How To Install Toilet Flange In New Concrete Floor

With the drainage pipe ready the floor flange must be installed.

How to install toilet flange in new concrete floor.

The floor flange is a durable ring that fits over the drainage pipe creating a solid foundation for the toilet. The flange should be placed over the pipe so it lays flat against the concrete floor. This is basically a durable plastic ring which fits over the drainage pipe to create a place where the toilet can gain solid purchase. Use a pencil or grease pen to mark the drill holes around its.

Next install a new wax ring. That s it you have successfully set up a new toilet flange on a concrete floor. If using a plastic flange ring be careful not to crack the ring by screwing the anchors in too far. Fix the toilet flange on concrete floor.

However installing the flange on a tile floor is different. Screw down the flange with a masonry drill and then fit the heads of locking bolts into the grooves on the flange. There are two options this step. With the toilet flange in place you are ready to install the toilet with a new wax ring.

Lastly place the wax ring on the flange so that you can later install the toilet on the flange. Rest the toilet bowl on its side place it on a towel or cloth to protect the floor and attach the replacement wax ring to the bottom of the bowl this technique helps ensure the ring is in the proper position when placing the toilet over the flange. Screw the toilet flange onto the concrete.