Replace A Toilet: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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  • Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
  • Toilet replacement is a very simple job. Learn how to replace or install a toilet in just a few minutes with this in-depth tutorial that covers everything you'll need to know. Along with how to remove a toilet, I'll demonstrate several different wax ring options, as well as how to install a toilet with lots of tips to make the job easier with less clean up.
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:10 Turn Off Water
    0:46 Remove Excess Water
    1:14 Disconnect Water Supply
    1:50 Remove Tank
    2:38 Remove Base Mounts
    3:24 Tips For Removal
    4:24 Remove Toilet Bowl
    4:50 Clean Wax Ring
    6:11 Remove Old Hardware
    6:36 Seal Options For New Toilet
    9:05 Install Mounting Bolts
    11:35 Install Seal
    12:14 Place New Toilet
    12:55 Mounting Hardware
    14:13 Tank Installation
    16:08 Connect Water Supply
    16:24 Install Seat
    16:45 Check For Leaks
    17:20 Check Water Level
    18:04 Caulk Discussion
    20:25 Caulk Toilet Base
    21:44 Conclusion
    22:12 Bloopers
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  • @prakashgsvp
    @prakashgsvp 3 роки тому +56

    👍 Worth watching. It's a complete DIY project.

  • @darladellana4961
    @darladellana4961 9 днів тому +5

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! For being so detailed. For showing every single step (not just telling). For considering that some people may be older or have bad backs (that's me). I'm a 63 year old woman who is trying to become more self-sufficient with chores that my husband normally does. I'm going to have this video handy in the bathroom so I can follow it step-by-step as I go along.

  • @jackking4574
    @jackking4574 3 місяці тому +33

    I watched this video yesterday then replace my toilet after watching. I was by myself so this step by step tutorial madeit so easy for a 1 man change. I appreciate you taking the time to post this. I'm 69 and this saved my back. Thank you!

  • @rolfsauer9462
    @rolfsauer9462 4 місяці тому +14

    Best simple description on how to install toilet that I’ve come across.so far.

  • @annamariaalongi2136
    @annamariaalongi2136 3 місяці тому +5

    Fantastic! I followed and today I installed my toilet, with no human help. Just me and myself.

  • @Brucether
    @Brucether 2 місяці тому +6

    I wish I would have become a plumber. I went to college instead and what a waste of money and no passion for my job now at 54. I still love plumbing projects, although I haven't done it for 30 years and listened to all the complaints that I'm sure goes along with it, like all jobs. Love your videos.

  • @vermaraj73
    @vermaraj73 4 місяці тому +7

    Great job. You have covered every details. Thank you.

  • @orszagpeter7605
    @orszagpeter7605 6 місяців тому +23

    This video is extremely detailed, awesome job! I just needed exactly this one. Thank you so much!

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  6 місяців тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @marylynch6288
    @marylynch6288 5 місяців тому +15

    Wow! Love that I found you, thank you for expending so much time explaining the caulking dilemma. I'm a subscriber now.

  • @thaitichi
    @thaitichi 3 роки тому +11

    I'm jealous of how perfect your rough in and supply are. Your house must be very new. I think most people have to deal with replacing toilets on older homes and it doesn't go so smoothly.
    Another great video, thank you!

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  3 роки тому +4

      You are right - The variety of demons that can lurk under a toilet are large enough that I elected not to try to cover them all in this video - it was already nearly a half hour long. :)
      This was shot in a pretty new home, yes. I've replaced toilets in much, much older homes though, and other than being a bit more ... gross... have not run into any major problems. *knock on wood*
      Thanks for watching!

    • @harblz57
      @harblz57 3 роки тому

      My luck runs like "most people." Any home repair or car repair I've found a video for on UA-cam generally ends up taking two to three times longer in my case. I always run into some sort of complication or gremlin. So I just factor the extra time in from the beginning. ;-) :-(
      Thanks @AmplifyDIY for another great video.

