Repair ROTTED BATHROOM FLOOR under TOILET Bathroom REMODEL Part 3

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A step by step video of how to repair the floor under your toilet, replace it, put new flooring, and set the toilet etc.
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[@Luis-gm7ik]

Easy to understand. I like the way you explain the job. Thanks for sharing.

[@meowastrophe2097]

Thank you for this video. My mom and I are trying to do this at a house. Alot of tips are needed! This is helpful.

[@lookylooky100]

Nice job.

[@diyamerican]

You're welcome! Hope you and ma got it all squared away.

[@JoeyPauga]

I wish I found your video first. I watched 4 different ones before I got yours. Well made and you captured everything I need to do with mine. This is the exact same thing I need to do with rotting floor. Thanks again.

[@diyamerican]

Glad it helped!

[@Eastbaypisces]

@@diyamerican so what kind of material do u need to use to put around toilet? Or does it matter? Also what tool was that to cut circle?

[@goomba2066]

Really enjoyed this! I was nervous you were going to get splinters the whole time without gloves. Thanks for all the tips and advice!

[@diyamerican]

Thanks Goomba! And thanks for being nervous for us! 😁 God bless you!

[@rexis188]

I'm here for the phone subplot. First it somehow doesn't fall into the hole, then it dies, then he says he's gonna "replace" the battery?? What a rollercoaster of emotions

[@diyamerican]

So much intrigue. I'm glad that people can appreciate it. 😜

[@aaronaldrich1546]

I'm a little less fearful now...lololol Thanks!

[@diyamerican]

Yeah these types of repairs are definitely no fun! I'm glad the video helped slightly with the fear issue. 😁 God bless!

[@boltup5566]

Just found this...didnt you need to replace flange after tiling or putting down the new floor. Also, didnt you need 2x4s or something under the new flange and subfloor for the new flange screws? The flange screws are only going through an inch of subfloor...

[@diyamerican]

Good questions! I'll have to ask my friend Dennis (the guy in the video). He's our resident expert in rotted floors. Thanks for watching! Have a blessed day!

[@frankish5314]

I had this same job on a rental trailer that I own. I really didn't want to pull up the bathroom floor and have to replace the vynil floor. Of course the subfloor was particle board but fortunately had only rotted about an inch around the toilet flange. I had a partial sheet of 3/4 birch plywood and enough room to lift up the flange so that the ply wood could sit on top of the vynil, with the toilet on top of the plywood. I replaced the rusted steel flange with a stainless split flange, and after cutting the finish ply to the shape of the front of the toilet, then splitting down the middle to fit tight around the 3inch pipe. Well I had a solid if unconventional repair..:)

[@diyamerican]

Thanks for sharing your story! Unconventional repairs are often just the ticket to fix some problems. Sounds like you found a great fix for the issue! Have a blessed day!

[@paulmonk7820]

Suggestion : to make the circle around the lid larger, use a large washer to roll around it with your pencil in it's center.

[@diyamerican]

Thanks for the tip! God bless you.

[@eh-br5io]

How much would this cost I have this problem

[@eh-br5io]

Let me know price it should cost please soon as you can reply I have this problem ND need to get it fixed.. thank you

[@eh-br5io]

@@diyamerican price it should cost

[@JeriGee-ph9rv]

You make it look easy . . . Wish me luck!

[@diyamerican]

Good luck Jeri! You can do it! God bless!

[@sarahsun4387]

Great video, very informative, nothing fancy!!!

[@diyamerican]

Thanks Sarah! That's very sweet of you to say. Have a blessed day!

[@agentyup7604]

Dealing with this exact repair myself this weekend. I'm not sure if the smell of the mold or the motion sickness is worse..... :(

[@Matt-e2j]

Remember to use brass bolts to secure flange to the floor.

[@diyamerican]

good point!

[@chughes868]

You were able to remove the flange and make a smaller hole for the floor on which you attached the flange. I cannot do this. So what would you have done in that instance to secure the flange?

[@diyamerican]

I'm a terrible plumber! Ask my friend Dennis from the channel "The Shack That Dennis Built". He's the main guy in this video. God bless!

[@augustusgarton58]

A friend of mine I used to work with told me to cut the replacement sub floor directly where the pipe hole would be two halves. Then put the new floor underneath the flange.

