New twist in the quest for a toilet!

[Eman85]

I never though buying a toilet would be so hard! I bought a Mansfield from Lowes and was very happy with the look and quality of the toilet. Then I placed it on the flange for a dry fit and some measurements BEFORE I placed the ring. My toilet flange is 11 3/4" to the center measure from the finished drywall. I placed the bowl and set the tank on and it is so close to the wall the lid won't go on.
So now I'm open for suggestions on a round bowl standard height toilet that will give me a little room in the back.

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

Its very hard to quantify the actual installed specs for any toilet... Butt.. I have found that Toto toilets run a bit further from the wall than other brands. And most of my Toto installs are the Drake so thats the one I see with the extra gap the most often.

 

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[Eman85]

I've got a feeling my old toilet was a 10" rough in as I remember it having some space back behind the tank. How can you measure a toilet and tell if it's a 10" rough in? I really don't have a problem with an inch or so behind my toilet. We were talking about putting wainscot up around the bath so I'd lose that space.

 

[Reach4]

It is close. Note that you can "cheat" the toilet base some by taking advantage of the slop in the slots.

You can also add some shims aft to tilt the toilet ever so slightly, and that will move the tank away from the wall.

You should have shims in position before dropping the toilet. You don't want to de-compress wax. Waxless seals have the advantage that you can add shims after dropping the toilet, because they are somewhat resilient.

Here is an idea. Position tapered shims that are a little too thick, and drop the toilet onto the wax. Sit on the toilet, to squish the wax. See how much clearance you then have. Pull out the shims a little until the clearance is ideal when you sit. Sit again.Then tighten the toilet. Cut off the sticking-out shims. Caulk with acrylic caulk, such as Polyseamseal.

8 in. Composite Shim (12-Bundle) 10011700 - The Home Depot

Utilizing composite technology provide an environmentally responsible product which will handle all of your home improvement shim needs. Composite shims are perfect for any repair or remodeling need. The Timberwolf composite shim snaps cleaner and easier than wood saving you time.

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[Eman85]

Before I looked at your post Reach 4 I was in there playing with shims. The fool that laid the mosaic tile floor, that was me, wasn't the best so I did have a little rock when I tried it. A little shimming at the back took the rock out. I set the tank on and it looks like I can get enough clearance now. We'll see how it goes.

 

[Peterson]

I just installed a 12" Rough In Kohler Wellworth and noticed that there was about an inch gap between the tank and the wall.

 

[Eman85]

What sealer are people using around the base? I saw posts on here about Polyseamseal but I don't find it at local stores. Any manufacturers # for it or where it's available?

 

[Reach4]

Tub & Tile Adhesive Caulk from Loctite Adhesives

Provides a durable bond and seal for kitchen & bath projects.

www.loctiteproducts.com

Search Results for polyseamseal clear - Ace Hardware

www.acehardware.com

Similar by DAP:

DAP ALEX PLUS 10.1 oz. Clear Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone 18072 - The Home Depot

DAP ALEX PLUS acrylic latex caulk plus silicone is an excellent quality, all-purpose caulk ideal for sealing a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces. It contains silicone additives for greater

www.homedepot.com

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DAP-Alex-Plus-10-1-oz-Clear-Paintable-Latex-Caulk/3025039

 

[Peterson]

I never caulk around the toilet. I prefer to keep it caulk free so if the thing leaks, I can immediately see it instead of having water build up under the toilet. Also, if I change the floor, you can just lift the toilet up.

 

[Eman85]

Local lumberyard had Loctite Polyseamseal, unfortunately they only had Almond. They did have this Red Devil product which appears to be similar.

Kitchen & Bath Stain Block™

Kitchen & Bath Stain Block™ is an advanced sealant with a high gloss finish and is specifically formulated to resist the toughest stains like red wine, coffee, mustard ketchup, and soy sauce without discoloring. It cures with an excellent bonding strength to a variety of substrates and seals...

www.reddevil.com

 

[Reach4]

The bathroom versions have an anti-mold ingredient. I am glad to see yours says "It includes HomeShield™ Antimicrobial Protection to ensure against the worst types of mold and mildew."

Terry liked clear, because it would blend in with the flooring better.