"Brian V" wrote in message
news

"Sacramento Dave" wrote in message
...

"Brian V" wrote in message
. ..
Hey guys,

Usually we hear "Ive added some kind of flooring now my flange is too
low, what can I do?". I've got the opposite question now...go figure,
tis the way my projects seem to go!

Gutting a bath, 1st floor. The original floor was 4 layers. Got the
joists, on top of that 3/4x8 planking, on top of that I had 3/4 ply, on
top of that I had 1/4 luan, then tile on top of that.

Ripping out everything down to the 3/4x8 planks. Plan on toping that
with 3/4 ply, then 1/4" underlayment, then vinyl. This is going to put
the flange about 1/8" to 1/4" higher that the flooring.

Seems like I got a couple of options.

1, Add another layer of 1/4" underlayment.
2, Just add an extra bit of 1/4" under the flange so it's supported.
3, Cut out the cast, go with PVC. Obviously not a choice I'm
particularly fond of. Current flange is almost 50 years old, but looks
clean as heck, very surprised at how good it looks.

I guess my question is if I choose option 2 will the flange being higher
than the floor affect the toilet being secure? Looking at the toilet it
appears that the part that goes in to the flange is a bit recessed than
the base which sits on the floor.

Ideas, thoughts?
Thanks,
-Brian


1/8 to 1/4 that sounds perfect to me. or you could go with a 3/8"
undelayment ( witch is better) then add about 1/8 for you vinly now you
got that pesky 1/4 made up. but what do I know I'm just a plumber.




LOL, me neither! I should raise it up a couple more inches and make it a
real throne! G
I wouldn't even worry about a 1/4", But I would use 3/8" underlayment
partial board. I would also leave a small gap( 1") in the dap ( caulking) at
the back of the toilet so is you do ever have a problem even after a while
the water will have an escape and you will see it running out, might save
you a future floor repair.