mf915
Member
Hi,
long story short - after re-doing the floor, I realized the flange is now too high (maybe 1/4" inch too high). The flange and pipe are both PVC. Because the floor is done, it's very difficult to cut the flange and lower it from top.
I have clear access from the basement. So i'm thinking about cutting the PVC from the basement (cut 1/4" to 1") to lower the flange.
The questions I have are:
1) is the depth of the "groove" around the toilet horn standard ? I'm wondering if there are toilets out there with "deeper" groove (1/4" inch deeper) - this way I don't have to do anything !!
2) if #1 is no-no...
is there a standard height between the "top" surface of the flange and the surface of the floor ? Apparently, the toilet cannot sit on the flange. Too little gap will not be enough for the wax. Too much gap will cause leak. How much gap do i need ?
Thanks !!
long story short - after re-doing the floor, I realized the flange is now too high (maybe 1/4" inch too high). The flange and pipe are both PVC. Because the floor is done, it's very difficult to cut the flange and lower it from top.
I have clear access from the basement. So i'm thinking about cutting the PVC from the basement (cut 1/4" to 1") to lower the flange.
The questions I have are:
1) is the depth of the "groove" around the toilet horn standard ? I'm wondering if there are toilets out there with "deeper" groove (1/4" inch deeper) - this way I don't have to do anything !!
2) if #1 is no-no...
is there a standard height between the "top" surface of the flange and the surface of the floor ? Apparently, the toilet cannot sit on the flange. Too little gap will not be enough for the wax. Too much gap will cause leak. How much gap do i need ?
Thanks !!