the black bracket where you place the toilet bolts to set the toilet is not holding the bolts. is there a way to fix that? the bracket is cemented into the floor so i dont think that i can just pull it off and replace with a new one. another issue is that the floor has ceramic tile so i need to be careful what i do to remove it.
i had a person suggest that i drill into the concrete where the bolts would go and then put a led plug into it and then put a bolt in. would that work or does anyone have a better suggestion?
2007-04-20 05:47:38 · 5 answers · asked by jason and tara 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may be able to use a Super Flange repair flange. They are available at Home Centers. I added a link for them so you could see what I am referring to.
http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/51-291-closet-flanges/super-closet-ring-replacement-606088.aspx
2007-04-20 06:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember watching this exact repair on an episode of Ask This Old House. It's a DIY show on PBS. Anyway, they have a web site with the instructions and even a video clip showing how to deal with this repair. It even hits different repair methods including the lead plug method.
Fixing a Wobbly Toilet
A wobbly toilet is a common homeowner complaint, but it isn't difficult to solve the problem. This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how it's done.
2007-04-20 06:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by Di'tagapayo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a "repair flange" from your local hardware store. They're fairly cheap and very easy to install. Directions are on the package.
2007-04-20 10:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good or take the old one out and recement it.
2007-04-20 05:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make extenders you can just bolt on easy $5.00
2007-04-20 11:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