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6 жыл бұрын

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the basics of changing a toilet.
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: $30
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Changing a Toilet:
Open ended adjustable wrench [amzn.to/2LIZ159]
Putty knife [amzn.to/2NR56zf]
Mini hacksaw [amzn.to/2NVsmfE]
Shopping List:
Bucket [amzn.to/2Lo4LCy]
Sponge [amzn.to/2N83O3o]
Drop cloth [amzn.to/2A99IbK] or plywood [amzn.to/2N8tzQT]
Gloves [amzn.to/2N8sDvM]
Closet bolts [amzn.to/2PYXYn0], closet nuts [amzn.to/318aMIS], and closet washers [amzn.to/2NPtUro]
Wax ring [amzn.to/2N8442m]
Toilet caps [amzn.to/2Q2oR9y]
Steps:
1. Shut the water off at the toilet. The shut off valve should be to the left of the toilet.
2. Flush the toilet to drain out as much water as possible. The rest can be removed with a sponge and a bucket.
3. Break the water connection from the hose to the toilet tank. It usually can be loosened with hands alone.
4. Use the open ended adjustable wrench to loosen the closet bolts on both sides of the toilet. Remove the nut and the washer.
5. Use the grips under the toilet to carefully lift the toilet straight up off the bolts. Place the toilet on a piece of plywood or drop cloth to protect the floor.
6. Wearing gloves, remove the wax around the flange using a putty knife.
7. Check to ensure the closet flange is intact. Replace if it is broken.
8. Insert new closet bolts into the flange. Buy ones with plastic tabs on them so they stay in place. It will make it easier to put the toilet back on.
9. Add a new wax ring to the flange.
10. Carefully put the toilet back on the flange and push to set into the wax ring.
11. Add the toilet cap base to the closet bolts on both sides.
12. Put the washer and nut back on the closet bolts. Secure them on both sides with the open-ended adjustable wrench. Take turns securing each side and do not overtighten to prevent damaging the toilet.
13. Use the mini hacksaw to carefully cut the closet bolts close to the nut.
14. Add the toilet cap to the closet bolt. It should snap right into the cap base.
15. Hand tighten the water connection back to the toilet.
16. Turn the water back on.
Resources:
Everything Richard used to remove and reinstall the toilet, including the sponge, bucket, wrench, and closet bolts, can be found at home centers and plumbing supply stores.
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@jacobcallahan2140
@jacobcallahan2140 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I found this channel. No terrible acting or fake enthusiasm, just good solid information and explanations. Excellent camera work and multiple options for what to purchase at the hardware store. Amazing value in this channel.
@kevinmorrissey9398
@kevinmorrissey9398 20 күн бұрын
Agreed it feels like a genuine interaction anyone might have with an expert.
@KhmerH20
@KhmerH20 2 жыл бұрын
watching these make me feel like i'm a kid again, watching cartoons on a Sunday morning. it feels great to be a first time home owner!
@doubledvideo
@doubledvideo 7 ай бұрын
6 weeks into being a first time home owner...so this channel has been great.
@ubb4me
@ubb4me 4 жыл бұрын
After you remove the toilet stuff a towel into the pipe opening to prevent gases from coming up and to prevent dropping a nut, washer, bolt ,etc. down the drain.
@StelleyAnn
@StelleyAnn 3 жыл бұрын
I wish every toilet 🚽 was in the middle of the room, far away from all walls. That would make changing the toilet so much easier.
@USGrant21st
@USGrant21st 3 жыл бұрын
Next house I buy I will make sure there is a toilet in the middle of every room.😂
@Crazychickenlady448
@Crazychickenlady448 3 жыл бұрын
@@USGrant21st on a pedestal to save your back! 😉
@irisharizona4187
@irisharizona4187 Жыл бұрын
This reminds me of that dream people have where they must use the toilet, but it’s in the middle of the living room and they’re hosting a party.
