Nice video, Shannon. Thanks. I have some little tips that may help someone when remove the toilet. I use the inside liner of my baby "new" diaper to absorb the water left inside the toilet (1 diaper is more than enough). Discard the fabric diaper skin, use the soft wool like stuff only. It turn water into solid gel-no more mess. I always remove the water line at the shut off valve. I have a 3/8 cap handy to close the line. Many time the shut off valve doesn't shut tight; it drip! If the thread rust, I use a small saw or a multi-tool with a oscillating blade to clip the bolt off. Use a rag to clean the wax and put it into a bag. I use this bag to cover the sewage opening. Oh, hold on to the toilet, not the tank. U could damage the seal gasket and leak water later at the bottom of the tank.
I always flush a few times to minimize smell from when toilet is pulled (unless the wax seal has been leaking), I keep 1/2 and 3/8 inch brass compression caps to put on the stop valves in case they seep. You will want to use a new braided line because they are often over tightened and damaged the seal on the valve end. A 20 inch long line will reach to almost all stop valves, even when going from a low rim height bowl to a high rim height. 16 inch length is most common size needed. A few get by with 12 inch, and a very few 9 inch. Do not install a braided line that is stretched tight when installed. Much better to have plenty of spare length. Rubber plumbers gasket sheet makes for a good shim material between bowl bottom and floor if floor is uneven, not level. Composite shims are very useful. Wood shims should not be used. If you are changing from a round bowl to elongated, be sure the bath door if nearby clears the elongated bowl when opened if it open into bathroom. A shop vac with a wet use filter makes this job quicker and easier. Yes, I am a certified master toilet technician, and I have too much free time today.
How long is it OK to leave the rag stuffed in the opening? I have to remove an old toilet then have some work done on the walls. It would be about a week before the new toilet can be installed.
I really like how clearly you explained all this. I'm looking at doing some bathroom renovation, and deciding how much of it I can bite off and chew myself. I have a half bath that I'm going to gut... popcorn cielings, wood panel walls, ugly vinyl floor, old vanity, old toilet... the works. Your videos have helped a lot.
Great work, and thanks for the information, I was able to do it quickly and easily. I have another quick question for you. If you get a chance, could you do a video or let me know how to remove those ceramic toilet paper holders and ceramic towel holders when they are up against a wall? I want to remove them without damaging the dry wall and if I didn't have to paint, that would be even better. Thanks!
Any idea how to change a toilet seat that the bolts are not visible. My toilet looks like a solid piece. I think the seat just goes into the holes. but the bottom of the holes are not visible. How do I get the seat off with out pulling the toilet off the floor. One side of the toilet seat is come loose and you can pull it off from the toilet but the other side is not come loose. I hate these toilet seats and they are on three toilets in my home and I struggle with them all. Any help you can give would be great.
IF there are any threads sticking up above the nut ,try holding on to that area with some pliers and using the wrench to at least loosen it off enough to get room under the nut to slide a hacksaw blade in to cut it off. Last resort , if you do not need the toilet you can break the bottom edge of the toilet around the bolts.
This is soooooooo super cool man! Thanks for the help, my partner and i just moved into an old victorian home and we need as much help as we can get!!!!!! LOLOLOL
Shannon ---- good video again --- noticed there is not much on CZcams about connecting pex tubing to a toilet or sinks. How about thinking about this on any of your upcoming projects. What the best way to make a study connection coming through the wall or floor.
Shannon, did you eliminate the bathroom window or was it like that prior to the reno? I'm about to do a bathroom reno, I'm really contemplating on boarding up the window and putting in a 1 pc surround. Thoughts??
Hi, at 4.07 min you mentioned some toilets may have another bolt on side. Well I have a old house and the toilet has 4 bolts. When I remove them will the new toilet with two bolts align properly with hole and flange? Thanks.
If your new toilet is the same off set from the wall ( distance from centre of flag to wall) you should have no trouble. The most common off sets are 12" and 10".The front two bolts in the floor will not be used from the old toilet.
