How to fix a loose toilet seat, soft close hidden bolts toilet seat fixing

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  • How to fix a loose toilet seat with hidden bikes. This is a square push button flush toilet seat with soft closing lid. Takes no more than 5 minutes. All you need is a Phillips (star head) screw driver and flat head screw driver. As always, please like and subscribe

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  • @TheAspadistra
    @TheAspadistra ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you! I'm a widow and trying to get use to doing bits and pieces for myself. Precisely the video I needed.

    • @barneybouy8879
      @barneybouy8879  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just glad I could be of service to you. Thanks

  • @johncullerton
    @johncullerton 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just the job. Cheers.

  • @nonegiven9579
    @nonegiven9579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was told today by an experienced builder that 'the only way to do this is saw off the lugs and your likely to damage the enamel a bit then buy a new quick release seat' THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO .

  • @twinflame6676
    @twinflame6676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks saved $200 did it myself. Women Girls can renovate and fix things around the house!!!

  • @madwomandriver
    @madwomandriver ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Barney, my son & I have just moved into a new house and the toilet seat in my en suite shower room is very loose. Rather than moaning at the site manager about poor quality fixings as some people do, and getting said site manager up here, if I can fix it myself I won’t need to bother them. I’ll take my phone upstairs in a bit and follow your instructions step by step. It looks easy enough to do though. X

  • @mackmadahar1651
    @mackmadahar1651 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    That's nothing, what if the screw is loose from the nut, in an enclosed system. Your video says 'soft close hidden bolts toilet seat fixing", show us how to change the when the nut is loose and you cannot tighten the screw.

    • @juliankriel599
      @juliankriel599 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is the video I’m trying to find currently

    • @benjaminlefebvre3736
      @benjaminlefebvre3736 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me toooo! I want to fix it without having to call a plumber for 400$

    • @anne-mariecoyle56
      @anne-mariecoyle56 ปีที่แล้ว

      The screw has sheered off so how do you replace that?

    • @akaski777
      @akaski777 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Screw is just spinning won’t tighten up without holding the nut underneath 😢 looking like the whole bowl has to come off which is a shame as it’s brand new fitting .

    • @nmengchong620
      @nmengchong620 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@akaski777same here 😢

  • @benjaminkennedy4057
    @benjaminkennedy4057 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you!

  • @BintAlAbla1999
    @BintAlAbla1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Barney, thanks! Didn't have a clue how to do this yesterday! Now all done!

  • @tracysoan6453
    @tracysoan6453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Absolutely brilliant! I fixed my own loo seat, no handyman needed! Thank you! x

  • @CF-Gaming01
    @CF-Gaming01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perfect - worked a treat. I was reluctant to tighten really right and it was a paint to get it aligned. Did it the best I could.

  • @Le_eFerguson
    @Le_eFerguson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a joiner and kept putting this job off as I thought I had to pull the whole toilet out from the wall. Now I know how, I will get to it tomorrow 😉

  • @MsTipsy2
    @MsTipsy2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My God thank you for this vid. My toilet is a VidaXL, no screwdrivers needed but there I was trying to unscrew everything but this guide was great!!!

  • @JokiinJo
    @JokiinJo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was what I needed! Thanks so much for uploading!

  • @CL55AMG
    @CL55AMG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Barney, just moved to a house where all 3 loos are the square type and ALL loose

  • @erickpatz
    @erickpatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you finally a video that made sense!!! fixed in two minutes. thanks so much

  • @heathermarshall375
    @heathermarshall375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you this helped so much!

  • @MrPmt182
    @MrPmt182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked a treat for the countries worst Diyer/handyman,believe me I’m next to useless and I did it …cheeers mester 👍👏👏

  • @terrybeddoes4410
    @terrybeddoes4410 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks very much That sorted my loose seat

  • @kaidyndufeu4885
    @kaidyndufeu4885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Barney for your great help!

  • @lindajohnstone8623
    @lindajohnstone8623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video, I did everything, as you did step by step, my toilet seat is tightened ( am a widow, so dont have a 'handy man')

  • @NickSeecharan
    @NickSeecharan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Straightforward to follow, effective outcome, BIG thankyou.

  • @bobharvey4622
    @bobharvey4622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Before seeing this video I was trying to figure out how to tighten screws under toilet (Laying on the floor trying to get hand & arm up the back - Nightmare!) THANK YOU

  • @barbaramoore5070
    @barbaramoore5070 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sooo much! I was sliding side to side on the toilet…..have had this style of toilet/seat for 6 years and never really knew how to fix the problem, as I couldnt get behind the toilet!!

