[daleherman]

I am installing a toilet which does not use toilet flange bolts. Instead, they want some "Stud bolts" installed. The floor is concrete with tile already installed.

Should I use Wedge anchors? Or Epoxy based?

How should I drill? Hammer drill with carbide bit?

Thanks!

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

I am installing a toilet which does not use toilet flange bolts. Instead, they want some "Stud bolts" installed. The floor is concrete with tile already installed.

Should I use Wedge anchors? Or Epoxy based?

How should I drill? Hammer drill with carbide bit?

Thanks!

what kind of toilet is that? why not flange bolts?

 

[daleherman]

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

geez, that looks like fun...NOT..lol..use a hammer drill and I would use wedge anchors, just in case you have to move them..

 

[daleherman]

Thanks! What I thought... By the way, thanks for the help on the vent/drain. I was able to use a standard waste tee and directly cement a 1.25" male adapter. Slightly more than the intended stub out, but I can use a larger bell since it won't be too visible unless on the toilet.

 

[carpdad]

I think I'd drill bigger hole and use epoxy. Sorry but didn't really look at the diagram. If the drain seal depends on a toilet that does not move much, then you'd want the bolt not to move. Wedge anchors could work itself loose, may not pull out but move side to side. Wedge also may need more torque on the nut than the ceramic toilet can. And use stainless bolts.

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

I think I'd drill bigger hole and use epoxy. Sorry but didn't really look at the diagram. If the drain seal depends on a toilet that does not move much, then you'd want the bolt not to move. Wedge anchors could work itself loose, may not pull out but move side to side. Wedge also may need more torque on the nut than the ceramic toilet can. And use stainless bolts.

the bolts that hold a toilet down are more to compress the wax ring than to hold the toilet from moving,the porcelain will just crack if too much pressure is put on it, as the leverage on those bolts is alot, the sealant around the base of the toilet is more to stabilize the toilet...

 

[daleherman]

Should I flip a coin? Just kidding...

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

Should I flip a coin? Just kidding...

better question,,why on gods earth did you buy that kind of toilet?:vs_worry:

 

[daleherman]

Not bought yet... Wife wants a "bidet". I just want a modern style toilet.
http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Veil-Intelligent-skirted-one-piece-elongated-dual-flush-toilet/productDetail/toilets/1120267.htm

 

[daleherman]

"Vanity"

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

well if your gona pay that much for a toilet..save some more for the repairs when it breaks just out of warranty...I see many problems with that..$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[daleherman]

Always the optimist? I think its quite extravagant and will be prone to failure. I suggested a "washlet" since it can be removed and a standard seat installed if it/when it breaks...

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

kohler is famous for bad design and bad support of there products...through the years I had more problems with kohler than many other brands, and try to find parts in a few years...

 

[Msradell]

Just put one of these: http://www.totousa.com/products/washlets on a conventional toilet and she wants a bidet. We've had one for quite a while they work great.

 

[carpdad]

Not all toilets use a wax ring. Wax ring is also compressed before the bolts are tightened. The bolts also are not structural to the toilet. They are not there to make the toilet rock solid.
For that vanity, I'd cover it with fiberglassed epoxy. That joint will not survive the water.