Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - tilted toilet

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peterr
10-30-08, 02:18 PM
I have some piks at photobucket I hope come thru.
The pik of the toilet is ok b/c I have 3/4'shims under the left side.
The other pictures show the subfloor from beneath and the type of manufactured trusses supporting all.
Thank you for any help.
<a href="http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii206/nowellp/?action=view&current=PA300019.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii206/nowellp/PA300019.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
P.S. I have three more


peterr
10-30-08, 02:22 PM
<a href="http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii206/nowellp/?action=view&current=PA300019.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii206/nowellp/PA300019.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

peterr
10-30-08, 02:33 PM
subfloor + manufactered trusses

<a href="http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii206/nowellp/?action=view&current=PA300019.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii206/nowellp/PA300019.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>


Gunguy45
10-30-08, 02:55 PM
peterr...I think you need to ask a question...or maybe its on the way?

HeresJohnny
10-30-08, 04:07 PM
I think he's just trying to show off his new toilet. Nice toilet Peter.;)

peterr
10-31-08, 09:44 AM
As I sit here really blushing, I'll get around to the question.
I tried to send 4 piks; one of the toilet and 3 of the manufactured trusses and water stained subfloor from celler view. No more tries with photos. I asked the moderator to remove them. The toilet appears ok as I put 3/4' shims under 2 years ago
Anyway, the type of manucfactured trusses in these town houses cause floors to slope and also have crowns -they undulate.
My problem is that a truss under one side of the toilet is crowned or the subfloor on the other side is lowered from water rot. There is evidence of water stains around the toilet from the celler view.
For age and health reasons, I want to find the easiest way to remedy this so I can tile a level floor. The slope is 3/4' on a 4 ' run and leveling cement would be too much weight.
Years ago I would cut the floor out and shim but can't now.
If I dig in to view the subfloor I will be commited to major work.
Do you think Bondo, as in car repair, would be a workable filler in the low spots? I could drill then screw it as it is flexible but won't break.
Any suggestions appreciated -thank you
May all your toilets have warm seats :-)

HeresJohnny
10-31-08, 10:03 AM
Hi Peter

Just having some fun with the toilet pictures at your expense.(grin) the little smiley guys arent working today.

If the floor is bouncy, its not a good candidate for a tile floor. You'll need to verify that the deflection of the floor structure meets at least L360 for ceramic tile. Anything less and you'll have to do something from underneath to strengthen the floor structure. The trusses should have markings as to manufacturer and type. You can go to their website to find out deflection information.

peterr
10-31-08, 01:25 PM
It is worth a good chuckle.
Years ago I did 3 rooms with peel n' stick but the floors were concrete. I primed them after minor leveling and with a dab of caulk pressed into place. They still look good today.
I don't care about the pitch but I do need to get it as level as possible to avoid bounce or disruption.
That is why I wondered about the maverick idea of Bondo.
Any ideas as to leveling just enough for peel n' stick?

HeresJohnny
10-31-08, 01:41 PM
Peter

When I first read your situation and you mentioned tile, I thought you meant ceramic tile. They make floor patching compounds that you could use to level out any dips in the floor. Not sure about the bondo idea though, but why not try a floor patching compound instead. Thats what they are made for.

peterr
10-31-08, 03:46 PM
I don't know if the floor can take the weight of a leveler as they are all cement/concrete based.
It would be great if the floor could tolerate the weight to fill the dips.
If you were a betting man what do you think?
Thanx again