How To Fix A Wobbly Toilet | Permanent Solution

A common problem most homeowners eventually face is a wobbly toilet. Before that annoying issue turns into water damage and a bigger problem let me show you how to easily fix this issue permanently with a few common products.

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[chrisford]

Couple of quick tips: after applying, spray the silicone and the areas where you don't want it to stick with Windex (not water). Spray your finger with Windex and then smooth out the caulk. Works with other sealants too. For tight spots, don't buy caulk in a gun tube. Get the one that looks like a large tube of toothpaste.

[richw]

How does this dude know everytime I need one of these videos!!! Kick Ass work. I've already sent this channel to friends and family because I know so many people that over estimate the cost of a job and try to handle it themselves. That's when I get the call asking about youtube videos on how to do these types of repairs. Now I just send all the questions to this channel! Keep it up!

[hickorystx]

Excellent tips for the job and the finishing touches. Thanks Scott!!!!

[lym]

If you installed a wax ring and you shim after you could break the wax seal adhesion to the toilet or flange either with the wobbling toilet or by inserting a shim thereby lifting one side of the toilet. Compression is ok but lifting up is not. Level and shim the toilet first with a dry fit without the wax seal. Then reinstall the toilet with the wax ring onto the shims you already placed.

[jeffreybaughman]

Thanks for the video. It was straight to the point and helped me a lot. I also appreciate the tip for the air tight caulking container.

[jimazing]

I was resetting a wobbly toilet today and no matter what I did, it stayed wobbly. Now I know about shims and my toilet no longer wobbles. Thank you!

[AC-gemg]

Awesome video, I have a similar situation & I will give this a try.

[notesysnook]

You say those bottles are sold out but I just bought 2 from your link. Thanks, I legit have never seen those before!!!!

[vg]

I love the AirTite screw-together tube saver. Now that I know they exist, I'll use your store to get some when I need them. Thanks, Scott!

[MrMarshalllaw]

Really helpful practical advice! Thanks!

[notme]

Thanks for the tip about the soft wedges, they work great 👍 . I could not find them in any of my local hardware stores so I bought the wobble wedges from Amazon. Wish I would have noticed your link to them.

[StevenG]

Great ideas! Thank you. I always learn something from your videos.

[kersi-sandiego]

Love the shims and the sealing bottles. Don't need either but will purchase just in case. Another home run Scott. Thanks!

[tsetendorjee]

We love your show and thank you very much!!!

[petercoombs]

Very nice. Just one problem. My rocking is from front to back, so I need somewhere to put my level for that. But, that being said, this video was head-and-shoulders above the rest that I've seen.

[taylorbennett]

I really like that caulk tube canister!!

[andyboxish]

what is the silver wire looking thing under the toilet? Love the video, nice fix!

[tedebayer]

plumbers told me decades ago never seal around the base of a toilet, simply if the wax seal fails, water will rot the floor and structure long before you even know you have a leak. As a handy man, for thirty years I haven't sealed a toilet base yet... and I still think its the best advice.

[jmorv]

Great great video, much appreciated! FYI, as of November 5th, the Airtight caulk cannisters are in stock. Just got a couple for myself. :)

[planedws]

Love the sealed container for the silicone. I hate wasting money. Gonna find some of them now.