I love that you teach us like we don't know anything but don't talk to us like we are idiots. Thank you for making this accessible. Can't wait to try it.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers. I never stop learning either! Always something new to learn out there.
@tiagosimoes7422
3 жыл бұрын
I think the complete opposite. He has an arrogant way of talking. Even after he just finished saying he's never seen a toilet grouted to the floor before he continues to talk to his worker like it's an obvious thing and it's done everywhere for this reason lmao
@TheKrugen79
3 жыл бұрын
He said "if you've never seen it before, consider it". Meaning if you've never grouted or siliconed a toilet to the floor it might benefit you in getting a better seal and prevent the toilet from rocking if you have an uneven floor. Although like most things there are arguments on whether or not to do this practice; main one being that if a toilet leaks you won't be able to see the water escape from under the base of the toilet.
@ladygaga3440
2 жыл бұрын
it didn't seem like he was talking to us like we r idiots, but unfortunately there r many idiots that supposedly are plumbers and they making all this mistakes this guy mention, it cost me so much money to replace my toilet, because they didn't do the job right and now looks like im gonna have to learn from the pros so i can do it my self with the help of my hubby since im out of money to get another plumber =\
@waterheaterservices
2 жыл бұрын
As a certified master toilet mechanic [plumber], I try to not let it go to my head and talk down to mere mortals.
@joelshort9048
3 жыл бұрын
I did an entire house remodel myself... ripping down to the studs by watching every video this man has. Hes basically Leonardo di Vinci
@FAPhoenix
Жыл бұрын
I agree- I've done so many minor repairs to code because of him. Such a fantastic resource for any home owner just because it is the right thing to do.
@HaveAHuff
10 ай бұрын
You couldn't have done a very good job then.
@lizxu322
10 ай бұрын
@@HaveAHuffwho do you prefer instead
@HaveAHuff
10 ай бұрын
@@lizxu322 I don't run to KZitem hacks to show me how to do things incorrectly. I learned the right way, not like this lazy rat.
@Derp-xj5oo
10 ай бұрын
@@HaveAHuffyep, who would you prefer then????
@mattmcc7930
3 жыл бұрын
As a master plumber and someone who has been doing it for 20+ years this is an excellent video with very good information. The only thing I'd add is don't ever use anything made of metal to repair or raise the flange height. Those metal flange repair kits always rust and fail, don't use them. Use plastic or rubber like all the different options shown in this video.
@mattmcc7930
3 жыл бұрын
@Supa Trending Daily you don't have to use a metal flange. There are better options. Have you had the toilet off to inspect it? Or are you just saying that because you haven't seen any water damage? There can be water damage that isn't visible until you remove the toilet. Maybe you grease will protect it. Seems like an unnecessary step when you could just get something that works without it.
@samo4648
3 жыл бұрын
@Supa Trending Daily why did you have to use a metal flange
@gregsmith7391
3 жыл бұрын
@@mattmcc7930 I did a toilet replacement one time. Lifted it up and the floor was completely rotted underneath. Surprised someone didn't fall through floor into basement while on the loo. Only thing holding the toilet up was the abs pipe. Good thing the drain was only a foot or so from the stack and gave the toilet good support. You could not tell from the top and no problem on ceiling below. Just a little leak over years. I ended up doing a complete reno of that bathroom. The lady was very happy and I used the rubber seal under the toilet. The old beeswax seems to have disintegrated over dozens of years.
@TheKrugen79
3 жыл бұрын
Even stainless steel flanges?
@mattmcc7930
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheKrugen79 Perhaps. I have seen rusted out stainless steel toilet bolts. That's why I only use solid brass. While stainless is much more resistant to corrosion it is not impervious. That said, rubber will degrade over time but will probably still outlast the stainless steel. Plastic will degrade but takes much longer then then the others, like a life time even if not more.
@michaelsethcudd
Жыл бұрын
Our house was built in 1945, and over the past two years we've been slowly renovating. I'm about to finish the last thing...the floor in the bathroom. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. You didn't know it, but you've been helping an Okie renovate his house over the past two years. Much appreciated.
