DIY - How to Install a New Toilet or Re-Install your Existing Toilet

Follow along to find out how to install a new toilet or re-install your existing toilet, such as after having to remove it to install new flooring.
In this video, I will cover:
1. How to install the tank bolts
2. How to install the wax ring
3. How to position the toilet back over the drain
4. How to ensure the wax ring creates a watertight seal
5. How to tighten down the tank bolts
6. How to reconnect the water supply line
7. How to ensure there are no leaks with your toilet
8. How to cut your tank bolts so the cap cover will fit
Thank you for watching and please let me know what other DIY videos you would like to see!

[@tarvideos1]

You are a lifesaver thanks!

[@spreadsheetsmadesimple6342]

Thank you for watching and your comment!

[@Bryan-il1vu]

hello, i see you put toilet down and line up both side the tank bolts down only , i wonder how you know center hole in middle wax ring my concern off center hole will cause it leak ? thanks for video

[@spreadsheetsmadesimple6342]

Hi Bryan, Thank you for watching and for your question. As long as the tank bolts are in the proper position, meaning you've slotted them all the way to the end of the track, then they will be directly opposite each other and on opposite sides of the wax ring. In this case, if you line up the toilet with the tank bolts, you can also be sure the wax ring is in correct alignment. I hope this helps address your concerns. Thanks again!

[@j.lietka9406]

After a few days of use, should you go back and re-tighten the jonny bolts?

[@spreadsheetsmadesimple6342]

Hello, Thank you for watching and your question. I've never had to do this in the past and haven't had any issues. As long as you install the toilet properly the first time, meaning making sure to put some weight on the toilet to fully compress/seal the wax ring before tightening the tank bolts down, it shouldn't settle any further. However, for peace of mind you could always go back and tighten it a little more if it feels loose, but don't feel like you need to tighten it so much that you're worried the toilet might crack.

[@j.lietka9406]

@@spreadsheetsmadesimple6342 great answer sir! Thank you

[@josephhall8895]

Forgot the caps which the anchor of must be placed UNDER the washer, before the nuts

[@spreadsheetsmadesimple6342]

Hi Joseph, Thank you for watching and your comment. You're correct I didn't use the cap anchor in my installation. In my case I reused the caps from the previous install which the anchors were old and damaged, so I decided not to try to reuse them and also view those anchors as a nice to have vs must have. Good catch though!