How To Install Closet Flange

Plug off the drainpipe below the sleeve with a rag to prevent anything from falling down. Apply a generous bead of 100 silicone caulk on top of the old closet flange.

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Either slide the new closet flange bolts into the old flange before adding the extender or add them after you adhere the extender to the old flange.

How to install closet flange. Once a good fit is ensured apply the purple PVC cement around the bottom of the drain and insert through the flange and into the drain pipe. The more popular option for closet flange installation is setting it above the floor which means the underside of the flange is placed higher than the finished floor. Secure the flange to the floor using the appropriate type of screws tile will.

If no hardware was provided use wood screws or cement screws depending on your subfloor material. Set the new compression flange over toilets drainpipe and then trace around it with a marker. When installing a closet flange above the floor its recommended to install the flange a quarter inch above the finished floor.

If you have to glue it use a waterproof marine glue to handle the job Put the screws holding the flange back in and tighten everything to the floor Place a rubber flange seal on top the flange. The sleeve of the flange will now be left glued to the pipe. Install the Flange Extender.

Setting a closet flange above the floor. Apply a liberal amount of silicone caulk along the bottom lip of the flange extender. Remove any screws securing the old flange to the subfloor.

Use a small sledgehammer and cold chisel to separate the old cast-iron closet flange from the toilets drainpipe known as the closet bend. Cut off the top part of the flange flush off the floor using a reciprocating saw. Install the New Toilet Flange Secure the new flange to the subfloor with the provided hardware.

Remove the flange screws with a screwdriver. If it is a screw in model turn it clockwise untilit is tight. Now take the closet flange away from the drainpipe to apply PVC primer on it.

You will likely use some or all of these screw holes for securing the flange extender. If it doesnt happen check if theres anything wrong or not. You need to use the PVC primer on the interior of the soil pipe and exterior of the flange closet.

Pry free the loosened closet flange with a flat bar. The flange should fit flush with the floor. The flange closet will rotate at ease around the drainpipe as the collar will fit into the floor.

And to the bottom of the new closet flange extender.

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