On Aug 19, 12:47 pm, " wrote:
I see bolt kits
being sold along with wax rings but am yet to come across advice
regarding the anchoring of the bolts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closet_flange

Beginning to believe my
installation was somewhat unconventional based on what I see.

Sounds like it. Closet flanges have "key" slots. You put the bolt
head in the big part and slide it into the smaller part which retains
it.
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- gpsman