How much space should be between toilet flange and floor?

Check the Flange Height
With the toilet removed, you can see the toilet flange and measure its height above the floor. The optimum flange height to aim for is 1/4 inch above the finished floor. This typically allows for almost any type of wax ring to be used and still ensure a good seal.
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How far below the finished floor can a toilet flange be?

In a typical toilet installation, the floor flange that sits inside the drain opening below the toilet should be positioned so that its bottom surface rests flush against the finished floor or no more than 1/4 inch above or below the floor.
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Should toilet flange sit on finished floor?

The toilet flange needs to be on top of the finished floor. Meaning the bottom edge of the flange needs to be on the same plane as the toilet. So if your toilet sits on the tile, the flange needs to be on top of the tile too.
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How much space should be between toilet and floor?

Most codes require at least 15 inches (measured from the center of the toilet) from any side wall or obstruction and not closer than 30 inches center to center to any other sanitary fixture. (The NKBA actually recommends 32 inches.) There should be at least 24 inches of clear space in front of a toilet or bidet.
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Can a toilet flange be too high?

When your toilet flange is too high, your toilet may leak water and rock back and forth when used. Both the leaking and the rocking can warp or break the floor. A leaking flange can also rot the subfloor and lead to the accumulation of mildew and mold.
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Distance From the Toilet to the Wall Framing : Toilet Repairs



How far should toilet flange be from tile?

Most toilets have the flange above the flooring, roughly 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch above the tiles.
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Should you tile under a toilet?

The bathroom fitters are unanimous—if you're looking for a high quality finish, with a better seal against water damage, then always tile the floor first.
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Does flooring go under toilet?

If you're installing a new floor, pedestal sink, and toilet, you should install the laminate flooring first so it's under the sink and toilet. Because laminate flooring floats above the sub-floor on top of underlayment, it will expand and contract slightly with the temperature and humidity of the room.
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How far should a toilet flange be from the wall?

The Distance To Set The Toilet Flange From The Back Wall. You'll want to set the center of the water closet flange 12 inches from the finished back wall. Don't measure from the base molding! Take this measurement from the finished wall.
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What happens if toilet flange is too low?

Low toilet flange is a common problem when installing a new (or in my case thicker mortar base). Unless your toilet is properly mated and sealed to the waste pipe, you may face problems related to sewer gas odor (it's very unhealthy and unpleasant) and/or fluid leaks.
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How do you measure a 10 inch or 12 inch rough-in for a toilet?

To measure the rough-in for your toilet, measure from the wall behind to the toilet to the middle of the closet bolt caps on your current toilet. The closet bolts are the bolts holding your toilet to the floor. If you have baseboards or tiling on the wall behind the toilet, do not include those in your measurement.
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What is the rough-in measurement for a toilet?

The standard toilet rough-in is 12 inches, but don't assume you have a 12” rough-in without measuring! Some older homes come with 10” or 14” rough-in sizes. You may also find 10” rough-in sizes in powder rooms, half baths, or other small bathrooms to save space.
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Should I use a wax ring with a flange?

Wax Ring With Sleeve

If your flange is floor level or slightly below then you can use an extra-thick wax ring. If the flange is lower than a 1/4” below the floor level then you should use a flange extension to raise the flange height or remove and replace the old floor flange and set it to the right height.
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Should I caulk around my toilet?

Caulk Keeps the Toilet Secure

Think again! Caulk keeps your toilet secure the floor, and avoids any chance of injury or toilet malfunctioning. It's actually required by the International Plumbing Code to caulk a toilet to the floor, and now knowing the reasoning behind it, why would you not want to?
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Does toilet flange go inside pipe?

This toilet flange is designed to glue on the inside of the pipe or expand inside the pipe. Leave the old toilet flange right in place and glue on the new one at the right elevation for the floor, if it's plastic. The flange should be sitting with the bottom edge flush with the top of the floor.
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Should you caulk around a toilet flange?

Caulk prevents a fouling area. If mop water, bathtub water, or a less pleasant “bathroom liquid” gets underneath the toilet, there is no way to clean it up. Caulking around the base of the toilet will prevent this from happening.
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How big is the hole in the floor for a toilet?

Standard Size

The ring has slots for the bolts that hold the toilet down. The flange pipe can have a diameter of either 3 or 4 inches, depending on the size of the waste line, but a 4-inch hole works in both cases.
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