  • @jennifermorris4080
    @jennifermorris4080 5 місяців тому +11

    This tutorial is amazing. I am reasonably handy but this is my very, very first time to tackle a project of this size. You offer amazing details and pointers on where things might go wrong. The video is exceptional. Was not planning on doing this project over Christmas, but my dad has the flu and my husband's arm is broken, so it's me :) Thank you thank you thank you thank you

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  5 місяців тому

      You are very welcome - apologies for my delayed response. I hope the replacement went well for you!

  • @Tyaz81
    @Tyaz81 7 місяців тому +10

    Very helpful and thorough video. This made my one person toilet install so much easier. Especially how you explained to disassemble first. Thank you!

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  7 місяців тому

      Great to hear!

    • @scottbradshaw5249
      @scottbradshaw5249 6 місяців тому

      Any tips on picking up the toilet by yourself if you have a bad back.

  • @ronpd1982
    @ronpd1982 3 роки тому +2

    Great presentation - very clear - thanks

  • @darelldd
    @darelldd 7 місяців тому +2

    You did an excellent job with this. The up-close camera work is spectacular. I only wish that we could have that excellent view during installations! This is sure to help a lot of people. I'm not sure if you mentioned it when you ended up caulking yours to the floor.... but my tip is "all of the above." Caulk the front portion, and leave the back open. That way you prevent the external leak problem seeping under, you add some stability and aesthetics. But the back is open to show any leak from the toilet gasket.
    I've seen these new rubber gaskets, but haven't yet been brave enough to try one. Yes, the wax is a bugger to clean up! But that's because it sticks so darn well. I like knowing that the thick ring (with insert for sure!) has made full contact, and then you squish it down. With the rubber, I'd be worried that I'm not getting enough compression, or seal all the way around evenly. I've never had a quality wax ring go bad, and I've never had to re-do any that I've installed.... so I don't much care what happens *next*. :-)

  • @royessinger7289
    @royessinger7289 6 місяців тому +2

    Best DIY know how video. And the Vice Grip Garage hat and T-Shirt adds to the honesty of the advice !

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  6 місяців тому +1

      A guy went ahead and did the right thing!

  • @juansalce7376
    @juansalce7376 2 місяці тому

    I was a little hesitant to replace my toilet but this video made me more confident in doing so. I thank you for the time you spent to help the diy in all of us

  • @ngarren13
    @ngarren13 8 місяців тому

    this guide was VERY VERY VERY helpful!!! Installed a new toilet in my house today. And the recommendation of the non-wax seal was a great call. And this was my 1st time replacing and installing a toilet. Thank you for this video.

  • @bibichegeuskens746
    @bibichegeuskens746 4 місяці тому +1

    perfect help for demistifying the process of replacing a toilet yourself. Followed it to the letter, and installed my own toilet and saved a bunch of money. Thanks so much!!

  • @bekithembamoyo1593
    @bekithembamoyo1593 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much for a clear and very informative video on how to. I feel confident that I now will be able to install my toilet bowl successfully following your step-by-step video. Keep making more as you are good at explaining things in layman's terms.

  • @mikepatel6323
    @mikepatel6323 3 роки тому +2

    You are very good and right to the point.

  • @user-ke8xq7iu7h
    @user-ke8xq7iu7h 6 місяців тому +4

    Excellent! Best DIY toilet installation I have seen- great detail... Thanks a bunch!

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @angel.mtz.2123
    @angel.mtz.2123 Місяць тому +3

    Step by step instructions.! Muy bien. Thanks sr. Im 62 years old and im gone to do by myself

  • @ast-og-losta
    @ast-og-losta День тому +1

    Like most guys. I watched this after I installed the toilet. Good point about sewer gas, I will know better next time.

