BEFORE & AFTER: How to Install a Toilet Yourself – Thrift Diving

Our toilet was too small and short and I wanted to install a toilet that was higher and at a more comfortable height. Removing and installing a toilet is an easy DIY project that a homeowner can do in 1-2 hours (or less) by themselves, depending on the weight of the toilet. Watch this video and learn how to make your toilet installation go smoothly. A big thanks for American Standard for sponsoring the complimentary toilet for this tutorial!

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American Standard Toilet: https://thriftdiving.com/toilet
Bucket with a cup for removing excess water
Gloves
Towels
Screwdriver
Waxless toilet seal – https://homedepot.sjv.io/e5qmZ
Wax toilet seal (optional) – https://homedepot.sjv.io/qLAPq
Ratchet and socket wrench (optional)
Hack saw (optional, for removing rusted bolts or cutting down long bolts)

//BATHROOM WEEK//

Catch up with my other bathroom videos!

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How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMP-wryjIbs

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  • My son and I are going to attempt to change the toilet in my bathroom in a couple of days. I'm keeping my fingers crossed I don't have any "unpleasant" surprises when I take out the old toilet and install the new!

  • Pro tip wax or rubber seal double nut meaning by on the flange put a nut on the bolt to hold it up straight. Also shims under the toilet from the side to level it out so it don't rock have have chance of blowing a ring. When caulking or grouting the bottom leave a gap front or back you won't see it. It leaves a spot for water to escape or show i should say if a leak ever happens

  • I just replaced my toilet. This video helped me tremendously. I didn't think I could do it, but it was easier than I thought.
    Thank you so much.

  • Channel 5 eyewitness news material your voice you're beauty but the number 1thiñg You're attention to detail. You re a natúral. God bless truly beautiful. !!

  • Watching your videos had given me the confidence to take on my own DYI projects. Thanks

  • Love that you did it yourself even when you doubted yourself and got your husband you still did it ! Nice job ! I’m using this video to do my toilet today , totally caulking first , I love that idea

  • I love you after this one video. Thank you for your aggressiveness. I see me in you. Now to go do my toilet removal so I can paint behind and under it. Have an awesome day. <3

  • Hey your tutorial was helpful but you know the shorter toilets are healthier than the tall adult toilets my dear. Thanks once again

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