The toilet flange should be above the finished floor. This means that the bottom edge of the flange should be flush with the toilet. So if your toilet sits on the tile, the flange should sit above the tile as well. The distance between the toilet outlet horn and the sealing surface is designed for this height.
Is a toilet flange flush with the floor?
The toilet flange should be above the finished floor. This means that the bottom edge of the flange should be flush with the toilet. So if your toilet sits on the tile, the flange should sit above the tile as well. The distance between the toilet outlet horn and the sealing surface is designed for this height.
What to do if the toilet flange is higher than the floor?
A low toilet flange is a common problem when installing a new (or thicker in my case) mortar base. If your toilet is not properly connected and sealed to the drain pipe, you may experience problems with sewage gas smell (it is very unhealthy and unpleasant) and/or liquid leaks.
Can a toilet flange be too low?
A low toilet flange is a common problem when installing a new (or thicker in my case) mortar base. If your toilet is not properly connected and sealed to the drain pipe, you may experience problems with sewage gas smell (it is very unhealthy and unpleasant) and/or liquid leaks.
Where should a toilet flange sit on a finished floor?
Once the toilet is removed you can see the toilet flange and measure its height above the floor. The optimum flange height to aim for is 1/4 inch above the finished floor. This generally allows almost any type of wax ring to be used while maintaining a good seal.
Should you caulk around the toilet?
Caulking keeps your toilet securely on the floor, preventing any risk of injury or toilet malfunction. It’s actually required by the International Plumbing Code to floor-plume a toilet, and now that you know the reasons why you wouldn’t want to do it?
Is the toilet flange glued to the pipe?
This toilet flange is designed to stick in the pipe or expand in the pipe. … If not, you will have to cut off the old flange. If the plastic pipe is 3 inches inside diameter, you will need to remove the old flange from the outside of the pipe.
What if the toilet flange is not level?
The toilet should be resting on the floor over the flange with some room left over the flange for the wax to make the seal, it should be wedged so it lays flat if it tips over (prior to installing the wax ring). If the toilet sits on the flange, you won’t be able to keep it properly sealed.
When should you use a toilet flange extension?
when do you need it
- The existing flange was not installed correctly.
- The existing flange is damaged.
- A new floor has been installed and the existing flange is under the newly finished floor.
Should I put the wax ring on the toilet or the flange?
Installing a flange extension or using an extra thick wax ring will work much better in the long run. Place the wax ring on the cabinet flange, not on the toilet. Then take the toilet and place it evenly on the cabinet flange. Make sure the screws go through the screw holes in the bottom of the toilet. 16