@michaelagold4580
6 ай бұрын
The black rubber extension should work on a 5th wheel travel trailer(?) Wax rings don't work well in travel trailers
@joey4277
2 жыл бұрын
This is the only renovation channel I watch, not because I need help learning anything because I'm a plumber myself but because I like seeing things done right, anyone who can't afford my services i introduce them to this channel and often I offer my help free of charge but I encourage everyone I encounter that dont have that much money to subscribe and watch these videos I tell them don't watch other videos only this channel if you want to do things the right way
@lunaluminosa8872
7 ай бұрын
checked out 10 videos on replacing a toilet, including some in German, this is by far the best one! instead of just showing the basics you even show things which feel like secrets, like the flushing with a bucket, using the garbage bag etc. It is going to be my first time replacing a toilet, this video helped me gain more confidence than any other
@yipeygoneptune
2 жыл бұрын
Little tip if you roll down the edges of the garbage bag, you can place the toilet on top of the rolled down bag then you can roll it up around it without needing a helper. Love your channel.
@k-man1372
Жыл бұрын
You can tell hes Canadian by the coffee cup. Love it.
@brendaggiegigem6742
Жыл бұрын
You and your videos give me the confidence with the knowledge to try and succeed at fixing things around my house. Replaced a toilet, repaired and restained my deck, fixed my dryer and washer, sprinkler repairs and more thanks to you and other KZitemrs. Trying to involve my 2 sons along the way so they can learn to be resourceful and not feel dependent on spending out of budget for repairs when they go out on their own. KZitem has been providing me with real life education that schools will never be able to convey even if they tried. Thanks for all your expertise and time doing these videos.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
Жыл бұрын
I love this! Cheers
@bobstutts8839
Жыл бұрын
Great! I've installed DIY toilets for years and thought I knew how to do it. Turns out my sister's had a leak (I'd installed after putting in a tile floor.). I don't seal between the toilet and the floor just so these problems are not "sealed-in". I had mis-installed. The wax ring I'd put in looked exactly like your demo on a mis-install. Followed your lead and put in a non-wax seal. Worked perfect, no leak, no mess. Great video !
@vsar1938
3 жыл бұрын
I will not unsubscribe from this channel. Haven't for years, and I still find value in almost every video.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@stockholmes1795
2 жыл бұрын
Love this guy. He points out all the pot holes in processing when it comes to home improvements etc. This is what I call mastery.....hours and hours oh shit and wtf lead to his wealth of knowledge and we are literally getting all that gold at such a low cost. Only thing left is the muscle memory lol
@JustinRiley1987
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the father-son moment "What do you mean it's grouted to the floor?" Meanwhile Dad is explaining it while son is cracking up inside. Love it!
@moirai1964
Жыл бұрын
This guy can explain things so well. I now know and understand the mistakes the previous homeowners made installing toilets in the house. Thank you
@joeyz50
3 жыл бұрын
Long time listener, first time caller. Learn A LOT from you. I wish this video was around before I replaced my last toilet! You guys have the most helpful content and really explain the good, the bad, and the potentially catastrophic. Took notes and will watch again before I tackle my next bathroom reno, for sure!
@thebordernow
8 ай бұрын
Lot of great hints, but the one at 17:29 might be the best one yet. (For newbies, and the great majority of people with old style traditional vertical attachment bolts - Not the horizontal screw-in-from-the-side ones he showed early on - it would have been helpful to include a few seconds of what that is like since that is much more common to be expected.)
@patrickmclaughlin8328
Жыл бұрын
Ive been in construction for37 years union carpenter 20 plus..and am fairly confident in my ability. that being said i always check your videos just to double check and have been corrected more than once.. you have saved me many hrs and tones of cash. juast wanted to ty for being so professionaland a stern adherence to quality that unfortunetly seems exceedingly rare these days. anyway ty again for yr time and effert.
@VGreggUndercover
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, I’m a broke 25 year old just purchased my first house and the dang toilet leaks. You saved me!!
@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702
2 жыл бұрын
I am a single mom and I really appreciate your video! I am living in my family home and my family put two toliets wrong! I know what is the problem now! You make things easy to be able to at least know what the problem is and how to fix it!
@tomcole4736
10 ай бұрын
I have an unlevel Closet Flange that is below the floor surface and I think the extension rings with the rubber gasket is going to wrk. Korky makes a nice tall one that is similar to the thicker was ring. Will let you know how it goes.
@ryanbates3163
2 жыл бұрын
I’m getting ready to do this in my house and this video was fantastic. So many things he covered that I had no clue to anticipate. I feel so much more prepared after watching this!
@michelpage4877
Жыл бұрын
I’m flying out to BC next week to finish my daughter’s bathroom. It’s good that you point out that you have your basic DIY toilets out there(that most DIYers will install) and the more expensive models(the one that you show in this video), that have a more complex installation system and require a different approach when comes the time to fix down the toilet. Thanks for ALL your informative videos.