@DouglasGross6022
@DouglasGross6022 11 ай бұрын
​@@irisharizona4187You have strange dreams.
@johnnynbk
@johnnynbk 10 ай бұрын
Don't forget it's elevated too.
@juliakendrick6920
@juliakendrick6920 5 жыл бұрын
This made me feel a lot better about changing my toilet. All I need is someone to help me get it up the stairs.
@dellapearl
@dellapearl 4 жыл бұрын
Julia Kendrick Ha ha! I’m in the same boat - living on the 2nd floor. My sister recently had her toilet replaced. $380! And that’s with the senior discount! 😡
@doubledvideo
@doubledvideo 7 ай бұрын
First time homeowner (in 2023, yes we're crazy), 6 weeks into a new-to-us house and this channel is great. This video gave me everything I need to know in 6 min! There's other toilet replacement videos that are 25+ minutes long. Simple, clear, no bs instructions, perfect. I grew up with my dad watching This Old House on PBS religiously, and now I can see why he did. Thanks for such a great channel to follow.
@joshroppo5136
@joshroppo5136 Жыл бұрын
This Old House is an absolute American treasure for experienced home repair advice. Thanks for posting these helpful videos to KZfaq!
@brandonhultgren5776
@brandonhultgren5776 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Team, I just changed my first toilet without any issue thanks to this video. Much appreciated! Love your show.
@immortal_rs9347
@immortal_rs9347 9 ай бұрын
In the last 4 years did you find any issue?
@jayc7853
@jayc7853 5 жыл бұрын
I’m 17 and my dad Mexican I’m about to do install toilets and change them and install sinks these videos really help so simple and easy !
@WILDROSESOL37
@WILDROSESOL37 6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU My husband works do much that im tackling this project myself
@ralphthompson355
@ralphthompson355 5 жыл бұрын
Just changed my first toilet. Your video helped. Thanks!👍
@Iamtheoverlander
@Iamtheoverlander 6 жыл бұрын
Good job guys, but I would just add that make sure that your wax seal is at room temperature before setting the toilet, don’t ever set a toilet on a cold wax ring, there’s a good chance you may not have the proper seal because the wax will crush being cold.
@workingshlub8861
@workingshlub8861 5 жыл бұрын
1 minute under hot water takes care of that...i carry them in my van and do that winters.
@robertmccabe2993
@robertmccabe2993 5 жыл бұрын
Thats where the rubber one comes in handy
@Self_Supremacy
@Self_Supremacy 6 жыл бұрын
Thank yall so much. Just saved 200 bucks on a plumber putting a couple new toilets in.
@rickknierim4318
@rickknierim4318 2 жыл бұрын
I was freaked out about the whole seal area once I removed the old toilet... your step by step tutorial helped my anxiety tremendously! thanks!!!!!
@tienattran9192
@tienattran9192 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos is very helpful for me. My family planning to replace 2 toilet. Now it's seem we can do it by ourselves. Thank you so much!
@allencohen7663
@allencohen7663 2 жыл бұрын
Love your show, love the advice, even when I have done something many times before! I hate doing toilets, I’m not a plumber, but I always seem to be the plumber for family and friends! Thanks for all your great instructions and very useful advice.
@RussellRoefer
@RussellRoefer 4 жыл бұрын
Where would I be without you guys. Thanks
@tristaferencik746
@tristaferencik746 5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME video! Thanks so much for this! Clear, concise, simple, just what I needed.
@EdgeOfGamingOfficial
@EdgeOfGamingOfficial Жыл бұрын
This is the second one for the basement bat. kzfaq.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great
@twstruzik
@twstruzik Жыл бұрын
We're doing a master bath remodel ourselves. We've just finished the new custom tile shower, and are now doing the floors, so the toilet needs to move. For some reason, this job is the most daunting! This vid helped tremendously.
@PwaClam
@PwaClam 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video before replacing 3 toilets in my old house, super helpful.
