I am replacing my bathroom's tile floor and will be screwing down a new closet flange. From what I've read online, the best screws to use for this are stainless steel. But I checked at Lowes and Home Depot, and they don't carry stainless steel screws big enough to screw down a closet flange. However, they did have some nice big #14 x 3" brass screws that fit perfectly into the flange screw holes. I am just wondering about their strength and rust resistance. Will the brass screws do just fine? Or should I shop more for stainless steel screws?
Also, does anyone have experience trying to drill screw holes in 3/8" thick porcelain tiles? I've been told to either cut out slots for the screws before installing the tile, or to buy a tile bit to drill the holes.
Thanks in advance for your tips. I Love this site (pardon the pun!).
Also, does anyone have experience trying to drill screw holes in 3/8" thick porcelain tiles? I've been told to either cut out slots for the screws before installing the tile, or to buy a tile bit to drill the holes.
Thanks in advance for your tips. I Love this site (pardon the pun!).