  • @CRM6214
    @CRM6214 Місяць тому +3

    Great video! Here are some things to consider. I do caulk because my Florida house is built on a concrete slab, no wood under toilet to rot if there is a leak. If house is wood frame be sure to not caulk the back of toilet. I never used silicone because once it’s there it’s almost impossible to completely remove, especially on a porous wood floor. If the next toilet has a different footprint, well good luck. I use Dap Kwik Seal Plus clear. It is water clean up and completely waterproof. If gap is very uneven or toilet was shimmed then I would use white or biscuit to match toilet color. A bigger concern than overflow toilet water getting under toilet is it getting under the walls around toilet. Always caulk where the baseboard meets the floor and up the corner gaps a couple inches. White acrylic latex with silicone works great. My neighbor had a slow leak in the water line to the refrigerator ice maker and it went under the wall and cabinets causing $40,000 damage.

  • @tim_cavet
    @tim_cavet 6 місяців тому +4

    This is my first time ever replacing a toilet. We're switching to a 1-piece fully skirted unit that's taller and elongated. The detail in this video is excellent. As far as the caulking goes, I was not planning on doing it because of the reasons you identified. However, you are the only one to point out that it is required per plumbing code, so I'll make it happen. I'll either get a small tube or I'll look into a caulking tape.

  • @joeywayne4953
    @joeywayne4953 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic quality keep it coming!

  • @jacobburesh8522
    @jacobburesh8522 8 днів тому

    Just replaced my toilet following this guide and so far no leaks! thanks for the help!

  • @recklessclient5304
    @recklessclient5304 3 роки тому +37

    Whenever I install a new toilet I tend to caulk around the whole toilet leaving about a 1" gap at the back, Best of both worlds imo it looks great and you cant notice the lil bit that is missing at the back aswell as if a leak occurs most of the times it will be able to still be noticed. I am not a professional plumber by any means tho!

  • @2GunzUp_
    @2GunzUp_ 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you! Straight to the point and excellent step by step instructions!! I enjoyed that and learned a great deal

  • @judyjudyjudy1841
    @judyjudyjudy1841 3 місяці тому +1

    I think you have done a great job. Easy to understand. An improvement: the nut on top of the bolt that holds the toilet to the floor. That was the only problem I had when I installed my toilet, the screws wiggled around & I never did get the screw on the left lined up properly, now here I am trying again. I am sure tightening the nut to make the screw stable is going to make the difference. Thank you so much! Judie

  • @serajmuhammed3942
    @serajmuhammed3942 10 місяців тому

    I watched your video on installing toilet seat. Please keep up the great job of helping self doers like myself. Thanks much.

  • @yardmansurfer
    @yardmansurfer 2 роки тому +4

    Great video, very well paced and clearly explained. I caulk but at the back of the toilet leave a small 1/2 inch or less uncaulk area as an early point of notify me of a leak at the base.

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  2 роки тому

      Great tip about leaving the gap, Yardmansurfer! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @frankmolina2076
    @frankmolina2076 7 місяців тому +1

    OMG, So thorough on this project. I will be watching this on my laptop as i do mine. Thank You.

  • @mehtaj011
    @mehtaj011 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent explanation.

  • @michaelgreanya7249
    @michaelgreanya7249 4 місяці тому +1

    Now that's a great video for replacing a toilet, Thanks so much

  • @SmallTNHomestead
    @SmallTNHomestead 2 роки тому +1

    You really are a life saver. A great teacher and I appreciate your videos. Just subscribed!

  • @nelsonnitunga6839
    @nelsonnitunga6839 3 місяці тому

    thank you. learned something and cant wait to apply what I learned in the next few days

  • @emmachristo9435
    @emmachristo9435 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the support info

  • @utubegoogler3585
    @utubegoogler3585 2 місяці тому

    What a simple, clear and professional presentation! Loved it. Now I feel confident to replace my old toilet. Thank you.

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for the feedback, and good luck!

  • @mariahalbrook9120
    @mariahalbrook9120 6 місяців тому

    Agree. Best to seal. Thanks for the tutorial. You are a great teacher.

  • @karenh8723
    @karenh8723 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video and explanation thank you!!!

