NEW OR USED TOILET INSTALLATION

[markerbull]

Very helpful and I am SOOO grateful I found out to avoid rocking it during the install. Thank you sir!!

[FecesPeces]

Ahhhh, there's nothing like drinking coffee while leaning over a toilet in the morning.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

@FecesPeces Its a stage built for this video. New toilet and wax ring! It was the only way to show setting a toilet from the wall side, and yes we did shoot in the morning, COFFEE WAS GOOD, and not polluted. +++Bob

[CountryConcertGirl]

Question, I moved into a new place and I have a tolilet that makes a clunking noise when a person sits on it, to me the tolilet is not balanced. Could this be the case and what should I do about it???

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

@CountryConcertGirl  Sounds to me like its time to pull the toilet and see why it is "clunking" If the flange is too high "that may be the cause of the noise" you may have to set toilet in a bed of plaster of paris mix and shims, allow at least 24 hours for mix to set up before using. A flange may also be broken allowing toilet to move and if that is the case use a spanner flange repair +++Bob

[Pistonhips]

He said 'flange' and 'wax ring' ...(sniggers)

[thesubcutaneousphat]

Thanks for the help.

[born2fly145]

I've always been scared of plumbing... until now. Thanks for the video, Bob.

[derek47]

Can I install a toilet where there used to be a washing machine?

[sonicthehedgehogca]

Thanks! The idiots that made the instruction manual said to rock it now it leaks! LOL. Now I know to just press straight down. Excellent advice.

[liquilock]

Hey Bob, use LiquiLock to solidify the water before you pull the toilet! It makes pulling a toilet so much easier. Search "LiquiLock" on youtube or google for more info.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

@liquilock When I remove a toilet it usually sits for 3-4 weeks while the bathroom is being remodeled, a pair of rubber gloves a sponge and a bucket is the way I generally go, sometimes I also will take a large garbage bag and will bag the toilet if it has to go down steps or long distance for storage until reinstall. Are there any other uses for this product? It seems like it would be a multi-use product using the right imagination. I will work on it, Thanks for sharing!+++Bob

[liquilock]

@HomeRemodelWorkshop. LiquiLock will hold the water indefinitely. Eventually the water will evaporate & leave the LiquiLock in the original powder form. LiquiLock will absorb any liquid. You could use it in Ptraps, the toilet tank or any spill. My mother-in-law uses it for the snow that drops off her car in the garage then she sweeps it up later. It has many uses but we have had the best response in the toilet removal use. Home Depot will be carrying it in a few months.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

@liquilock I knew there were more uses, I pondered using it in flower pots to keep plants moist while out of town? lol nice job sure it will succeed! +++Bob You did say non-toxic right?

[codymcarthur]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[Jmarcb2]

Very good video... answered some of my questions about the flange !!

Thank you very much !! very usefull video

[gallardo228]

I love the part when he says "the toilet is ready to get to work" in a firm voice :D

[Thundering34]

Thank you for taking the time to share. Seems simple enough, I will go give it a try.

[aemotorsport]

cool, thx 4 sharing @@

[MrXbrianx]

nice toilet video dude.

[Wheetking]

I watched a few vids, this one worked well for me, thanks guys.

[LoganZone101]

yay

[LoganZone101]

WAHOO!!!!!

[LoganZone101]

YAY!!!!!

[creed1299]

So does the toilet need to be checked to see if its level or not?

[saberXedge]

Excellent info!

[carygates]

Good one

[shermancrusher]

Dude the home depot one is so funny but they have some helpful tips and I mean only 1 plug up the sewer hole during removal of the wax ring, then when you get all of your supples ready remove it I recommend watching both BUT DON'T ROCK THE TOILET the guy from home depot looks like on his name tag says volunteer and I don't want to be here. While this video says I'm the ****.

[crawleygat37]

That floor looks a bit weak..!! I think id tried it out first, then cut that bolt before final fitting..

