Replace A Toilet: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

[@prakashgsvp]

👍 Worth watching. It's a complete DIY project.

[@AbukaMuhammad]

Great

[@jackking4574]

I watched this video yesterday then replace my toilet after watching. I was by myself so this step by step tutorial madeit so easy for a 1 man change. I appreciate you taking the time to post this. I'm 69 and this saved my back. Thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@rolfsauer9462]

Best simple description on how to install toilet that I’ve come across.so far.

[@Brucether]

I wish I would have become a plumber. I went to college instead and what a waste of money and no passion for my job now at 54. I still love plumbing projects, although I haven't done it for 30 years and listened to all the complaints that I'm sure goes along with it, like all jobs. Love your videos.

[@annamariaalongi2136]

Fantastic! I followed and today I installed my toilet, with no human help. Just me and myself.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great job!

[@marylynch6288]

Wow! Love that I found you, thank you for expending so much time explaining the caulking dilemma. I'm a subscriber now.

[@BelindaMatlock]

Yes, thank you. Appreciate it.

[@wendyd2831]

Thank you for this very clear description of how to do it. I'm a 64 year old woman and I've done toilets before but I always thought they were kinda hard, I'm going to be doing mine this coming week and this is very helpful. I also love the bloopers they're always so funny on TV shows and stuff and even a guy who's putting a toilet on haha😅

[@orszagpeter7605]

This video is extremely detailed, awesome job! I just needed exactly this one. Thank you so much!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juansalce7376]

I was a little hesitant to replace my toilet but this video made me more confident in doing so. I thank you for the time you spent to help the diy in all of us

[@albertKillackey-c6q]

Finally, someone who knows how to do it correctly. Moreover, knows how to explain it step by step. My Thanks.

[@bibichegeuskens746]

perfect help for demistifying the process of replacing a toilet yourself. Followed it to the letter, and installed my own toilet and saved a bunch of money. Thanks so much!!

[@darladellana4961]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! For being so detailed. For showing every single step (not just telling). For considering that some people may be older or have bad backs (that's me). I'm a 63 year old woman who is trying to become more self-sufficient with chores that my husband normally does. I'm going to have this video handy in the bathroom so I can follow it step-by-step as I go along.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck! You can do it!

[@judyjudyjudy1841]

I think you have done a great job. Easy to understand. An improvement: the nut on top of the bolt that holds the toilet to the floor. That was the only problem I had when I installed my toilet, the screws wiggled around & I never did get the screw on the left lined up properly, now here I am trying again. I am sure tightening the nut to make the screw stable is going to make the difference. Thank you so much! Judie

[@recklessclient5304]

Whenever I install a new toilet I tend to caulk around the whole toilet leaving about a 1" gap at the back, Best of both worlds imo it looks great and you cant notice the lil bit that is missing at the back aswell as if a leak occurs most of the times it will be able to still be noticed. I am not a professional plumber by any means tho!

[@AmplifyDIY]

This is a great approach. Thanks for watching!

[@borissarson7277]

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[@borissarson7277]

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[@bekithembamoyo1593]

Thank you very much for a clear and very informative video on how to. I feel confident that I now will be able to install my toilet bowl successfully following your step-by-step video. Keep making more as you are good at explaining things in layman's terms.

[@agentrye]

Used your step by step video to replace my toilet. Besides having to lay down Plaster of Paris to fix the tile being uneven, I was able to follow along your video step by step and knock out a project I had zero previous experience with. Thank you so much.

[@jennifermorris4080]

This tutorial is amazing. I am reasonably handy but this is my very, very first time to tackle a project of this size. You offer amazing details and pointers on where things might go wrong. The video is exceptional. Was not planning on doing this project over Christmas, but my dad has the flu and my husband's arm is broken, so it's me :) Thank you thank you thank you thank you

[@AmplifyDIY]

You are very welcome - apologies for my delayed response. I hope the replacement went well for you!

[@thaitichi]

I'm jealous of how perfect your rough in and supply are. Your house must be very new. I think most people have to deal with replacing toilets on older homes and it doesn't go so smoothly. Another great video, thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

You are right - The variety of demons that can lurk under a toilet are large enough that I elected not to try to cover them all in this video - it was already nearly a half hour long. :) This was shot in a pretty new home, yes. I've replaced toilets in much, much older homes though, and other than being a bit more ... gross... have not run into any major problems. *knock on wood* Thanks for watching!