@kis4ketchup
Жыл бұрын
you, sir, are such a joy to watch. you’re like our modern day bob ross of diy’ing. BR always said there are no mistakes in painting and you give diy’ers confidence to take on home projects. thank you, sir ✊
@gregs7918
3 жыл бұрын
I place wood shims on the floor to hold the toilet just above the wax. After the toilet is in alignment with the screws, I remove the shims one at a time while compressing the wax evenly.
@SQTierHog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! First timer here. Because of you, I've got some confidence! The water trick worked! After I shut the water off, my son peed into the bowl in the middle of the night. I followed your advice with the half bucket of water, poured the water quickly into the toilet. Pee gone, water level low, lol. Merry Christmas!
@danielmcturk3961
Жыл бұрын
As someone who has smooshed wax rings on some hard to manuver toilets only to find out years later that it was my fault the toilets were slow flushing... rubber compression rings are the way to go.
@michaelb.255
Жыл бұрын
Dude. You are a force for good. Thank you for all that you give back to society.
@ssrrocks22
3 жыл бұрын
I have always felt a good helper when you remove a toilet, or an extra pair of hands is worth everything. Mat may not know it yet but his job is just as important as anyone else on a job sit and in many cases even more.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rock!
@Chrislk1986
3 жыл бұрын
Right? When I'm doing projects and my wife asks how she can help, I usually ask her if she can hand me things. She isn't enthused about it, but in situations where I'm under a car or up on a ladder, or having to go back and forth to test a circuit or whatnot, it's a real time saver and I don't have to overexert myself. And, while its not the most fulfilling job, if you make the most of it and observe and ask questions, it's a really good educational opportunity.
@ccr8392
2 жыл бұрын
@@Chrislk1986 100%
@jm-re6md
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY iiiio
@jm-re6md
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there I just finished with work
@abbey428
Жыл бұрын
Lots of great information! I am dealing with water damage from a leaky toilet. I believe the old cast iron flange failed producing a leak. Shims were under the back edge making me think the floor wasn't level before they installed. Thanks to your information, I can fix this the right way.
@madden90025
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this perfectly timed video! I just pulled a leaky toilet and had to demo my bathroom due to water damage. I was originally looking at your channel for plumbing tips and I'm so glad you posted this one before I put a new toilet back in the wrong way!
@travis6992
3 жыл бұрын
As an apprentice-level handyman you help me so much. Thank you. You're best I've found online at teaching effectively to people in my skill-level bracket. One thing you do well--and maybe included slightly more of-- is your discussion of available products ("OK but so what do I realistically buy from home depot for this project?") So many online how-twos end up addressing only half the project, explaining the problem but not advising the best products to address it. I famously tiled two bathroom, after doing maybe 5 big tile jobs , using quick quick setting grout which in no way advertises itself as such. Not the worst thing since hard grout makes it plain that you're screwing up, but a thing that was bugging me for many months. Good advice on products might mean screwing yourself with product advertisers if you ever want to be a shill (no judgment 🙂) but otherwise that advice would be great to keep getting.
@Splattervision-qh1sd
7 ай бұрын
Some plumbers say to not caulk around the base, if the toilet leaks you want to see the leak. You don’t want to seal it so the water builds up and damages the floor. One video I saw said to go ahead and caulk it but leave a space in the back where water can escape, alerting you that there’s a leak.
@somethingawesome1462
6 ай бұрын
It may also be code dependent as well
@TheRealMarshallRob
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! My wax ring is leaking and I watched a few helpful videos, but I was hoping someone would show how to get the water out! Worked perfectly, only an inch and a half of water left at the bottom!
@paovang1548
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for a video. I want to replace one of my rental toilet but was afraid to. Now I feel more confident. Thx
@chocol8milkman750
3 жыл бұрын
You rent toilets? That's kinda weird
@freelifeproductions
3 жыл бұрын
if you are renting.. its not for you to replace the toilet. its for the homeowner.... and you shouldnt pay any money for that
@johnfilce9236
2 жыл бұрын
As a guy who likes to do these things ONCE, this advice and these options are great!
@luigib7311
2 жыл бұрын
Step 1: clean the toilet Siliconing or grouting the toilet to the floor does stabilize it, but it masks any potential leak at the seal.
