Flange and seal questions....

[Hodge]

I have a waxless foam seal to install. I have never used it. The kit was one that is sold with a 3/8" spacer, a 1/4" foam gasket and the 3/4" foam seal. It was suggested to be used when doing a new tile floor remodel. The top of my closet flange is flush with the tile floor. Do I need to used the spacer? I have three stackable 1/" spacers available as well if need be. Somehow the instructions for the kit have been tossed out. I am nervous about using the foam. Is a wax seal with the rubber flange best?

Thanks

[johnjh2o1]

Use the wax seal. Foam seals are mainly used on wall hung toilets.

[Hodge]

O.K. so I will plan to silicone one 1/4" spacer onto the flange so as to bring the flange above the level of my finished floor rather than flush. I will then use a standard plain wax seal, with no plastic "funnel" on it. After seating the toilet and bolting it down I will leave it for 24hrs before turning the water on to allow the caulk to cure on the spacer. Does this sound about right?

Thanks

[Gary Swart]

You could do without the spacer. Just use a thick wax ring. While it is true the flange ideally rests on top of the finished floor, a little more wax ring will deal with a slight recess such as you describe.