It seems that caulking your toilet to the floor has drawn quite a debate among clients, plumbers and DIYers of the like. Is ...

Scrape off the old wax ring from the flange, toilet base, and floor using a putty knife. Inspect the flange for cracks, rust, ...

Unscrew the bolts connecting the toilet tank to the bowl. Carefully lift the tank off the bowl and set it aside. With a utility knife, cut through the caulk around the base of the toilet.