Are there different size toilet bolts?

The job of the toilet bolt is to help create a watertight seal between the toilet bowl and the toilet flange and to secure the toilet to the floor. There are three possible measurement distances you can get from the wall to the toilet bolt: 10 inches, 12 inches, or 14 inches. The most common is 12 inches.

What holds a toilet to the floor?

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.

When do you need to replace anchor bolts on a toilet?

Toilet anchor bolts, also called closet bolts or flange bolts, secure the base of the toilet to the floor. Most of the time, the original bolts remain in place, even during wax ring changes. If an anchor bolt or the closet flange beneath the toilet breaks, however, replacing the bolts is necessary.

Why are there anchors in the floor of my toilet?

The flat portion pulls against the flange and hold the toilet to the floor when the nut is tightened. Some older toilet installation will have a lag bolt that screws into the floor. This type is troublesome, since there is a tendency for the wood in the floor to rot out around the anchor bolt. Buy and extra set of nuts and washers.

How to install base support for water closet?

Hold gauge tight against bearing nuts and washers, and mark cut-off point of studs flush with gauge extensions. Remove gauge and cut off studs. Install bowl. Base support must be securely anchored to a rigid floor and/or other rigid substructure with 1/2″ bolts furnished by others.

How can I shorten the bolts on my toilet closet?

A short video showing how to shorten the closet bolts after installing a toilet. Often called T-bolts, there are some that come with a groove channel part way down the bolt. These can be easily snapped off with a pair of pliers. The bolts without this have to be cut off, or trimmed, commonly done with a hack saw.

Are there replacement seat anchors for Kohler toilets?

Rightfully so and as many had pointed out here, the existence of this replacement kit wouldn’t have come to fruition if this series of Kohler toilets (which last time I counted were over 50 different types sharing the silly same seat anchor design) would have been better designed.

What are expansion anchors used for in concrete?

Bolts are beveled under the head for a flush finish in countersunk holes. Turn the bolt to expand the nut for a secure hold in concrete. These anchors are often used to anchor machinery. Also known as mungo anchors, these have large fins that prevent rotation.

Hold gauge tight against bearing nuts and washers, and mark cut-off point of studs flush with gauge extensions. Remove gauge and cut off studs. Install bowl. Base support must be securely anchored to a rigid floor and/or other rigid substructure with 1/2″ bolts furnished by others.

Why are my toilet seat anchors getting loose?

If you have owned one of these types of toilets for over 5 years chances are you have or you soon will have to replace one of the seat anchors due to corrosion induced failure which will make the toilet seat to get loose. But I’ll leave the discussion about the toilet design itself for the toilet product page and focus on this kit instead