This is the first video I found explaining exactly how the bolts and washers should be placed. Thank you so much!
@guygrotke80599 ай бұрын
Dude! Harbor Freight sells boxes of nitrile gloves cheap. There's no need to get your bare hands right in the fecal residue. Also, some people say it's better NOT to caulk around the toilet so you can detect any water leakage before you rot out your subfloor.
@OG-sp4vs3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 hilarious
@braindamage3969 ай бұрын
I installed one in my bathroom about 2 years ago (new flooring, vanity and sink project). No problems thus far. My old cast iron flange was 1/2" -3/4" below the level of the floor so I didn't bother to remove it. I was able to install the exact same plastic Oatey flange over the top of the existing cast iron flange. Kinda unique situation I suppose, but certainly saved myself a little time. Also, used the old wax ring to seal around the base of this replacement flange too. No silicone used. Interesting that you too had a little difficulty with the screws securing/gripping to the wood. The angles pre-drilled on the plastic flange could be a little better to accommodate the screws. There's a little angle to them, but they could certainly be improved. Got about 4 or 5 into the wood, but missed on 1 or 2 others too. Overall a pretty easy install. Very happy with the end result. No water or weird gas leaks either. Definitely hit a home run with this DYI project. Also, I used a 3/4" thick Sani Seal elastomer rubber type of product in lieu of the traditional wax ring. Very easy to use and can be reused too. It has a tacky/sticky feel to it and seems incredibly strong/lasting product. There are many different thickness sizes available and also can be with or without the plastic cone attachments. Only a few dollars more than the old fashion wax ring (own a 1/2 dozen of these but doubtful I'll ever use them other than sealing around the flange as I recently did with the old wax ring). Other: drilling out the old lead and using a tool to lift it/pry it out is much better technique than trying to melt it out like another KZfaqr did on his channel. Lead fumes are very toxic and harmful to your health. Good to see that you've got a much safer way of removing it.👍
@paulmonk7820 Жыл бұрын
First, after moving the toilet, stuff something into the pipe to keep debris out and sewer gas in.
@freddyguerrero12269 ай бұрын
Robert I really like your video, very detail , self explanatory , 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I have exactly the same issue that my project for the weekend now I really feel confident , thank you so much 🙌🙌🙌
@francosantarossa80064 ай бұрын
Just saw you remove the toilet and I can already tell you what the problem is: the flange sits below the tiles instead of slightly above them. Cheers.
@cjfollett10572 ай бұрын
The first thing I want to say is this was a life savor for me. I didn't even know the metal flange cover. Worked like a charm for me. So thank you for the video! Second, I have to agree with a few comments here: wear gloves and plug the hole! Last thing you want is that nasty wax going down the pipe. I don't know about the wax-less seals. I've read they break down sooner than the wax.
@Tom-tj6pp19 күн бұрын
Well done. I did not get to see you remove the screws that originally held the flange to the subfloor. But you did show your replacement of the screws and that was well done, good job of problem solving there. Thank you. I'm subscribing.
@robertwilson4400 Жыл бұрын
watch too many videos before I found yours that fit my issue and a lot less cost. Thank you for this video!!! Now I can use savings for spare car parts! LOL
@adamperry56933 ай бұрын
Perfect- I was wondering if I could connect the replacement flange directly to the cast iron flange and you answered that. thanks- great video
@AndrewSzekely6 ай бұрын
bleach. pinesol, and latex gloves a must. Turn vent fan and plug drain pipe with damp rag or stopper. I prefer flange repair kits by Denco
@kdcraft8911 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video with all the details. I appreciate how you talked us through it with the details, like not cracking the porcelain, etc. Subbed.
@RemodelWithRobert11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind feedback!
@paulmonk7820 Жыл бұрын
That groove in the bolts is there so that you can use pliers to break it off.
@jerrymontalbano3222 Жыл бұрын
One wear gloves to avoid septic poisoning. Two, cover the inside of the opening with heavy newspaper or rag wide out not to fall it and not have to smell the stuff.
@RemodelWithRobert Жыл бұрын
100% correct. I didn't have my head on straight the day I was filming this.
