Thank you! In the past I would have called my dad to come help. Since he passed away, I had to google how to do it myself. I'm a single mom, and with the help of your video, I had the courage to install my own toilet! Thank you! It was kind of cool, that you also remind me a lot of my dad. He wouldn't have cared to use gloves either and he probably would have opened the packet with his teeth too! :) You not only helped me in a time of need, you made my day! Thanks for the help! Blessings to you and your family!
Thank you! At 3:45 this morning I groggily lifted my tank lid, one side slipped out of my fingers and it fell into the tank - clunk, splash, water everywhere - the tank was cracked. I couldn't afford a new toilet AND a plumber so I watched your video and others to see if I could do it myself. I'm 67 and a woman; the hardest part seemed to be lifting the pieces. Watching YOUR video made me look at the separate tanks and bowls. The sales person didn't know if that tank would fit my 4 year old bowl, but since it was returnable and a lot easier just to replace the tank, I bought a tank (both tanks were 1.6 l). IT FIT. Total fix for $29, with no heavy lifting. I'm a very happy camper.
I like this video. Found it useful for my upcoming toilet replacement as well as humorous. Some of my favorite quotes: "You can use a kitchen butter knife." referring to wax ring removal. Note to self - do not eat at Greg's house. "never actually have to touch the wax if you don't want to" "I'm not going to use this toilet because the customer is going to be the first." Some of my favorite moments: Why simply replace the toilet control "guts" when you can replace the entire toilet? How to purchase the cheapest for a toilet during a trip to a home ... "supply" ... store. Punching the toilet down at 23:43. Some great insights: Steel clad supply line can protect from mice attack. Caulk around the toilet is more about mechanical mounting than water control.
Great video. Honestly hate most guides with the hosts playing caricatures and the stupid music. Nice to have someone just show the project without the exhausting act. And the guide is clear and thorough. Doesn’t jump around. Easy to follow.
I got good info from this video. I would not worry about all the people that don't know how to wash their hands after a job, the poor souls. I prefer to see comments with useful facts or tips. I did agree with the person who mentioned to plug the hole to prevent sewer gasses. OK, I am off to install my toilet, armed with some new knowledge. Thanks. By the way, your video person did a good job getting the right angles so I could really see, even into the tank to see that water line. Kudos to you both, good video.
I also want to say thank you so much! Your video really helped me. I was procrastinating because I was worried about the shut-off valve leaking, thought we had to replace that first (I had been shutting the water off whenever the toilet was not in use, because it was leaking and wasting so much water). I know I will get a plumber to come in and change that at some point, but it was such a relief when you explained that the shut-off will leak if it's not fully open or closed. So now we installed our new toilet today! And nothing is leaking! So happy, thanks again. You rock!
I must admit this is one of the Best instructional INSTALLATION walk through video I've seen! I am a woman and I can do this! You have given me all the tools and information I need to install my toilets. Thank you so much for making this video....
This was the absolute best video of, how to, that i have ever watched. my husband passed away and so im doing everytghing myself , a 76 yr old woman and i know i can do this, thankyou so much for such an easy to follow video and good video capturing too.I love that you showed what to look for in the store as well,and the tools to use, and the caulking, this was soooo perfect, ty and godbless you.
Thank you for showing how to move the toilet by tipping it! This was the main thing preventing me from working on my toilet myself so I can replace the floor. Cleaning it out with a wet vac is great, too. Great info about buying both parts separately, too.
I have repaired the stop valve assembly on a couple of occasions and bent the float arm to stop a toilet running as well still way cheaper than a new Loo... Good on'ya for taking the trouble to film the replacement process :)
you are freaking good. I watched many videos that showed you the good work.you showed everything.very very genuine video. I bout the $120 one and installed it exactly like you did . and it was so easy. thank you
I've watched your video a couple times, and I love it. I'm a DIY'er working on my kids' bathroom for my 30-day Room Challenge on my blog, and I was able to remove my toilet thanks to this video. I'm waiting for my new toilet to be delivered, but I'll be putting that in, too. Can't wait!! Thanks for the informative video :). - Serena @ Thrift Diving
Thanks, I really appreciate how you reinstalled the toilet . I thought I would have to pick the whole toilet up and was going crazy trying to line up the bolts while bent over. Thank you
you are now in my world considered, "DA MAN" thank you. you made it so easy that I as a woman with a bit of fear tackled the job and got it done. Thank you. Needless to say I have subscribed.
