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What to do if toilet flange is above floor for reinstallation of toilet
Removed toilet that leaked at base. Noticed that plastic mounting flange ibottom is 1/4 in above finished floor making top of flange about 5/8 aove finished floor. Is this why it eventuaslly leaked or is this no problem?
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Depends on the length of the outlet horn from the toilet and whether it is hitting the floor flange. I've seen many toilets with the flange 1/2" above the floor and the wax ring works fine. You might try to clean out around the ring and put a padded 2X4 on the flange and CAREFULLY tap it with a hammer. If it goes down a little bit, retighten the flange screws and it should be OK. Some times there is a little play in the drains, particularly with PVC. I assume PVC because you mentioned a plastic flange. Hope this helps. |
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