The optimum toilet flange height is approximately inch above the floor to achieve the best seal and overall fit.
Toiet flange at or above floor.
There are two options this step.
Before we even go further with any discussion it is best that we know what a toilet flange exactly is.
The process is generally the same but the flange is secured down before the floor is finished.
Continuing reading for important advice on setting a toilet flange to the correct height.
A toilet flange sometimes referred to as a closet flange is the piece of the toilet upon which the toilet rests.
This might help you if you are trying to set a toilet with a high flange.
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.
Purchase a new one.
With the flange is a gasket used.
An improperly fitted toilet is often caused by the flange not sitting on the finished floor but rather sitting above it or it is not level with the floor.
If you recently tiled or changed the bathroom flooring the flange height is likely less than optimal.
This particular toilet flange was 5 8 above the floor level.
They come in various materials such as pvc or cast iron.
To get the necessary clearance from the floor you can add a toilet flange.
This is very important.
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.
The flange is bolted to the floor in order to secure the toilet bowl.
This typically allows for almost any type of wax ring to be used and still ensure a good seal.
Once you have an exact measurement go to your local flooring or home improvement store and purchase tile with the thickness that you need.
Though above floor installation is considered the right way to fit a flange some swear by attaching it level with the floor.
The neck of the flange should slide into the pipe snugly.
As explained above the lip of the toilet flange should sit flush on the floor all the way around.
The process of raising your floor is just a matter of adding thickness to it.
If the previous flange is too low purchase one that is designed to sit on the finished floor and provide the optimum toilet flange height.
To do this you ll want to first measure how much higher the toilet flange is currently sitting above your bathroom floor.
Optimum flange height to aim for is 1 4 inch above the finished floor.
In most cases the floor of a bathroom is tiled and in this case the tiling is done after the flange is installed.
Next install a new wax ring.
It has to sit evenly on top of the finished floor.
