How To Install A Toilet - Beginner's Guide With STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- 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. - Jak na to + styl
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
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….
@@TSPhotoAtlanta Yes, so it doesn’t fall off but also so it’s aligned better.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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!
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
Thanks a lot! I appreciate you watching and your comment. Take care!
What bolts? Explain better
@@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.
@@_Mario_PL_...why?
@@zaneblane8160 Because the threads may have burrs where the bolt was cut, making it possibly difficult to get the nut started putting it on.
Thanks for the instructions. Just replaced the toilet in my half bath with no issues!!!! Now a subscriber.
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!
Ive learned more with your videos in a few days, than working 8 months with my selfish foreman.
Thank you for a well put vid on installation for a toilet! Can’t go wrong with Kohler either!
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.
Thanks for this video! Very helpful.
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.
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.
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!
Great video. Thanks!!
Very useful, easy to understand video. Thanks for the additional links
Teaching us ladies how to be our own handyman 🙌🏽✊🏽🔥🫶🏼😂
I love it and thanks for sharing your wisdom wise Sir!!!
Wow great video thanks for your time this is a great help great explanation on every detail thank you good job 👍🏻👏👏
Awesome! Thanks! 😊
Excellent thank you!
Take a shot every time he says “Toilet”. Lol😮
Aa always, very informative and thorough video. Thank you very much 👍🙏
Perfectionist
THANK U
Very good man very professional it's amazing. Good understanding and easy Thank you.
Thank you great video
Wow really nice explanation 👏 I do plumbing still I'm leaning
Excellent tips
Thank you John!
Excelent video thanks
Thanks. Another video to save for future reference. I have installed a toilet before, so this was a good refresher. 👍
You are welcome. Always nice to have a refresher. Thanks for watching!
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@@notabot3375stop stealing my old handles 🤣
@@TheExcellentLaboreryou are the most polite contractor ever. You must really be in touch with your feminine side. 😊
Thank you for this good Information. God-bless you.
You are welcome Angela! God bless you as well. Take care!
..good job mate .you doing well
Thanks for the video. Very detail. I’m going to install mine this week. I’ll let you know
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!
Nothing like the first poo on a brand new toilet. Still has that new car smell 🤠
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.
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!
Thanks for sharing
😮 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.
I recommend watching s full vid that starts with removal first. It can be a messy job if you're not prepared. 😊
Very helpful for me I'm a learner
I love your toilet install video. I'm trying to learn so I can install toilets for people. 😅
Thank you..I studied plumbing aswell
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.
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 😉
This was an amazingly detailed explanation and was very straight forward…thank you, this was a big help and an excellent presentation - bravo!
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.
Goog idea 💡
Did you use 10”or 12” rough in toilet? Thanks 🙏
perfect
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.
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.
Perfect timing. Both my toilets seem to be leaking from somewhere between the floor and toilet.
Excellent! This video should definitely help you. Often times you only need to replace the wax ring in that case. Hope that helps!
It's usually the wax ring, they wear out after so long..
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)
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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!
Is the pipe cover/ flange only recommended for pex and not cpvc?
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.
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?
Use silicone. It’ll help hold the toilet in place and keep it from rocking.
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😊
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?
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!
You said to hammer the like button and now I need a new phone
🤣 noyce
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!!!!
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!
Excellent idea, ive also used this hack.
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?
Main water shut off
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?
Call the installer.
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
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.
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
@@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.
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.
Wood shakers are easier to break flush with edges
I want to move the existing toilet across the bathroom. Need under house plumbing instructions.
Do you think the wax under toilet has chance to lose function so the wastewater comes out from the base ?
It could be an issue down the road--like 10 years or so.
@@AStanton1966 yes... it's on full tilt
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?
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. 😊
Part 2 on how to use it please.
That would be an interesting one 🧐 Thanks for watching!
🤣 I was hoping for same
A plumber never put the tank to the wall now what can I do ? Edwin - kenys
How tight does the flange nuts need to be
Hand tight and no more then a 1/4 turn
Just tight enough to stabilize the toilet. Do not over tighten. Hope this helps!
@@justice4all603bad advice. 😊
Dude, when I don’t chamfer the pex, I get leaks!
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
Great video and easy to understand 🙂
I try to keep my videos simple and easy to understand. Thank you!
Shark bite angle stop 😂😂😂
Im 15 and Im not even replacing a toilet, why am I watching this?
Clearly foreshadowing... On how you will become a toilet
You've probably watched every other available video by now 😊
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.
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
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. 😊
You forgot the tread tape
Why no pipe tape on the threads where the valve is?
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
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!
Why not show us how to remove the old one first?
This vid was posted under " replace a toilet " see toilet removal and replacement for full details 😊
I didn't see thread sealing tape for the pipe connection.
You won't either. That one comes with gasket 😊
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?
als niemand je op de hoogte bracht, moest je schijten, en zou je arme vrouw meer luiers moeten verschonen
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.
You Lay that across your tiles, if they level, your toilet has to be 😊
You don't need all that crap
Shark bite. Come on man. Lol.
Sharkbite is a DIY friendly way to install a toilet.
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 .
@@surfstomuch5750he didn't say it was new technology. It's DIY because even a monkey could install using shark bite. 😊
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.
It’s at the very end dude
Video is how to install a toilet, not plumb it in. 😊
Awesome video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you great video