@justindunlap1235
4 ай бұрын
I was taught you seal everything but the back. Because the surface tension pulls any water running down the outside of the bowl into the unsealed gap, but it leaves the back open to indicate a blow wax ring.
@TrentongoldGold
7 ай бұрын
I love you! just subscribed. Single mom doing her own plumbing with my son. You rock and I love your smile and laugh. Going to binge your videos to learn DIY. Thank you so much! Dee
@andrewmartinez5711
3 жыл бұрын
Always coming with the best content, it's pages like Honme RenoVision DIY that allow me to say I attend KZitem University. Keep em coming! An airless paint sprayer episode would be great!
@jason4547
Жыл бұрын
I love the smell of experience in the morning ! People who try to give the impression that they're experienced, stand out like a sore thumb ! Thank you for sharing your wisdom :)
@markchristensen8804
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million. The wobbly toilet was fixed. The house is over 120 years old.
@wandakowalski7063
2 жыл бұрын
You are my hero! Every time I think of a project, you provide options that even if I don’t do the job myself, at least I know what the job entails so if I hire someone, I can ask the right questions. You’re the best!
@asianmikedesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Better Than Wax is a rubber seal (found at HD, Walmart, big box stores) that gives you a little wiggle room so you don't have to be perfect initially like the wax requires. A little more expensive, its an option if wax installs give you issues. Once helped a neighbor install a new toilet & couldn't figure why water was still coming out onto the floor. After tearing out the old flange, pouring new concrete, install new flange (slightly above finish flooring), still leaking. Eventually figured out that the freakin new toilet was leaking and attempted repair was done at point of leak. Looks like someone at factory just tried to glaze over it. Even if the store gave him a free toilet (not), it still wouldn't make up for the stress and time spent having to trouble shoot this problem. Lesson is just because its new doesn't mean it aint broken, just because its new doesn't mean factory has quality quality control or if these things are each tested for leaks before they're boxed and shipped.
@Killian665
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been told the exact opposite of this by several plumbers. They all stick with wax because it gives you a little wiggle room on initial setting. All of them said the rubber ones leak.
@mae2759
Жыл бұрын
I like the Danco Perfect Seal - uses both rubber and wax.
@BrandonRa
Жыл бұрын
From what I’ve seen the rubber once leak
@1984_the_ministry_of_truth
2 жыл бұрын
I am a 36 year old female and your videos are so informative! Thank you so much!
@ic3man5
2 жыл бұрын
If you are having a hard time lining the new toilet up you can place screw drivers on each side on the floor pointing at the bolts to help as an alignment guide when doing it yourself.
@ThatFixItGuy
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip. I use masking tape and do the same thing!
@ic3man5
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatFixItGuy I can never find tape when I need it, lol.
@mae2759
Жыл бұрын
Also plastic straws on top of the closet bolts help too.
@CdnWolfe
2 жыл бұрын
you just saved me a ton of money. My upstairs toilet has been leaking for the past 20 years (life of the house) and instead of working the problem from the ceiling of the 1st floor like everybody is telling me to do, you directed me to look to the problem - yup, the toilet wasn't initially installed right and, as you mentioned, it slowly leaked and water took its jolly time to get to the 1st floor... Correction done and now all is ok! Thanks for your great videos!
@garyjbelanger2139
3 жыл бұрын
use straws from the local McDonalds to place over the Jonny Bolts to help you guide the toilet straight down through the bolt down holes in the toilet!
@eileendavis3042
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@drtb69
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the refresher course , haven't set a toilet in 17 years and the details get foggy. Saving me a lot of headaches today. Thank You
@ernestns
5 ай бұрын
Jeff, you provide a valuable service for many people, please don't blow out your back
@larrygarcia9336
9 күн бұрын
Great instructional video. All questions I have in mind were answered. Thank you.
@NicholasKnoxx
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! As a plumber (also based out of Ottawa), I have to nit-pick a few details. The trap in the toilet is an S trap, which is why it will siphon with a bucket of water poured in it, but every other trap in your house will not. Secondly, if you're not going to remove all the water from the tank with a rag or vacuum there may in fact be a decent mount of water left over when you remove the toilet supply. Some toilets have a recess around the fill valve that holds a fair amount. Ideal to just have a cup or something handy to let the hose drain into just in case. I think it would have been good to also mention the importance of a well secured, structurally sound toilet flange. I find many toilets with issues have a flange that was poorly secured or has had screw or subfloor failure. If a poorly secured flange isn't addressed, most other elements of the reinstall wont work. The toilet will always move and tightening the bolts will only over-compress your seal. Perhaps you've mentioned this in other videos, but I feel a homeowner going off just this video might end up missing that and having issues. Keep up the great work!!