[@harblz57]

My luck runs like "most people." Any home repair or car repair I've found a video for on KZbin generally ends up taking two to three times longer in my case. I always run into some sort of complication or gremlin. So I just factor the extra time in from the beginning. ;-) :-( Thanks @AmplifyDIY for another great video.

[@Tyaz81]

Very helpful and thorough video. This made my one person toilet install so much easier. Especially how you explained to disassemble first. Thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@scottbradshaw5249]

Any tips on picking up the toilet by yourself if you have a bad back.

[@tracic5967]

This was exactly what I was looking for! I’m fixing up my much neglected family cottage after my brother passed away and this was so easy to follow. I can’t thank you enough!

[@AmplifyDIY]

So glad it was helpful!

[@marykathleenurbina2213]

Pretty simple instructions that everybody can understand. Very straight forward not so technical. Good job

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you, Mary!

[@paulnavara7127]

Great instructional video! Very thorough and covers most of the issues an installer would deal with.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks! 👍

[@MikeIn4D]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! Loved the step by step instructions, very easy to follow. And the bloopers at the end.....priceless!! Thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you found it helpful. :)

[@utubegoogler3585]

What a simple, clear and professional presentation! Loved it. Now I feel confident to replace my old toilet. Thank you.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you for the feedback, and good luck!

[@tim_cavet]

This is my first time ever replacing a toilet. We're switching to a 1-piece fully skirted unit that's taller and elongated. The detail in this video is excellent. As far as the caulking goes, I was not planning on doing it because of the reasons you identified. However, you are the only one to point out that it is required per plumbing code, so I'll make it happen. I'll either get a small tube or I'll look into a caulking tape.

[@edunn2805]

This is a superb video. Clear, detailed, thorough, and perfect for the beginner. Thank you so much!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hkhatri12]

Got quoted a pretty big amount to replace the toilet. Looked at a few videos like this one and I'm much more confident that I can do this!

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can do it! Good luck. :)

[@sweetmemories4448]

I thank you very much for your time in producing and sharing a great video. I loved it the way you explain things including what not to do and how to avoid some possible problems. I have a question after watching another video on KZbin which emphasized not to have metal touching the porcelain as in installing the tank. He proposed to use rubber washers. Also pointed out to secure the bolt on the tank before putting on top of the toilet. The sequence to secure the bolt on tank, starting from inside the tank: first get the bolt, insert a metal washer (some viewers commented no metal washer inside the tank), then a rubber washer, then insert the bolt into the bolt hole of the tank. At the bottom exterior of the tank, insert a rubber washer on to the bolt, followed by a metal washer then a nut. Tighten the nut just right amount (not too tight). At this point the bolt is leak proof on the tank. Do the same to the other bolt on the tank. After that lower the tank such that the bolt passes through the hole on the top surface of the toilet. (Note: at this point I say that the metal nut will touch the top surface of the toilet which is porcelain. Do we need a rubber washer following the nut before lowering the tank bolt into the toilet bolt hole? That video did not think about this point.) Now from the under side of the toilet surface, insert a rubber washer on to the bolt, followed by a metal washer, followed by a nut. Tighten the nut just right amount, not too tight to secure the tank to the toilet. Please comment on the use of the rubber washers while installing the bolts to secure the tank to the toilet. Moreover, securing the bolt to the tank itself first before securing the tank on the toilet. I appreciate your time in advance for your thoughts on this. God bless you for doing a great service to viewers on KZbin. Hats off to you, Sir!

[@CharlotteMariesVoice]

I am SO happy I found your channel. Yours is one of the best DIY I have seen. Thank-You!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you, Charlotte!

[@CharlesHillman]

Excellent! Best DIY toilet installation I have seen- great detail... Thanks a bunch!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jockrocks7392]

Praise the cleaner in this house. That's the cleanest toilet replacement ever. 😁

[@cristiin1992]

Thank you so much for this video. After I was quoted $250 for replacing my toilet ( just replacing the toilet) I decide to do it my self, so far so good.

[@ateshnarayan9769]

Very well explained. Your are number 1 generous man sharing your knowledge. Good on you.

[@randellroy5260]

Of the three videos i watched this was by far the best. Excellent video work. You can actually see what he's doing

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@janainamarques299]

So WORTH TO WATCH THIS VIDEO. 🎉as a widow, I do a lot of maintenance at home. A guy charged me $200.00 for a 5 minutes work on a toilet 😢valve.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm glad you found this video useful. Thanks for watching!