[@diyamerican]

Thanks for sharing that info Agustus! God bless you.

[@pamelamines3013]

Very easy to follow! Thanks.

[@diyamerican]

Thanks Pamela! Glad it helped.

[@ladybug12627]

Lmao “hope we don’t see any rats” 😂😂 “You looking for bugs” 😂😂😂😂😂 he ignored them both like “sighhhhh”😂😂

[@diyamerican]

Pure comedy. 😝

[@googleuser868]

Had a chipmunk in mine. Declared war on chipmunks after spelunking in the crawl space. Caught around a dozen with a box trap and gave them deep sea diving lessons. They all flunked the test in a couple minutes.

[@diyamerican]

Awww poor little guys! 😥 Some of them could have been Alvin, Simon, and Theodore!!!

[@gurleyz]

Whats the typical cost? Thanks

[@diyamerican]

Good question. This was quite a few years ago. If you do it yourself though I don't imagine it would be more than $100 for the repair. Have a blessed day.

[@cynthiax2874]

They use Tar Paper around here as a moisture barrier. But Im only seeing 1 layer of plywood. It looks like particle board too. I know x used particle board in the kitchen, its now rotted and has to be redone. Its known not to do so. My bathroom floor rotted out, but that was from a toilet line leak that was undetectable. (good for everyone to check it once a month or so. Being sick with Lyme Disease and trying to do this is certainly iffy. Thanks for the instructions.

[@googleuser868]

Particle board is junk. I'm replacing it in the kitchen and bathrooms in a house built in the 70s. Moisture turns it to sawdust and over a long period of time has divets where the kitchen floor was nailed down under the linoleum flooring.

[@diyamerican]

Amen. Particle board is the worst!

[@eh-br5io]

How much would this cost I have this problem.please let me know.thank you

[@diyamerican]

I couldn't tell you exactly as this was a while back but I would estimate that it should be under $100 for everything.

[@eh-br5io]

@@diyamerican thank you much for timely response..okay I look into getting started week or so..

[@diyamerican]

You're welcome Best of luck with your project! God bless.

[@salvadorguntherr9673]

Although a few professiobals in the commentsstated some flaws . i must say yhis is thr first video for a non-professional like myself that i have found to be easy to understand. So thatnks for loading it. I may combine this and home renovision to decide if i can attempt things myself. The problem is the tools

[@diyamerican]

Thanks Salvador! That's exactly why we make these videos... For others like us who aren't professionals but want to try things out! God bless you!

[@jeanmyers7833]

i have watched several videos they always tear a hole looking for floor joist why dont they just go in the basement and look

[@diyamerican]

Good question. Of course in the west coast most homes don’t have basements.

[@emiller9426]

Nice job! Looks like you've done this before. Just curious, how often do you encounter one or more rotted floor joists, in addition to the rotted sub-floor, like you had here??

[@diyamerican]

Every time I work at the coast.

[@CivilizedWarrior]

A lot. Usually it’s the joist right under the edge of the tub that gets rotted out the worst, because it either wasn’t caulked right, or it wasn’t re-caulked every so often, so the caulk deteriorates and water gets down in there. It’s super important to caulk that edge really good, and re-do it every 4-5 years or so, just to minimize the chance of leakage, and DON’T get out of the shower wet, dry off BEFORE you step out onto the floor! Thats probably the biggest factor. It might not seem like a lot of water to make that big a difference, but if you do that every day, it stays continually wet and never really gets a chance to dry out. Wet wood is no bueno for a number of reasons, rot and mold being the two biggest.

[@paulmonk7820]

You don't support the framing by driving screws through the floor! The framing is meant to support the floor and toilet, not vice-versa. You need to attach your added framing members firmly to existing floor joists, preferably with joist hangers. Not a safe job.

[@paulmonk7820]

When you pulled that flange up, it looked like the pipe came up with it. That should not have happened. That pipe is not held in by a compression fitting. If it is ABS, it should be glued. If it is cast iron, you need a plumber.

[@diyamerican]

Thanks for the tips Paul! We're just figuring it out as we go. :)

[@moosenbeans903]

Is this a " gee I have always wanted to fix a floor" vid? You got a suggestion for a better vid?