@DaruDhillon
3 жыл бұрын
Good points - loose flanges are very common especially in older homes where we see a lot of damaged subfloors.
@mannys9130
3 жыл бұрын
My house is slab on grade, single story, and the ABS pipe catching the toilet is cast in the concrete. There's a hole chipped out in the slab larger than the flange and pipe that goes down to the turn in the pipe, so there's a half inch space all around the flange and downpipe. Both toilets had the adjustable outer metal ring and ABS center type of flange. Built in 1994, they were both now totally rotted and both toilets rocked and leaked sewer gas. Both are in a water closet type bathroom design so sewer gas stunk the room up quickly. So, I had to remove both toilets to fix the flange and replace the wax. The shocking thing to me was that both flanges were totally floating in the wind. Not secured into the slab at all. No screws or anchors. Nothing. It was just the flange glued to the down pipe, and both pieces floating in that space until the slab enclosed the horizontal pipe at the elbow. I was so annoyed. I used my hammer drill and the longest 3-4" Tapcon concrete screws available to me to secure the new all-plastic flange to the slab around it at a slight angle due to the gap between the flange/pipe and the slab. Couldn't go straight down, nothing there. Then I installed an extender plate with many brass screws and sealant between because the flange was level with the tile floor which I don't believe in. New wax, reinstalled the toilet, solid as a rock and no more sewer gas. I have no way of knowing if the adjustable flanges were original but I'm guessing they were. So, '94 to '21. Only 27 years of life, and who knows how long they were leaking gas. They were leaking when we bought the house. My repair will last my lifetime. 👍 I can't believe how many people just leave a closet flange loosey goosey and think it's ok. Out of sight, out of mind, right? 🙄 Integrity. Honesty. Pride in the work. It didn't take me long to drill 4 holes and pop 4 concrete screws into that slab. Even 2 would probably work ok. But no, they left the 1 foot of 4" ABS pipe alone to hold everything in place. 🙄
@NicholasKnoxx
2 жыл бұрын
@@buddhastalin8445 I only know what I've been taught and am curious how other people go about things and if there are better ways out there. If you think you've learned all you ever need to learn then I think you're just wrong. Stay curious my dude
@sydney8382
2 жыл бұрын
Very good point Jeff, do not use silicon!!! Seen this with lazy or inexperienced plumbers and the disasters..
@michaellacaria910
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, one of the most informative I’ve seen. Most DYI videos show that one situation and make it look easy but you always show different scenarios and explanations, that’s what I like most about your videos, even though I think I know it you always show me something more! Love your channel.
@hadirze1990
10 ай бұрын
Incredible video!! Fixed my leaking toilet myself without much of an experience by just watching this video
@spencerjohnson72
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to see for my in-progress bathroom renovation, exactly when I needed to see it.
@michaelsethcudd
Жыл бұрын
Now I'm nervous about our other toilet. The tile was installed by a contractor, and he had me buy an extra wax ring. He used two wax rings instead of a flange extender, which until I watched your video I didn't know those existed. I didn't check to see how low the flange was. Maybe it's fine? I have trust issues. Haha! I'm seriously tempted to pull it up and check it. Seems better than having to retile the floor later due to a rotten subfloor.
@Pontiacdreams
9 ай бұрын
He’s not only an amazing teacher but Jeff makes these videos so entertaining! Thank you, I won’t do any repairs without consulting you first!
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
8 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@afishcalledjuan
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful for a novice homeowner! Thanks manq!
@harryl7946
3 жыл бұрын
Did my powder room last year. Great advise! I have a friend that is also a master plumber and through his instructions and advice I had not 1 issue. A lot like your videos!
@jagafy
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! Your instruction videos are the VERY BEST I have found! These make it possible for for me to do the work myself.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Julie!
@John.Doe-OG
3 жыл бұрын
Don't let Dad eat Taco Bell the night before you need to remove a toilet. Especially if you're the one reaching between his legs while he lifts it.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
words to live by. second thought don't ever eat at Taco Bell!
@AbbreviatedReviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY This is the first advice from you that I will not take.
@yooper2186
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the owner of that toilet ate at taco hell for decades!
