Toilet Flange Height Above Floor

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

Toilet flange height above floor.

The correct height for me is just above or even with the finish floor. A wax ring will need to be added and this amount of space allows for the wax to fit snugly. The flange is further secured by closet bolts that anchor it to the floor. To get the necessary clearance from the floor you can add a toilet flange.

We found this video by this old house. The optimum toilet flange height is approximately inch above the floor to achieve the best seal and overall fit. This typically allows for almost any type of wax ring to be used and still ensure a good seal. 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.

The recommended height is higher than the floor. Serves the dual purpose of supporting the toilet and connection it to not only the floor but also the plumbing. When your toilet flange is unlevel or not set to the right height the toilet may wobble or even leak at the base. In this illustration the flange is set just above the floor.

There does not seem to be a consense of opinion when it comes to even with the floor or just 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. For me i find that both types of installation work equally well. Purchase a new one.

The wax ring is a gasket that serves to seal the flange and the toilet which helps in avoiding leaks when the toilet is up it s time to bolt it. If you recently tiled or changed the bathroom flooring the flange height is likely less than optimal. If the flange is placed too high it runs the risk of making the toilet wobbly. When you have secured the toilet flange place the wax ring on it before setting the toilet on top.