How to remove the toilet: the preparatory stage and safety measures, dismantling technology

We all know the saying that appetite comes with eating. The situation is similar with repairs. As soon as something is repaired, there is a desire to improve something else, to replace something, to acquire new equipment. In short, it can be an endless process. If you have repaired a sanitary unit, then most likely you will think about replacing the toilet. After all, now the old device no longer harmonizes with the new environment. This is normal and logical.

And if cracks are visible on the device, chips have appeared and, in principle, it does not work, then there is no need to repair the room in order to understand that the unit needs to be replaced.

But before putting on something new, you need to somehow get rid of the old. Sometimes in such situations, a specialist is invited, but... where did we get the extra finances? It is quite possible to dismantle the old device on your own.

Preparatory phase and security measures

Before removing the old device, you need to think about buying a new one, stock up on the necessary tools, and think over a work plan.

Reference! Before purchasing a new toilet, study its characteristics, shape. This will allow you to select the optimal model.

If you are planning a major overhaul - at the same time as installing the toilet, you want to change the pipes, then you can safely purchase any model, even if it differs in the shape and method of water supply.

There is no need to clean up old plumbing until you have found a replacement for it.

Remove all objects that will interfere with you. You should have as much free space as possible.

Check the function of the shut-off valves. If it does not function, then the riser should be closed and a new valve should be installed. And only now start to remove the toilet.

Shut off the water. Empty the drain tank.

Important! Make sure that the water is well shut off and does not flow into the drain tank. Do not use running water.

As soon as the tank has been drained, the supply hose can be disconnected. Pliers or a wrench with a fifteen head will help you here. Disconnect the hose and remove the tank from the toilet.

If you are dealing with a classic model, then you need to remove the tank cap and unscrew the fasteners.

How to remove the toilet: dismantling technology

Before proceeding with the dismantling, prepare a plug from a rag to plug the outlet pipe, if it is cast iron. Special plugs are available for plastic pipes. This saves you the trouble of inhaling sewer "odors".

Existing dismantling techniques:

1. The easiest thing to do is to simply break the bend. After that, it is necessary to remove all fragments and clean up the remains of the cementitious composition. If the toilet is simply not fixed, then, having broken the bend, it can also be removed. Try not to destroy the pipe and make sure that no crumb gets into it. Plain rags will avoid this.
2. The second method is conservative. After completing the preparatory work, you can proceed to dismantling. The work will depend on how the toilet is fixed.

To remove modern models, you will need a wrench, as they are fastened with nuts.

Reference! If, under the influence of moisture, the nuts are rusted and they cannot be unscrewed, then they can simply be cut off with a hacksaw or grinder.

This stage requires special care. Be careful not to drop the tank. He can not only break the tiles, but also split himself.

Once the fasteners are removed, the pipe can be removed from the system. At the junction of the bowl and pipe, you need to clean the remnants of the sealant and cement mixture. Then you can remove the toilet.

After dismantling the device, remove all debris from the pipe, as well as the remnants of the fasteners. Check and remove, if necessary, traces of sealant.

Important! When the toilet is removed, do not place it on the floor.

Tips for Removing an Old Toilet

If your plans do not include a major overhaul of the premises, changing the floor covering, and you want to leave the toilet itself intact, then you will need to remove it very carefully. Toilet bowls, especially in older houses, hold very tightly in place. After all, from the past tense, the fasteners have all rusted and it is simply impossible to twist it. Whatever one may say, but you have to remove a few tiles.

If the joint and the pipe are filled with cement, then it is necessary to use a crowbar or chisel with a hammer.

Carefully it is necessary to chop off the cement composition near the base and branch.

Important! There is no need for haste in this matter. Work carefully so as not to damage the pipe.

If the toilet is on a wooden base, then it must be beaten off from the bowl. As soon as the base is removed, the remnants of the fasteners should be removed.

As you can see, there is nothing difficult in dismantling the toilet yourself. Prepare everything you need and you will certainly cope.