@Wolveblade
@Wolveblade 9 ай бұрын
I grew up watching this show. I trust them. Thank you for helping us everyday folk.
@842qwery
@842qwery 4 жыл бұрын
I always wanted a Throne next to my workbench. Great idea!
@s.s.2875
@s.s.2875 3 жыл бұрын
Lifetime watcher of This Old House! Love these quick tutorials - gives the confidence to get the job done with some tips right at hand. Thanks SO much!! Toilet installed!!
@ahdon3
@ahdon3 4 жыл бұрын
great explanation about the flange and nuts , other videos are rushing up this part.. Now i am ready to replace my slow flushing toilet!
@derekvore8012
@derekvore8012 5 жыл бұрын
This video was a YUGE help! After a wild night of hot sauce chugging, one of the boys had to hurl, and ended up diving for the toilet so hard he broke the bowl with his face. I kicked him out of my house, but I had no idea what to do about the toilet. Thanks for posting.
@hizarith
@hizarith 5 жыл бұрын
he broke a toilet with his face? he should be invited back now.
@alethiaeden
@alethiaeden 6 ай бұрын
How is your boy doing?
@nicholasradunz2458
@nicholasradunz2458 4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Good job!
@frankkolton1780
@frankkolton1780 5 ай бұрын
I'm always astounded that when I replace or fix something like a toilet, appliance, or other item, that it actually works properly.
@BostonCityGirl
@BostonCityGirl 4 жыл бұрын
This was so easy to do! Thank you so much, we were able to do this in under 30 minutes!
@Wardell43
@Wardell43 5 жыл бұрын
My existing 25 year old unit didn't have caps and the bolts and nuts had rusted, so I used a jig saw to remove the bolts. To capture the grease I used a small box of which the sides of the box were use to clean off the putty knife without need for "controlling" the messy rag. So the screw stubs I hit once with a hammed and they popped loose and easily slide out of the slots. Also in preparing for this operation for all you skittish people like myself, I turned off the water, flushed the toilet, poured about a 3rd of a container of bleach into the tank and flushed it and held the flapper open, let it set while I did other things. then came back later and poured the rest of the bleach directly into the bowl which flushed out most of the water. then the next day, sopped out the tank and plunged out the bowl and then(see above) removed the whole unit with minimal spillage by myself and was bagging it up as I was lifting it and carted it out of the house with minimal mess. I'm the kind of guy that not much goes right, but this was a breeze.
@Habilio1
@Habilio1 5 жыл бұрын
best and easy one so far
@taffyroosevelt7809
@taffyroosevelt7809 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna impress my Mom with this new skill.....
@oldtwinsna8347
@oldtwinsna8347 Жыл бұрын
Richard is an expert in all toilet uses.
@MrMrl69
@MrMrl69 6 жыл бұрын
Wet/dry vac for water in tank.
@abutts02
@abutts02 4 жыл бұрын
MrMrl69 that’s probably what I’d use as well
@omar10wahab
@omar10wahab 4 жыл бұрын
Should’ve thought of that when I was removing mine earlier today...
@johnpietros9439
@johnpietros9439 3 жыл бұрын
Show is geared toward the average home owner doing repairs that may not own a wet vac
@johnpietros9439
@johnpietros9439 3 жыл бұрын
I am sure Tom owns a wet vac
@jeffreyjohn2037
@jeffreyjohn2037 3 жыл бұрын
And to vac the trap out
@Kaek01
@Kaek01 4 жыл бұрын
Can these guys just come over to my house and teach me how to do stuff? This was SO INFORMATIVE!!
@aguilas22able
@aguilas22able 3 жыл бұрын
Simple demonstration goes a long way. Good job guys!
@1971mav
@1971mav 5 жыл бұрын
Some people confuse the tank and the bowl? Really? I was using the wrong one all this time.
