Can you convert a toilet drain flange into a vent stack when remodeling since other drains enter this one but are not being moved?

Do you glue the toilet flange into the toilet drain?

Usually toilet flange is glued down onto plastic drain pipe. There is a toilet flange that can be glued inside of plastic drain pipe also.

Should you glue your toilet closet flange to your pipe?

No, it is not recommended to glue the toilet closet flange to the pipe. The flange should be secured to the floor using bolts or screws, and the toilet is then secured to the flange using wax rings or sealing gaskets. Gluing the flange to the pipe can make it difficult to remove or replace the toilet in the future.

How far should a toilet flange be from a tub?

15 inches from outside edge of tub to center of toilet flange.

What if a toilet flange will not fit in the drain pipe?

The easiest solution would be to move the toilet so that it lines up with the waste pipe.

What is a compression flange?

A compression flange is used to connect a toilet to the sewer line.

Toilet Flange Repair?

When a toilet rocks like a rocking chair, leaks water around the floor connection or displays other signs of insecure foundation, the toilet flange needs replaced or reset. A toilet flange is the metal plate located below the toilet which connects the toilet with the sewer outlet pipe while securing the toilet with the floor. When a toilet is initially constructed it is secured to the floor with screws and the junction is sealed with a liberal application of beeswax. When a toilet is securely fastened and maintained properly, proper function including no water leakage or odor present is the norm and not the exception. An indication of possible need of attention is the presence of black mold on the floor near the base of the toilet. Also evidence of water leakage or an unpleasant odor originating from the toilet base is a reliable indicator of the need for a toilet flange repair. Regardless of who does the repair of a toilet flange, the following criterion is paramount for a job well done. It is also important to follow certain procedures, from diagnosis to completion of the job. Tools and materials: screws, screw driver, flange bolts, wax rings, caulk and a flange repair kit. Remove the Toilet: After shutting the water supply to the toilet, flush the toilet water from the tank and bowl before releasing the toilet from its floor connection. Unscrew the bolts and nuts on the sides of the toilet base. Secure the bowl and tank and lift the toilet from the floor connection. Repair the Toilet Flange: Old wax must be cleaned off from the old flange. Flange bolts may need replaced due to corrosion from water leakage. Position the flange bolts in the holes of the repair kit and place it on the floor as the previous flange setup. This step ensures proper placement of the flange and prevent leakage. Fix the Flange and Toilet: Follow manual instructions of the original toilet manufacturer when screwing the flange to the floor. Place wax rings and remount the toilet with bolts and nuts.

Will a toilet flange at three eighth of an inch above a finished floor seat wax seal to toilet properly using a Kohler toilet?

Yes As long as the flange does not hold the toilet off the floor it will be fine.

What is the distance a toilet flange has to be placed from the back and side walls?

The toilet flange is installed 12" from the FINISHED wall surface to the center of the flange, and 16" (residential), or 18" from the finished wall to center of the flange in commercial,or wheelchair accessible applications.

Install toilet flange?

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Does toilet have to be removed to install new floor?

Yes that's what the flange sit on and get bolted onto that is why if you remove the toilet/flange you will see a hole in your floor

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