I’m a plumber, I’ve installed thousands of toilets and I highly recommend getting a Nut driver for the Nuts, another tip is putting the wax ring on the flange. Nice video tho
Just wonder why putting the wax ring on the floor flange is better? All the instruction’s I’ve seen recommend putting it on the toilet. I guess it won’t ever fall off while installing it if it’s already on the floor flange….
If you use the Oatey reinforced wax seal, and you place the seal on the flange, (box instructions) set the bowl as centered as possible, should the rear of the bowl be higher? I haven't tightened the bolts down, but did pressed and sat down on the bowl so the seal would seal properly. Thank you. For the most part the flange is just a hair above floor level. Is placing the wax seal on the bottom of the bowl a better method? As far as I can tell, the original Wax seal was just the wax ring, no funnel.
@@j.lietka9406 if the flange is above the floor get a wax without funnel and stick it on the flange, if it still sticks up it’s either the floor isn’t flat or the toilet isn’t.
@@j.lietka9406 if the flange is above the floor,use a wax without the funnel and stick it on the flange if the toilet still isn’t flat it’s either the floor or the toilet that isn’t flat. And if it’s an older toilet that could be the issue too maybe it was never flat. If you need a new toilet I recommend the Kohler Elliston from lowes.
Great video with great detail. Only thing I’d recommend differently for someone doing this for the first time isn’t don’t cut the bolts down until you know the toilet isn’t leaking around the base because If someone has to take the toilet back off because it’s leaking it will make it difficult to get the nuts back on
@@Antoniolopezjimon He's talking about the 2 bolts at the base of the toilet. @TheExellentLaborer did it right, as long as the nut is on the bolt you can cut it and will have zero issues getting the nut off and back on. You never want to cut a bolt without having a nut on it first.
I followed your step by step guide and you turned a scary project for me into an easy one. Don’t know how many other projects I will complete myself but this girl will subscribe to your channel just to show some support. Thank you!
Although I don’t do it for a living, I’ve installed many toilets over the years of owning houses for 40 years. Your video was very simple and to the point. I loved it. The only thing I would add is when you cut those bolts, take a File and dummy the cut down a little because those cuts are so sharp. They’ve gotten me in the past. Thank you, I know the effort it takes to make these videos. Good job!
Perfect timing. Needed a refresher and you're always my go to instructor. Two things you forgot is if the floor is not level you have to put some shims and not cut those bolts until everything is tightened. Thank you and keep them coming.
That Kohler toilet butts real close to wall. Don't like silicone - use plumbers putty. Less messy,compared to sillycone. Roll out some beads of putty and smooth'em in. On old bathrooms ----- if your floor is uneven - when you sit on toilet it's going to wobble. Get some plastic shims for this - get em at Lowe's. They are wedge shape.
You are very detailed in how to install a toilet and that is what any DIY person needs, regardless of what they are trying to do. Your video was audio and video clear, thank you for that! Thank you for your top of the line teaching!!!
It depends if the drywall and trim are factored into your measurements. You could simply just sit the toilet into place and see if it lines up correctly first. I hope that helps!
This is super helpful. I'm currently looking at an electrical project but saw this and decided the fixes I need to make on a toilet in my place are easier if I better understand how new toilets get roughed in. Again, thanks for making this content. Hope you're wildly successful.
I’m glad I could help you out Victor. I do love sharing what I do with others. I appreciate your kind words, and I wish you the best of luck on all of your projects. Take care!
My greatest fear about DIY'ing this is the wax ring leaking and then the poo poo water draining into the crawl space. By the time you would smell it you would have a massive problem. Any tips?
Put some baby powder all around edges after installing, b4 1st flush. It will show the slightest amount of leak. It will leak immediately if ever. Flour works as well. 😊
Pro Plumber tip: Use a pair of Brass nuts on top of the plastic bolt clips to secure your bolts better on the flange before you set the toilet so the bolts don't move while setting the toilet bowl!!!!
I agree that the plastic clips do not hold near as well to keep them from shifting around, but I really have not had a problem with adjusting the toilet accordingly. Thanks for your input!
I would like to wish me luck on your project! I have learned patience is a virtue when it comes to DIY projects. Keep that in mind. Thanks for watching!
I felt like I was installing the toilet myself. One thing I've always been used to is putting the wax ring on the floor and having to use an additional wax ring only doing so many remodels. Of course new construction, it pretty cut and dry. If a manufacturer only came with a single wax ring, which Kohler usually doesn't, I make sure it has the flange in the wax ring. Some cases I don't use that style is if the rough in on a remodel was a 3" drain pipe. ( Doesn't happen often) I don't like creating a smaller drain area. I've tried one of those newer, no wax ring seals. Always had issues. I'll stick to the standard practice. Question. Does the supply line cover you used available for copper rough-in instead of PEX? Love that look better than the standard chrome escutcheon cover. Love the Kohler toilets and their customer service. Great job and hope all was dry when done. (couldn't resist) 🔨👍🏻🔨👍🏻
Yes, new construction it is pre-cut and dry. That is why I love construction lol. Yes, the supply line cover can be used over copper as well using this same one shown in this video. I personally think Kohler is offering the best toilet. There are definitely cheaper options out there but then you will miss out on the quality. Thanks a lot David for your excellent comment!