@LoriCrabtree31
@LoriCrabtree31 5 жыл бұрын
Actually laughed out loud at this one!
@craftpaint1644
@craftpaint1644 5 жыл бұрын
Best comment award, really man funny.
@takatsu5
@takatsu5 3 жыл бұрын
Google "upper decker"
@juniorespinal3319
@juniorespinal3319 6 жыл бұрын
Goooood!! Explination, very educative vídeo
@lowslow3612
@lowslow3612 2 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video. Only thing I would do differently is to tape some kind of precautionary sacrificial material like a thin piece of sheet metal to protect the toilet ceramic when sawing the bolts.
@Bobherry
@Bobherry 6 жыл бұрын
I just had to do this last weekend.
@japan5865
@japan5865 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent job
@john12334
@john12334 5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@carlton_k
@carlton_k 2 жыл бұрын
Very easy, thank you
@Mojo27564
@Mojo27564 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks job made easy!!
@charliep5139
@charliep5139 2 ай бұрын
couple things: 1) usually you've to score (gently) around the toilet in order to break the seal of the caulk around the toilet base 2) use a large garden trash bag to put your old toilet on 3) like others have said, stuff a large old rag or shirt into the flange so sewer gas isn't coming up and it helps keeping you from accidentally dropping something down into the drain! 4) for the bolts, don't center them on the flange. Center them in your room. What he said is assuming the original plumb was nice enough to make sure the flange was center when they installed the toilet. 5) have the new wax ring at room temperature or so when you place it; I've heard of people leaving it in their car and it's cold outside and then place it and it leaks but it's not squishy enough. 6) if it's been awhile, probably not a bad idea to replace the supply line from the wall to the tank 7) if you're putt on a brand new toilet, make sure it'll fit. I put one in and with the baseboard and quarter round in the bathroom, it just barely fit into place 8) if you're not somewhat handy, I recommend hiring a plumber or make sure you have a second toilet in the house in case you run into an issue, like the flange is too low or something like that.
@jashimuddin7716
@jashimuddin7716 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much very helpful
@bryanrobidart6426
@bryanrobidart6426 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! ***feeling super confident*** so here goes - I’ll post a follow up here in a bit :)
@MrHomolka
@MrHomolka 5 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@douglasthompson2740
@douglasthompson2740 6 жыл бұрын
I agree with some of the commenters below. Anyone can do a toilet when everything is new and tidy. Not even a comparison between the wax seals and the newer synthetic ones. When it is this sanitized it just isn't helpful. Doug
@joshualewis7882
@joshualewis7882 2 жыл бұрын
It's MUCH easier and faster if you use a wet/dry vacuum in order to get the water out completely, even the bowl. Many homeowners have one of these. Long time plumber here in Maryland. A sponge and a turkey baster? Common' that just takes forever and is a time waster if you do this for a living. I install up to 6-8 toilets per week No joke. In addition, try the "FluidMaster SetFast" closet flange bolts. Under $7 per set. They are self adjusting and never need cutting or breaking off. Makes for a really quick installation of your new toilet. Just a little quick trick for you folks out there.
@oldtwinsna8347
@oldtwinsna8347 6 ай бұрын
How much to install a toilet?
@pietrosammarco6225
@pietrosammarco6225 5 жыл бұрын
three you go, you now have a toilet in the middle of your work shed
@kingraiderr
@kingraiderr 6 жыл бұрын
Toilet secured I loled so much you can see both the nut and the bolt moving .
@irish89055
@irish89055 4 жыл бұрын
Well that was an actual floor mount.. it was just a demo base..
@alfredoamadeo3599
@alfredoamadeo3599 5 жыл бұрын
You can also use a wet vac to empty tank and bowl
@ShawshankR3demption
@ShawshankR3demption 6 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of these two together hahahahhaha 1:25
@williamc4353
@williamc4353 5 жыл бұрын
Where do you get that type of wax ring? Is that something Lowes or Home Depo would have?
