Even while repairing a wall-mounted toilet can be a bit trickier than replacing a typical floor-mounted toilet, it can still be done with the correct tools and some basic plumbing knowledge. We will lead you through the procedures needed to replace a wall-mounted toilet in this guide.
You will need to gather the required equipment and materials before you start. A new wall-mounted toilet, a wax ring, some bolts to fasten the toilet to the wall, a level, an adjustable wrench, a hacksaw or reciprocating saw, a putty knife, a bucket, and some rubber gloves are included in this kit.
Step 1: Stop the water supply.
To replace a wall-mounted toilet, turn off the water supply first. You can do this by tightening the shut-off valve by the toilet by turning it clockwise.
Step 2: Remove the toilet tank
The toilet tank will then need to be removed. To accomplish this, you will need to use a wrench to remove the nuts from the bolts holding the tank to the wall. Lift the tank away from the wall after the nuts are free, then set it somewhere secure.
Step 3: Remove the toilet bowl
The toilet bowl can be removed after the tank has been taken out. Start by severing the supply line for water that is attached to the toilet bowl. After the water supply line has been cut off, remove the bolts securing the toilet bowl to the wall by using a wrench. After the bolts are removed, carefully remove the toilet bowl from the wall and set it somewhere secure.
Step 4: Remove the previous wax ring.
The old wax ring between the toilet bowl and the waste pipe needs to be removed once the toilet bowl has been taken out. To accomplish this, gently scrape any leftover wax from the waste pipe using a putty knife. After the wax has been eliminated, the old wax ring around the waste pipe can be eliminated using a bucket and a set of rubber gloves.
Step 5: Install the new wax ring
You can now put the new wax ring in place after removing the old one. With the rounded side facing up, lay the wax ring over the waste pipe to do this. To ensure that the wax ring is securely fastened, gently press down on it.
Step 6: Install the new toilet bowl
You can now install the new toilet bowl after placing the new wax ring. Make sure the bolts on the toilet bowl match the holes in the waste pipe before carefully lowering it onto the pipe. After the toilet bowl has been installed, torque the bolts with a wrench until they are snug.
Step 7: Install the toilet tank
You can install the toilet tank after you’ve installed the toilet bowl. To accomplish this, put the tank on the wall’s mounting bracket by positioning it there and aligning its bolt holes with those of the bracket. After aligning the bolts, tighten them using a wrench until they are snug.
Step 8: Activate the water supply
You can turn on the water supply after installing the toilet tank. To accomplish this, turn the shut-off valve counterclockwise until it is open, which is located close to the toilet. Once the water in the tank has filled, flush the toilet a few times to check sure everything is operating as it should.
Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to replace a wall-mounted toilet. You can finish this job in a few hours with the correct tools and a little bit of knowledge.