Toilet Flange Flush Below Or Above Floor

Continuing reading for important advice on setting a toilet flange to the correct height.

Toilet flange flush below or above floor. Wax ring this secures the flange to the base of the toilet. The reason being is because the toilet recesses into the flange when fully installed but when the flange sits even or below the floor the toilet can t properly recess into the flange. The optimum toilet flange height is approximately inch above the floor to achieve the best seal and overall fit. A toilet flange sometimes referred to as a closet flange is the piece of the toilet upon which the toilet rests.

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. Though above floor installation is considered the right way to fit a flange some swear by attaching it level with the floor. An improperly fitted toilet is often caused by the flange not sitting on the finished floor but rather sitting above it or it is not level with the floor. To get the necessary clearance from the floor you can add a toilet flange extender which is quick and easy to install.

In a typical toilet installation the floor flange that sits inside the drain opening below the toilet should be positioned so that its bottom surface rests flush against the finished floor or no more than 1 4 inch above or below the floor this ensures that the flange makes a watertight seal against the wax ring that fits between the drain opening and drain outlet horn on the underside of. As explained above the lip of the toilet flange should sit flush on the floor all the way around. Serves the dual purpose of supporting the toilet and connection it to not only the floor but also the plumbing. Toilet flange before you purchase the new part identify the specific type you have.

The neck of the flange should slide into the pipe snugly. If your flange sits even or below the floor then it s wrong. Bring it to a local home depot store for help determining if you need a pvc copper iron or aluminum replacement toilet flange. This is very important.

Closet flange installation 2 flush with the floor. Purchase a new one. Flange extenders are commonly sold in 1 4 inch and 1 2 inch sizes to raise the height of the existing flange 1 4 or 1 2 inch. Most extenders come with long bolts which may be necessary if the flange is below the floor level.