Toilet Resources
Here at PlumbersStock, you can buy toilets, or if you're not in the market, you can learn all about them. We have lots of great articles for learning how to fix a toilet, and answers to frequently asked questions, so be sure to read through our toilet resources before making a purchase or tackling a project.
Toilets 101
- 1-Piece vs. 2-Piece Toilets - learn everything you need to know about choosing between each kind of toilet configuration.
- Elongated vs. Round Toilets - learn everything you need to know to pick the right toilet for your needs.
- How to Drain a Toilet - for many maintenance projects, it's important to know how to properly drain your toilet.
- Measure Toilet Rough-in - be sure to make this measurement before you order a new toilet.
- How to Measure a Toilet Seat - get the right replacement toilet seat with proper measurement.
- Wooden vs. Plastic Toilet Seats - find out which material is the best for your needs.
Maintenance
- How to Adjust a Toilet Float - adjusting the float will change the water level.
- How to Clean a Toilet Bowl and Tank - learn to clean your toilet using household remedies.
- Change Water Level in Toilet Bowl - get your water level right so that it has sufficient flushing power without waste.
- How to Plunge a Toilet - plunging the toilet works on almost any clog with the right know-how.
- Snaking a Toilet Clog with an Auger - for the toughest, deepest clogs, you're going to need a snake tool or auger.
- Stopping a Toilet Overflow - there are many ways to quickly stop an overflow in progress. Read all about it right here.
- How to Turn Off Water to Toilet - there are many reasons you will need to shut off the water, so you had better know-how.
- How to Tighten a Loose Toilet Seat - secure the seat back in its rightful place following these simple steps.
- Unclogging a Toilet Without a Plunger - if you have a clog and no plunger, what do you do? Check with the experts at PlumbersStock, of course.
Repairs & Replacement
- Fix a Leaking Toilet Tank - if you have a leak, you need to get on that quick. Learn more here.
- Fix a Broken Fill Valve - if your toilet isn't filling properly, there is a good chance you need to replace the fill valve, but hopefully, it can be fixed.
- Change a Toilet Flapper -flappers are cheap and need to be replaced when the seal is compromised.
- Replace a Toilet Flange - a novice can complete this replacement with the right knowledge.
- Fix/Replace a Toilet Handle - change out the toilet handle assembly by following these simple steps.
- Toilet Seat Replacement Tutorial - when the hinges on the seat have broken, it's time to find a replacement and install it.
- How to Replace a Toilet Supply Line - change out the supply line by following these simple steps.
Installation
- Venting a Toilet - drain pipes that are connected to fixtures with traps must be vented. Learn how to plumb your toilet properly.