[@diyamerican]

Sorry this is what's for dinner. Take it or leave it.

[@moosenbeans903]

@@diyamerican fair enough.

[@kodyhunter5566]

What do you mean all done, did you epoxy the floor to water proof it. Did you put anything else between the world and your flooring. Did you use vinyl or laminate flooring. I need to see it finished so I know what I'm doing guys.

[@diyamerican]

Sorry, here's the tile job we did. It's on my friend's channel... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJDUoqWneK2jidU

[@CSDJK]

Can you use 3/4" plywood or does it need to be thicker on the floor? Thanks

[@diyamerican]

According to what I found online 3/4" is okay but it is the minimum that you should use. Have a blessed day!

[@dougpierson1178]

No mention of the possibility of asbestos? What's the age of the old floor, do you know? Asbestos in linoleum tile of earlier decades, along with the mastic used back then, was common. Pounding it with a hammer and then cutting it with a skill saw is a recipe for trouble, IMO. But perhaps you did test for asbestos and simply didn't mention it? Oh I hope so...

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

Quiet you dolt.

[@cherylbrown8430]

Why would you re-use the old flange

[@diyamerican]

You wouldn't! That would be a very bad idea!!!

[@soundresonatingfreequencyt8157]

@@diyamerican interested to know why I wanted to do this project and im wondering do I get newer materials? Well of course new plywood but what about flanges and toilets?

[@straightbuckets9225]

Great job good voice nice job

[@NoWoke]

i dont understand the 42 dislikes.thank you for your tips

[@diyamerican]

All dislikes from contractors

[@andreastaylor3522]

There are free ways to stabilize video, but thanks for the info

[@diyamerican]

We like to keep it raw and real.

[@anthonydeandre84]

This dude faced some real world problems. I thought he was gonna drop his phone.

[@oryanpickle3215]

Awesome

[@diyamerican]

Thanks brother! God bless you!

[@almerjamerson7524]

Educational

[@diyamerican]

Thanks Almer!

[@frechi4]

HOW MUCH DOES SOME THING LIKE THIS COST TO FIX

[@diyamerican]

If you do it yourself probably around $100-$200 in supplies. If you hire a pro probably 3 or 4 times that amount. That's my best guess. Thanks for stopping by our channel, Francheska! God bless!

[@REVerbtalk]

CAmerica is WAAAAAY off. Something like this tiny bathroom you can do it for $50, All you need is one sheet of plyboard a mere 15/16"(half inch) for like $16.00, screws($19.99) OR nails(13.99) 8p would meet code but 16p nails have more bite. I like to add a moisture barrier sheet so $24.00. If you hire a Contractor of course you have to pay for their time because that's the only a business will last, $200 or a tad more for this size and that's it. I hate it when people talk like asking a professional to do it so it's done right the first time that will be warrantied is a problem.

[@StinkyMajinky]

@@REVerbtalk I hate when people talk as though asking a professional to do a simple job is the only way to go and a homeowner should never do home repairs themselves. God forbid people be self sufficient especially when money is tight.

[@meowastrophe2097]

@@REVerbtalk It's a video showing how he did it and he said he isn't a professional at this. He did a pretty good job for a not being a pro. Now If you think you can do better make your own video and post it on YT. If not just shush..I hate people who thinking they know it all.

[@paulmonk7820]

@@REVerbtalk 15/16 is nowhere close to a half inch!

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Where's the other videos?

[@diyamerican]

Sorry about that. Here's part 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXKppnqaoNCmo8k

[@diyamerican]

And here's part 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJDUoqWneK2jidU

[@Makethemhearragtime]

What is the job you do called ? I need a man that does this.

[@diyamerican]

A general contractor would be a good place to start. God bless!

[@lynchmob1968]

The camera guy needs to lay off the coffee

[@SuperXTCxx]

And wear PPE

[@bman26793]

I'll never understand people who don't wear gloves while doing this kind of work

[@diyamerican]

I agree 100%. My friend Dennis, on the other hand, doesn't agree with us and probably has a much better immune system than you and I. 🤣

[@freetherapy-84]

Hey that's not how you use a hammer!! Lol

[@diyamerican]

Are you sure??? 🤣 Thanks for watching! Have a blessed day!

