Home Improvement

Removing your toilet can be done by simply removing, its water supply line and the two nuts on either side of the toilet that hold it firmly to its flange. One common problem that people often run into while they are trying to remove their toilet, is that the bolts that hold it in place have become rusted, and the nut will not unscrew.

There are a couple of different ways that you can approach this problem. Before you attempt cutting the bolts off, there is a trick that you can try with the help of another person. Usually what happens when the bolts become rusted, is that bolts will just spin in place, and the nut will not come off.

At this point, you can have somebody tilt the toilet to the right side, while you work on removing the nuts on the left side. What this does, is it puts pressure on the head of the bolt where it is attached to the flange. Sometimes this pressure is enough to hold the bolts still while you unscrew the nut. It is important that you do not tilt the toilet too much, or apply too much pressure as you can break the flange or even the toilet. Use this method with care.

If the above mentioned method does not work in helping you remove rusty toilet bolts, cutting the rusted toilet bolts is your next option. At this point you can either use a power tools such as a dremmal, or a saws all. If you are using a power tool, use caution as to not mar, or excessively scratch the toilet.

If you do not have a power tool to use, your next best bet will be to use a hack saw. Try to position a hack saw, or the blade of your power tool at the bottom of the nut where it meets the washer. Take your time and Saw through the bolt at the bottom of the nut. You may have to saw through the nut as well. Just remember to be careful and take your time.