[MrShoram]

Nice muffin cup  lol , Thanx for vid =)

[jobirgheidi]

Well demonstrated - Thanks..........

[beltor333]

Wonderfully explained, dear teacher. Thank you very much for sharing!!!!

[greglois1]

Great video! very helpful, thanks! Greg

[aaa3798]

thank god that was a new toilet,since you had your coffee right over it... haha

thanks for the video, i have to install one since my bowl broke getting hit with a wrench when I changed the seat on the other.

[adilzia786]

good job man GOD bless

[nastydog131]

Just a added note ......When you tighten the bolts to the flange ,Be very carfull not to over tighten them this could cause the porcelain to crack. Or rip it out of the flage if using a pvc one. I know i have made that mistake and cost me big time .

[biggymack8]

@nastydog131 if ppl are worried about that recommend using plastic T bolts.. they will break before the toilet does!... and there easier to cut as well

[StandUpForLiberty]

Right now in my bathroom the toilet is removed. I have a round hole cut in my new plywood subfloor which exposes the metal pipe for the toilet. I'm going to need to put a new flange on since I removed it. QUESTION: Should I install the flange now and screw it into the plywood, THEN install the vinyl peel and stick tile, THEN the toilet, or should I the tile first, then the flange, then the toilet?

[lexinaut]

This video is flush with plumb good information! This one's got the basics for a simple install. I won't wax eloquent any more. I'll just ring off for now. Thanks!

[peacefrog0521]

Hi Joe - I'm getting ready to replace an existing toilet - still working OK, no leaks, but it's probably 30 yrs old and doesn't "move the product" as well. My question is: How often do you find that the existing flange is broken or corroded, and needs to be replaced? I'm afraid if I remove the old toilet and have to replace the flange, that I'll be "S.O.L.". Thanks and Merry Christmas.

[MexicanBlood90]

Why a guy hold a muffin cup, and need to drink a during working on install? ugh.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

You may not have noticed but this was filmed on a stage we built for filming.The toilet was brand new and unused.The wax ring was also brand new and unused. The coffee cup was real and the coffee was great! We filmed this in the early morning.+++Bob

[xjohnnyutah]

Well, Joe it's not so much what was ACTUALLY happening as far as your stage vs. a real bathroom, etc., it's more the mental images that the scenario creates. But hey, at least you weren't chowin' down a McDonald's breakfast burrito, or somethin'. THAT would definitely be a "How-to-do-anything-with-a-toi­let-video faux pas".

[BigBenSFC]

@HomeRemodelWorkshop i have toilet much the same as this. How do you get the top off?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

@BigBenSFC I have a video available " how to assemble a toilet " with a little reverse engineering it may answer your question.+++Bob

[totoni2000]

hi. original flange from the big pipe. so i added a metal flange on the top of the bad one. the toiled gained 1/4 height. it was unstable.. it didnt sit right on the floor. it held until today. it broke the toilet. I know i need a new toilet, but the same thing may happen again. someone at homedepot recommend that i buy shims, but i dont like the space it leaves in the bottom of the toilet. I want my toilet to be FLAT on the floor, and stable. Help if you can.

[leokimvideo]

Interesting, what you find is toilets around the world all have their own little ways of being installed.

[ATAHUALPA867]

Hey buddy, any tips for a clogging toilet situation?.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Google closet auger +++Bob

[aquino80]

nice

[GlowingBentley]

Between this video & the flange repair video, I think I have a handle on this.

My flange protrudes above the floor & I used an extra thick reinfoced wax ring. (Bigger is better, right?).

So now, I need to get the standard wax ring and a flange repair kit. Should be good to go.

Oh yeah... don't forget to turn off the water & disconnect the hose before ya try to move the toilet. :-)

Too bad it's Labor Day... :(

Thanks for the great video!

Subscribed.