@jerrymontalbano3222 Жыл бұрын
@@RemodelWithRobert Confucius say, ..."man who have head on straight is pointed in the right direction to truth." 8-)
@RemodelWithRobert Жыл бұрын
And "man who stands on toilet is high on pot"
@chrisbroemel550810 ай бұрын
Then, when you slip and fall on the wet porcelain and come to, you'll have a vision of the flux capacitor. Which is what makes time travel possible. 🚽
@x_VineM_x10 ай бұрын
@@chrisbroemel5508😂😂
@jamalbenthall151 Жыл бұрын
Great job and video.
@RemodelWithRobert Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@masterofnonetv8361 Жыл бұрын
Dude just raw dogged that with no gloves, and then got shit all over his tools!😂
@waynedenson-mp5lp11 ай бұрын
Thank you Robert. Very Helpful!
@RemodelWithRobert11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-rx2db2bv5l Жыл бұрын
A pvc spacer on top of that flange with a new wax ring. Would have been a better option. But job well done. There is more than one way to skin a cat. Or in this case repair a flange.
@joshuaowens52286 ай бұрын
I’m no pro but I’ve done a few of these in my ti e. I’ve always seen a couple nuts securing the bolts to the flange the another set to secure the toilet
@poncegsx10 ай бұрын
As a plumber, this is not professional at all.. I couldnt do that in a customers home. He already failed at no gloves removing the wax ring. Gross and uncalled for. thats a real mess.
@JimJones-bp5id10 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity what would be the "professional" repair here?
@braindamage3969 ай бұрын
@@JimJones-bp5iddynamite...lots of dynamite.💣💣💣
@system_m9 ай бұрын
good thing you didn't learn to code bro. we need more professional plumbers
@dl44347 ай бұрын
He should secure the screws to the flange before install the toilet. Definitely not a professional job.
@JonFerrari-jt6nj4 ай бұрын
My dad wouldn't let me work around his the toilet now I wish that he did so now I could would be able to do this 😊
@tacobender7938 Жыл бұрын
Is it safe to caulk around the toilet? caulking it will hide the water if you get another leak?
@blazeaglory10 ай бұрын
Its safe but maybe leave a small gap on front and back just in case
@larrykirk1 Жыл бұрын
What kind of screws did you use. What brand and what type.
@jt62179 ай бұрын
Very helpful. I will try to do this.
@timgraaff75513 ай бұрын
Thanks, I believe I can do it!
@GemmyHeart Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@SeniorLivingInOrlando2 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video!!!
@RemodelWithRobert2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jamesfraley2715 Жыл бұрын
Looks like the flange is sitting slightly beneath the tile floor? This may be what caused the leak in the first place. Better fitment is to have it slightly above or flush with the tile floor.
@agentmobius84585 ай бұрын
It's a removable 1/4" flange riser on top of the flange itself. It's used to get the flange flush with the tiled floor. Securing the toilet to this plastic ring is not secure enough imo.
@pinkfloydscorpio Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@RR319822 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same situation and this is going to be my plan of action as well. Thank you for the video. Looks great 👍
@RemodelWithRobert2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, good luck!
@RR319822 жыл бұрын
@@RemodelWithRobert I used this method and worked great. Thanks
@aaronbaraiya369211 ай бұрын
@@RR31982is the fix still holding?
@charlesswoger2429 ай бұрын
SAME! SO GLAD U SHARED THIS BRO
@consciousobjector250710 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@willacather98611 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm a widow and I may just try this myself to save some money instead of hiring a plumber.
@Chris-gb7qq Жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks.
@larrymcmanus46515 ай бұрын
All good great thank you😮❤
@ZazouRobert3 ай бұрын
Good job ILike that teacher
@glorias.29302 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert! You should consider making an appearance on your other channel. People are worried about you. Great content, by the way!
@RemodelWithRobert2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gloria. I appreciate the support!
@eggmanfryer Жыл бұрын
Two words: Gloves! One more word: Use them!
