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Toilet bowl flange clearance

Asked Nov 2, 2009, 02:46 PM — 3 Answers
Hi,
I am installing a tile floor in my bathroom and the toilet bowl flange is about a 1/4 inch below the level of the floor. What is the variance I can have that the wax ring will correct for and is it better to be higher,(and by how much) or lower than the floor with the flange, if I cannot get it to be level?

Thanks,

Joe

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Nov 2, 2009, 02:53 PM


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Hi,
I am installing a tile floor in my bathroom and the toilet bowl flange is about a 1/4 inch below the level of the floor. What is the variance I can have that the wax ring will correct for and is it better to be higher,(and by how much) or lower than the floor with the flange, if I cannot get it to be level?

Thanks,

Joe
Hi Joe,
A extra thick wax seal with a funnel ,(see image) should work since the horn of the toilet bowl extends past the flange.
If you're concerned you can raise the flange wit a set of flange spacers.(see image). Good luck, Tom
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Nov 2, 2009, 03:33 PM


Scratching my head, I used to be post #2 but its gone. Anybody see where it went?
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Nov 3, 2009, 06:03 AM


I have no idea Bob. There's no redirect that I can call up. IKt's just gone. Send the post again. Regards, Tom
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