Proper toilet flange height , Which Wax ring do I use?! (FACTS!)

some of the toilet flanges state they are reusable, the only time i would recommend these are if you know the toilet is coming back out in the near future. 100% was is my go to!
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[@brentclary4267]

Very informative and explained for the beginner to understand!

[@Zacpactv]

Thank you!

[@idmhead0160]

I used the Korky foam/rubber one that you had in the video on the last install I did and it seemed to work good. Haven't noticed any leaks. If I remember correctly, the flange was on the low side on that one. I'm going to try it again on the current install I'm doing. I have the flange installed on top of vinyl plank just like in the video and it's the one with the stainless steel flange just like in the video. I bought that one and one that was all PVC, but, went with the stainless steel one because it looked like it would stick up just slightly over 1/4" above the finished floor, which is what I heard was recommended. The PVC one was much tall. More like 1/2" and I was afraid the toilet would rock had I gone with that one. The Korky seal has two pieces of foam and a piece of rubber. One piece of foam is thicker and the other is thinner. So, you can use either one, or both. I think it was around $11. So, it is more expensive than the wax ones, but, you don't have to worry about squishing the wax. So, I figured it was worth the extra money to have something where you could take the toilet off and adjust if necessary.

[@Zacpactv]

I have experimented with korky before and had good results. After making this video i realized I failed to mention something for guys that have a floor like tile or similar that the flange was not properly installed. They make a pvc stackable spacer that you install and can silicon two together if needed. I have not used them so I can back them much but anything to get the floor to the proper height is always better. Back to the korky brand, yes you are 💯 right. you can work with them until they have been in service for sometime I feel like. As long as they dont leak right?! Oh and guys DO NOT CAULK AROUND YOU TOILET! You want to see a leak not trap it. Trust me replacing the sub floor sucks!!!

[@idmhead0160]

@@ZacpactvTotally agree on what you said about caulking. Believe it or not, the toilet flange I just replaced wasn't even a toilet flange. It was a hack job. A PVC coupling with a spacer on top of it. The only reason the toilet wasn't leaking was because it was some kind of weird toilet that had a rubber piece attached to the bottom of the toilet that went down about 4". Yes, you can stack the spacers and PVC cement them together.

[@Zacpactv]

@@idmhead0160 Oh wow sounds like a head scratcher lol. That makes sense to be able to cement the pvc spacers!

[@mike2959]

Every wax ring that has a horn, when I remove the horn is cracked. Every. Single. One. And yes. Like all you guys, I’ve changed out a lot of comodes.

[@bobbywebb7386]

He says " this flange must sit on top of finished floor " BUT He doesn't say with flange he's using.

[@Zacpactv]

Any standard flange will work pvc or steel ring. The (brand) doesn’t matter.

[@Ryan-yi6su]

My toilet has been leaking, ever since I changed the toilet, My flange is lower then the floor! So my flange needs to be taller!

[@Zacpactv]

Yes, they sell white pvc spacers as well! You can stack them if needed (caulk in between spacers. Some guys can get away with a jumbo wax ring on a lower the floor height flange. Is it possible the toilet is cracked? Any chance you removed it and set it in the cold with water in the bottom? I had a new to me toilet for a flip property. It was leaking at the bottom a hair line crack from it freezing.

[@Ryan-yi6su]

@@Zacpactv I just removed the toilet And the wax ring , wasn't even stuck to flange !

[@Ryan-yi6su]

Thanks for the helpful information

[@Zacpactv]

@@Ryan-yi6su Hopefully the sub floor has not rotted or you need to do some fixing. A lose flange is not a secure flange.