@aaronw6741
2 жыл бұрын
I installed my toilet about a week ago..... Like a Boss😎😎😎..... reduced my water bill significantly.....thank you!!!
@Chuckles9191991
Жыл бұрын
What I want to know is what kind of animals are living in that house that they let their toilet get so nasty.
@zomgoose
Ай бұрын
Very Good Instructional Video!!
@billiebobbienorton2556
7 ай бұрын
My late husband broke the seal on the base of the toilet. He was overweight and would often "pinch a loaf" larger than a rail road tie. Thank God the plumber came and fixed the damn thing so it wouldn't happen again. He also was able to fix the toilet!
@jaybird493
6 ай бұрын
pinch a loaf… haven’t heard that one in a while!!!😂😂
@guitardude4700
5 ай бұрын
Wish I’d seen this before I did the last one that leaked. VERY informative! 👍
@Ladco77
2 жыл бұрын
I've also heard it recommended to not seal the toilet to the floor because that way if it ever leaks the water will run onto the floor and you'll see the leak. If it's sealed to the floor, you won't detect the leak until it gets worse. Just something to keep in mind. I think I'd probably leave a weep hole or something for any leakage to come out if I did seal the toilet to the floor.
@wolfc8755
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Leave a few inches unsealed at the very back of the base (where it's not so noticeable) for water to come out if there's a leak so you'll be able to see it.
@martinb4093
2 жыл бұрын
I was able to install my first toilet and because of your video I knew that a flange extension kit was required. Thanks!
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Right on Martin...another DIYer is born!
@rickyspanish9625
3 жыл бұрын
Plumber by trade. Whenever I see big ole gaps between the flange and the flooring I fill those in with plumbers putty to keep the water above. Rarely caulk, never grout, should I customer ask for caulk, leave gaps at grout lines for observation of leaking wax. Better to see it before before it ruins the floor. If the flange is low, I bolt on the bolts, if they’re brass they’ll always be good. Double wax ring is fine, no horned underneath a horned ring. 90% cast over here in Chicago, those pvc replacement flanges are life savers, we tend to use the Oatey ones with the Allen key screws for compression.
@kenbagwell8551
4 ай бұрын
Great information! Love the coffee cup trick. Pouring excess water down to flush out the bowl was nice too. On my last one I used Liquidlock to turn the water in the bowl to gel. Thanks again, it's great to see all your success with the channel.
@BryceLenz
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. Replacing a toilet later today. I’ve learned a lot from you over the years. Keep them coming.
@readmore3634
2 жыл бұрын
As a master plumber I've set 1000's of toilets in tract homes in So. Calif.....I'm not sure why I'm even here. But here goes.... Before you set the toilet, run a nut and washer down the closet bolts until fastened to ring...(holds them and everything else in place) Rubber rots and curls...(would never use that)...you can stack 2 wax rings, you want it to squish! Use shims on all 4 corners (like a wobbly card table) so the toilet doesn't rock side to side or front to back....only then you fasten it down to floor. Never set and old stained toilet....gross.... A 2 piece toilet has some do's and don'ts also..... Love your drywall video.
@williamvanleuven414
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! This comes just in time because I need to replace a toilet. In Belgium we never use wax, we always use a white tapered PVC pipe that slides into the sewage pipe sticking out of the floor. I also wonder which brand of water flushing system to buy: Geberit or cheaper brands?
@levandeur3574
3 жыл бұрын
The same in Russia. Personally, I wouldn't risk cheap ones. I installed my toilet provided with Geberit 7 years ago and have had no problems at all.
@johnd9541
2 жыл бұрын
If you put anything inside a 3" pipe, you reduce the effective internal diameter of that pipe. Perhaps in Europe you use 4" pipe when roughing-in toilets?
@Adamrich1987
3 жыл бұрын
Been in the supply house for 16 years. Rubber gaskets works better they will not blow out! They have a hybrid system like what he's has that works good. If the flange is below floor use closet flange extenders and silicon. Thicker gaskets can work but leak in time.
@Mr1fingersalute
3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel, always awesome content👍🏻
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@llamapi3
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information! I live in a very cheap house that we've been remodeling room by room. No corner is 90 degrees, everything was half assed and done incorrectly. The latest one is we needed to replace some subfloor in our bathroom because of rot. We ended up gutting the entire bathroom. One corner of the joists was connected to nothing and just floating. This caused the tub to sink in the back about 3-4 inches. The toilet was rocking etc. My lord was this a task. But this video really helped me understand how to do the toilet correctly.