Thank you for this. Someone told me to cover the closet flange bolts with petroleum jelly before you put the covers on, that way they will not rust, and if you have to remove the toilet, the bolts mobe easily.
😮 the bathroom completely changed while the guy and the toilet stayed the same. Great video I am going to tackle this chore this weekend and have never done a toilet change before.
I felt like I should be able to do this job but I am worried about setting it properly on the first go and not ruining the wax seal. However, now that I've watched a couple videos, I'm terrified of what I'm going to find concerning the flange. The toilet was a long time ago and most likely the flange has metal that has rusted. An extra wax seal is no problem, but flange replacement looks a lot more complicated.
This is the boat I’m in; no clue how old the toilet is, but pretty sure it’s OLD. Local plumber wants $1000 to install the toilet, I doubt I’d get away with fixing the flange for less than $500
@@skitzkit I've completed the job and thankfully, the flange was plastic and did not need replaced, however, unless the metal was soldered or seized over time, I don't think it would be a hard job. It just screws down to the floor and snugly fits into the pipe. I did use an extra-large, reinforced wax seal and the whole job ended up being a lot easier than I expected. We had $200 into a nice new toilet and replacement parts (including extra seals and flange adapters that we ended up not needing - they are thin rings that screw down to the floor over top the original flange and only cost a few dollars), and an experienced professional should be able to do the job significantly faster than me, so if you really don't think you can tackle the job yourself (even with a friend helping), I would definitely look into other plumbers, because that markup is crazy.
I just had a new toilet installed at my house but it was loose from side to side when I would sit on it. I attempted to tighten the nuts and I think I popped something and made it worst. What would I need to do to correct this problem?
Has to come all way back out. He's right, call the people who put it in and do not pay anymore for the problem to be corrected. They didn't work wax in all the way
Tip do NOT use an electric grinder with cut off wheel to cut off excessive bolt height for the two bolts that attach the toilet to the floor. I did and the metal sparks imbedded into the porcelain staining (fortunately a hidden) part of my new toilet. Nothing removes the stain as the metal particles are melted into the porcelain.
It helps if the plumber that did the initial work fitted the toilet flange did a good job and made it flush with the floor. I just had to replace the flange on mine because it was WAY too high.
Thanks so much for all your videos! I'm just finishing a 1200sq ft addition. Your videos have by far been the most valuable resource for me. With your videos I've been able to do the entire addition without paying contractors. You're awesome thanks!
This video shows that the toilet tank is set exactly to wall, and this is the right position. Not the toilet tank faraway from the wall, like many videos shows !!! This depends on how you install the main toilet drain from the wall, in America it should 10" to 12" from the wall, in Europe and middle east 22 cm to 24 cm according to the toilet type, (if its American type it comes 10" to 12" / but if it European it comes 22cm to 24 cm)... coming with flexible flang rubber not wax flange like America. I see that flexible flange rubber is more easier to install than wax flange, it gives more free distance to play with the toilet position
2 to 3" max in America. It's safer for leaning back with out tipping and hides the paint marks that either fade or the paint color was changed after toilet installation. You can't paint behind them. 😊
01-07-2023 08 32 uur jullie zijn mij in mijn gedachte aan het vertellen dat jullie weten dat ik moet schijten? wtf? daarna laten jullie sirenes afgaan?
Excellent video. I’m a electrician, but I now moonlight as a Handyman doing all types of projects that folks either can’t do, or don’t want to, including fixing and replacing toilets. Your video is by far the best that I’ve seen yet. Great job.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I had absolutely no idea of installing a toilet. But I now know it through your simple explanations. Greetings from Papua 🇵🇬 New Guine.
This might sound dumb but how was no water coming out of the blue pipe before you installed everything but you were able to turn on the water with the shark bite valve?
I don’t comment on a ton of videos but I have to let you know how much your videos help me. I laid tile this past weekend using your video and am now watching this video to set the Toilet in the same room.
Thanks for posting. Quick question, Home Depot has a short video explaining a toilet install, but they do not recommend putting silicone around it at all. What are your thoughts on that approach?
Don't use. If your ring leaks under at some point, you'll never know until your toilet falls into cellar, while your sitting on it. 😉 floor rots, water sealed in, under😊
Ive been in construction my whole life papermills, oil refineries plywood mills etc. But im 57 and have never installed a toilet in a house or plumbed a house lol. Im installing one right now thanks for the video
Shark bite is not a DIY, it has been used in Europe for over 25yrs , used in Australia which has one of the highest standards in the world. Just haters who can't move with the times .
It would have been useful for you to explain where the closet flange is supposed to be in the bathroom. This video needs to be reworked. It is not ready for prime time, since you forgot step 1.
