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Can you replace a two-piece toilet with a one piece toilet?

Can you replace a two-piece toilet with a one piece toilet?

A: Yes, in most cases you can install a one-piece toilet to replace a two-piece toilet without it turning into a big project. Just make sure you use the same specification as your existing toilet as far as rough-in measurements and bowl size.

What’s the best way to replace a toilet seat?

Use the largest size screwdriver that will fit your bolt head for best results. Remove the seat from the toilet. Collect the nuts, bolts, and any loose plastic or metal hardware (like the bolt covers) that also go with the seat. Put these small pieces into a sealable plastic bag and tape them to the seat so they don’t become lost.

Where are the seat Fasteners located on a toilet?

Open the bolt caps to gain access to the seat fasteners, if necessary. These are located at the back of the seat, where the seat hinges. Some toilets may not have plastic covers for the bolts. If yours does, open these covers by prying upwards on them with your finger or a screwdriver. Use light pressure when opening the bolt covers.

How often should I Clean my Toilet Seat?

Clean the seat and its hardware regularly. Dirtiness and buildup can contribute to the corrosion and degradation of your toilet seat and its hardware. For this reason, you should clean it regularly with a suitable general purpose bathroom cleaner. Check cleaners before using them on toilet porcelain or the seat itself.

When do you need to replace a Kohler toilet seat?

Some Kohler toilets use an attachment system for their seats called anchors. Normally these anchors do not need to be replaced when changing your toilet seat unless they have broken and the seat cannot be removed. The seat anchor kit (part number 84999) is for the removal of broken anchors and the installation of new ones.

Is the Kohler toilet seat anchor kit compatible?

Protect the warranty on Kohler products, always look for the Kohler Genuine Parts logo. Kohler Genuine Parts are designed by Kohler engineers to maintain original product performance and promote product longevity. This toilet seat anchor kit is compatible with various Kohler one-piece toilets.

Where is the serial number on a Kohler toilet?

The serial number ‘3386’ is under the Kohler logo. Hard to see because it’s under the water line.

When do you need to replace a toilet seat anchor?

Normally these anchors do not need to be replaced when changing your toilet seat unless they have broken and the seat cannot be removed. The seat anchor kit (part number 84999) is for the removal of broken anchors and the installation of new ones. Refer to the directions below for replacement.