How To Install Toilet Flange In New Concrete Floor

To know about toilet flange installation on tile read the following section.

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. There are two options this step. With the drainage pipe ready the floor flange must be installed. Screw the toilet flange onto the concrete.

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. That s it you have successfully set up a new toilet flange on a concrete floor. Next install a new wax ring. Use a pencil or grease pen to mark the drill holes around its.

Fit the flange over the pipe to place it flat against the concrete floor. With the toilet flange in place you are ready to install the toilet with a new wax ring. Use tapcon anchors or a similar type of masonry concrete screws to fasten the toilet flange to the concrete slab. However installing the flange on a tile floor is different.

If using a plastic flange ring be careful not to crack the ring by screwing the anchors in too far. Lastly place the wax ring on the flange so that you can later install the toilet on the flange. Fix the toilet flange on concrete floor.