How To Install A Toilet - Beginner's Guide With STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

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In this video, I will show you how to install a toilet from scratch. Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, we've got you covered with step-by-step instructions. From gathering the necessary tools to setting the toilet in place, I'll show you everything you need to know to get the job done right. This install is of a Kohler toilet. Most toilets are installed with similar parts and concept. With this beginner's guide, you'll be able to install a toilet in no time, all by yourself!
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Tools Needed 00:19
Preparing Water Line 01:01
Preparing Toilet Closet Flange 03:09
Unboxing Toilet 03:56
Installing Closet Flange Bolts 05:12
Installing Wax Ring 05:58
Setting Toilet Bowl 06:38
Install Toilet Tank 09:04
Connecting Water Supply Line 10:46
Turning Water On / Checking For Leaks 11:45
Installing Toilet Seat 13:01
Caulking Around Toilet 13:59
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

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@kathyh.3133 2 ай бұрын

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!!!

@irishjoe3799 Жыл бұрын

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.

@bobfletcher7409 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructions. Just replaced the toilet in my half bath with no issues!!!! Now a subscriber.

@abemaysonet7291 5 ай бұрын

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!

@Joshhhhh12345 Жыл бұрын

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

@TSPhotoAtlanta 11 ай бұрын

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….

@Joshhhhh12345 11 ай бұрын

@@TSPhotoAtlanta Yes, so it doesn’t fall off but also so it’s aligned better.

@j.lietka9406 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Joshhhhh12345 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@Joshhhhh12345 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@josephineward927 9 ай бұрын

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!

@jesseguymon2083 9 ай бұрын

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!

@danielbeaty6215 6 ай бұрын

Really well done video. Good content, good audio, no fluff but you didn't miss anything either. Gave me the confidence I needed to do the job.

@BarcelonaBlitzer 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for a well put vid on installation for a toilet! Can’t go wrong with Kohler either!

@kellyscottlindner9908 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate you watching and your comment. Take care!

@Antoniolopezjimon Жыл бұрын

What bolts? Explain better

@_Mario_PL_ 11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@zaneblane8160 9 ай бұрын

@@_Mario_PL_...why?

@goedeck1 8 ай бұрын

@@zaneblane8160 Because the threads may have burrs where the bolt was cut, making it possibly difficult to get the nut started putting it on.

@VictorSalmon Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

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!

@user-wf2oj1zb6k 19 күн бұрын

Use nuts to lock the closet flange studs in place under the toilet. Helps with installation along with added security to your pot

@MikeNicosia 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! Very helpful.

@bigrig0625 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks! 😊

@anthonycarchidi2579 7 ай бұрын

Take a shot every time he says “Toilet”. Lol😮

@LesssIsMore 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks!!

@Obed-sk9ef 24 күн бұрын

I'm inspired

@frankspencer4455 7 ай бұрын

Very useful, easy to understand video. Thanks for the additional links

@stevenkoya5236 3 ай бұрын

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.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

Awesome I’m glad I could help! I will be releasing another how to install a toilet video on a concrete floor. Stay tuned for that!

@SketchUpMusical Жыл бұрын

Excellent thank you!

@peacheslobo-nm5xi Жыл бұрын

Perfectionist THANK U

@mikewalker1573 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jimmyhendrix1636 Жыл бұрын

Wow great video thanks for your time this is a great help great explanation on every detail thank you good job 👍🏻👏👏

@yourmasterrenovator86 2 ай бұрын

Aa always, very informative and thorough video. Thank you very much 👍🙏

@viktorshauberger8759 10 ай бұрын

Thank you great video

@alisharif1997 7 ай бұрын

Very good man very professional it's amazing. Good understanding and easy Thank you.

@IamBreannaDoty 3 ай бұрын

I love your toilet install video. I'm trying to learn so I can install toilets for people. 😅

@JohnKoytek Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

@walteraviles1084 9 ай бұрын

Excelent video thanks

@mygremlie Жыл бұрын

😮 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.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

I recommend watching s full vid that starts with removal first. It can be a messy job if you're not prepared. 😊

@angelahowell3155 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this good Information. God-bless you.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Angela! God bless you as well. Take care!

@qaispayman2934 Жыл бұрын

Wow really nice explanation 👏 I do plumbing still I'm leaning

@user-ew9yn1lr9c Жыл бұрын

Very helpful for me I'm a learner

@filemon111tabaloc8 Жыл бұрын

..good job mate .you doing well

@dagoodnewzbwoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you..I studied plumbing aswell

@catherinecolbert7148 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Another video to save for future reference. I have installed a toilet before, so this was a good refresher. 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Always nice to have a refresher. Thanks for watching!

@notabot3375 Жыл бұрын

.,,mom mom l yuk ko lol

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

@@notabot3375stop stealing my old handles 🤣

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaboreryou are the most polite contractor ever. You must really be in touch with your feminine side. 😊

@chrisisenblitter3566 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

Did you raise your flange to accommodate for extra thickness of tile? You will have a nitemare tryna set it if you didn't. Been there 😉

@dmifranco Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very detail. I’m going to install mine this week. I’ll let you know

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

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!

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

Nothing like the first poo on a brand new toilet. Still has that new car smell 🤠

@Mho-Cooking 2 ай бұрын

Ive learned more with your videos in a few days, than working 8 months with my selfish foreman.

@mariafetutorsantavlogs2099 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@peacheslobo-nm5xi 2 ай бұрын

perfect

@markrobinson9956 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

Goog idea 💡

@fw1421 Ай бұрын

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.