[redbyrne04]

how come the waste is so small???in ireland it has to be 4 inches and is a lot easier to fit than this

[thomnbid]

that toilet is so different to the Australian toilet suites

[modykingmido]

i hate EXPERT VILLAGE, THERE VIDEO SAYS ROCK THE TOILET SO THAT THE WAX SEALS, AND DID AND IM GOING TO HOME DEPOT FOR ANOTHER! I GOT A HUGE LEAK all over the ground. Jeez, at least HE MENTIONS NOT TO ROCK IT, EXPERT VILLAGE SHOULD BE TAKEN OF YOUTUBE.

[bilgueits]

Better than Expert Village explanation.

[ndyt]

test fit before you put the wax in!

[nelaloco]

i rocked my toilet like HE SAID NOT TO DO! back to the hardware store i go to get another friggin wax ring...thanks man (oh yes there is a leak too)

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

At least you know how to fix it!!!!!!!+++Bob

[Rich1028]

this is a great video.

helped me get ovet the fear of doing this on my house.

[juxtathief]

I now have confidence to fix my 1955 leaky toilet. I am lucky I have old 1X8's floor support. Easy to replace. Thank you for doing this.

[waypasthadenough]

A commode I'm trying to install is about 2 inches off the floor when I set it on the flange. The flange was installed years ago. The homeowner doesn't remember if there was ever a commode in place.

If I try to cut through the flange and install a new one I'm afraid part of it will still be in the pipe below floor level.

What can I possibly do about this situation without having to tear the floor out or build a platform for the commode to sit on?

[Kevin4Him]

uh...why not SHOW te attachment of the water line???

[DOLRED]

Nice presentation with the floor level camera angle ---helps alot.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

You are welcome 750 g's lol Thanks +++Bob

[jfburrows]

Thanx a mill

[classicgreats]

Thank you for that information at 0:27 I'm putting down tile in my bathroom and it's good to see that option.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Glad you found it helpful+++Bob

[tchhom]

This is very clear and easy to follow instructions. Thanks Joe.

[odmcarp]

did you put some Sambuca in with that coffee you're drinking...not too much now lol

[mosafef73]

thanks for the wonderful video, I went to tighten my toilet and of course the old bolt broke... I just removed the toilet and went "now what am i gonna' do?!?!

this is very clear and I'm off to lowes right now

[LittleBrotherBlues]

Could you explain how to remove/install the bolts that hold the flange into wood or in my case concrete with what looks like hammered rivet devices. I need to remove my old one mounted on a slab. Thanks

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Sounds like a split drive anchor,like the one I described in anchoring wood to concrete video.You will probably want to use a saw-zall with a thin metal blade to cut carefully cut below the flange.This being said why are you removing the flange bolts?If it is to raise the floor you may have to cut off entire flange and install a remodeling extension with a adjustable rubber seal.Of course this is dependent upon type of pipe you are cutting off+++Bob

[jimmyandbill]

I need to reseat all three of my toilets and you have flushed away my fears of doing it myself! Thanks.

[Stan1208]

Once the toilet is fastened down, if you see water coming from under the toilet, you must put a new wax ring.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

And generally need to replace toilet bolts===Bob

[1991240sxcar]

Thanks for the useful video.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Have about 80+ more on our home channel if you get a chance you could check them out===Bob

[biggfingger5]

Nah,they didn't win,but I didn't expect them to,there are the Bengals ,after all.

[biggfingger5]

Thanks Joe .Got it and it took about 45 min.I usually do all my own work,,and do it pretty well,but something about toilets always spooked me.

Have a great day.Steve

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Did your football team win?===Bob

[biggfingger5]

thanks Bob,going to Home Depot now,should be able to get it done tomorrow before Sunday football starts.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Always good to have a working toilet before the games begin!A few friends and a few beers and no toilet could make your neighbors unhappy lol Good luck===Bob

[loginname2828]

ThanksI Joe :)

[gapcanada]

what about the putty around the outside?

