Continuing reading for important advice on setting a toilet flange to the correct height.
Maximum height toilet flange above floor.
Serves the dual purpose of supporting the toilet and connection it to not only the floor but also the plumbing.
Is my toilet flange too high off the ground.
This particular toilet flange was 5 8 above the floor level.
What do i do about a toilet flange that is too high.
Is there a problem with this toilet flange or flange installation.
A toilet flange sometimes referred to as a closet flange is the piece of the toilet upon which the toilet rests.
The plumbers left the flange up 3 8 or 1 2 in anticipation of a floor covering.
If the previous flange is too low purchase one that is designed to sit on the finished floor and provide the optimum toilet flange height.
When a flange is installed improperly and there is a gap below the flange.
Purchase a new one.
To get the necessary clearance from the floor you can add a toilet flange.
What can i do about a toilet flange that is 1 4 below the finished floor.
When your toilet flange is unlevel or not set to the right height the toilet may wobble or even leak at the base.
This might help you if you are trying to set a toilet with a high flange.
When a toilet is set the wax is pushed through the bolt slots.
The optimum toilet flange height is approximately inch above the floor to achieve the best seal and overall fit.
In this illustration the flange is set just above the floor.
For me i find that both types of installation work equally well.
How proud can a toilet flange sit above the floor.
To eliminate these issues it s important to ensure your flange is set to the right height and if it s broke or damaged in any way you ll also want to replace it.
There does not seem to be a consense of opinion when it comes to even with the floor or just above the floor.
I ve never installed a toilet on a flange which wasn t flush with the floor.
This typically allows for almost any type of wax ring to be used and still ensure a good seal.