How To Install A Toilet So It Won't Leak | DIY For Beginners

Summary by Krater

Jeff Thorman from Home RenoVision DIY demonstrates how to safely remove a toilet and install a new one over new flooring. He explains why silicone should not be used on toilet seals, how to choose the right wax ring thickness based on flooring height, and how to use flange extensions when needed.

From the video

Answers: How do I replace a toilet and install a wax ring after putting in new flooring?

• removing a toilet
• installing a toilet
• wax ring selection
• toilet flange extensions
• avoiding silicone for toilet seals

What it concludes

• You should never use silicone to seal a toilet to the floor because water will eventually get underneath and rot the subfloor.
• The top of the toilet flange needs to be flush with the finished floor or up to a quarter of an inch higher.
• You must always install your toilet straight down onto the wax ring without sliding or shifting it to avoid collapsing the wax seal.
• If your toilet flange is below the new flooring height, you should use a flange extension kit or a jumbo wax ring to ensure a proper seal.