We tried to remodel our bathroom for around $500. Basically you almost need to triple your original estimate to get a true idea of the final cost.In this picture you see Colin has installed the previous flange from the old toilet. He screwed it firmly into the hardy-board and subfloor. The tile was cut and set around the toilet flange not under it. Colin then slid the mounting bolts in and we cut a straw in half (from Wendy's) to put on top of the screws so
they would be easier to locate when we put the toilet on.
Next, install the new wax seal to the underside of the toilet.
Then Colin set the toilet over the mounting straws.
Make sure to push down hard on the toilet to get the wax to settle in. Wiggle it just a little bit but not too much to set it.
Then install the hardware on the mounting bolts. Make sure to finger tighten and then only turn 1/2 turn with a wrench. Any more and you risk cracking the toilet.
We found that our tile was not completely flat and so we used a rubber gasket (in the paint section at Home Depot) to check where there was extra space under the toilet. Using a putty knife to push in the gasket around the areas where there was space and then an exacto knife to cut it off we prevented 99.5% of the rocking.
This is the supply hose that worked best for all the bending back there.Total time for toilet installation: 1.5 hours
I am so glad that I can turn to you the next time I need to install a toilet. Whew, one less thing to worry about! Got your card today - your children are darling. They got the best of both of you. Merry Christmas.
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