Toilet Flange Above Finished Floor

Had an old 4 bolt toilet.

Toilet flange above finished floor.

And you can see that the finished tile floor is above the surface of the toilet flange. The perfect height for the toilet flange is to be the same level as the finished floor. 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. It has to sit evenly on top of the finished floor.

Ideal height of toilet flange. This particular toilet flange was 5 8 above the floor level. This might help you if you are trying to set a toilet with a high flange. The process is generally the same but the flange is secured down before the floor is finished.

In most cases the floor of a bathroom is tiled and in this case the tiling is done after the flange is installed. Though above floor installation is considered the right way to fit a flange some swear by attaching it level with the floor. 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. Replace a tile mud job floor in a bathroom.

How high can a flange be above the finished floor. This typically allows for almost any type of wax ring to be used and still ensure a good seal. If you recently tiled or changed the bathroom flooring the flange height is likely less than optimal. When installing the toilet flange you need to check that it s the correct height and is also perfectly level.

If the toilet flange is at the incorrect height it will cause problems with the toilet connecting onto the plumbing. As a result the toilet may wobble or leak at the base. Purchase a new one. This is very important.

The optimum toilet flange height is approximately inch above the floor to achieve the best seal and overall fit. Optimum flange height to aim for is 1 4 inch above the finished floor.