Replace A Toilet: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Toilet replacement is a very simple job. Learn how to replace or install a toilet in just a few minutes with this in-depth tutorial that covers everything you'll need to know. Along with how to remove a toilet, I'll demonstrate several different wax ring options, as well as how to install a toilet with lots of tips to make the job easier with less clean up.

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0:00 Introduction
0:10 Turn Off Water
0:46 Remove Excess Water
1:14 Disconnect Water Supply
1:50 Remove Tank
2:38 Remove Base Mounts
3:24 Tips For Removal
4:24 Remove Toilet Bowl
4:50 Clean Wax Ring
6:11 Remove Old Hardware
6:36 Seal Options For New Toilet
9:05 Install Mounting Bolts
11:35 Install Seal
12:14 Place New Toilet
12:55 Mounting Hardware
14:13 Tank Installation
16:08 Connect Water Supply
16:24 Install Seat
16:45 Check For Leaks
17:20 Check Water Level
18:04 Caulk Discussion
20:25 Caulk Toilet Base
21:44 Conclusion
22:12 Bloopers

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[prakashgsvp]

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

[jackking]

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!

[vince]

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

[shadey]

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

[rolfsauer]

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.

[darladellana]

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.

[recklessclient]

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!

[angel.mtz.]

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

[annamariaalongi]

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

[jockrocks]

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

[orszagpeter]

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

[trcass]

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

[marylynch]

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

[jennifermorris]

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

[Tyaz]

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

[CRM]

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.

[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!

[pimy]

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

[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.