2 YEAR FOLLOW-UP to Toilet Flange Fix / Also, Compare Different Toilet Seals

One thing my Dad taught me that he was truly right about is that just because you're not a professional at doing diy projects doesn't mean you can't do a better job than professionals . I've seen some so called professionals do pretty sloppy work.

I'm a plumber,and your 100% right in the fact of there's more then one way to skin a cat. But I say you did an excellent job. I'd shake your hand and say well done mate.

Stumbled onto your video; I rarely comment. As a professional plumber I enjoyed your video and would agree, social media is full of Monday morning quarterbacks and "experts" there to tell you how you did it wrong. As a homeowner who cares, and is willing to put in the work/effort, you can sometimes do a better job than someone you might pay. Now to your repair; I noticed you are very concerned about the level of the flange. I've never put a level on the flange and know that the odds of finding a perfect one are nil. What's more important is where the flange is in relation to the top of the floor(I know it's not level). Only reason that's important is it determines how thick a gasket/ring you will need to make a good seal. Since I started my business doing service and repair, I've never stocked wax rings on my truck. I've always used different types of foam gaskets like the ones you show in the video. Sani Seal is a great one. For a while I've been using a product called Tight Seal gasket made of elastomer. Gaskets always more $$ than wax, but so worth it. BTW, I hold no ill will to those who want to do their own work. Of course I don't make money as a pro that way; but I also don't have to do the work! Keep up the good work.

Professionals are trained to do the most cost effective installations that are up to CODE. DIYers have more investment into their projects and benefit from overkill because they are already saving money from not hiring a pro. Just because it is above an beyond CODE, doesnt mean it is wrong. Remember that installation CODE is the bare minimum that must be followed by law. You did a great job that will last as long or longer than any pro. Dont listen to internet trolls. A+ for taking the time to do a rock solid install.

Friggin Hilarious. Marty you're the funniest home improvement hack I've ever seen. With regard to your extended bolt idea I couldn't stop laughing. The stackable seals were probably the least desirable option but you made them work, and by doing so you have earned the respect of all the home improvement hacks everywhere. Keep on hacking (with videos) because the world needs as much humor as possible.

Your NOT stupid. You are very thorough. Nothing wrong with that. You obviously hit a nerve with plumbers. That tends to happen when people get jealous. Great job.

The sweetest spirit. Revealing your honest thoughts. Cleanest underside of a toilet I have ever seen.

Even if you don't care about this topic.. I love the dead panned humor at the end.... Applause for thinking outside the box

Thumbs up for having the nerve to wear those socks on camera! LOL.

Your attention to detail is oddly soothing.

Marty, you are a funny guy and a pleasure to watch. Your solutions are logical and effective. As a high school art teacher, many years retired, solutions were always in the back of my mind. Name it, I taught it. That's 35 years of fun. I own a house built in 1904 and with 4 johns I always looked for a solution or two in my 50 years of ownership

I have got to give you props for doing it yourself. People have directed the same kind of comments to me over the years but I've saved a lot of money and, knock on wood, have never "learned the hard way" by having one of my repairs fail. Sadly there is too many unscrupulous and/or hurried "pros" out there for anyone not to try a repair themselves... especially with all of the resources now available to the public

Man, you are hoot! And where did you get those socks?! I had to turn down the brightness on my monitor. Seriously, your video is 100% worth watching. I am about to replace a toilet in my house and I never would have known about all those seal options and pros and cons of each. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into this quality video. And with your personality, you could have your own show on HGTV.

Oh, how smart, Marty, putting wax where glue is not holding, going to do EXACTLY as you did...getting 2 of them! Tiling my bathroom but never did a toilet area. Thanks for your wonderful “meticulousism”. You are soooo funny, so glad I found you!

Contractors will ALWAYS tell you the guy before them did it all wrong, it’s in their handbook! 😂

Great job on the flange, I used the fludmaster seal and had to use both pieces from the kit because my flange is below floor level due to the way they tiled my floor. Our issue is that with wax every winter we would develop a leak. The rubber and the foam seals have held up for two years so far.

This man speaks truth! Love his comments. Seriously, toilets haven’t changed in my lifetime

"Do what we can with what we got" Brilliant!

Bravo, you hit the nail on the head here. I installed a new toilet two days ago and after doing a little research decided to give the Fluidmaster non-wax ring a try. However, my comfort level about having achieved an actual seal immediately after the installation was next to zero, so I went straight back to using the wax ring that was fortunately included with the toilet. Back to the stone ages…

Marty you need to make more videos like this-had me laughing. I really enjoyed this and it also helped me with my leaky toilet repair!! I was just complaining about the exact thing how old some of this tech is for toilets. Its unbelievable.