I have not set a toilet in a few years. My old practice is the following...
- Check floor flange and replace or fix as needed.
- New corrosion resistant bolts
- Use a wax ring with plastic center part
- Use a bead of plumbers putty on bottom of toilet to keep it from rocking
- Use someone to watch and get toilet down accurately
I will also replace the shut off valve with best I can get and new braided hose.
OK...what have I forgotten or need to do differently....there may be some newer way or things I am not aware of...Thanks