Installing a new Toilet- Final Steps
We're ready for our final installment of our series on installing a new toilet. Int he past two article, we showed how the old toilet was removed and the area prepped and cleaned for the new one to go in. Now, we're ready for the bowl to be installed on the floor. To start with, place a bead of sealant on the bottom edge of the toilet bowl. After ensuring that you have the wax ring in place, install the bowl, making sure that the wax ring goes over the hole in the floor. Bold it to the floor, being careful not to tighten those bolts too much since the bowl could crack. I also think it's a good idea to put a bead of caulk around the outside of the toilet bowl as well.
The tank goes on next. It's a simple concept, but the bolts are sometimes hard to get at. The kit we bought came with a nifty metal pipe that was used to gain some leverage. Again, be careful about the bolts being too tight.
We're almost done! Connect the supply line and check for leaks. The tank will say how much it should be filled and there should be something like the black adjustable screw that I've shown to make the water level what it should be. Then, grab a good book and enjoy the newly installed throne!
