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Default Toilet closet flange extension ring questions. Plumbers, help!

Even with a 1/2" closet flange extension ring, the flange still sits
about 1/4" lower than the new tile floor. Is that okay for a standard
wax ring, or should I get an extra-thick wax ring?
Also, how do I secure the 1/2" flange extension to the existing closet
flange? It just sits on top of it with the bolts running up through
it, but I imagine it could wiggle around... should I screw it down
through the original flange to the sub floor?
Lastly, will the closet flange extension ring leak? I just sits on
the existing flange... won't it leak through that tiny gap as it sits
on the flange without any wax or anything under it?
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1. The top of the flange should be above the level of the floor by at
least an 1/8 of an inch.

2. You can add another flange extension ring. Make sure you use a
seal ring between the flange extension rings. Some mfgs include a
"rubber" ring to seal between but you could also use part of a wax
ring. Key thing is to get a good seal.

3. Connection between.. If you can use a wood screw to hold the
flange extenders tight to the floor that would be the best but it is
also ok just to install long flange bolts.

4. I don't recommend 2 wax rings.. I have seen to many of them get
off center and end up blocking the line.

Randy
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