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Toilet Tank Gasket

Video, Kitchens and Baths, Plumbing, Repairs and Installation Published 11/28/2006 by Danny Lipford

A toilet tank lid that doesn’t fit properly is dangerous if it falls off the tank, and the noise of china scraping china is truly annoying. To solve this problem simply apply a bead of 100% silicone caulk to the top lip of the toilet tank and allow it to dry (usually overnight). Once dry, the silicone forms a gasket that keeps the lid from sliding around and eliminates that nasty grating sound.

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3 Comments to “Toilet Tank Gasket”

Natgreenwich1@aol.com Says:
April 16th, 2007 at 8:46 am

I would like to replace my 10″ with a 12″, is it possible to do so?

Thank you.

Nat
Hope Anderson Says:
June 4th, 2007 at 10:06 am

The tip on making the tolit lid quiet was very interesting. Thank you very much. This will be very helpful!
John Watts Says:
February 16th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

One thing to make this just a little bit better. After applying the silicon, add a piece of Handy Wrap or something simular across the top of the tank. Then place the lid on top of that. Let set for about 24 hours. Remove top and then the plastic wrap. Now replace top on tank. This makes a perfect gasket.