Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Toilet Installation Question
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Tomel
12-18-06, 11:42 AM
Just had a new toilet installed. The installation went fine and the new toilet is a major improvement over the one installed when the house was built 15 years ago. My question relates more to cosmetically completing the installation than the actual plumbing.
The installer did not put any material around the outer base of the toilet where it touches my tile floor. There is a narrow gap that is visible, maybe 1/16" to 1/8" wide. I have seen installations where this gap is filled with grout that matches the grout of the tile floor. I've also seen where a white caulk is used. What is the best way to finish this installation cosmetically? Or should I just leave the gap as it is.
The installer did not put any material around the outer base of the toilet where it touches my tile floor. There is a narrow gap that is visible, maybe 1/16" to 1/8" wide. I have seen installations where this gap is filled with grout that matches the grout of the tile floor. I've also seen where a white caulk is used. What is the best way to finish this installation cosmetically? Or should I just leave the gap as it is.
spdavid
12-18-06, 01:11 PM
You do not want to completely seal this area as this will trap water if you have a leak from the wax seal.If completely sealed you might not know you have a leak until the floor has been damaged.
Sometimes people seal the visible areas leaving an opening in the back.If you choose to do this regular "bathtub" caulk is best as this is not difficult to remove or break free in the event of a need to take the toilet up or if it becomes soiled and needs replacing.Grout becomes hard as it is a form of cement.
Sometimes people seal the visible areas leaving an opening in the back.If you choose to do this regular "bathtub" caulk is best as this is not difficult to remove or break free in the event of a need to take the toilet up or if it becomes soiled and needs replacing.Grout becomes hard as it is a form of cement.