Dec 23, 2008 · Is It a common, and or good practice, to set a toilet with plaster of paris under it? If so, how much do you use?

Aug 8, 2013 · Plaster of paris seemed an odd choice of material, as well, but that is the term every guy has used, along with the somewhat-archaic concept of "setting" a toilet. Anyway, is there anywhere …

Sep 5, 2012 · Setting a toilet in plaster of Paris is a really handyman piece of work. Given that, I would be suspect of other problems once you get the toilet off and the flange exposed. There are basically …

Jan 5, 2005 · I just picked up a Lasco soaker tub for an alcove istalation. The instructions call for a bed of builders plaster or plaster of paris to be spread under the tub. Most things I ead mention using thin …

Jul 31, 2008 · I have to level some toilets on non-flat surfaces. I know what to do, but I have a materials question. I am going to shim it level and fill the voids with either grout or morter; remove the shims, …

Jan 16, 2015 · True mortar or something else (e.g. plaster of Paris). I don't understand why you don't want to use Structolite when you don't seem to have an issue with plaster of paris. Its easy to mix, …

Sep 25, 2009 · I was considering using grout or plaster on the toilet base with plumber's putty as a distant third choice. I think grout would look best and be most durable but may be hard to remove …

Dec 26, 2006 · Randy I use a product called Stuctolite which is a Gypsum Perlite Plaster. More building material suppliers would stock it. It has all the advantages of mortar, but without sand, it doesn't …

Feb 16, 2006 · Mortar Bed Is Structolite the same as Plaster of paris? I have seen the following - what is correct or best? Gypcrete Structolite Quickcreke sand mix Plaster of Paris Mortar mix

Aug 2, 2008 · The newspaper wad is crushed against the drywall on the other side of the stud cavity. 4. Mix up a good quantity of plaster of paris. You will be able to judge how much based on the following …