How Do You Replace A Toilet That Has Grout Around It?
Toilets are usually installed on top of tiles and held in place with a thin bead of silicone sealant. However, sometimes toilets are installed in bathrooms before the rest of the tile, with the result that the toilet is grouted in place and fixed to the floor slightly below the surface of the tile. Although this is not the most ideal installation, toilets installed this way can be replaced with not much more trouble than a normal toilet setup. Turn off the water to the tank. This is usually located on the water intake at the wall below the tank. Flush the tank and empty all the water. Unscrew the bolts that hold the tank to the toilet. Carefully remove the tank and set it aside. Unscrew the flange bolts that hold the toilet to the floor. Gently rock the toilet back and forth. Sometimes the grout won’t adhere to the porcelain bowl itself. Removing it in this instance is the same as any other type of toilet removal. If the grout is holding the toilet in place, it will have to be chipped