@paulwoodall2377
@paulwoodall2377 6 жыл бұрын
couldn't help but notice one of those bolts he was breaking off was still loose. it was moving around big time as he was trying o break it off.
@masonpetrov2716
@masonpetrov2716 4 жыл бұрын
Thats fairly normal. If you tighten the nuts to tight it will break out of the flange.
@jessehaefele2289
@jessehaefele2289 4 жыл бұрын
The bolts should be secured to the flanges not just with some little plastic washer
@brotherjoeradosti
@brotherjoeradosti 6 жыл бұрын
The narrow slot for the closet bolts should be at 9 o'clock and at 3 o'clock, correct?
@anthonywalters8809
@anthonywalters8809 5 жыл бұрын
Do I need to replace the wax if the toilet is brand new and only a week or so old? We are moving into a new home and I need to take the toilet off for a tile install right after settlement.
@peng2732
@peng2732 6 жыл бұрын
I would use that gell stuff called water lock or if you can’t find it in hardware stores floral water beads also known as orbez but from a craft store there less expensive
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations 4 жыл бұрын
I drain the water out of the tank by unscrewing the fill valve and holding a bucket under the hole.
@jsnxbskscnskcnskcjbzjzjbvd
@jsnxbskscnskcnskcjbzjzjbvd 3 жыл бұрын
have you tried one of those new elastomer flange gaskets
@plumbingstuffinoregon2471
@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 3 жыл бұрын
Hey it's you!
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations 3 жыл бұрын
@@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 Hi
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations 3 жыл бұрын
@@jsnxbskscnskcnskcjbzjzjbvd I think so. If I remember correctly, it didn't work very well.
@timeslot09
@timeslot09 3 жыл бұрын
How about a wet/dry shop vac for getting water out?
@jimdavidson5208
@jimdavidson5208 5 жыл бұрын
I know that was a tv show prop toilet. Those floor closet bolts were loose as a goose mamma.
@Whattheydo2
@Whattheydo2 2 жыл бұрын
Goat for this video
@bukhosikhumalo1296
@bukhosikhumalo1296 5 жыл бұрын
This guy is good
@stephp8761
@stephp8761 2 жыл бұрын
I'm needing to replace an upstairs toilet and it's the original toilet... my house is 50yrs old... the water line from the wall to the toilet is straight line and not the flexiable tubing/pipe.... would it be difficult to change this out... just wondering if so, maybe I should let a plumber handle it? 🤷‍♀️ I've changed a toilet out before and found it pretty easy, just wondering about how complex that line would be. Thanks
@ar159101
@ar159101 5 жыл бұрын
Are you suppose to add silicone caulk to edges?
@diyjohn9584
@diyjohn9584 5 жыл бұрын
That toilet will be leaking very soon as you can see the closet bolt moving when you snap off the top.
@edsmearman1879
@edsmearman1879 6 жыл бұрын
Use a shop vac or hose from carpet cleaner to get water from tank and bowl....much faster
@Maryam-ue3vw
@Maryam-ue3vw 5 жыл бұрын
good video, thanks. I had a flooring contractor installing new floor replacement in the bathroom. I had water leakage and the floor was damaged. He removed the toilet and installed a new wax ring and used the existing bolts which ended up to be short because the floor was raised. He said I can buy longer bolts and without removing the toilet I can (1) remove old bolts and (2) install new bolts, just tilt the toilet. Is that correct? any chance to have leaks. [BTW, I replaced the floor because of toilet leak]
@Andrew-py8wd
@Andrew-py8wd 5 жыл бұрын
You cannot replace toilet bolts without removing the toilet and re-installing it with a new wax ring. You can end up with leaks and sewer gases entering your home. Don't get plumbing advice from flooring contractors. call a plumber.
@kitchentable1362
@kitchentable1362 6 жыл бұрын
I just clogged mine while watching this video on it.
