I had a flange 1 2 above the floor.
Toilet flange 1 above floor.
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.
I got a 1 4.
This typically allows for almost any type of wax ring to be used and still ensure a good seal.
I used a heat gun to heat up the 3 pipe at the ridge and stepped on it making sure not to corrupt the molecular structure of the poly vinyl chloride to much.
There are two options this step.
A toilet flange sometimes referred to as a closet flange is the piece of the toilet upon which the toilet rests.
To get the necessary clearance from the floor you can add a toilet flange.
Closet flange installation 1 above the floor.
Next install a new wax ring.
The optimum toilet flange height is approximately inch above the floor to achieve the best seal and overall fit.
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.
It has to sit evenly on top of the finished floor.
Purchase a new one.
Optimum flange height to aim for is 1 4 inch above the finished floor.
As a result the toilet may wobble or leak at the base.
If you recently tiled or changed the bathroom flooring the flange height is likely less than optimal.
This is very important.
This particular toilet flange was 5 8 above the floor level.
Installing the flange above the floor is known to help prevent leaks the height of the flange allows for enough wax to properly seal the flange in place and keeps water from escaping.
Rest the toilet bowl on its side place it on a towel or cloth to protect the floor and attach the replacement wax ring to the bottom of the bowl this technique helps ensure the ring is in the proper position when placing the toilet over the flange.
This might help you if you are trying to set a toilet with a high flange.
