Ironically, I appear to have a toilet flange that was properly installed on the finished tile floor (back in 1989??!!). My quandary is the top of the flange is 1/2" above the floor, exceeding the 3/8" to a 1/4" height standard. Measuring the toilet clearance (TOTO) this leaves about about 1/4" of wax gasket squish clearance (assuming a standard 1" thick gasket). Doesn't sound good enough. Should I worry about this, if the toilet sits level right on the floor?
It surprising to see that every replacement flange I've found is 1/2" high when it is properly installed on the finished floor.
1) I've searched in here and I've seen a discussion about the problem, but I didn't see a specific model recommendation that meets the requirement. Can you recommend a specific stainless steel model - less that 1/2" tall - that can get me to the correct height?
2) Should I use the horn in the gasket? Considering the lack of squish space, I am concerned about wax squeezing and obstructing the drain.
3) Do I need to put a gasket below the new lower flange? The additional height would kind of defeat the purpose.
3) Do I really need to reinstall a new flange incorrectly below the final surface to get this right? Kinda weird.
Thanks,
Beerski
It surprising to see that every replacement flange I've found is 1/2" high when it is properly installed on the finished floor.
1) I've searched in here and I've seen a discussion about the problem, but I didn't see a specific model recommendation that meets the requirement. Can you recommend a specific stainless steel model - less that 1/2" tall - that can get me to the correct height?
2) Should I use the horn in the gasket? Considering the lack of squish space, I am concerned about wax squeezing and obstructing the drain.
3) Do I need to put a gasket below the new lower flange? The additional height would kind of defeat the purpose.
3) Do I really need to reinstall a new flange incorrectly below the final surface to get this right? Kinda weird.
Thanks,
Beerski