Installing Toilet Flange On Hardwood Floor

The installation process is the same for a tile floor a hardwood or carpeted bathroom floor.

Installing toilet flange on hardwood floor.

After seeing many brownstones that have bathrooms with wood floors the homeowner isn t convinced that any condensation from the bowl would destroy the flooring. There are two options this step. 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. To get the necessary clearance from the floor you can add a toilet flange extender which is quick and easy to install.

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. Actually this is a very simple process so now i will help you understand more about it so that you can do it yourself at home. When you install the toilet wax ring on the hardwood floor you may find that the flange raises the toilet a small amount above the floor. The homeowner would like to install the toilet directly on the hardwood floor but the plumber disagrees and is suggesting installing it on top of a marble slab or a plastic base plate.

When a toilet is leaking from the base you may need to replace your toilet flange. If the flooring is already in place when you install the toilet the flange will sit on top of it. A toilet drain flange can sit above or below the finished floor level. This will cause it to rock and the wax seal can break resulting in a leak whenever you flush.

Large bolts thread up through. Next install a new wax ring.