@RemodelWithRobert Жыл бұрын
100%. I'm not sure where my mind was at but I would definitely tell anyone watching not to copy me in that regard
@MrDsabourin Жыл бұрын
gloves, 2? use them, 1? my math must be off..... but i totally agree----holy hell......the bacteria and filth involved in this job if off the charts
@MrDsabourin Жыл бұрын
@@RemodelWithRobert were you also eating a sandwich while working this job?
@rickford5385 Жыл бұрын
How bout the wrist hair? We not gonna comment? Can braid that!
@chinachinaman79952 ай бұрын
Need to use flat watcher ring and a nut to hold the bolts
@AngelofOntario11 ай бұрын
If there’s nothing under the black flange screws but dirt, then WHAT is holding your entire flange to the actual floor???? If it’s just the glue between the connections of the sewer pipe, then you’re risking later cracking EVERYTHING if people shift side to side on that a lot. You need a whole new flange and make sure it’s secure to SOLID SUBFLOOR under it!
@ortiznick194111 күн бұрын
Miracle he didn't need antibiotics after this job glovefree😂😂😂
@paulmonk7820 Жыл бұрын
By drilling new holes in the flange, you are weakening it and guaranteeing that it will break under pressure.
@ronaldbrooks5427 Жыл бұрын
Yeah make sure when you doing that sticker rag in that hole which he didn't do 😂👍
@RemodelWithRobert Жыл бұрын
And wear gloves! I dont know where my head was at that day 😂
@Nobody-fj6fm8 ай бұрын
I had to drill holes into concrete for my toilet and the screws had nothing to bite . I didnt have those plastic pieces so i dropped tooth picks in the holes and the flange is super secure
@Xrager101x8 ай бұрын
Where are his gloves? Not a prima donna but raw sewage is dangerous. And he has a bandage on his finger already. Open wound! Be safe!
@RemodelWithRobert8 ай бұрын
I did this repair late on a Sunday night and wasn't thinking straight. That's my only explanation for not using gloves and not putting a rag inside the flange. My finger was not bandaged though and no open wound. I was attempting to treat a mallet finger injury with a finger splint.
@ismailkhan7755 Жыл бұрын
Don't ever use the metal should be rust!!!
@tukougly181 Жыл бұрын
please wear those blue rubber surgery gloves.
@Maplecook2 жыл бұрын
Heeeeeeey!! Long time no see, eh!
@RemodelWithRobert2 жыл бұрын
Happy 2022 my friend. Here is to more cooking and renovations in the new year!!
@martinezslimetimewart453410 ай бұрын
Why is this going to stop the leek! If the broken flansh still there!!😂
@tlo355 ай бұрын
No groves. I hope you’re not preparing dinner after fixing the toilet.
@kingtut66193 ай бұрын
Spell check helps.
@VolkFolk115 ай бұрын
This was nauseating. The amount of touching and poking that ring is DISGUSTING!
@nickv40738 ай бұрын
Gloves, Dude. Gloves.
@redwoods604211 ай бұрын
Gloves
@kenh3015 Жыл бұрын
dude wear gloves and use a rag for the sewer gas.
@miketibbetts217511 ай бұрын
Hey, 🍔 and 🌭 ready. Time to eat😅
@tomslick20588 күн бұрын
This is what happens I guess when you shake your ass on the toilet trying to get those hanger ons to fall. I dont stop a wipen till its a whitten. Yes gloves and something to block the gas. A rag or cup is good. Heard those plastic seals are not that great compared to the wax. I mean it looks great but any Plumbers have there views on what sealer to use ? Also that flange attachment looks like it might lift the toilet to high. One of theose jobs thst may not last. 13:24
@masterofnonetv8361 Жыл бұрын
Don't ever caulk around your toilet, if it's leaking you won't know for awhile and it will rot the floor.
@RemodelWithRobert Жыл бұрын
Caulking around the toilet is actually part of International Plumbing Code. It is designed to keep water and anything else in the bathroom from seeping under the toilet and further secure the toilet. A leak inside is generally going down under the floor and not above and onto the flooring until it has already saturated everything else and has nowhere left to go.
