How To Shim 

 A Toilet: A Complete Guide

Checking the bolts first of all, as your problem may be far simpler than anticipated, and may just involve tightening a few loose bolts. In order to check your bolts, simply tighten them up as much as possible, then try rocking your toilet again.

Step By Step Guide To Shim Your Toilet  STEP 1

After you’ve cleaned the space thoroughly, now you can move on to identify the gaps in your toilet. In some areas, you may find that you’ll need to apply more shims than in others, because of the height of those particular gaps.

Step By Step Guide To Shim Your Toilet  STEP 2

In order to get started with this process, you’re going to need to insert the shims, with the sharp pointed end facing the toilet. Even stack a few on top of one another, depending on how large the gaps are in your toilet.

Step By Step Guide To Shim Your Toilet  STEP 3

For our next step in the process, we’re going to be taking a look at how to trim your shims, so that they aren’t sticking out anywhere. Trimming your shims is actually incredibly easy, and all you’re going to need is a utility knife. 

Step By Step Guide To Shim Your Toilet  STEP 4

You don’t want to use too much caulk, as this can create an incredibly untidy appearance, and make it appear globular around the base of your toilet. We’d recommend that you take your rag before starting, and clean around the base one more.

Step By Step Guide To Shim Your Toilet  STEP 5

All you need to do at this point is wait for the caulk to dry.  Make sure that you leave the caulk to dry for approximately 12 hours. It’s good to leave it overnight, as this ensures that it will be fully dried and secure by the time the morning comes.

Step By Step Guide To Shim Your Toilet  STEP 6

How To Shim 

 A Toilet: A Complete Guide