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Toilet Seat Keeps Getting Loose

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Date: 01/22/2009 Topics: Readers Request > Repair | Repair > Home > Bathroom  
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What can be done to make the plastic screws on a toilet seat stay on tighter? Mine keeps getting loose and then the toilet seat shifts. It is very annoying! Thanks for any help you can offer here.

Mary Lou from Flanders, NJ
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By Silvestro (1) Contact
Loose toilet seat? The Yukon Seat Grip can solve this common problem. Hyyp://www.ukonseatgrip.com

Posted on 11/01/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Yukon Lover (1) Contact
I just bought this item online. www.yukonseatgrip.com
It is a simple washer with adhesive. Easy to install, cant see it once its on, and my toilet is tight. It was universal and under $5 fix. Check it out.

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By Mary Lou (Guest Post)
Just want to thank everyone for their great advice. I think I will replace with metal screws from a hardware store. I had no idea that you could even purchase them! The glues sounded interesting as well but I think I'd be afraid that I wouldn't be able to get them off.

Posted on 01/24/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By florida gal (54) Profile Contact
It could be that the screws are stripped from you tightening them over and over again. You can purchase new ones for under $5.00 at home depot in the plumbing department. Never tighten any screw on or inside a toilet too tight as you could cause the ceramic toilet to crack and then you would have to replace the entire toilet.

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By BABBIE (231) Profile Blog! Contact
They make replacement metal screws and bolts for the toilet seat; they're available at a hardware store.
I don't mess with the plastic ones, I buy them at the same time I purchase my toilet seat. Wal-Mart only has plastic replacement screws.

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By Cajun62234 (156) Profile Contact
Glue will work, but I'm araid you may have to use a hacksaw to replace the toilet seat.. Loctite makes several 'Threadlock' compounds; the BLUE is the one you should use...it'll keep the nut from becoming loose.... DO NOT use the RED...that is for a more permanent fix; you'll have to use a heat source to remove the nut if using red...
Loctite Blue is available in most hardware stores and Auto Parts...
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-183492.html

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By FFL (105) Profile Contact
The only thing I can think of is putting a tiny drop of glue on the screw right before you tight it again, this should keep it in a fixed position.

Hope that helps
Dawn
http://frugalforlife.com

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By Becky (Guest Post)
We had this same problem and my husband used Gorilla glue on it. Now it isn't shifting at all!

Posted on 01/22/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

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