[host47]

Joe, I would like to thank you for your videos here on YouTube. They have been very helpful in teaching me how to replace a leaking toilet in my house.

[nutdip]

Hey Joe,

When did they add a "r" to the middle of the word "Washer?" :-)

Do you live in Warshington? Do you Warsh your car? hahahhaha :-)

Just funnin with you. WASHER!

PS. Thanks. I'm off to Home Depot now!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Lol,I have noticed that with my entire family!My brother Joe is not the only one.Very funny.====Bob

[Terri3210]

Thanks for the information. Im about to try replacing the wax ring... If If I shut the water off and flush the toilet the pot should be empty... can I buy any size wax ring as long as I buy a flange and bolts to match up.

Or do I have to keep the existing flange and match right size wax ring to that?

thanks

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

A standard wax ring will work be it a thin or thick wax ring depending on the depth of the flange to floor surface.Unless there is something wrong with flange it should not have to be replaced.Most wax rings have toilet bolts in the package already.If the flange is damaged I have a video about a simple repair to a common flange problem that may help.Good Luck===Bob Also just flushing toilet may not be good enough to eliminate water get rubber gloves a sponge and a bucket to remove rest of water

[Terri3210]

Ok thank you much...I must say in advance I dread this challenge.

Ive watched guys lifting toilets they look awkwardly heavy how much does one weigh? One more question;

What if I smash the bolts when trying to line up the toilet over them just what if?

Is that ok and do I get another chance to try and line it up?

Just trying to cover all bases before I attempt this

[vallo3838]

Great video-best i seen.Keep up the great

videos.

[vallo3838]

this is the best video that i have seen for

tilet installing.

[varibev]

oh..thanx so much..helps me a lot 4 architecture brd exam preparation

[tjsemail02907]

bob, if the homeowner sets the toilet and then forgets the rag blocking the pipe, can the wax ring be servicable or should they purchase a new one? TJ

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

I would recommend getting a new one .Could save alot of hassle and they usually come with new johnbolts that will make resetting easier===Bob

[dicklacock]

But how do you remove a toilet when the bolts and nuts are rusted?

[richieflyboy]

Two things I would add. 1) Warm the wax ring before installation to lessen the chance of it cracking. Stick it in your furnace room or other warm place (80F or so) for 15-20 minutes. 2) Those bolts are designed to snap off at predetermined lengths before you install them. Save's the trouble of sawing.

[stutuarima]

Thanks for this video. Husband is never home to help me with renos, and I've gutted the bathroom top to bottom by myself....but just didn't know how to install a new toilet! So thanks for the video....I don't need a man now!!

[dlcogswell]

What about plumber's putty? I see others use it. Is it necessary?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

No plumbers putty necessary with any toilet installation that I could possibly think of,wax ring only===Bob

[jarrod1403]

Best toilet install video in the history of mankind!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

LOL! Not bad but jeeezzz.Its A toilet video LOL! Thanks for watching===Bob

[madsenmel]

Thanks for the *extremely* helpful video...this cleared up so many things for me!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

You are very welcome Thanks for watching==Bob

[Jonboy37]

Great video! Any advice for me? The previous owner installed flooring in the bathroom adding about 1/4 to 3/8" without changing the toilet connection. Looks like someone used two or three wax rings at a time for this but I had no luck with two rings on my first try. Any special I could try on my second go round? thx. - Jon

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

A whole repair flange may do the trick.Youtube channel "plumberx"has a video on one ,hope this helps you out===Bob

[tbegin69]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, I really wished I would have paid attention to my dad when he would do this stuff, instead of watching cartoons! haha Thanks again!!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

We don't appreciate these basic things untill we don't have them!===Bob

[aleks7868]

Great Video, too bad I watched it after I installed my toiled doh!

I MAY (probably) did wiggle the toilet as you specifically instructed not to, will any leaks in the seal be clearly apparent by smell or water around the toilet or should I re do the whole thing?

