Installing Wax Ring Tile Floor

Adjust this measurement by how high or low the floor flange surface is from finished floor.

Installing wax ring tile floor.

The wax ring should be compressed around 1 2 to 3 4 it s initial height once installed. The type with a polyethylene plastic sleeve or flange provides a great seal and fits most standard drains. If the toilet s floor flange height is slightly less than 1 4 inch above the flooring you can use an extra thick wax ring to make up the difference. I show the proper application for a toilet wax ring on a finished tiled floor although this applies to any floor where a toilet will sit.

If it will compress less you need a taller ring. Align the holes in the toilet with the closet flange bolts and slowly lower it until the bowl meets the wax ring. Grasp the wax toilet ring and press the wax top of the ring around the outlet horn close to the back of the base. You have two options for placing the new wax ring.

I used two wax seals to set my toilet since the flange is 1 4 below the new tile. Installation process is simple. Insert new toilet bolts into the slots in the. Attach the extension ring by driving stainless steel wood screws through the mounting holes into the subfloor through open spaces in the flange.

Add the plastic washers first then metal washers and finally the nuts to the closet flange bolts. At first it seemed to be water tight but after a few flushes i noticed water seeping and pulled it out. If it will compress more consider getting one with a flange to limit wax extrusion into the drainage path. To do this turn off the water and empty the tank and the bowl and then disconnect the water.

Install the gasket on top of the toilet flange on the floor add spacer rings to match the new floor surface level add the extender add a standard wax ring the set the toilet on top. The plastic sleeve will fit snugly into the drain opening. Remove the newspaper or towels from the drain opening in the floor. Choose a wax ring of the appropriate size.

Then compress the toilet against the wax ring to make a good watertight seal. Place the wax ring and toilet. Unscrew the bolts holding the toilet. Tighten the nuts with a wrench.

Turn the toilet bowl base upside down and hold it steady. As can be seen in the photo the wax ring slid off center.