I have a friend who wants a toilet installed in his basement. The plumbers left the flange up 3/8 or 1/2 in anticipation of a floor covering. I've never installed a toilet on a flange which wasn't flush with the floor.
Question-How far can the flange stick up and still allow the toilet to be installed?
You should be good to go.
I have a friend who wants a toilet installed in his basement. The plumbers left the flange up 3/8 or 1/2 in anticipation of a floor covering. I've never installed a toilet on a flange which wasn't flush with the floor.
When a flange is installed improperly and there is a gap below the flange.
When a toilet is set the wax is pushed through the bolt slots.
When this occurs the seal will fail and leak water or worse yet
(sewer gas). As a plumber I would opt to repair the flange and set it correctly. But there is an alternative, you can set on a rubber gasket.
IE: Wolverine Brass 3/8", 9/16", 3/4" and 1".
Raise the floor a ¼".
I'm confused.
Is it ½" to the top of the flange,
or is the bottom of the flange ½"
above the floor? :blink:
1/2" from top of floor to top of flange.
Thanks for all the advice, guys, I think I've got it under control now.
I'll see if the crapper clears the flange and if it does, I'm good. If it doesn't, I'll use some PT plywood underneath, except I'll paint it some brown color so leaks won't be as obvious.
The guy figured out he needs a sink now to wash his hands after using the toilet, so it probably won't be long until a finished floor comes into the picture as well.
, so it probably won't be long until a finished floor comes into the picture as well.