Step 5 · Install the Wax Ring and Set the Toilet

This is the step most people slow down on. Take it one move at a time — there’s no rush, and you can rewind the clip as many times as you need.

With the extender firmly in place, it's time to install the toilet. First, and most importantly, REMOVE the rag you placed in the drain pipe. Place a new wax ring onto the flange extender. You can either place it directly on the flange, centered over the opening, or press it onto the bottom outlet (the 'horn') of the toilet itself. Many plumbers prefer placing it on the toilet. Carefully lift the toilet, keeping it level, and position it over the two closet bolts. Lower the toilet straight down onto the flange extender, using the bolts as guides. Press down on the toilet bowl with firm, even pressure to compress the wax ring and create the final seal. You can sit on the toilet (with the lid closed) to help set it properly.