@Blackdog4818
@Blackdog4818 2 жыл бұрын
Does my flange have to be above the floor like here? I'm likely going to be 3/8ths of an inch below when I removed my current toilet.
@Jesse-gv9tf
@Jesse-gv9tf 4 жыл бұрын
do you caulk around the toilet?
@rodmakermagazine7117
@rodmakermagazine7117 3 жыл бұрын
Is there an easy to way to get all the old wax off the flange>
@josephchristison7972
@josephchristison7972 Жыл бұрын
Right now trying to put one in lol
@Redstrx
@Redstrx 6 жыл бұрын
Hold a bucket under where the cold feed enters the cistern and just undo the nut, that's a quick way to get the water out. Or, use a wet and dry vac to get rid of the excess water in the cistern.
@Iburn247
@Iburn247 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah i use a wet vac. I'm not sticking my hands in someone's toilet water to sponge it out😂😂😂
@Notmeanymore949
@Notmeanymore949 Жыл бұрын
Can use plunger to get last of the water out of the bowl. Couple 2-3 pumps will do!
@carolinew.8835
@carolinew.8835 5 жыл бұрын
Great job just remember to put a rag in the hole so fumes don’t come up!
@stephensnell1379
@stephensnell1379 3 жыл бұрын
The actual word is Sewer Gas This video only showed how the wax ring should be replaced
@Rod-zilla
@Rod-zilla 4 жыл бұрын
what about a rag to plug the sewer pipe hole to stop the sewer gases from entering your nose
@bcumike
@bcumike 4 жыл бұрын
Ever wondered if you would get more views if you went with skipable, or 5 second commercials at the beginning of the video? The 15 second commercials just make me pick another video
@chevyhawk406
@chevyhawk406 2 жыл бұрын
What's the difference in using a wax or rubber ring?
@sasbigby3
@sasbigby3 3 жыл бұрын
How do I fix loose kholer toilet lid? Its not the screws under caps that connect to bowl. Whole lid is loose in back near those screw. Whole seat wiggles. Help
@robertmccabe2993
@robertmccabe2993 5 жыл бұрын
Why not use that new Rubber seal heard that is awesome from alot of peaple just wondering??
@broadwayFan28
@broadwayFan28 7 ай бұрын
Didn't show how to put tank on bowl. Does the gasket go on the tank or the bowl first?
@LakshayGrover
@LakshayGrover 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, where do homeowners dispose off the old toilet? I'm pretty sure trash truck won't take it. Thanks.
@cjc793
@cjc793 4 жыл бұрын
Lakshay Grover just flush it down the new toilet.
@ScubaCat3
@ScubaCat3 6 жыл бұрын
Those rubber funnel waxes will fail and also cause the toilet to not sit level. Use the wax only.
@MetalMusicManiac
@MetalMusicManiac 6 жыл бұрын
If someone does a number 2 make sure it's flushed before unbolting from the flange
@Al-gz2fh
@Al-gz2fh 5 жыл бұрын
whats the pro's thoughts on sealiing around base of toilet? I have seen plumbers suggest silicon caulk around the bottom of new toilet, others have suggested plumbers putty , others like this video don't put anything around bottom. I have replaced one toilet years ago, I used a bead of plumbers putty and that worked fine for me! thoughts anybody?
@vrcimino1250
@vrcimino1250 4 жыл бұрын
read the replies
@Mixwell1983
@Mixwell1983 4 ай бұрын
Moved from LA to TN in 2021 and the new house had the shorter small round bowls and I said F that. I bought 3 toilets for the house and the main ones used are downstairs and the upstairs hallway so i did those back to back and a year later ive yet to install the master bedroom toilet. I need to just get it done.
@joepeezy4sheezy
@joepeezy4sheezy 3 жыл бұрын
I learned this from the “one time use” SNL toilet commercial.
