dtaylo1066
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The 3 inch PVC waste pipe below my toilet is about 1.5 inches below the floor level (23/32 floor, plus thinset and 1/4 Hardie backerboard. Flanges at Home Depot and Lowes designed to slide down outside of the 3-inch PVC piple only reach down far enough to cover less than 1/2 inch of the pipe. To ensure a good fit and PVC bond, how much overlap do you need between the flange's downward extension and the pipe? (I am thinking at least 1/2 inch, preferably an inch or more). If so, where can you purchase a flange that extends downward further? The only ones in the big boxes that are long enough are the type that are inserted into the pipe and are sealed with a gasket. I think I would prefer to avoid those. Sagacious advice is welcome. Thanks.