Need to install 2 used toilets in a rental. The rentals toilets have cracked lids, round bowls and worn out flappers and valves. The used units have name brand internals and good flappers. Just curious is there any point of getting 5/16" closet bolts over 1/4" bolts. I will be using solid brass regardless.
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Gary Swart
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The larger bolts will make you feel better, but probably aren't necessary. Remember, these bolts are just to keep the toilet from shifting during use and from moving on the seal.
1/4" closet bolts.
1/4" closet bolts.
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Jadnashua
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Especially if you set the toilet on tile, the bolts will not hold the toilet solidly and if too tight, risk cracking the toilet. In most places, you need to caulk around the base of the toilet (and leave the back open). This will anchor the toilet well, and not allow stuff to accumulate underneath. Use a caulk designed to be removed...IOW, not a silicon based one, otherwise, it will glue the toilet tight enough to make it really hard to remove should you ever to replace it.
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