Perhaps the toilet seat is cracked or looks dirty. Maybe you want to change the style or color of your toilet seat. No matter what the reason, you don't need to call a plumber. You can replace a toilet seat with a few basic tools.
Follow the steps below to learn how to install a toilet chair.
Tools you will need
A new toilet seat doesn't require many parts. You only need the seat and some tools that you probably
have in your garage. This project will require the following gear:
Tape measure
Crescent wrench
Screwdriver
Oil or lubricant
Hacksaw (optional)
These tools will suffice for any job involving toilet seat replacement, even if the original is difficult to
remove.
How to fit a toilet seat
Before you take out the old seat, it is important to find a new toilet seat. Modern commodes are available
in standard sizes so it should not be difficult to find a replacement seat at your local hardware store. Use
a tape measure for measuring the length and width of your current seat before you buy one with the exact
dimensions.
Take out the old toilet seat
This is often the hardest part of the process. However, even if there are challenges, it's still a simple job
that you can do. First, remove any caps that secure the seat to your bowl. Then, you will need to use a
crescent wrench or screwdriver to loosen the bolts.
The bolts can be difficult to remove depending on their age and condition. Spray some lubricant on the bolts and wait for it to penetrate them. Then, try to loosen them once again.
The hacksaw is an alternative. Start at the top of your toilet bowl and slide the hacksaw under the seat until it touches the bolts. Next, carefully see the bolts until they are gone. You can now clean up any plastic or metal shavings and install your new seat.
Toilet Seat Replacement
It is very easy to install the new seat once the old one has been taken out. Most manufacturers will give
instructions. If they don't, it is easy to follow the same process for all standard seats.
Place the new seal onto the toilet, so that the bolts pass through the holes in the bowl. Next, thread the nuts onto bolts using your fingers until they are tight enough. To secure the toilet seat, use a crescent wrench or a screwdriver once the nuts have been tightened. Attention: Do not over-tighten the nuts or strip the threads. Once the toilet seat has been fixed, ensure that there is no side-to-side movement.
You have it! It's a simple job that takes less than an hour.
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