Great walkthrough. A more water efficient toilet will certainly pay for itself, but I'm not entirely sure I agree with the "cheaper to replace the toilet" part in terms of initial cost anyway. It's only $19.99 for a fluidmaster complete rebuild kit which includes the better float mechanism, flapper, flapper seat, overflow tube, and even new tank-to-bowl gaskets and screws. If you already have a 1.6GPF toilet or less, I'd probably go that route instead cost-wise. That's what I did in my previous house. In fact, anytime I see a ballcock I just replace it because they're pretty much guaranteed to fail soon enough anyway. In my new (to me) house, it had older 3.5 GPF toilets, so replacing those was a no-brainer, especially with these water rates!
Great vid. Very informative. I'm glad you were working on an old toilet because I'm about to reno my old bathroom that's about 15yrs old, so this is very helpful to me! Thanks!
This was very helpful! Thank you so very much! I think I could do a new replacement .... but I think I'll get a better one piece and do some cleaning prior to installation of the new toilet. But, the video was helpful!
A lot of things can go wrong when doing a replacement like this, so it's good that there were a few little things that he discovered that he was able to elaborate on--like the stuck bolts and the raised floor tile. That flange level can be a problem too at times, and at other times the mounting flange may have to be replaced as well--which can be a tricky thing depending on the circumstances.
Greg, thanks for informative video. just a thought. perhaps flush a few times before seal the bowl rim in case of a leak. Also, that caulk line could stand quick reducing wipe?
+Forwards Leftiesc I'm a woman and I was not offended. I'm also a carpenter. I work with lots of older guys like him, he meant no offense. I found his video really helpful, it gave me the confidence and knowledge to replace and install my toilet today, first time I've ever done it. Kudos to him.
If you're still answering questions or giving advice. I'm finishing my basement and there was a waste line available with the pipe sticking up through the poured concrete floor enough that I could install the floor and set an inside flange inside the pipe, and it sits snug right on top of the tile floor, glued and fastened with 4 concrete screws. Measurements were good to put a toilet there (12.5" center from the finished wall). My question is: What wax ring should I use for an inside 3" flange? I know for a fact that the ones with the standard plastic inserts will not work. Should I just use a plain wax ring with no insert? Think that would do fine? Or should I try one of the new "waxless" do-hickies they sell now-a-days?
I thought the comments where a bit harsh and I have to do this at least 1 a week. Then i seen him with the wax ring. Yeh. Use a glove for cleaning the seal! I use a vinyl knife . But hay he is at it and doing it very good. Good video .
Also, due to unexpected events, it's a good idea to watch as many of these videos as you can, as well as tuning into shows like "This Old House" and "Hometime". They can save you a lot of grief! Lastly, consider a toilet with an insulated tank to avoid condensation and dripping, which can create serious floor damage.
Very good idea's! Suggest not getting a toilet with a little round opening, get one that's oval! A little silicone spray on the old water shaft turn off valve stem, will prevent damage to the seal to avoid any water leaks. I've would have clean around the floor before setting the toilet, so the grout would of had a better surface to stick.
Seriously? You could have just replaced the inside assembly with a Fluid Master kit for about $12 or $25 if you wanted to replace everything in the tank including a new bottom seal. Which also gets rid of that giant ball float assembly And I agree with the others, how could you NOT completely clean off the old wax and the floor around it? If you are doing this for a paying customer, you'd be redoing it before I paid you! And if this is a rental unit you own & did that lackluster a job I'd be looking to rent elsewhere! As A LADY, i DON'T CARE ABOUT THE SILLY & UN-NEEDED POINTER ON CLEANING THE THING! LOL