  • @DJNADJIBBeatz
    @DJNADJIBBeatz 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video, detailed yet simple description. Thanks a lot!

  • @mubarakkhan537
    @mubarakkhan537 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. Easy to follow.

  • @Jean3v4
    @Jean3v4 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much you've made a fan for life, the bloopers at the end were perfect

  • @PopleBackyardFarm
    @PopleBackyardFarm 3 роки тому

    excellent I am planning on putting in a new toilet this year thanks for the help

  • @WHINNYWisdom
    @WHINNYWisdom 5 місяців тому

    First... Love the VGG cap
    Second... Thank you for the video tutorial, going to change out the toilet in a building we are renovating for our second storefront location.

  • @MichaelAnthonyOfficial
    @MichaelAnthonyOfficial 5 місяців тому +6

    Great video. You’re a great teacher!

  • @perrydadrass389
    @perrydadrass389 Місяць тому +2

    Great video,very informative and easy to follow instructions. Thank you very much sir!,😊

  • @jamesmcdevitt5306
    @jamesmcdevitt5306 5 місяців тому

    Nice job ! I will caulk on a slab but not on wood subfloor. Your presentation was clear and understandable with good tips .

  • @cofeebeing
    @cofeebeing Місяць тому +2

    Thanks. As to caulk, yes do seal toilet to floor , but also leave a few inches at back to be a "tell tale" gap if toilet develops a leak.

  • @ricardofernandez6819
    @ricardofernandez6819 5 місяців тому

    Excellent presentation!

  • @paulnavara7127
    @paulnavara7127 2 місяці тому

    Great instructional video! Very thorough and covers most of the issues an installer would deal with.

  • @sreeyedugondla4395
    @sreeyedugondla4395 Місяць тому

    Excellent communication and great detail.

  • @lovendagardner2355
    @lovendagardner2355 9 місяців тому

    ❤I love how you teach God bless you

  • @DESKWERKSJB
    @DESKWERKSJB 11 місяців тому

    Outstanding!

  • @GregZapp-uj6nu
    @GregZapp-uj6nu 9 місяців тому

    Excellent vid and instructions-
    Thank you

  • @rosylara7313
    @rosylara7313 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you 🙏🏻 for that important information. You’re a really instructor. I have learned a lot from you.
    God bless you 🙏🏻

  • @ceciliawells1099
    @ceciliawells1099 9 місяців тому

    The way you explain everything, I believe I could exchange my toilet.....Not a lot of none sense talking ...Thanks for sharing 😊

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Cecilia - you can do it!

  • @kenbagwell8551
    @kenbagwell8551 24 дні тому

    Wow! What a through explanation. Thank you!

  • @eflores2501
    @eflores2501 5 місяців тому +1

    excellent video, worth watching.

  • @larrygregory1
    @larrygregory1 3 місяці тому

    Excellent explanation!

  • @SarahMcneil-ww5qw
    @SarahMcneil-ww5qw 5 місяців тому

    Best tutorial I have ever watched. Great! Very informative.

  • @chieftesschaos
    @chieftesschaos Рік тому +6

    This was a great tutorial on how to do this. I had to replace three toilets in my home, and the first couple, I would stop and start again the whole time. Because he was so good at explaining every aspect, by the time I got to the third one, I was able to do it quickly and efficiently.

  • @dantenavarro2968
    @dantenavarro2968 3 місяці тому

    Very informative. Thank you for the video !!!

  • @user-qv3se7st4t
    @user-qv3se7st4t 8 місяців тому

    Very informative 👍

  • @jimneustadt2688
    @jimneustadt2688 3 місяці тому

    Nice job. Great voice and instructions

  • @annamariaalongi2136
    @annamariaalongi2136 3 місяці тому +4

    OK this was SO good. I have 2 toilets to install.

    • @GSIP69
      @GSIP69 Місяць тому

      just curious... how did it go?

