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I'm getting bathroom floor replaced with something more modern. Some say replace the toilet because removing and reinstalling the current one may cause problems with some of the parts. Some say i can keep the old toilet.
I moved into this house recently and when i look up the brand of the toilet it appears to be a basic line. i forgot the name (definitely is not kohler, american standard, or other common brands. I don't know how old the toilet is but it looks fine on the outside. It is the right size, too. Inside the tank the parts look older though.
So, should i keep the toilet? If i buy a new toilet that would run me $200 for the toilet alone.
You say you are going for more modern. Do you have a toilet in mind that would better suit that style?
no, not really. when i said modern i was thinking of my current 4x4 white ceramic tiles being replaced by 18 x 18 porcelain non-white tiles. for the toilet i just want something basic that won't have problems
So how many gallon flush is it and what size is the sewer line? If it's an old 5 gallon flush and you have a 4" sewer, do not replace it with any of the new low flow commodes unless you just like a stopped up sewer. The issue is a low flow commode does not build a water level high enough in the sewer to float the solid waste way in a 4" pipe. If you have a 3" sewer pipe it's up to you. I think the new low flow commodes are a headache waiting to happen but I'm old school. If you have an old 5 gallon flush and are replacing it, do not destroy it. Folks will pay BIG money for one down here due to the old houses that have the 4" sewer. Probably the same in your area. Down here one on Craigslist won't last an hour.
I'm getting bathroom floor replaced with something more modern. Some say replace the toilet because removing and reinstalling the current one may cause problems with some of the parts. Some say i can keep the old toilet.
I moved into this house recently and when i look up the brand of the toilet it appears to be a basic line. i forgot the name (definitely is not kohler, american standard, or other common brands. I don't know how old the toilet is but it looks fine on the outside. It is the right size, too. Inside the tank the parts look older though.
So, should i keep the toilet? If i buy a new toilet that would run me $200 for the toilet alone.
I would at least replace the innards. But be prepared to buy a new one anyway in case the current one cracks during removal or even installation.
If it works, fit's the decor- why replace it? A toilet is not like an appliance. It either works, or the internals need to be replaced. There's not much too them, and unless your contractor is a gorilla they are pretty stout and not prone to breaking.
I've replaced flooring in several bathrooms, all of them I simply removed the toilet while doing the work and when done added a riser and a new wax ring. No problems. No need to replace the internals if they work.
I just don't see the need to replace unless- a) it doesn't work well now or; b) it doesn't work style wise with the remodel.
Why not just put it back, and if you screw it up, then you can always replace it later?
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