Good man. Great job. But I'd use a socket wrench if possible to remove the nuts from the bolts. And a small bucket to catch the water. Some really good advice! Thanks. :o)
Removing a toilet is easy just get some C4 and that sucker will pop right on out of your bathroom so will your sink and maybe your tub as well; now that I think about it you should only replace your toilet if your remodeling your entire bath room.
So I notice you like to tear all the sheet rock out before you remove the toilet? Just kidding. What color was that toilet? some kind of light blue or green? This is a pretty extensive remodel, are all rooms being done or is it just kitchen and bath?
That was a very pale green colour. I'm touching just about everything as you will and have seen as the videos come out. You will have to wait to see all the videos to see what i'm doing! LOL thanks for watching Maxid1
the bastard took the nuts off the floor bolts and replaced them with shiny new ones before he shot this video. you NEVER find old one that is not rusted and comes off that easy. AND most toilets will NOT fit through a door with the tank still on, and taking the tank off also involves rusted bolts harder to get off than the floor bolts.
***** I guess it depends how old your toilet is and how bad the owners aim is! LOL. I have never seen a toilet that will not fit through the door with the tank on? Maybe you have just never thought to try.
Nice video, Shannon. Thanks. I have some little tips that may help someone when remove the toilet. I use the inside liner of my baby "new" diaper to absorb the water left inside the toilet (1 diaper is more than enough). Discard the fabric diaper skin, use the soft wool like stuff only. It turn water into solid gel-no more mess. I always remove the water line at the shut off valve. I have a 3/8 cap handy to close the line. Many time the shut off valve doesn't shut tight; it drip! If the thread rust, I use a small saw or a multi-tool with a oscillating blade to clip the bolt off. Use a rag to clean the wax and put it into a bag. I use this bag to cover the sewage opening. Oh, hold on to the toilet, not the tank. U could damage the seal gasket and leak water later at the bottom of the tank.
I always flush a few times to minimize smell from when toilet is pulled (unless the wax seal has been leaking), I keep 1/2 and 3/8 inch brass compression caps to put on the stop valves in case they seep. You will want to use a new braided line because they are often over tightened and damaged the seal on the valve end. A 20 inch long line will reach to almost all stop valves, even when going from a low rim height bowl to a high rim height. 16 inch length is most common size needed. A few get by with 12 inch, and a very few 9 inch. Do not install a braided line that is stretched tight when installed. Much better to have plenty of spare length. Rubber plumbers gasket sheet makes for a good shim material between bowl bottom and floor if floor is uneven, not level. Composite shims are very useful. Wood shims should not be used. If you are changing from a round bowl to elongated, be sure the bath door if nearby clears the elongated bowl when opened if it open into bathroom. A shop vac with a wet use filter makes this job quicker and easier. Yes, I am a certified master toilet technician, and I have too much free time today.
How long is it OK to leave the rag stuffed in the opening? I have to remove an old toilet then have some work done on the walls. It would be about a week before the new toilet can be installed.
I do it all the time for a couple weeks at a time. Be sure it is a good fit.
Thank you! My question exactly 👍
I really like how clearly you explained all this. I'm looking at doing some bathroom renovation, and deciding how much of it I can bite off and chew myself. I have a half bath that I'm going to gut... popcorn cielings, wood panel walls, ugly vinyl floor, old vanity, old toilet... the works. Your videos have helped a lot.
Excellent video, I successfully replaced my toilet thanks to you . your videos art the best i saw. detailed and well done. Thank you.
What about capping this off? I have a toilet that I want to remove and i don’t want to replace it. I would like to install a utility sink instead.
what are the next steps if you want to permanently remove a toilet on a raised foundation?
He is like the dad I never had!
Excellent video. Never done this before. Now I am ready for my own DUI project....Thanks
I usually go 'Straight For The Jack Daniels' before I Start My Toilet Bowl Replacement...!!!
@@box3976 Jack doesn't help me much when invited. lol
Good video. Shannon's showing a little sense of humor here.
Another excellent demo. Thank you Shannon.
Great work, and thanks for the information, I was able to do it quickly and easily. I have another quick question for you. If you get a chance, could you do a video or let me know how to remove those ceramic toilet paper holders and ceramic towel holders when they are up against a wall? I want to remove them without damaging the dry wall and if I didn't have to paint, that would be even better. Thanks!