@bigtank1982
4 ай бұрын
This is super helpful! I have a house that was built in 1929. The flange is cast. When I moved in 5 years ago, I pulled the toilet and resealed it. Didn’t replace the flange, it probably should have, looking back. It was pretty rusted out. The twist and seal I think would be a great option for this to properly secure the toilet. Next project along with the vanity (watched your video on that as well). Your videos are very helpful with DIY projects around the house.
@fuzzybanana3870
2 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS put wax on bottom of toilet first, never on floor. Impossible to miss and weight of toilet and 2 fingers will push it down just fine. A plumber taught me this 20 yrs ago and its a no fail way. Even instruction manuals for the last 5+ yrs say to install wax on toilet, not floor.
@southernexposure123
2 жыл бұрын
My toilet seal replacement wouldn't last long before leaking again. Last time I put down 2 wax rings and it lasted longer. before leaking again. Mt floor is cement and the pipe is cast and is flush. You taught me that the pipe should be above flush. Thanks.
@mmmmmmb
3 жыл бұрын
Wax always; they are much more maneuverable. Just replaced a toilet in a complete bathroom renovation. Wax rings give you the ability to get a toilet flush with the finished flooring no matter where the flange sits
@mitchelldecker6128
3 жыл бұрын
Omg,,, nice work brother,,, the 3 decades flood guy. Mitch
@JonathanRootD
3 жыл бұрын
Welp re doing my toilet after watching this! Used a regular wax ring. Should have done the Jumbo with added flange extension kit.
@markraffensperger2339
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonathanRootD pull it out now and replace, dont even think about it.
@tomsaywer9883
3 жыл бұрын
Wax is trash, rubber all the way.
@johnd9541
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomsaywer9883 Foam rubber is great......for the first 5-8 years.
@grumpyschnauzer
2 жыл бұрын
Man what I would pay to have a plumber as knowledgeable as you! Also, you speak like (tone, breaks in sentences, etc) my grandfather and uncle which feels comforting and familiar. Thanks for sharing your work!
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@shannonhancott1116
3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos and as an apprentice plumber in my area this info really helps me bring more knowledge to my jobs. The only issue (but not really) with the installation of the toilet is I've been told by my journeyman to not apply silicone all around the toilet but to leave a space clear at the back so that you will be able to spot a leak easier before it's a black stain on the ceiling.
@michaelduddy4119
Жыл бұрын
Best how to video I've seen. Extremely helpful. Full of answers to the tough problems noone tells you about. Thanks.😊
@HomeImProveMentHow
Жыл бұрын
👍💥
@Questchaun
3 жыл бұрын
During the tee-pee shortage I replaced my toilet to add a bidet and used a rubber gasket. Seems to be working out.
@narlycharley
3 жыл бұрын
A bidet is a game changer.
@PNW-LOGGING-HOMESTEAD
3 жыл бұрын
I have been using bidets since I came back from SE Asia... definitely a must. I have been using a add-on unit from bio-bidet.. hot and cold water... even has a cooter washing mode..
@ChedWick05
3 жыл бұрын
Bidets are sooooooo life changing. I think I go through a roll of TP once every 3 months now.
@rashkavar
Жыл бұрын
Can definitely second the wobbling toilet is a problem toilet thing. Mine wasn't leaking, but it did very slowly work a crack into the base cutting off one of the bolt-down points. Now I'm learning how to install a new toilet.
@jimserhant7741
3 жыл бұрын
And make sure your home has an additional working toilet for when you’re finished drinking the coffee you picked up in case Mr. Murphy. Law visits while replacing the toilet 😁.
@iscavengersam
Жыл бұрын
💀💀💀😂😂😂
@treboreimaj3274
Жыл бұрын
This guys is the best. I use him for all my home renovations
@4nAK
3 жыл бұрын
Jeff what trade in the future is gonna make the most money? Plumbers, handyman or general contractors? What advice would you give people which route to take if wanna make the most money? Thanks!
@brendanfisher
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great question. I'd like to know the answer to this too.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
A jack of all Trades is A master of none and yet more valuable than the Master of 1. I say handyman will rule.
@johnd9541
2 жыл бұрын
If you want to succeed in the trades, take a business or sales course.
@aaronaaron8604
2 жыл бұрын
Going straight down was such a good piece of advice! Thank you so much!!!
