11-14-00, 10:31 AM
John - you originally gave an answer to part of this question in the plumbing forum a few weeks ago but now I have an expanded question.
I intend to replace the carpet in my downstairs bathroom with tile. The tile install will add approx. 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch to the floor height(hardiboard/thinset/tile). The existing toilet flange is broken and needs to be replaced. I have access from underneath the bathroom to cut out the existing flange and put in a new one - no problem. My question is...should this new flange be installed after the hardiboard is in or after the tile is in? If I install the flange after the tile is in, how do I screw the flange down to secure it, directly through the tile?
Also, I have read in this forum that I should re-install the toilet and then grout. Using the grount to finish off the small gap between the tile and the toilet. Do you recommend this? If so, how do you get the grout line smooth - use a finger like caulk?
John Bridge, thank you for your help and your contributions to this forum. I have read through many of your comments and they are very helpful.
I intend to replace the carpet in my downstairs bathroom with tile. The tile install will add approx. 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch to the floor height(hardiboard/thinset/tile). The existing toilet flange is broken and needs to be replaced. I have access from underneath the bathroom to cut out the existing flange and put in a new one - no problem. My question is...should this new flange be installed after the hardiboard is in or after the tile is in? If I install the flange after the tile is in, how do I screw the flange down to secure it, directly through the tile?
Also, I have read in this forum that I should re-install the toilet and then grout. Using the grount to finish off the small gap between the tile and the toilet. Do you recommend this? If so, how do you get the grout line smooth - use a finger like caulk?
John Bridge, thank you for your help and your contributions to this forum. I have read through many of your comments and they are very helpful.