    • @barneybouy8879
      @barneybouy8879  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’ll now you know. I’m pleased I managed to help you. Thanks for the feedback

  • @RaeleneJoy3340
    @RaeleneJoy3340 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for making this, a real life saver.

  • @RossPatzelt
    @RossPatzelt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just done this and fixed. thanks alot for the clear instructions and no fancy intros etc straight to the point. job done. wife now happy lol

    • @barneybouy8879
      @barneybouy8879  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for watching

  • @simonorsborn
    @simonorsborn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Barney this is great. Please can I ask what make and model of toilet that is? My toilet seat has broken since tightening it all up and I need to get a new one and it looks exact same. Thanks so much!

  • @alistairlewis2461
    @alistairlewis2461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. Well explained. Thank you

  • @nickclarke9613
    @nickclarke9613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 🙏 The most valuable thing on the internet

  • @silvioleao2521
    @silvioleao2521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is a clear explanation. perfect. I managed to fix my toilet seat very quickly after this video. Thank you

  • @sabahahmad6706
    @sabahahmad6706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great clear DIY. Thanks had no clue how to get the loose secured.

  • @woody1380
    @woody1380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your confidence in the cleanliness of that toilet is impressive as you lean your arms on the rim and rub your hands through your hair. Must be Mrs Hinch's loo 😁 Oh yeh, useful video too.

  • @user-dv6vc1nv4n
    @user-dv6vc1nv4n 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sooooo much!!! Very helpfull.

  • @sarahthompson3909
    @sarahthompson3909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks , this is a really useful easy video

  • @christopherharvey8105
    @christopherharvey8105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Barney!

  • @jacspratt1786
    @jacspratt1786 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did mine in 5 mins. Thanks 🙏🏽

  • @kevinbullas2328
    @kevinbullas2328 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really useful vlog…thank you for sharing…👍🏻

  • @sandrablack203
    @sandrablack203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did it! Thank you.

  • @rodb9125
    @rodb9125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work!

  • @anthonybriggsmusic
    @anthonybriggsmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    You Legend thanks for this video!!

  • @tasanastasi7799
    @tasanastasi7799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video , thnak you , ... how do you replace the fittings please .. i have a loose one that wont tighten up

  • @bentriefus5961
    @bentriefus5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely nailed it - thanks - fixed my loo in no time - too easy

  • @chousaru
    @chousaru ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent. thankyou. prob saved me around £100

  • @ocubex
    @ocubex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good share. My toilet is closed but the part where the seat is fixed to toilet does not have screws.

  • @gaynorreynolds907
    @gaynorreynolds907 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you.

  • @cosette1951
    @cosette1951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi
    One of the actual bolts has snapped off. How do I remove them and can I buy new ones as there isn’t anything wrong with the actual unit
    Thanks in advance 😁

  • @husnahabibullah697
    @husnahabibullah697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. But I can't seem to work out how to remove the old toilet seat as I would like to replace mine. Any suggestions please.

  • @wareeshakhattak5402
    @wareeshakhattak5402 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Work done well 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mikenaidoo6460
    @mikenaidoo6460 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for tge excellent video however my toilet seat which is a lqfen seat does not have plastic clips nor does it have the crome buttons to release the seat from the protruding rods. I dont know how to remove the seat to tighten it

  • @tenzingyuthok8078
    @tenzingyuthok8078 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you tighten a loose/rocking commode with the same type of screws that are placed side ways like yours?

  • @shadowbanned5164
    @shadowbanned5164 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With our loo its loose again within 3 days no matter what I do Ive even replaced the fixings a few times it makes no difference Im starting to think about some kind of glue under the connectors to keep the thing tight.

  • @francesca3919
    @francesca3919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You life saver 👍🏻

  • @mistakenforarealpoet
    @mistakenforarealpoet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant

  • @thomasdunlavey154
    @thomasdunlavey154 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant cheers

  • @Shavenuw129
    @Shavenuw129 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do the fixings that go into the porcelain look like and how do you measure the distance between the legs so they fit back into the toilet seat?

  • @alangriffiths1432
    @alangriffiths1432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you you very much you saved me a lot off money 💰 🤑 💸 🙏

  • @gilormsplay
    @gilormsplay ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanx.

  • @coolbloknaba806
    @coolbloknaba806 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks m8 👍

  • @WJC1981
    @WJC1981 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @lindytru
    @lindytru ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou for showing how to do this

  • @djspacehopper8728
    @djspacehopper8728 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if the screw wont tighten? The washer inside seems to keep going round with it

  • @roadtoredemption15
    @roadtoredemption15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers bro 🤙

  • @khale4964
    @khale4964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one bro

  • @namenotimportant9788
    @namenotimportant9788 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great demo and just in time for me 🥴

  • @maini51
    @maini51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @lisaphillips437
    @lisaphillips437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to I fix mine seat as it does not have any screws like the one shown.

