has completely dried.
Conclusion
So, we found out how to install and dismantle the toilet. As you can see, all the work can be done with your own hands. When dismantling the toilet, try not to break the tank - it is very heavy and flimsy. The help of the second person will not be superfluous. Also, do not move the toilet yourself. The weight of a ceramic product can reach thirty kilograms.