[@eastcoast2025]

hope you got better wih videoing since you made this, shaky camera. impossible to watch

[@diyamerican]

Hi Cindy. Unfortunately, our skills may have only gotten worse with time. Our latest stuff would probably make you downright ill. Good thing KZbin isn't so fussy, and they've paid us almost a couple grand for this unwatchable garbage of a video. Woohoo! We at DIY American apologize for having upset you with our low quality and we hope you have a blessed day.

[@wenwi6735]

Would it friggin kill you to figure how to keep your camera steady? I like your video but im seasick now

[@diyamerican]

We try to add a bit of excitement! We want you to feel like your watching a cop show. :)

[@joepacheco7979]

Sorry man, the job is very hacked. Making it up as we go along is not a tutorial video. That circle... omg. Prying the plywood with the flange still connected... ouch. More plumbing issues for the future.

[@whitecrackerjack7680]

Oh my. Oh my. I cant even watch

[@diyamerican]

Just watch for the ridiculous entertainment value. 😝

[@diyamerican]

and then go watch this and try not to throw up... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ-7kHtji61kmdk

[@jamessquare]

The title should be "How not to replace rotten subfloor under your toilet." I am no construction professional but the flawed thinking is scary.

[@diyamerican]

Life can be a scary thing! Have a blessed day!

[@Hunterslife315]

If you're gonna repair a bathroom floor like this one, you should of just repaired the entire floor.

[@diyamerican]

Probablemente. 🤠

[@SlickArmor]

2:16 no "dry rot" honey, more like toilet "wet rot".

[@diyamerican]

😁

[@s.j.n.9327]

OMG! your camera operator is so shakey!!!!!! cant watch.

[@diyamerican]

Sorry about that!

[@ricjames3259]

That was painful to watch in many ways...

[@diyamerican]

Hope you had some advil or something handy! Thanks for powering through! God bless you!

[@kentbernard1117]

you use gloves and then you don't use gloves... what kind of professional are you ???

[@diyamerican]

LOL! The answer is... no kind of professional at all!!! We are complete amateurs learning as we go and sharing our lack of skills with the world! :) Thanks for stopping by to watch our complete lack of professionalism! Hope you have a happy new year!

[@kentbernard1117]

same to you

[@billvincent307]

Thanks for the video. But with all due respect, you need some serious constructive criticism: You get an A+ for effort, but you've done so many things wrong and out of sequence here. It's the "Blind Leading the Blind". Even though you are up front about not knowing what you're doing, WHY do think a video like this is a benefit to others?

[@diyamerican]

After doing this for several years now, we have discovered that a lot of people (us included) prefer to watch and learn from amateurs who speak their language instead of professionals who often use a lot of professional jargon and are hard to follow for us lay people. Anyway, people seem to enjoy what we're doing and we LOVE doing it, so there you go! Have a blessed day, and thanks for sharing your two cents! Cheers!

[@billvincent307]

@@diyamerican Well, thank you. I guess that does makes perfect sense, and I must admit that your reasoning is sound. I have produced professional training videos for industry, which require complete accuracy, steady shots, proper editing, with full credits, blah blah blah... So I'm not used to the 'Amateur Instruction' genre. I was watching related videos because I had a similar 'rocking toilet' issue. I'm not a plumber, yet have always done my own plumbing. But right now, since I have a (temporary) health issue, I called a plumber for the first time in my life - I'm 66. You're gonna love this: I just paid $275 for a professional plumber to remove the toilet and replace the flange and feed water line. He's been working for the local (4-5 star) company for almost 20 years. He had a younger guy running to the truck for parts (trainee?) and they were done in about an hour. As they were leaving my driveway, I went upstairs to look at the job. It was dripping water at the brand new feed line. He forgot to use pipe thread sealant or teflon tape. So I got my little jar of sealant, removed the line and fixed it in about 2 minutes. So I humbly admit that you are right. Anyone can make mistakes - I will eat my words. And I now have a new respect for people who help people, even if it's not perfect. Thanks for your great explanation and kind words!

[@Whiteboytripping]

Did you cut the part where you dropped your hammer in the crawl space or are you just that good?

[@diyamerican]

Lol. How did you know?