Toilet Flange Below Floor Level

A sign that the wax ring was not sealing the toilet from sewer gases or preventing water escaping from under the base of the toilet.

Toilet flange below floor level.

Thanks for this idea. 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. When the toilet was removed the toilet wax ring was still in its original shape. Most extenders come with long bolts which may be necessary if the flange is below the floor level.

Here you can see the results of a toilet having been installed on a toilet flange that is below the floor level. This is very important. I took normal wax ring and put it on the metal flange. Purchase a toilet flange extension ring thick enough to raise the toilet mounting surface so that it s approximately 1 4 inch above the level of the finished tile floor.

If your flange sits even or below the floor then it s wrong. If the toilet flange is at the incorrect height it will cause problems with the toilet connecting onto the plumbing. Here s what i did. Ideal height of toilet flange.

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. Large bolts thread up through. My flange sat about 1 8 below floor level i took two 1 4 flange spacers and siliconed them together. To get the necessary clearance from the floor you can add a toilet flange extender which is quick and easy to install.

I put heated it up by running in hot water wrapped in this plastic bag then pushed down on it slowy and evenly until it was about 1 16 in. The perfect height for the toilet flange is to be the same level as the finished floor. It has to sit evenly on top of the finished floor. When installing the toilet flange you need to check that it s the correct height and is also perfectly level.

A toilet drain flange can sit above or below the finished floor level.