Thanks.. keep up the great work!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Yes, It would be obvious if you have a poor seal. Water on floor or bad sewer gas smell would tell the tale. Hope all works out if not new wax ring and toilet bolts and all is well. Good luck===Bob

[zakzak000]

Eww did you juts drink that coffee after fitting the toilet! lol

[haremchik]

wow is it really that easy???

Thank you excellent excellent instruction.

Question for you though, how to you cap off an area where a toilet was installed. I no longer wish to keep the "powder room" that came with my old house and have no clue as to capping off the plumbing. Any advice would be most appreciated.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

If you are eliminating the toilet completely I will be assuming you will be repairing floor also.There are caps available for copper,p,v,c,and cast pipes in appropriate sizes to your pipe.open your floor,or ceiling below and cut pipe at straight section,not at elbow or hub,Install cap.There is a thick rubber cap available that can be installed with a screwdriver if you are concerned about your installation skills.Dont accidentally cut and cap any active drainlines connected to it,seek pro.-Bob

[haremchik]

Excellent, I can't thank you enough! Have a wonderful holiday!

[squirrlvschipnk]

I just saved $250, thanks and God bless

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Put it to good use elsewhere.Thanks for the blessing,can never have too many of those===Bob

[tommyboombotz]

What do you do when you have an uneven floor? Ive seen mortar put down underneath the toilet to stabilize it. Have you ever seen this?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Morter may glue toilet to floor making it not removable without breaking it.I would recommend plaster of paris making sure you allow as much drying time as possible before using toilet.Good luck===Bob

[delapena88]

Thank you Sir, I need to replace my toilet tomorrow and have no idea what to do until I saw your video.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Good luck I'm confident you will do fine===Bob

[plutoplatters]

contractors... please NEVER put the toilet's

water-feed pipe directly behind the toilet. Always place it off to the side. I replaced a toilet today,the pipe was directly behind the toilet preventing it from being mounted. If the pipe had been to the side the job would have been 20mins instead of 6hrs. (long story)

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

I also have many stories about boneheaded things done during projects.Hot water run to toilet seems to be a common occurance!Thanks for post.===Bob

[NeoFalcon69]

Just wondering if you have a video for installng toilets with their waste pipe towards the wall as oppose to the ground.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Sorry but no I dont,---Bob

[weedandwine]

I would have used a horned wax ring and nuts to hold the closet bolts to the flange.

[linagee]

Don't forget the caulking around the toilet base! (To make it pretty.)

[PassTheLoot]

Might take a while before you notice a leak.

[jtbittner]

whats the point of using the washers over the bolts on top of the closet flange if you do not use nuts to tighten the bolts to the flange.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Closet Flange ,washer ,commode ,nuts,I believe it helps reinforce the flange. Hope that helped---Bob

[benjificus]

without those washers the john bolt might fall into an oversized hole around the flange, that happened to me today on a renovation

[remoleeda]

Awesome job...excellent focus on what you were talking about, relevant amounts of detail and the little tips and tricks that can get newbies in trouble.

Thanks!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Sometimes its hard to get all details in video that are really important.Thanks for noticing the effort---Bob

[mano0obe]

Easiest one to follow on youtube =)

I never do stuff myself like this, but I wondered how do they get the toilet off after they hacksaw they bolts?

good video again

[benjificus]

the john bolts are fairly soft, the nut will screw off with a wrench

[coastale]

Great video! This makes me want to go to Canada and buy a used higher water toilet and install it myself! Thanks Bob!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

You could buy a used one here in the states,If I were going to canada Id buy a new one!

[coastale]

Well, I've to find a good used toilet that flushes.  Some Black Market White porcelain!

[jlikitba]

excellent!

[gluvsu]

Thanks...that was awesome!

[awackocrank]

Test those bolts and washers with a magnet to make sure they are really brass. Some say brass on the label, but turn out to be japanned steel.

[evhvariac]

Solid!