If the toilet is caulked to the floor, carefully score the caulk line with a utility knife before lifting the toilet and setting it aside. Step 2: Remove the Old Wax Seal and Inspect the Flange.

If there is caulk or putty around the base of the bowl, score it with a putty knife. Gently rock the bowl side to side and front to back to loosen the bowl. When the bowl is loose, lift it off.

Dear Ken: Recently, you suggested to caulk around the base of a toilet. Isn't that the purpose of the wax ring? - PaulaAnswer: The wax ring does seal the toilet ...

You may have heard you shouldn't caulk a toilet to the floor, but our pro says you should. Hear us out—this is important.