Step 2 · Disconnect and Remove Toilet

This is the step most people slow down on. Take it one move at a time — there’s no rush, and you can rewind the clip as many times as you need.

Disconnect the water supply line from the bottom of the toilet tank using an adjustable wrench. Have a small bucket or rag ready to catch drips. Next, use a putty knife or flathead screwdriver to gently pry off the decorative plastic caps covering the closet bolts at the base of the toilet. Use the wrench to remove the nuts from the closet bolts. With the bolts free, gently rock the toilet to break the wax seal underneath. With a helper, lift the toilet straight up and away, then carefully set it down on the prepared old towels or cardboard.