@441999jack
@441999jack 6 жыл бұрын
How do you get those bolts off if they are rusted out and the bolt and nut turns?
@Iburn247
@Iburn247 5 жыл бұрын
They have an end that's skinny length wise and fat on the width. So spinning those bolts until the fat side lines up with the long part of hole. They should pop out
@waynegranzin3824
@waynegranzin3824 2 жыл бұрын
still havent seen ANY video on youtube talking about how best to remove hardened wax from the underside of the toilet
@jbratt
@jbratt 6 жыл бұрын
Seems like I never get to work on those elevated toilets.
@Nill757
@Nill757 4 жыл бұрын
Age old question: caulk around the toilet - floor, or no? No caulk done here. Also old houses often see un-level floors, requiring shims to stop the toilet from rocking.
@twopumpsandimdone309
@twopumpsandimdone309 4 жыл бұрын
No
@nickerrico6044
@nickerrico6044 3 жыл бұрын
I'm about to put a new toilet in my new, old house. The existing toilet has four (4) bolts coming up from floor. Not the usual two closet bolts. What should I expect to find when I take the toilet off? My new toilet only has the usual two bolts.
@garywalker1946
@garywalker1946 3 жыл бұрын
adapter ring to install
@desnowboarder
@desnowboarder 6 жыл бұрын
Show how to choose the correct size wax ring. What if you want to change the toilet how do you know the new one will fit.
@ScubaCat3
@ScubaCat3 6 жыл бұрын
drew money they're all the same
@workingshlub8861
@workingshlub8861 5 жыл бұрын
wax ring diameters are all universal..you will know what thickness you need once you pull up toilet.
@george-101
@george-101 3 ай бұрын
Why do they make the wax brown, can they make them pink
@ericlogos9568
@ericlogos9568 5 жыл бұрын
Spread that on a bagel. Yum.
@candeffect
@candeffect 5 жыл бұрын
Are you implying I shouldn't?
@ImTheJoker4u
@ImTheJoker4u 6 жыл бұрын
I recently replaced the 1950's toilet in my house. They reused it when they remodeled and caulked it to the tile floor, so when i pulled it up it took about 40 little tiles up with it, which made a 30 minute toilet swap, into a two day ordeal. Unless your bathroom regularly FLOODS, there is no reason to caulk it to the freakin floor!!!! Fer frigs sakes!!
@colbalt95
@colbalt95 6 жыл бұрын
John Ulicky yeah I'm about to replace my toilet right now and I see like crap load of caulking underneath the old toilet. Figured the same thing was going to happen so pray for me LOL
@ImTheJoker4u
@ImTheJoker4u 6 жыл бұрын
colbalt95 I did try to slice around it, but I guess I didn't go deep enough. If I had to do it again, I would use a longer blade obviously. PRO TIP: Make sure you're all the way thru the caulk, all the way around, especially if you have a mosaic tile floor. Trying to glue, space, distribute, and then grout all those 1" tiles is a SERIOUS buzz kill!!
@volundrfrey896
@volundrfrey896 6 жыл бұрын
It's not uncommon to put a silicon bead around it. If that takes your tiles up with it then your tiles are loose and you have potentially a serious problem. If they actually caulked it to the floor then yes that's unnecessary even if you expect a lot of water on the floor.
@Muscleupsanddangles
@Muscleupsanddangles 6 жыл бұрын
I own rentals, I caulk. Renters don't give a rats ass and leave standing water everywhere, and you would think they have wrestling matches on the toilets the way they work them loose from the flange. If you own rentals, caulk. Trust me...
@plumbingstuffinoregon2471
@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 5 жыл бұрын
I would've just left the old toilet, unless there was something seriously wrong with it.
@SpadeAce
@SpadeAce 2 жыл бұрын
An oscillating tool would work much better than the hacksaw.
@jamesfirst100
@jamesfirst100 6 жыл бұрын
Much faster with a shopvac to get all the water out.
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