@christomorehead2727 8 ай бұрын

This was an amazingly detailed explanation and was very straight forward…thank you, this was a big help and an excellent presentation - bravo!

@MichaelPerry-ol7kk Ай бұрын

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.

@ryqarst4690 6 ай бұрын

Toss the wax ring package into the sink with some warm water while you remove the old toilet or prep the area it makes it much easier to install.

@WendyA0101 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. Both my toilets seem to be leaking from somewhere between the floor and toilet.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Excellent! This video should definitely help you. Often times you only need to replace the wax ring in that case. Hope that helps!

@smileyglitter852 Жыл бұрын

It's usually the wax ring, they wear out after so long..

@hiadd5530 Жыл бұрын

Did you use 10”or 12” rough in toilet? Thanks 🙏

@davidharrison3074 Жыл бұрын

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) 🔨👍🏻🔨👍🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

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!

@supermariosbro_O 5 ай бұрын

Is the pipe cover/ flange only recommended for pex and not cpvc?

@MrElemonator 8 ай бұрын

You said to hammer the like button and now I need a new phone

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

🤣 noyce

@JasonGole Ай бұрын

I installed my toilet with the anchor bolts at 11 1/2” but the measurements on the box say it should be 12”. Do you think this will be a problem?

@TheExcellentLaborer Ай бұрын

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!

@justice4all603 Жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

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!

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

Excellent idea, ive also used this hack.

@marcushoward6560 10 ай бұрын

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.

@skitzkit 8 ай бұрын

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

@marcushoward6560 8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@pauldow1648 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

Wood shakers are easier to break flush with edges

@davidis7 Жыл бұрын

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?

@TSPhotoAtlanta 11 ай бұрын

Use silicone. It’ll help hold the toilet in place and keep it from rocking.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

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😊

@rooms1028 8 ай бұрын

I want to move the existing toilet across the bathroom. Need under house plumbing instructions.

@MrGIJuu Жыл бұрын

Part 2 on how to use it please.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

That would be an interesting one 🧐 Thanks for watching!

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

🤣 I was hoping for same

@dailyolding9694 11 ай бұрын

You forgot the tread tape

@wwfera00 Жыл бұрын

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?

@John_Wallace Жыл бұрын

Main water shut off

@user-eo2qt2ri9c 5 ай бұрын

Dude, when I don’t chamfer the pex, I get leaks!

@emilmartinez661 Жыл бұрын

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?

@mygremlie Жыл бұрын

Call the installer.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

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

@user-cx4ro1hn7o 3 ай бұрын

A plumber never put the tank to the wall now what can I do ? Edwin - kenys

@honbulam1492 22 күн бұрын

@grizzlydino 10 ай бұрын

Im 15 and Im not even replacing a toilet, why am I watching this?

@Kharonerz 8 ай бұрын

Clearly foreshadowing... On how you will become a toilet

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

You've probably watched every other available video by now 😊

@mcalla113 Ай бұрын

Its practice, for when you're 37 with two kids, a wife that works way too hard and a toioet that finally shit the bed.

@alkurdi130 9 ай бұрын

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

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

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. 😊

@eduardohernandez164 8 ай бұрын

Shark bite angle stop 😂😂😂

@SplitHairz 11 ай бұрын

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?

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

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. 😊

@TraceyMurray-zg7ih 3 ай бұрын

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

@butterflydiary3314 Жыл бұрын

Do you think the wax under toilet has chance to lose function so the wastewater comes out from the base ?

@AStanton1966 Жыл бұрын

It could be an issue down the road--like 10 years or so.

@saffronskies333 Жыл бұрын

@@AStanton1966 yes... it's on full tilt

@nicolewebb558 Жыл бұрын

How tight does the flange nuts need to be

@justice4all603 Жыл бұрын

Hand tight and no more then a 1/4 turn

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Just tight enough to stabilize the toilet. Do not over tighten. Hope this helps!

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

@@justice4all603bad advice. 😊

@tainshabinnez9679 7 ай бұрын

Why not show us how to remove the old one first?

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

This vid was posted under " replace a toilet " see toilet removal and replacement for full details 😊

@donhgr Жыл бұрын

Why no pipe tape on the threads where the valve is?

@justice4all603 Жыл бұрын

The flex water supply line has a rubber gasket built in and therefore you don't need Teflon tape on those threads to seal them

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

There is a rubber gasket in the water supply line that will seal against the toilets’ male adapter. Teflon is not needed. Hope that helps!

@goyuninfo Жыл бұрын

I didn't see thread sealing tape for the pipe connection.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

You won't either. That one comes with gasket 😊

@Damnzz Жыл бұрын

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?

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

als niemand je op de hoogte bracht, moest je schijten, en zou je arme vrouw meer luiers moeten verschonen

@williamsalvaggio4621 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Roadking26 8 ай бұрын

You never leveled the toilet. A main step on instalation. You put a level on the toilet. This is a step that must be done.

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

You Lay that across your tiles, if they level, your toilet has to be 😊

@Jeffnews15 11 ай бұрын

You don't need all that crap

@JohnR9965 Жыл бұрын

Shark bite. Come on man. Lol.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Sharkbite is a DIY friendly way to install a toilet.

@surfstomuch5750 Жыл бұрын

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 .

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

@@surfstomuch5750he didn't say it was new technology. It's DIY because even a monkey could install using shark bite. 😊

@MrMockingbird1313 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Pengy123456789 Жыл бұрын

It’s at the very end dude

@TDBear-bs6zl 7 ай бұрын

Video is how to install a toilet, not plumb it in. 😊