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    Nov 19, 2006, 08:31 PM
    Toilet installation after installing tile
    The bolts? Aren't long enough for the toilet after laying tile. What do we do next?
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    Nov 19, 2006, 09:23 PM
    Buy longer bolts and a new wax ring.
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    Nov 20, 2006, 08:33 AM
    When we set a toilet we cut off the excess closet bolts. This will make them too short after tiling a bathroom floor. Purchasing regular closet bolts should solve your problem. Also if you're concerningt about the additional heigth causing a problem with the wax seal I would install a wax seal with a attached funnel. Just follow Skibergers advice and you'll be fine. Good luck, Tom

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