How do you tighten plastic toilet seat bolts?

How do you tighten plastic toilet seat bolts?

You can keep the bolts secure by packing the holes with special washers.

1. Lower the seat and locate the two screw covers at the back of the seat.
2. Put the flat-head screwdriver in the screw slot and hold it steady while you unscrew the nut from underneath the bowl.
3. Remove the nut and bolt and take the seat off the bowl.

Why does my toilet seat always come loose?

A. Toilet seats often wobble because the holes in the toilet-bowl rim are larger than the diameter of the bolts, allowing movement that eventually makes the nuts loose.

What holds a toilet in place?

The toilet flange, also known as a closet flange, is the part of the toilet that secures the unit to the floor and connects to the drain pipe. Usually made of PVC, rubber or metal, this piece is circular in shape and usually secured in place with a few bolts.

Why is my toilet rocking side to side?

If your toilet isn’t solidly fastened to the floor, there may be trouble in your future. Any movement of the toilet damages the wax seal. That leads to leaks and major repairs. To steady a rocking toilet, cut plastic shims to fit and slip them underneath (you may have to remove caulk before adding shims).

Should a toilet be caulked?

Caulk helps to keep the toilet secured to the floor. The bolts are really supposed to keep the toilet secure, but caulk helps. Some people prefer to caulk all around the toilet and leave about a one-inch gap in the caulk at the back of the toilet to allow water to escape out in the event of a leak.

How long will toilet wax ring last?

The wax ring is exactly what it sounds like: a ring made of sticky wax that helps form a watertight seal between the bottom of the toilet and the sewer pipe. It requires no maintenance and can last 30 or more years, often as long as the toilet itself.

How do I fill the gap between my toilet and floor?

Apply a thin, even bead of caulk around the base of the toilet to cover the gap along the floor and hide the shims. If necessary, smooth the caulk with your finger, wiping your finger clean frequently with a paper towel or a rag.

Should you grout or caulk around a toilet?

It’s Code. In the places I have found, it is building code to caulk around the base of the toilet. Side Note: Grout should not be used as a replacement of caulk. While grout can provide stability, it is not water tight.

Does a toilet need to be perfectly level?

Most toilets commonly found in the home can function even if they are not level. However, if a toilet is not level and rocking side to side or back and forth, it can quickly cause damage to the wax seal and flange, leading to leaks. It is best to ensure that a toilet is level when it is installed.

How long after you set a toilet can you grout it?

After you lay ceramic floor tiles, the grout inside the joints between the individual tiles must be allowed to cure. Generally, it’s safest to wait at least 48 but ideally 72 hours after installing ceramic tiles before installing a toilet.

Can a toilet be moved 6 inches?

There is no easy way to move it, but moving it 4″-6″ is often easier than moving it 1″ or 2″. Also, unless that bathroom does not have any walls around it the water heater is not permitted in the bathroom.

Have to jiggle toilet handle to stop running?

The only way to stop the toilet from running is to jiggle the handle. If your toilet keeps running and running it’s probably because the flapper has worn out. The flapper is the rubber piece in the back of your toilet that lifts to let water flow down into the bowl when it flushes, and closes again to fill the bowl.