How to replace a toilet flange & install toilet!

[@ricardogalindo4810]

I'm about to try this. It looks easy thank you for sharing your knowledge making the job easy for people willing to learn something new every day

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Awesome Ricardo! Good luck!

[@dd911]

This is the best video……..thank you. We found out ours had been leaking so we needed to replace part of the floor. That new flange is the best and your instructions saved the day.1

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@dd911 Thanks for the kind words dd! Thanks for watching. Glad it helped you. Good job getting it done.

[@dd911]

@@diywithcontractorken.6124 it was perfect!

[@gfunkjunkie16]

I just finished installing one of these they work great. Can be a pain to remove old flange bit after that its easy

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

You got it done! Good job.

[@Methodical2]

I would've added some spacers/wedges or shoved some of the flooring under the flange at the front where the flange sits on the wood so that the front and back of the flange is at the same height.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Yea I could have used some plastic shims for that but it’s only 1/8” difference so it’s still going to be fine.

[@ironmaiden3751]

You are absolutely correct, more than half of that flange isn't screwed tight and flush to the flooring, it must may turn out that it isn't 'still going to be fine'...even IF the floor is only 1/8" thick which I doubt.

[@danfoley1429]

Be sure to stuff a rag into the pipe before using the drill bit as they have been known to fall out of the drill and down the pipe! And of course REMOVE the rag before setting the toilet! As others have commented, I would have used plastic shims to screw through to even it with the finished floor height.

[@DebbieTimms-q5n]

We did everything you done and after 3 days it started leaking again. What is next. Could the toilet be broken. I have replaced it all 5 time. Thanks for your help. You have the been the easiest to explain this

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Leaking from the ceiling below or leaking out from the bottom of the toilet?

[@mmtnbkr]

I have a situation where my 4" 90° fitting hub is above the surface of my basement floor. After I install the floor I'll be cutting about roughly 2" of the 90° hub out, will this toilet flange seat in what's left of the fitting?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Yes you can get a 3" flange like this one and it will fit into a 4" drain pipe.

[@mmtnbkr]

@@diywithcontractorken.6124 According to the specs I've seen the 4" push tite is supposed to fit the I.D. of a 4" pipe. "886-GP 886-GA Inside 4" One-Piece, PushTite with Extended Outlet". I figure once I cut the hub of the 4" 90° fitting there will be a little of the 4" pipe still inside.

[@txman201]

You get an air-tight fit from that red multi-lip silicone seal; the goop isn't needed. I lube the interior of the pipe with liquid soap before I insert the replacement fitting. The goop will make a big hassle out of removing the flange later should it become cracked.

[@Methodical2]

Yeah, I thought the same thing about the goo. I hope he doesn't ever have to remove the repair.

[@bartseller8601]

I keep hearing something about with a new flange kit like this it reduces the opening. Isn't 4 inch the standard and then once this is installed you're down to 3 in therefore increasing the possibility of clogging ??

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@bartseller8601 yes that’s correct. Don’t overload it with toilet paper. Be a little careful.

[@jgryff]

It would have been helpful to provide the name for that mini-saw drill bit so that people know what to look for. It is a inside (or internal) pipe cutter bit.

[@spittinpigeon]

I asked chatGPT, it says Inside Pipe Cutter.

[@j.lietka9406]

Can you add a small amount of food coloring to check for possible leaks? Thank you

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

When you're done flush a few times and see if water is coming out from under the toilet. If no water comes out then you're good to go.

[@j.lietka9406]

@@diywithcontractorken.6124 well the idea being before you start removing the tank, bowl and all, some food coloring (or similar safe colorant) is added to the tank water, flush a time or two, then look for where the water might be dripping, seeping from. Then start the removal & repair steps. Thank you

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@j.lietka9406 yes that’s a good idea. You can see where any fresh drips are coming from .

[@larryslemp9698]

Sorry sir!! That would be a big, hearty NO!! Penalty of life in prison for adding that food coloring!!

[@themangenius]

Great info .... But I need a video that the flange broke on a cement slab floor.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

So mark where the screws are going to go for the flange then drill holes in the concrete, vacuum the dust out, the put glue in the hole then put in a bunch of toothpicks or a wood dowel, let it dry then screw the flange down.

[@themangenius]

Thanks ...@@diywithcontractorken.6124

[@JerryPeters-f3n]

Thanks for the info. Out of all the videos I've watched, maybe 2 dozen. Your the second to use wax ring with no plastic insert. I'll let you know if it works.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Welcome. Glad it helped. Good luck!

[@doc145]

So much easier to cut with a multi tool. Use your sawzall to score the old fitting and simply chisel it out. Install a new flange with a metal ring so you can rotate it for the bolts.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

You mean a Dremel ?

