Hi all,
I've searched high and low here and the interwebs, and can't find any specific instructions for installing a closet flange on an LVT floating floor. I know the flange needs to be installed "on top" of the finished floor, but I can't screw the flange down through the LVT into the sub-floor as it will immobilize the LVT. It seems the only correct option for flange install with LVT is to use some kind of spacer under the flange to bring it to the same height as the finished floor and install LVT around the flange. I can make a spacer with some 1/4" ply, which is the same thickness as my LVT, but was hoping for something pre-made, but I can't find anything. Surely, pros here have installed closet flanges in new installs on new LVT flooring. What are you using to raise the flange to the correct level?
**To clarify my situation, I've cut the waste pipe off under the sub-floor and, I'm installing an extension and new flange so I want this to be done right.
Thanks!
I've searched high and low here and the interwebs, and can't find any specific instructions for installing a closet flange on an LVT floating floor. I know the flange needs to be installed "on top" of the finished floor, but I can't screw the flange down through the LVT into the sub-floor as it will immobilize the LVT. It seems the only correct option for flange install with LVT is to use some kind of spacer under the flange to bring it to the same height as the finished floor and install LVT around the flange. I can make a spacer with some 1/4" ply, which is the same thickness as my LVT, but was hoping for something pre-made, but I can't find anything. Surely, pros here have installed closet flanges in new installs on new LVT flooring. What are you using to raise the flange to the correct level?
**To clarify my situation, I've cut the waste pipe off under the sub-floor and, I'm installing an extension and new flange so I want this to be done right.
Thanks!
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