Why I Install the Fluidmaster Better Than Wax Toilet Seal Over a Standard Wax Toilet Seal

It's time to give up my secret about these non wax rings. When they first came out, I tried them and hated them. Over the years I have figured out how to make them work, EVERY TIME!

My secret is not in the instructions on the box.

Enjoy the video!

[heatherk.]

Well, I didn't use an angle grinder, but your example of cutting the extender ring was the take-away genius I gleaned from this video. THANK YOU! My bathroom floor (old, cement, ground level) is remarkably uneven. Like, visibly uneven! ??? Using scissors to make the extender compensate for the wonky floor allowed me to get a perfect, tight, level fit on my toilet! I'm so dang proud of myself! Thanks for planting the idea that helped me solve the problem!

[snackbardipper]

I’ve been rocking on my toilet trying to figure this seal out. This is just what I was looking for. Thank you

[bajaskier]

So glad you did this video. Per the instructions: Use gasket as is if flange is flush with the floor. Not even close! Had to cut off 2/3 of the gasket to get the toilet to even approach touching the floor.

[hammer_]

Thanks for this video! I just did this. My flange was flush to the floor. Even after cutting the spacer in half the toilet still wouldn't sit on the floor. It might have worked but I didn't want to crack my flange - -that spacer is just too stiff. I ended up stacking two seals. Cheers!

[Prosecute-fauci]

I have used this seal for both of my toilets and it’s been solid for 7 years now.

[NoSuffix]

Nice! Heard that you can also use 2 flexible ones (blue) without the extender (gray/black) for the situation. That will double the cost compared to your solution but without the trouble of cutting the extender.

[curtisbme]

The Fernco waxless toilet seals are the best option IMO. You know without a doubt that you are sealed to the toilet and you will never have a leak. I have run into two situations where the didn't work though, one where the drain immediately curved (where this wouldn't work either) and another where I had ot install an inch extender and that made the inner diameter too narrow. Has worked amazingly in every other install.

[patrickmckowen]

I have never had a wax ring fail with at least a dozen toilets installed over the years.
Cheers

[TheDavidarlen]

Being a plumber by trade the only thing that levels a toilet is a flat floor. Good tile job etc. Usually I need to shim and calk a toilet to keep it from wobbling.

[cylonred]

I had the same issue yesterday when I installed out new toilet. I just didn't use the spacer and see how it goes. I don't ever seal the toilet with caulk so I should be abler to see if there is water leaking - so far - so good. I kept the spacer so if I need it - I have it and will attempt to cut in something that resembles a straight line.. :P

[davida]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

[modeljetjuggernaut]

Welll... appreciate you sharing your techniques but i didnt have to cut mine. No sir, it wasnt sitting flush to floor, had quarter inch gap in the back, so I tightened down the bolts and she's flat

[MySpace]

Acidity in our urine causes synthetic or rubber to deteriorate slowly,
pick a ring that still has wax enclosed by manufactured products.

[TodayIWorkOn]

I’ve been installing these for over 7 years with zero failure rate. If the flange is not properly set and off kilter I can see this rubber ring being an issue.

[wyattsdad]

By the time you put that piece of rubber on there, I’d have the toilet seated.

[AdrenalineRushMX]

yea my toilet dont like my new bidet when i twerk on the seat 😅🤣 shes leaking now got damn i need to slow down a bit

[vettle]

I have this problem right now...i guess i need to cut the extension

[bulldaddyxrp]

I would have just used a sharp utility knife to cut that. And probably just wax... for the seal... So you dont have to cut stuff. And stuff.
You almost cut your fingers off man

[BradThePitts]

Obviously it does, but I don't understand how this can seal out the water when flushing. I understand that a toilet flushing is not high pressure, but still, I don't get it 🤔

[ORIGINALJRL]

Please never do what this guy is doing... Extremely dangerous holding the grinder so close to bare hands. No face shield being used... not to mention the obvious that you are altering a product, which totally voids any type of warranty you have for it not working. The neoprene is meant to compress down. You didnt need to cut it...