Those items are usually adhered directly to the drywall and generally cause damage when removing.
Any idea how to change a toilet seat that the bolts are not visible. My toilet looks like a solid piece. I think the seat just goes into the holes. but the bottom of the holes are not visible. How do I get the seat off with out pulling the toilet off the floor. One side of the toilet seat is come loose and you can pull it off from the toilet but the other side is not come loose. I hate these toilet seats and they are on three toilets in my home and I struggle with them all. Any help you can give would be great.
Any tips on removing bolts where the threads have rusted and the nut is impossible to wrench off?
IF there are any threads sticking up above the nut ,try holding on to that area with some pliers and using the wrench to at least loosen it off enough to get room under the nut to slide a hacksaw blade in to cut it off. Last resort , if you do not need the toilet you can break the bottom edge of the toilet around the bolts.
This is soooooooo super cool man! Thanks for the help, my partner and i just moved into an old victorian home and we need as much help as we can get!!!!!! LOLOLOL
Shannon would make some awesome memes.
Why not just lift the toilet and set it in the tub to drain?
Shannon ---- good video again --- noticed there is not much on CZcams about connecting pex tubing to a toilet or sinks. How about thinking about this on any of your upcoming projects. What the best way to make a study connection coming through the wall or floor.
This connection would be the same as with copper. Add a shut off valve to the end of the Pex, then use a toilet supply line from there.
Shannon, did you eliminate the bathroom window or was it like that prior to the reno? I'm about to do a bathroom reno, I'm really contemplating on boarding up the window and putting in a 1 pc surround. Thoughts??
+Randy Fleury We removed it to do exactly what you are doing
Hi, at 4.07 min you mentioned some toilets may have another bolt on side. Well I have a old house and the toilet has 4 bolts. When I remove them will the new toilet with two bolts align properly with hole and flange? Thanks.
If your new toilet is the same off set from the wall ( distance from centre of flag to wall) you should have no trouble. The most common off sets are 12" and 10".The front two bolts in the floor will not be used from the old toilet.
HouseImprovements Thank you for the prompt reply. Was very helpful.
Thanks! Really helpful!
Good man. Great job. But I'd use a socket wrench if possible to remove the nuts from the bolts. And a small bucket to catch the water. Some really good advice! Thanks. :o)
Where in canada are you from?
how long it take u to take school as a plumber?
I am not a plumber
And it looks like your wax ring was compromised there on the side where the rot appeared.
Save yourself a headache and call a plumber.
Tango Delta 2 When your on a budget it's DIY "no plumber"
Or save a boatload of cash and DIY
nice vid.
cool
Removing a toilet is easy just get some C4 and that sucker will pop right on out of your bathroom so will your sink and maybe your tub as well; now that I think about it you should only replace your toilet if your remodeling your entire bath room.
I think he is cute.
I think so too!
He's very cute. Love his blue eyes.
So I notice you like to tear all the sheet rock out before you remove the toilet? Just kidding. What color was that toilet? some kind of light blue or green? This is a pretty extensive remodel, are all rooms being done or is it just kitchen and bath?
That was a very pale green colour. I'm touching just about everything as you will and have seen as the videos come out. You will have to wait to see all the videos to see what i'm doing! LOL thanks for watching Maxid1
I look forward to that!
how to remove a fully covered toilet
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@ClassicTvMan1981
the bastard took the nuts off the floor bolts and replaced them with shiny new ones before he shot this video. you NEVER find old one that is not rusted and comes off that easy. AND most toilets will NOT fit through a door with the tank still on, and taking the tank off also involves rusted bolts harder to get off than the floor bolts.
***** I guess it depends how old your toilet is and how bad the owners aim is! LOL. I have never seen a toilet that will not fit through the door with the tank on? Maybe you have just never thought to try.
HouseImprovements you did an excellent presentation sir nevermind the negative comments, great video, the, helped me a lot.
***** Dayum Jack, chill out dude. It`s not that big of a deal.
***** exactly! As if the poor guy (owes) complete strangers something anyway! Lol!
***** He sounds like he is from Canada eh so give him a break lol
wow, genius... you drain the toilet first??? got drenched with piss water :l
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