Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Installing a toilet
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grege
09-15-04, 02:54 PM
I just installed a laminate floor in my bathroom that has raised the heigth of the floor by 3/8 of an inch.
I visited the local hardware store and they told me a standard wax ring will work, but when I re-installed the toilet I don't believe the wax compressed enought for a tight seal and the neck of the wax ring amy not be long enough to reach the floor flange.
Should I use an extension wax ring as well?
I visited the local hardware store and they told me a standard wax ring will work, but when I re-installed the toilet I don't believe the wax compressed enought for a tight seal and the neck of the wax ring amy not be long enough to reach the floor flange.
Should I use an extension wax ring as well?
majakdragon
09-15-04, 05:21 PM
Looks like you need 2 wax rings to make a complete seal. 3/8ths isn't really much of a rise but water will find anything that is not sealed. Good luck.
Livens
09-17-04, 12:05 PM
Hi grege,
I laid laminate hardwood flooring in my basement bathroom and had a similar problem with the flange being too low. But I bought a flange extension kit from Homedepot and raised the flange a 1/4". They screw in really easy and the kit I bought had built in seals so installation was a snap.
Just an alternative to the double wax ring.
Livens
I laid laminate hardwood flooring in my basement bathroom and had a similar problem with the flange being too low. But I bought a flange extension kit from Homedepot and raised the flange a 1/4". They screw in really easy and the kit I bought had built in seals so installation was a snap.
Just an alternative to the double wax ring.
Livens
majakdragon
09-17-04, 01:06 PM
Livens idea is probably the best as 2 wax seals leaves a margin of error you really don't want. Your choice. I've seen it done both ways. Good luck.
chris8796
09-20-04, 09:49 AM
Home depot also sells a wax ring extender kit, which is just an extra thick wax ring. For some reason my local HD didnt sell the flange extender, which I would have prefered. Also, dont make the same mistake I did, make sure your toilet will be level (shim if needed) before compressing the wax ring.