@AngelofOntario11 ай бұрын
@@RemodelWithRobert- The the code is stupid because I’ve seen more instances in the real world of a leak making itself known above the floor and out from under the front of the toilet before anything else.
@braindamage3969 ай бұрын
@@RemodelWithRoberthorrible idea to caulk around a toilet. Toilet leaks, I want to know ASAP, not days or weeks later. Honestly, how often (never?) is your bathroom going to flood and inturn water getting underneath your toilet? This should be the last thing (or never?) you should be worrying about. Keeping water out or trying to secure your toilet from rocking/moving with silicone sounds like a really bad idea (poor install by half-ass installer). Perhaps shims, leveling your floor or ? is a better solution than caulking around a toilet. 👎
@nipzie7 ай бұрын
@@braindamage396literally you get water on the floor in a bathroom all the time from showers and baths, let alone sink splashes. You are supposed to caulk around toilets, you're wrong, and you can stop spouting horseshit.
@dorosco742 ай бұрын
When the floor around the toilet flange is rotten, I am sorry but the right thing to do is bust that tile and replace the subflooring then retile also that old flange needs to be cut off and replaced with a twistNset flange, screw that to the flooring you just replaced, flush with the floor not below it then install the toilet with a wax ring.
@RemodelWithRobert2 ай бұрын
This is a concrete slab. The oatey ring did bring it up flush with the tile and it has since been secure.
@blazeaglory10 ай бұрын
Nice job! Would this work for cast iron as well? Also the bolt holes ended up being in same location? What happens if they're off a bit? Thank you so much. Check my page for my flange problem. Hopefully its just a bad wax ring on a low flange.
@perrysmales709310 ай бұрын
once you drill the holes for the screws your going to crack or break the old bottem ring
@Highway5542 ай бұрын
Man you are going through all that trouble to pull out the toilet and not replace the flange ? , gloves and a garbage bag for all that junk 😅 YIKES 😮
@FM-dk1vp Жыл бұрын
Wear gloves dude!😂
@RemodelWithRobert Жыл бұрын
No excuses, didnt have my head on straight this day. Also forgot to emphasize putting a rag in the drain.
@uriahdavidson8400 Жыл бұрын
No gloves wtf
@YoursDadsMomDaddy Жыл бұрын
Be a man wtf
@johnki325 Жыл бұрын
No gloves, no worries. It exposes you to germs and such so your body will build its immune system to better fight off more threatening germs and viruses
@GailS.7777Ай бұрын
Must have missed it but never saw him put the new wax ring on...oh well, he must have or it would have leaked.
@RemodelWithRobertАй бұрын
At the 15:20 mark I reset the universal rubber ring, which substitutes for a traditional wax ring
@GailS.7777Ай бұрын
@@RemodelWithRobert Oh I C, thanks...
@customcreations-rickkramer535711 ай бұрын
First of all dude, WEAR GLOVES! That stuff is nasty and it only takes a second to tpuch your face or uou have a cut on your finger. So please glove up. Otherwise good video
@helamanvillela15554 ай бұрын
GLOVES!!!!!! WTF
@rickcarrarini56968 күн бұрын
It's a freaking toilet. All you glove people: hello Didn't you ever hear of 'soap'. The world is covered in shit and, sooner or later, you're gonna get some on ya.
@davebarkley877311 күн бұрын
Hope you cleaned the fecal matter off your camera and tools.
@robdrewery776211 ай бұрын
I watched this 2.5 years ago and it did NOT WORK! Do NOT buy this, go with the wax ring!
@braindamage3969 ай бұрын
Worked for me. And also I really like the elastomer (rubbery/sticky) Sani Seal toilet gasket/ring. Come in different thicknesses like wax rings too. Also, with or without a plastic cone. If you haven't tried one yet, I recommend that you do. There awesome. Also, unlike a wax ring these can be used over and over again.☮️
@owl410 ай бұрын
No gloves… 🤮
@charlesswoger2429 ай бұрын
Pumbers never wear gloves. Grosses me out too, but at the same time, as a working man myself, I get it.