  • @findizzle
    @findizzle ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like both my screws don’t tighten. Just keeps spinning and spinning. Don’t know what to do now

  • @dimsoneill
    @dimsoneill 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WHat to do if the previous owner has over tighten the screws or damaged the intetnal nut you cannot reach, so you can never get the screw tight anymore? WHat a crap design.

  • @MrGmc1986
    @MrGmc1986 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you do if the part on the underside falls off, I heard it drop and now you can just pull the bolt right out. Do I have to remove the whole toilet from the unit?

    • @Nanakkii
      @Nanakkii 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Were you able to find a solution? I have the same issue

  • @valerietaplin1622
    @valerietaplin1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks- have done this twice but one of the pivots always works loose again after 3 or 4 days
    What next please?

    • @2k8biggrfc
      @2k8biggrfc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Needs a new washer

  • @lucagoodman1495
    @lucagoodman1495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What do I do if the bolt on the underside of the Phillips screw has dropped off? How do I replace this? Please help 😂

    • @alifarhat5437
      @alifarhat5437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same issue, here plastic nut on the inside broke. Not sure how to get inside the porcelain.

    • @anthonypaynter828
      @anthonypaynter828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alifarhat5437 You can buy replacement bolts on Amazon or Ebay, so just push the remains of the old ones down into the toilet casing & replace with new ones.

    • @alifarhat5437
      @alifarhat5437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anthonypaynter828 Hi Anthony much appreciated. I’ve since repaired them and learnt as you’ve advised. Key point is to understand the replacement fasteners are inserted wholly from the outside. When you do them up, they expand internally to lock in place. And yeah, future generations may discover a few old plastic nuts resting inside the porcelain cavity.

  • @masimbawember6625
    @masimbawember6625 ปีที่แล้ว

    My toilet seat has lost its soft closing,what l do to fix it?

  • @Yasmin-yf1dq
    @Yasmin-yf1dq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought this would be the case for mine too, but the screws are tight and it's not moving...I think my actual seat is fitting loosely on the metal connector part rather than the screws being the issue... has anyone else had this problem??

    • @jacspratt1786
      @jacspratt1786 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you take the metal connectors off then tighten the screws? It worked for me.

  • @malcolmcooke2024
    @malcolmcooke2024 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no need to take out the little plastic bits press the buttons and the whole lot pops off

  • @jayc3141
    @jayc3141 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine has been tightened maximum and still swivels.

    • @barneybouy8879
      @barneybouy8879  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, had your seat been lose for a little while. It is possible that moisture has got in under the mounting bases and causing it to continue to slip. You may need a brand new seat all together

  • @2k8biggrfc
    @2k8biggrfc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever fitted that seat is a cowboy 🤠 loose even after tightnes 😂

  • @nwilson5336
    @nwilson5336 ปีที่แล้ว

    My sear does not have the button

  • @Agproperty677
    @Agproperty677 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    My screw won’t bite at all

  • @asuban
    @asuban ปีที่แล้ว

    Aaaahh it was the buttons for me! That helped me take it out, phew such a relief. Now finally half of my ass wont fall into the toilet

  • @vivoshea2939
    @vivoshea2939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to fix soft close on toilet seats

  • @jambalaya6947
    @jambalaya6947 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dangerous type of seat, kids refuse to use it

  • @alfpeters
    @alfpeters ปีที่แล้ว

    Uuuu

  • @ColossalCrib
    @ColossalCrib ปีที่แล้ว

    My silver caps won't come off.

    • @dpreviews8934
      @dpreviews8934 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same did you ever manage to get them off

    • @ColossalCrib
      @ColossalCrib 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@dpreviews8934 yeah. They were just on really snug. But they did come off.

    • @dpreviews8934
      @dpreviews8934 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@ColossalCrib cheers - just gave it another go and got them off!

  • @Necrosintesys
    @Necrosintesys ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy to install, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxjA-hDN2m8_mi0Dg0JD8U6QiArozIAc4I and comfortable. No idea what other people were talking about when they said it was difficult to install or uncomfortable.

  • @cakra321
    @cakra321 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where some gloves!

    • @barneybouy8879
      @barneybouy8879  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why? It’s been recently installed, cleaned and sterilised. No different to anything else.

  • @user-wh3uw9vc7g
    @user-wh3uw9vc7g หลายเดือนก่อน

    такая мелочь а развел на час видно -- ДОЦЕНТ САНТЕХНИК ,