I really liked this video! To me it helped see where you put the level on the toilet. I wasn't sure if I should put the level on the rim of the bowl or not.
If the toilet had rocked and compressed one side of the wax ring, when you shim it back up, would it not leave a gap between the wax and toilet or flange?
I’d say it not rocking is more important. Depends on how out of level it is. Try it out and see what it feels like. Biggest thing is you don’t shim or move it around to much and break that seal
Nice and simple. Shim it guys I'm having to pull my toilet because it was not shimmed and so one of the bolts ended up getting sheared off. Now I have to pull the toilet, reapply a new wax ring and replace the brass bolts.
Rubber shims are easier to cut, but they are not rigid. They would compress each time someone sits down, so the toilet would move a little and eventually the wax ring would fail. Right???
But isn't possible that if a toilet wobbles water could be leaking underneath the toilet but above the flange? I ask bc the duplex I rent toilet wobbles a good bit front to back, about a year ago they had my end of the house raised bc it was more than 2 inches lower than the far end. The house was built in 2008. I work in construction and have faith that the slab was poured level and yes sometimes the ground sinks. Also the septic tank, pump is on my end.
Yes that could be a possibility. That's why you always want to be checking for leaks above and below the flange if its something you are worried about.. We have a video for a leaking wax seal if you need.
I liked your video simple and easy and funny. I don’t agree with the coupling around the toilet. For the fact anything can get under there and it is not easy to clean up. So once it’s installed and no leaks definitely caulk it.
Only one major flaw with this fix. Ok two... When you lifted the toilet you compromised the wax seal. Also, more than two shims on that side to support the weight and not crack the tile.
This is obviously a brand new toilet, judging by the condition of the brand new shiny toilet bolts. Old toilets often rock because the toilet flange is broken. And then shimming will do absolutely nothing.
