Toilet on uneven floor...

[John Smith Esq.]

Hi all,

I have had to move a toilet in an ensuite. I won't bore you with the details. The upshot is that it is now located on a more uneven part or the floor. This means that the toilet isn't level, being around 4mm lower on the left side than the right. I am not in a position to self level the floor as the suite and floor covering are already in place.

In order to correct this issue, would it be ok to use packers to increase the height on the left? The rim at the bottom of the toilet, which makes contact with the ground, is only around 10mm thick so I am wondering how well packers will work in terms of stability. Are there any better ways of doing this? I'm guessing I will also need to increase the height of the left hand plastic anchor that the screw through the side of the pan goes into?

I'll be grateful for advice.

 

[CountryFan]

Might look crap, but could you get a plinth?

 

[John Smith Esq.]

Might look crap, but could you get a plinth?

But then the plinth would be uneven and need packers? It isn't really possible anyway because of a height restriction.

 

[CountryFan]

But then the plinth would be uneven and need packers?

Possibly, but the toilet would be fixed properly

It isn't really possible anyway because of a height restriction.

Ok, no worries. If it’s not out that much then i guess you have no choice unless anyone else can advise better.

 

[Madrab]

Only real way out of that is packers supporting the whole gap and then use a silicone adhesive to lock it all in place. It is a fudge but without levelling the floor then not a lot else to do.

Do know though, user dependent, it may work it's way loose or even crack over the longer term.

 

[danfre]

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[John Smith Esq.]

Only real way out of that is packers supporting the whole gap and then use a silicone adhesive to lock it all in place. It is a fudge but without levelling the floor then not a lot else to do.

Do know though, user dependent, it may work it's way loose or even crack over the longer term.

How about shims?

Partially loosen the screws in the sides of the pan, gently tap the shims in until the 4mm is achieved, or even settle for a bit less, then gently tightened the screws again. Silicone.

 

[dilalio]

I've used plastic shims before.
Use CT1 over the top.
It'll be fine.

 

[Madrab]

Yes - shims/packers/wedges whatever can support the pan properly, just try and support as much of the rim as possible rather than just one spot to avoid point load/rocking

 

[Scally-Ho]

I would level that pan the old-fashioned way .. bed it on a decent mortar mix and then allow it to cure before finishing the job