Is a noise reduction gasket really necessary?

[Milleniumaire]

Hi guys,

Getting close to the 2nd fix stage, which will start in the next couple of weeks after the bathroom has been tiled, assuming lockdown doesn't stop this.

I will be fitting a Duravit ME by Stark rimless wall hung toilet. I'm a little concerned about fitting the pan directly against the tiles and notice Duravit sell a noise reduction gasket, which I assume prevents the toilet from grating against the tiles, rather than reducing any noises the user of the toilet might make

At around £20 for what looks like a square piece of material that needs to be cut down (they can't even be bothered making it fit the specific toilet model), it would seem to be overpriced.

Is a gasket really needed? Is there anything else I could do? I was thinking a bead of silicon where the toilet meets the tile would prevent porcelain on porcelain, after all I'll probably apply silicon around the back of the toilet anyway.

Thanks.

 

[polesapart]

It's nice but not a must have.

I'm sure any closed-cell sheet material cut to size would do just as well.

 

[Milleniumaire]

Found a generic version of this noise reduction gasket on Amazon for £7. I looked at purchasing the material and making the template myself but couldn't even find the material for £7!

 

[terryplumb]

Silicone will do just as well .

 

[Celeronmanuk]

I've just done this and also got the £7 amazon gasket after dry fitting the pan. The foam gasket just allowed the pan to flex a little when sat on. I didn't like that at all, so removed it and binned it.

I used a clear adhesive/sealant instead. Now rock solid and evens out any point loading where the surfaces weren't perfect. Don't fancy ever getting it off though.