  • @BrianHillegass
    @BrianHillegass Місяць тому

    Subscribed after watching this. I am the least handy person ever and I watched this and was able to do it. Even though it’s simple for some- this was a big deal for me to do. I’m proud and I owe you one 😊. Great breakdown and looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @1JamesMasterHandyman
    @1JamesMasterHandyman 6 місяців тому +1

    Keep up the word God bless you

  • @GracielaGonzalez-zf1ue
    @GracielaGonzalez-zf1ue 2 місяці тому +1

    Solid, thanks!

  • @bngu1567
    @bngu1567 7 місяців тому

    Well explained, much appreciated ❤

    • @AmplifyDIY
      @AmplifyDIY  7 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @mundlkalli4396
    @mundlkalli4396 4 місяці тому +6

    SUPER , AWESOME DEMO............VISUAL and VERBAL. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont need to say more !!!!!! Thank you so much

  • @The.whisky.Hunter
    @The.whisky.Hunter 4 місяці тому +1

    thanks brother...used this vid on two toilet instals!!

  • @walteramador7486
    @walteramador7486 4 місяці тому

    The best how to do video ive seen on youtube great job man!

  • @kennyguess6796
    @kennyguess6796 2 місяці тому

    Very well done sir!

  • @sunvaj6754
    @sunvaj6754 Місяць тому

    Wow! You're a great demonstrator. Thanks for sharing your expertise. 👍

  • @gezahegnegebre4203
    @gezahegnegebre4203 27 днів тому

    You are extremely helpful

  • @anil35100
    @anil35100 3 роки тому

    Good Workmanship👍

  • @queengamerplaz7904
    @queengamerplaz7904 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you I used your step and got it

  • @TadaYada
    @TadaYada 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! I feel like I'm ready to do this on my own after watching your video!

  • @micheleandsteve5290
    @micheleandsteve5290 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this! I love your detail!

  • @iamissamchannel
    @iamissamchannel 3 місяці тому +2

    You are the best 👍

  • @rodneywhiting4049
    @rodneywhiting4049 Місяць тому

    Awesome job made it easy to understand. This will be a project. I will be tackling. Thank you again.

  • @angelaroot7613
    @angelaroot7613 2 місяці тому +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you!!

  • @rogerlittreal642
    @rogerlittreal642 21 день тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.❤

  • @ccatdaddy64
    @ccatdaddy64 2 місяці тому

    Probably the best well done video I've seen on these

  • @kevinhunter6624
    @kevinhunter6624 4 місяці тому

    Very informative, Thank You!

  • @brianwarner-lu9xb
    @brianwarner-lu9xb 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video.
    Very thorough.

  • @yukselgurel9763
    @yukselgurel9763 9 місяців тому +1

    thanks it is perfect

  • @jamesconway337
    @jamesconway337 5 місяців тому

    Best tutorial

  • @almazabraha
    @almazabraha 4 місяці тому

    Thank you great video. What I was looking for.

  • @Obsidion311
    @Obsidion311 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video. Nicely done. Also great to see a fellow VGG fan! I have the same hat.

  • @daygua2662
    @daygua2662 Місяць тому

    Amazing video! Thank you!

  • @amelonapisa6965
    @amelonapisa6965 2 місяці тому

    thanks a lot very informative

  • @williamdenny891
    @williamdenny891 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video, thanks.

  • @R3alist-2rd
    @R3alist-2rd 4 місяці тому

    Great video I like how you explained everything in detail keep it up man💪🏿👌🏿👍🏿

  • @user-zo4iw7th3b
    @user-zo4iw7th3b 2 місяці тому

    Awesome simple demo- I love it-great job

  • @marylynch6288
    @marylynch6288 5 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @djallin2727
    @djallin2727 22 дні тому

    A true professional makes Tricky And messy jobs looks very easy... Great job sir! I wish you could have been mine K. through 9th Grade teacher, More specifically, my Shop Teacher!

  • @MikeBranchBand
    @MikeBranchBand 29 днів тому

    Outstanding! Thank you!