If you have a bathroom with a toilet, you should make sure to set it to prevent leaks. A toilet is a vital part of any bathroom. It helps to clean the area and to flush the waste away. 

Unfortunately, not all toilets are designed this way. Some toilets are designed to let water escape easily, which can result in leaks. To prevent these leaks, set your toilet to be sealed. This will stop the water from leaking out and will also help to keep your bathroom clean.

Equipment / Tools

• Pliers or adjustable wrench
• Utility knife

How To Properly Set a Toilet

1. Check the Flange Height

The flange height is how far the toilet bowl sits inside the bowl. The flange is the part that sticks out from the rim of the toilet, and it holds the bowl in place. If you have a toilet with a slow leak, it’s usually because the flange isn’t high enough.

To check your flange height, sit on top of your toilet and look down into the bowl. You should be able to see your legs below your knees; this is where your flange sits. If you can see even part of an arm or leg into your bowl, then you probably need to adjust your flange height.

2. Secure the Closet Bolts

Closet bolts are the nuts that hold the toilet bowl to the base. If this is not secure enough, then water can leak out of the toilet and make your floor wet.

To secure your bolts, use a utility knife to cut off the heads of each bolt. Then, use pliers to tighten down each bolt. You should be able to see into your bowl from above when you do this step; if you can’t see anything in the bowl, then it’s probably time for a new toilet!

3. Place the Wax Ring and Toilet

You should have a wax ring on your toilet, in addition to the toilet seat. The wax ring is used to cover the hole where water comes out. The wax ring also serves as a seal that keeps the bowl from leaking. There is another kind of toilet ring available which is waxless toilet seal, you can use them too.

To place your wax ring, you’ll need to use pliers or an adjustable wrench to remove it from the old toilet. Then, you’ll slide it over the top of your new toilet and secure it with pliers or an adjustable wrench. You can use one hand to hold down your toilet seat as you do this, but it’s not necessary.

4. Level the Toilet

After you have placed your wax ring and toilet, you’ll need to make sure the toilet is level. This helps to keep the bowl from leaking, and it also makes it easier for the toilet to work properly.

To check your toilet’s level, stand on top of it and look down into the bowl. You should be able to see your legs below your knees; this is where your flange sits. If you can see even part of an arm or leg into your bowl, then you probably need to adjust your flange height.

5. Seal the Toilet Base

The seal keeps water from leaking out of the base of your toilet; this prevents leaks in other areas as well. When you’ve finished replacing a toilet, you should use a sealant around the base and under the wax ring to prevent leaks from happening again. You can find sealant at most home improvement stores that sell toilets or at home improvement stores like Lowe’s.

To complete this step, you’ll want to use a clamp to secure your base to the floor. Then, you’ll apply sealant around the base and under the wax ring. You can use a caulking gun or a putty knife and a small paint brush to apply sealant, but we recommend using sealant that has quick-drying properties because it will dry faster.

Conclusion

The toilet is a vital piece of equipment in your home, and replacing one can be a big job. However, if you follow the instructions above, it will be much easier on you and your family. If you have any questions or comments about the article or this project in general, please feel free to leave them below. We’ll do our best to answer them as soon as possible!