Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Does my tile HAVE to sity under my closet flange?

I am installing a new tile floor, and I have built up the floor about 1/2" higher than it was. As a result, the closet flange sits almost directly on top of the cement board. This means that there is no way I can slide tile underneath it. I have heard that your flange should sit directly on top of the finished floor (tile).

So do I have to have a plumber come out, remove the flange, and raise it up 1/2" so my tile can sit directly under it? Or can I just leave the CB under it, then lay the tile right up against the outside of the flange? By doing that, it would probably mean my tile would sit 1/4" above the flange. Thanks!

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Hello,

As long as the top of the tile is not higher than the top of the flange when finished, you will be fine. They also sell closet flange spacers which will raise the flange 1/4" at a time to bring the flange to the desired level, available at most big box stores.

Yes, when done my tile will be about 1/4" higher than my flange, so I guess I'll buy one of those spacers. But my tile doesn't HAVE to sit underneath my flange, correct? I can tile right up to the edge of the flange, and it will be okay that I just have Hardiebacker underneath it?

No, I don't think it HAS to. If you were doing a total remodel (new drain piping), that would be the ideal way, but as long as the flange is supported, you'll be fine. Just use the spacer.