Toilet Flange Set Flush To Floor Or On Top

I had to complete a couple of toilet flange installs on a concrete floor.

Toilet flange set flush to floor or on top.

Toilets are sealed to the floor flange with a wax ring but the height of the flange and the tightness of the flange bolts. 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. Continuing reading for important advice on setting a toilet flange to the correct height. Set your toilet flange into position on top of the tile with the back holes lined up parallel to the wall behind and the two slots parallel to the two walls on each side of the toilet.

The flange simply installs into cast iron piping and the tapered design allows the rubber gasket to compress on all types of cast iron piping. It has to sit evenly on top of the finished floor. The oatey twist and set 4 in. Closet flange installation 2 flush with the floor.

Cast iron floor closet flange is designed as a replacement flange for broken cast iron flanges. Though above floor installation is considered the right way to fit a flange some swear by attaching it level with the floor. Line up the holes in the toilet base with the 2 bolts that protrude from the flange. As a result the toilet may wobble or leak at the base.

Serves the dual purpose of supporting the toilet and connection it to not only the floor but also the plumbing. Once the toilet is resting on the flange press down firmly near the back of the bowl rim to deform the wax ring and seal the connection. This is very important. A toilet flange sometimes referred to as a closet flange is the piece of the toilet upon which the toilet rests.

Set the toilet straight down on top of the flange.