Installing Toilet Flange On Hardwood Floor

A toilet drain flange can sit above or below the finished floor level.

Installing toilet flange on hardwood floor.

Next install a new wax ring. If the flooring is already in place when you install the toilet the flange will sit on top of it. In this video i demonstrate a simple and permanent method of installing a toilet where the new tile floor was installed over the original subfloor but the to. 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 installation process is the same for a tile floor a hardwood or carpeted bathroom floor. A toilet flange connects the bottom of the toilet to the drainpipe in the floor of the bathroom. 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.

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. This will cause it to rock and the wax seal can break resulting in a leak whenever you flush. 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. When a toilet is leaking from the base you may need to replace your toilet flange.

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. Large bolts thread up through.