You need a new wax ring.
Rusting bolts normally indicates that the bolts are brittle. Taking a pair of water pump pliers and squeezing really hard will most of the time break the rusted bolt so you can remove the toilet seat. Otherwise depending on the type of toilet seat installed, you can drill a hole right through exactly where the rusted bolts slot in, so helping you remove the toilet seat.
1. First loose the bolts that connect it to the flange on the floor and place the toilet in the bathtub 2.Turn off the water supply 3. Remove the lid of the toilet tank and flush the toilet 4. Use a plastic cup & dry sponge to scoop out water and dry up water drop. 5. Disconnect the water supply tube by turning the compression nut on the water supply valve. 6. use a flat head screwdriver to pry the caps from the washers at the base of the toilet. 7. Remove the nuts by using a wrench from the bolts. 8.Place the nuts, washers, and caps properly. 9. Hold the toilet under the bowl and rock it gently back and forth to break the old wax seal. 10. Lift the toilet off of the floor and set it down on a blanket, a piece of cardboard or in the bathtub. For more information visit mytoiletspares.co.uk
Depends on the toilet being purchased, but generally 12 inches from the wall to the center of the toilet flange for a residential toilet.
Depends on whether you already purchased it and whether other parts are needed. If you have the toilet, a Kant leak, a wax seal,FLEXIBLE toilet supply, and the (nuts,bolts and washers) for screwing the toilet to the floor flange, plumber should not charge more than one hour of his rate to install it. Make sure the plumber does NOT silicone around the toilet. If there is a leak from the wax seal under the toilet and it is siliconed, the water stays under the toilet and rots the floor, if you are on a wood floor.
You probably need to replace the wax ring and possibly tighten the two bolts that hold the toilet to the floor.
To fix a leak of water coming from the base of your toilet, you can try tightening the bolts at the base of the toilet, replacing the wax ring seal, or contacting a plumber for assistance.
To replace toilet bolts, first turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to empty the tank. Remove the nuts securing the bolts at the base of the toilet. Lift the toilet off the bolts and replace them with new ones. Place the toilet back in position and tighten the nuts. Reconnect the water supply and test for leaks.
To replace toilet bowl bolts, first turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to empty the tank. Remove the nuts securing the bolts at the base of the toilet. Lift the toilet off the bolts and replace them with new ones. Place the toilet back in position and tighten the nuts. Reconnect the water supply and test for leaks.
To replace toilet flange bolts, first, turn off the water supply and remove the toilet. Next, unscrew the old bolts and flange. Install a new flange and secure it with new bolts. Reinstall the toilet and tighten the bolts evenly. Finally, turn the water supply back on and check for leaks.
If water is seeping out of your toilet tank, it is possible that the tank bolts are leaking. Check the bolts for any signs of water around them or rust, and consider replacing them if necessary to stop the leak.
Your toilet seat may keep coming loose due to worn-out or loose bolts, improper installation, or frequent use causing the seat to shift. Regularly checking and tightening the bolts can help prevent this issue.
Water coming from under the toilet could be originating from a leak in the water supply line, a faulty wax ring seal, or a crack in the toilet bowl or tank.
If water is coming out from the bottom of your toilet, it may be leaking.
Water may be coming out from under the toilet due to a leak in the water supply line, a faulty seal at the base of the toilet, or a crack in the toilet itself. It is important to address this issue promptly to prevent water damage and potential mold growth.
To remove a toilet flange, you will need to first turn off the water supply to the toilet and disconnect the water supply line. Next, remove the toilet by unscrewing the bolts at the base and lifting it off. Then, use a wrench or pliers to unscrew the bolts holding the flange in place. Once the bolts are removed, you can lift the flange out of the floor.
The special bolts that hold a toilet to the floor.
To change a toilet, first turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to empty the tank. Disconnect the water supply line and unscrew the bolts holding the toilet to the floor. Lift the toilet off the floor and remove any remaining wax seal. Place a new wax seal on the flange and lower the new toilet onto it. Secure the toilet to the floor with new bolts and reconnect the water supply line. Finally, turn the water supply back on and test the toilet for leaks.