[@mechantics]

​@diywithcontractorken.6124 I think he's referring to an Oscillating Multi-tool; the various attachments are designed for, among other things, grout removal, scraping old paint/caulk, sanding (with the little

[@mechantics]

I appreciate the description of the circular blade on your drill; I have a few that came in an old Kennedy machinist tool chest I found on the curb🤯, thanks!

[@sand0077]

You'll never forget your first toilet flange! 😁

[@tenessaheath6252]

Im attempting to replace a old flange that has rusted out of concrete foundation. My pvc is 3 inch so I will need to get a 3 inch closet flange replacement kit correct ?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

So measure the inside of the existing pipe. Lets say its 3" wide on the inside. When you go to buy the new flange you should measure the outside of it. If its 3" wide from the outside to the outside on the other side then it will fit inside the existing pipe!

[@gerryscarpetcleaning]

Very helpful. Very clear. Thanks!

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Right on Gerry!

[@Patriot-pq1ku]

Amazon sells a flange that you just slide in the old flange an it works

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

That sounds pretty cool. I’ll have to check it out.

[@steveandsarahrutledge9105]

I want to do a similar set up. Just curious: Do you know if a year later it is still working?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Yes of course it is!

[@df56gh4d5h]

Doesn't the front of that flange need shims? Doesn't look like it's setting on the finished floor but the back is.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

No I've never heard of anyone shimming a toilet flange. It needs to be flat to the floor.

[@mechantics]

I see what your saying, but that minor angle (exaggerated by the camera 'fisheye') is more than adequately compensated for by the wax ring. The important thing is that the flange is adequately secured to the floor, which overall must be in good, solid condition, enabling the toilet to be held fast to the floor, with a wax ring preventing any moisture from between the mating surfaces

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@mechantics yes that’s right!

[@coolbrownboy64]

Can you us this 3" flange on a 4" pipe drain ?? I ask this because of the rubber rings on the bottom of the flange looks like it would seal.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

No. It won't be a tight seal. You don't want to take shortcuts when it comes to plumbing!

[@coolbrownboy64]

@@diywithcontractorken.6124 Thanks , I have one more question , do they make a flange that can go inside a 4" drain pipe.

[@afrojojo9475]

@@diywithcontractorken.6124 You already did

[@checkit6699]

@@coolbrownboy64 yes they make them for 3” & 4”

[@Eastbaypisces]

​@@checkit6699 where u get at? Ace? Hd?

[@Dolly-Days]

Thank you! My mother called a local plumbing company and they told her $3,500 to do this exact job. She also needed a new flapper inside the tank and they told her $400 for that because they only sell it by the whole kit. They was trying to rip her off and she is on a fixed income. What scam artist in my opinion!

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@Dolly-Days welcome darling so yes, a good plumber could have that whole job done less than eight hours easy sounds like a scam but when you hire the big plumbing companies like Beacon plumbing or Southwest plumbing two guys show up in a big truck they tried crazy high prices those guys are ridiculousbetter off to find a single plumber who will do it for cash glad you got the job done. Glad you saved money. Good job.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Tell your friends about the channel, please

[@alexandrastratanphotographer]

ty --any idea what this bit is called?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@alexandrastratanphotographer PVC pipe cutter bit!

[@alexandrastratanphotographer]

@@diywithcontractorken.6124 ty i found it at home depot today

[@paulct]

Wait, did you skip the part using the cool saw blade?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Sorry Paul. I showed the blade and how it works but did not video myself cutting it out. But its a pretty simple step to understand.

[@lukeyancey980]

What's the name of the bit

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@lukeyancey980 not exactly sure but any plumbing supply shop will have it.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@lukeyancey980 it’s called PVC inside pipe cutter,

[@daveh9755]

The coolest thing in the whole world!!! But it’s not long enough so when it doesn’t cut all the way through, get a chisel and hammer and break it off. Lol

[@christalmiller2825]

Yep, first timer. Thank you for the easy tutorial!

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Welcome Christal! Glad it helps.

[@AlkalineInsides]

How did it go?

[@karolstopinski8350]

Looks like my old flange goes on outside of the pipe so cutting it might be tricky. I wouldnt even need to remove it but the subfloor piece around it is very moldy and needs to be replaced so i`ll have to redo the flange as well i guess.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@karolstopinski8350 if you’re cutting out the subfloor the you’ll have more room to work with! They make different flanges for almost every situation.

[@thomasmartin945]

What do you call that drill bit?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@thomasmartin945 I would call it an inside pvc pipe cutting bit. Not sure the exact name. Got it at a plumbing supply shop here in north Seattle. Not sure about Home Depot. They have them on Amazon .