[@shadey111]

ive never done this by myself am not a plumber but really have no choice as im the homeowner, thx for this video, really needed these extra details, i hope to tackle this in next week or so

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good luck!

[@jacobburesh8522]

Just replaced my toilet following this guide and so far no leaks! thanks for the help!

[@Jean3v4]

Thank you so much you've made a fan for life, the bloopers at the end were perfect

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Metqa]

I am looking forward to having to replace something on my toilet, probably the wax seal, to stop it from leaking from below. Your instructions for this install are very clean, very detailed and make it clear that a single individual is not SOL if they need to accomplish it. I must say that I appreciate the low volume of the background music, allowing me to hear your instructions without distraction. Finally, showing this install in a tight space is SO reassuring. I've seen "fake" installation videos in warehouses where they didn't show all the steps, nor why things are done, and the space is completely open, like no bathroom ever! I am putting this video in my bookmarks to preview multiple times and to use during the install if I get stuck. Thank you for your attention to detail and making this information and skill available to the general layperson. Cheers!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you so much for letting me know it was useful to you!

[@CanOfJelly]

This was excellent. Thank you. Just saved me about $400 on the 2 toilets I'm replacing myself.

[@AmplifyDIY]

That's awesome, jelly! I'm really glad to hear it saved you some cash. Thanks for watching!

[@trcass1]

excellent video. really appreciated the suggestion of the "better than wax" silicone ring.

[@vermaraj73]

Great job. You have covered every details. Thank you.

[@nandob7179]

About to change my first toilet and found your video. I feel a lot more confident about doing the job now. Thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@BrianHillegass]

Subscribed after watching this. I am the least handy person ever and I watched this and was able to do it. Even though it’s simple for some- this was a big deal for me to do. I’m proud and I owe you one 😊. Great breakdown and looking forward to more of your videos.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@kimspencer7544]

Thank you so very much. Easy to understand and I was not sure I should hire a plummer

[@royessinger7289]

Best DIY know how video. And the Vice Grip Garage hat and T-Shirt adds to the honesty of the advice !

[@AmplifyDIY]

A guy went ahead and did the right thing!

[@angel.mtz.2123]

Step by step instructions.! Muy bien. Thanks sr. Im 62 years old and im gone to do by myself

[@darelldd]

You did an excellent job with this. The up-close camera work is spectacular. I only wish that we could have that excellent view during installations! This is sure to help a lot of people. I'm not sure if you mentioned it when you ended up caulking yours to the floor.... but my tip is "all of the above." Caulk the front portion, and leave the back open. That way you prevent the external leak problem seeping under, you add some stability and aesthetics. But the back is open to show any leak from the toilet gasket. I've seen these new rubber gaskets, but haven't yet been brave enough to try one. Yes, the wax is a bugger to clean up! But that's because it sticks so darn well. I like knowing that the thick ring (with insert for sure!) has made full contact, and then you squish it down. With the rubber, I'd be worried that I'm not getting enough compression, or seal all the way around evenly. I've never had a quality wax ring go bad, and I've never had to re-do any that I've installed.... so I don't much care what happens *next*. :-)

[@2GunzUp_]

Thank you! Straight to the point and excellent step by step instructions!! I enjoyed that and learned a great deal

[@charlenestewart7395]

You are about to save me $600 (plumber quote) I need to replace my fill vale but some previous genius homeowner cemented to the toilet! So now I need to replace the entire toilet. smh Thank you so much for this. I have a bit more confidence now.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm glad I can help! Hopefully you've already finished the job. If not, I'm happy to try to answer any questions that may come up. Good luck!

[@nabinkc5340]

One of the best video and lots of details information. Thanks for educating to replace toilet commode.

[@djallin2727]

A true professional makes Tricky And messy jobs looks very easy... Great job sir! I wish you could have been mine K. through 9th Grade teacher, More specifically, my Shop Teacher!

[@ccatdaddy64]

Probably the best well done video I've seen on these

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@CRM6214]

Great video! Here are some things to consider. I do caulk because my Florida house is built on a concrete slab, no wood under toilet to rot if there is a leak. If house is wood frame be sure to not caulk the back of toilet. I never used silicone because once it’s there it’s almost impossible to completely remove, especially on a porous wood floor. If the next toilet has a different footprint, well good luck. I use Dap Kwik Seal Plus clear. It is water clean up and completely waterproof. If gap is very uneven or toilet was shimmed then I would use white or biscuit to match toilet color. A bigger concern than overflow toilet water getting under toilet is it getting under the walls around toilet. Always caulk where the baseboard meets the floor and up the corner gaps a couple inches. White acrylic latex with silicone works great. My neighbor had a slow leak in the water line to the refrigerator ice maker and it went under the wall and cabinets causing $40,000 damage.