@darkknight145
3 жыл бұрын
Should have sealed that hole in the floor where the mice were getting in before you refitted the toilet. was surprised to see all the mice droppings when you lifted the toilet off. There's nothing wrong with using silicon but you do need to use the correct type, you don't use sealant, you use silicon adhesive, guaranteed to never leak.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
I actually renovated the whole house so mice can't get in any more. not worried about a small gap. Cheers! as for the silicone. Stop lying to yourself about using silicone in a toilet assembly. It always fails. You are one of those guys I was always cleaning up after.
@radnerak
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Our contractor installed our toilet, did not caulk with silicon and the toilet would rock back and forth. I had to stabilize it with a kick at the back, but this makes me think I'll have to pull it up and make sure he didn't mess things up and this video confirmed my suspicions.
@TheDeplorableNeanderthal
Жыл бұрын
No gloves… but worried about bacteria getting into a shop vac. Hmmm…
@guicattoni1773
Жыл бұрын
I loved the opening angle!!!! You have a great sense of humor!!!! Love your videos!!!! Keep the good work! God bless you!
@JonathanRootD
3 жыл бұрын
Man that toilet looks like it's never been cleaned! 🤮
@andrewsides1215
2 жыл бұрын
Millennials
@MrRonluker
2 жыл бұрын
Hi iron
@abbashaider8668
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewsides1215 Haha tell me about it! These damn millennials and their damn hygiene! Back in my day, we never cleaned our toilet bowls. Sure they looked disgusting and made every girl I brought home suddenly want a ride back to her place for some reason. Women am I right? I guess that’s a topic for another time!
@freedomunrestricted
2 жыл бұрын
Guess you have never experienced hard water.
@deogratiaslubamba1641
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrRonluker q
@aol11
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again I've been enjoying all of your videos
@yugibeats5476
3 жыл бұрын
Ive watched countless hours of your videos and i couldnt thank you enough, man. You've basically sustained my entire property maintenance career for years on end. Thank you.
@donmartin6185
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your information. I've installed numerous toilets in the past . I'm not a plumber, but I can do most plumbing things. We had a leak in the living room ceiling below the bathroom. I removed the toilet and ended up finding out it wasn't the toilet leaking but another drain pipe. I fixed the leak and reinstalled the toilet. And then had a large leak from the toilet. I couldn't believe it. I watched your video and then saw what you said about tightening the toilet foundation screws evenly. I never paid attention to that. I had tightened one side fully and then did the other side. I removed the toilet then reinstalled it exactly like you showed in your video. . . . . . . . and BAM .. . . . . .no leaks. Thank you so much.
@gregsmith7391
3 жыл бұрын
I do renos. I've used the foam/rubber toilet seals for 10 years. With no problems. I was apprehensive at first so I used them in my own house I built 12 years ago. 4 bathrooms no leaks. So I've never used wax since and no call backs. Have 2 in a rental house I own too. I've often used the assorted riser shims too after doing a new flooring. They work great. PS i push Toto toilets to all my customers. I live them and have them in my house and my rental house too.
@greypoet2
3 жыл бұрын
Missed one thing. I've never seen a toilet that didn't have the bolts coming through ceramic bottom flange. What I was waiting for is, how tight do you tighten the nuts so you don't break the ceramic?
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
just tight enough so it is not moving side to side. Cheers!
@mannys9130
3 жыл бұрын
Use a nut driver and use your thumb, index, and middle fingers alone to tighten it. Snug the nuts down evenly side to side, then only tighten them as much as you can with those 3 fingers alone on the nut driver's handle. No full fist and NO wrenches. If all you have is a socket wrench, use those 3 fingers on the head and first 1/4" of the socket wrench and its handle. Do it this way and you'll have a hard time cracking the toilet because this method gives you very little torque/strength and very little mechanical advantage. 👍 With a solid flange mounting, the nuts will snug down and then tighten very distinctly. You'll know when it's tight and it won't rock. If it needs to be tighten a tiny bit more after a few days of use, fine. Use the same method and tighten them up again, then you'll be good to go. No fist, no full handle length wrench.
@TiffanybutterflyFlower
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all this valuable information. I wish I watched your video before I replaced my toilet. I knew something was not right because it moves side to side. The good news is I know how to fix it now thanks to your excellent explanation!
@akbychoice
3 жыл бұрын
About to replace seal and bolts, perfect tutorial. TY.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@kathyusa-iowa5137
3 жыл бұрын
Who's going to say it... Oops, should have cleaned that bad boy before filming! 😲
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