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

Concrete floor?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

This is not a concrete floor. If it was I would need to pre drill holes where the screws are going to go for the flange then vacuum the dust out and glue wood rods or toothpicks into that hole the I could screw down the flange.

[@FG-tg9uk]

That drill bit was the best thing ever invented? I thought Fire was first and the wheel was second.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

HA! You gotta admit that drill bit is awesome when you need to get inside a plastic pipe and cut it out!

[@paul0521aggie]

What if you have a cement floor?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Paul you will need to mark exactly where the screws are going to go then drill a hole in the concrete. A good size hole at least 1/4" tp 1/2" wide. Vacuum out the dust then glue a wood dowel rod or tooth picks into the hole. Now you have something to screw to!

[@butchs2337]

just use s/s tapcons they come in flat head

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@butchs2337 never used them. I’ll have to check them out .

[@claudiasantillan7926]

It would have been nice to see the whole process. especially the cutting of the pipe

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

It’s just plastic so you can use almost anything to cut it.

[@jamesrogers4750]

Than you thank you for explaining everything simple now I will get to work wish me luck

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@jamesrogers4750 good luck! You can do it James!

[@warroad]

Um, no new bolts???

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Had to reuse the old ones.

[@justincollins2021]

Why? The new wax rings come with the bolts never reuse the bolts 🤦‍♂️

[@wdwilson397]

I purchased this item along with a flat flange. I decided against the 3 inch "push in" flange because the whole was so small. If I had a 4 inch pipe I would have used a 4" flange, imo

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@wdwilson397 ok well hopefully you got it done and no leaks!

[@albertdejesus7611]

Don’t you have to caulk the toilet base ?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Yes indeed. Caulk around the base of the toilet when your'e done.

[@albertdejesus7611]

@@diywithcontractorken.6124 thanks 👍

[@reno8122]

Absolutely NOT. That is the absolute worst idea that anyone has ever come up with. If you ever have to go back behind someone who has done that and uninstall that toilet, you'll know what I'm talking about. If the flange, ring and toilet are installed correctly, there is no need for that AT ALL.

[@mechantics]

I'm removing the toilet in the house we recently purchased, primarily because of the caulked outer perimeter or, more specifically, what that caulk likely was used for; hiding a leak between the toilet and floor

[@josephalvino3370]

Why didn’t you cut the new flooring so the flange would be even?why didn’t you cut the new flooring si it would sit on subfloor and be even with floor?

[@truth6600]

The flage is to sit on top of finished floor.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Floor was already done when I got there. That's the way it is sometimes.

[@JamesOwens-r8e]

My flooring is sunken 1:53 therefore.thebpipe is too ,so ima need an extension or something

[@TheHedgemo60]

It looked like the flange was sitting partly on the new flooring and partly on the sub-floor. Maybe that was just the angle of the camera that made it look that way. But if it was, would it be a good idea to put shims on the sub-floor side of where the flange sits to make it level with the finished floor? Thanks for the video.

[@jackjohnson291]

@@TheHedgemo60Yes, ideally something that cannot, will not move or rot/shrink over time.

[@danielmontes6716]

Gracias!!!

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@danielmontes6716 Welcome Daniel.

[@tombruce6398]

Thanks for saving me money

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@tombruce6398 that’s awesome Tom! Glad you got it done. Good job.

[@mattalbrecht7471]

links to what you use?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Got all my stuff t my local plumbing supply shop here in Seattle. Home Depot probably has everything you need as well.

[@rdoc]

Very good video but shouldn't you go below the toilet to check for leaks before you call it a success? I noticed that most of these install videos leave this step out.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Yes indeed if the toilet is on the second floor.

[@jasonjames7792]

I would recommend you superglue the rubber gasket to the bottom of the flange. If you ever have to repair the flange or remove it, the red rubber has a nasty habit of coming off and staying stuck down in the pipe and you have to dig it out. Also spend a few bucks more and get a wax free seal, they work so much better and no messy wax to contend with!

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

Right on Jason. Thanks for the tip.

[@AlkalineInsides]

Under what conditions or circumstances should you not use a non-wax seal?

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

@@AlkalineInsides never used one but I like the idea of it. As long as it’s the right size!

[@henrywilkins8485]

Dude okley makes a better plastic flange you tighten with Allen wrench that's even better then that home Depot special you used

[@DD-zz4dd]

I wish you would of showed your work in the video step-by-step, would of been better.

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

I try to as best I can. I have the headset and tripod now so futures videos will be more detailed.

[@rexvaughn1269]

Cut the floor out right so the flange sits level

[@diywithcontractorken.6124]

The flange can sit on top of the floor and the top of it will be about 1/4" above the floor. Doesn't need to be recessed into the floor.

[@dianemiller5938]

Did you get poop on your fingers

[@kwoltersdorf]

Lose the music.