[@frankmolina2076]

OMG, So thorough on this project. I will be watching this on my laptop as i do mine. Thank You.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@cofeebeing]

Thanks. As to caulk, yes do seal toilet to floor , but also leave a few inches at back to be a "tell tale" gap if toilet develops a leak.

[@serajmuhammed3942]

I watched your video on installing toilet seat. Please keep up the great job of helping self doers like myself. Thanks much.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You're welcome!

[@sunvaj6754]

Wow! You're a great demonstrator. Thanks for sharing your expertise. 👍

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennifermorris4080]

Thanks!

[@AmplifyDIY]

WOW! Thank you - you are so generous!

[@pimy01]

You are an amazing and extraordinary DIY instructor. You make it very simple to DIY beginner like me!!!!?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Wow, thank you!

[@mundlkalli4396]

SUPER , AWESOME DEMO............VISUAL and VERBAL. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont need to say more !!!!!! Thank you so much

[@MariE-go7ol]

When I bought my house the first 2 years I couldn’t figure out why my half bath always smelled like sewer and I kept thinking it was coming from the toilet. I finally realized that there was no cocking around my toilet and once I sealed it, the odor was forever gone! Thank you so much for this amazing video. I am a 57 yr old female, have hated my toilets for 10 yrs and because I’m handy I never wanted to hire anyone who will likely charge me too much so now I have complete confidence after watching you that this is going to be a breeze! 😊

[@surehopechannels9360]

Very well explained. I am gonna try to use this to replace mine

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can do it! Good luck!

[@jimneustadt2688]

Nice job. Great voice and instructions

[@mvpgarage2944]

A feller just got home in the going to town rig after picking up a new commode, and I figured I’d go ahead and do the right thing and watch a how-to vidya first, and I landed here. This is very helpful and I appreciate you making the video. I feel ready to tackle this project after a cold snack or two. Hopefully I won’t make the bolts waaaay over tight…it’s fine.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Don't forget to stop to wet the back-neck from time to time during the job!

[@walteramador7486]

The best how to do video ive seen on youtube great job man!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@bonifacekipngeno8130]

Good one sir, happy of it, am currently training as a plumber and i hope one day i will wall like u🙏🙏

[@SarahMcneil-ww5qw]

Best tutorial I have ever watched. Great! Very informative.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@randyfreeland5559]

Thank you this was very helpful and a good reminder. I also agree 👍🏼to seal the toilet to the floor.

[@MichaelAnthonyOfficial]

Great video. You’re a great teacher!

[@AmplifyDIY]

I appreciate that!

[@MikeMadison-f8s]

Great video, excellent job of explaining the different steps. I will be changing out a toilet in the next few days and this video will help me.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm really glad you found it helpful. Good luck with your toilet!

[@rosylara7313]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for that important information. You’re a really instructor. I have learned a lot from you. God bless you 🙏🏻

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenneththornton733]

I am seeing this video 2 years after it was posted. This is an excellent video. but one thing that I have learned to help with placing the toilet on the studs on the flange is to put blue painters tape on the floor inline where the studs are. This allows you to line up the holes on the toilet with the studs much easier since sometime the studs and holes are hard to see looking down over the toilet.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tip - thank you!

[@vince6829]

I’ve heard that caulking the front and sides of the toilet but leaving the back uncaulked is the best of both worlds.

[@WHINNYWisdom]

First... Love the VGG cap Second... Thank you for the video tutorial, going to change out the toilet in a building we are renovating for our second storefront location.

[@ThisIsHowIseeIt-imo]

Excellent video. Very thorough.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Much appreciated!

[@ceciliawells1099]

The way you explain everything, I believe I could exchange my toilet.....Not a lot of none sense talking ...Thanks for sharing 😊

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you Cecilia - you can do it!

[@fw1421]

I just replaced two toilets this week. On one the mounting flange was broken and required replacing. This was the easier one. The other one,the one that I expected to be simple turned out to be a real pain. The plumber that installed it had the flange 1/2 inch too high and it was held on by just the glue,no screws into the concrete. I had to take the new toilet back off and cut the flange off and put a low profile flange on,and properly drill and screw it secure. No more wax rings!

[@yardmansurfer]

Great video, very well paced and clearly explained. I caulk but at the back of the toilet leave a small 1/2 inch or less uncaulk area as an early point of notify me of a leak at the base.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tip about leaving the gap, Yardmansurfer! Thanks for watching. :)

[@ngarren13]

this guide was VERY VERY VERY helpful!!! Installed a new toilet in my house today. And the recommendation of the non-wax seal was a great call. And this was my 1st time replacing and installing a toilet. Thank you for this video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@mariahalbrook9120]

Agree. Best to seal. Thanks for the tutorial. You are a great teacher.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@jamesmcdevitt5306]

Nice job ! I will caulk on a slab but not on wood subfloor. Your presentation was clear and understandable with good tips .

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@chmchen]

Great comprehensive video! Thank you.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You're welcome! I'm happy you found it useful.

[@GeriBarnish]

Wow! This was one of the best, most thorough videos that shows every step. I, personally, am still struggling with the problem of leaks from the tank bolts. Mine are not like those you showed. They come with rubber and metal washers and a double set of nuts for each bolt. I have tightened several times but still am seeing drips from the tank bolts... 😕. Can you suggest what I might be doing wrong? I am turning water on very slowly so I don't end up with too much leakage to clean up. Thanks for your video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm glad you like the video. Are the rubber washers new? Are you certain you've assembled everything in the correct order?

[@perrydadrass389]

Great video,very informative and easy to follow instructions. Thank you very much sir!,😊

[@TheGeocab]

Excellent video. Thank you. I'll be changing our basement toilet soon.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you! Best of luck!

[@josephthomas2226]

thanks, great video - except for one thing. Do NOT use caulk to fix a wobbly toilet. If it moves, it will leak. Fix the wobble first (shim or grout) then caulk it.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tip - thank you!

[@josephthomas2226]

@@AmplifyDIY Full disclosure, I learned it from a plumber - I didn't figure that on my own! Nearly all of my good tips are borrowed from experienced people like you! I wish KZbin existed when I bought my first house 30 years ago. it was 100 years old and I tried to learn from TV shows and videotapes - and they make it look so easy!

[@michaelgreanya7249]

Now that's a great video for replacing a toilet, Thanks so much

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chieftesschaos]

This was a great tutorial on how to do this. I had to replace three toilets in my home, and the first couple, I would stop and start again the whole time. Because he was so good at explaining every aspect, by the time I got to the third one, I was able to do it quickly and efficiently.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Nice job, Chief!

[@j.lietka9406]

Good question: can you safely add some food coloring to the tank to see where a leak might be coming from, before removing the whole commode / tank?

[@faheemriaz4010]

Thanks, young man that was very perfect ruction for replacing the toilet. I got it. Thanks again.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful. Thanks!

[@nelsonnitunga6839]

thank you. learned something and cant wait to apply what I learned in the next few days

[@ccatdaddy64]

Thanks I wanted to watch this because I have not done it in a while. I didn't know that caulking was code. In all states? I used stuff better than the pure wax. I didn't know there was one zero wax. Nothing to criticize. But, since I'm a painter and do a lot of caulking I will say this. 1. If you can get one that's mold and mildew resistant or even better mold and mildew proof, that would be good. Will the middle always seems to form there. 2. Use a little more first pass using a little more pressure and going a little slower. Then use a wet finger. You'll get less pores and smoother quicker. Damp sponge or with glove works too but not as good. You're by a sink so you can wash off right away. Thanks for the video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tips - thank you!

[@sreeyedugondla4395]

Excellent communication and great detail.

[@DavidKorany]

Awesome simple demo- I love it-great job

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@yusufhasan302]

Enjoyed video ! Learned a lot!

[@joeywayne4953]

Fantastic quality keep it coming!

[@TheBourneBlogger]

Great video. I think I'll try to tackle this myself. Personally, preventing early leak detection to protect my subfloor seems like a big deal, so I'd probably opt not to seal it until I was selling the house and the home inspector required it.

[@AmplifyDIY]

You can do it!

[@TheBourneBlogger]

@@AmplifyDIY Just finished the job! Thanks so much. And I decided to caulk the toilet to the floor but leave the back side open. Cheers!

[@steveo6685]

This helped me exstreamly well I didn’t no what I was doing sooo thanks Sooo much for making this video

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@DJNADJIBBeatz]

Excellent video, detailed yet simple description. Thanks a lot!