How To Install Toilet Flange In New Concrete Floor

However installing the flange on a tile floor is different.

How to install toilet flange in new concrete floor.

That s it you have successfully set up a new toilet flange on a concrete floor. Fit the flange over the pipe to place it flat against the concrete floor. The flange should be placed over the pipe so it lays flat against the concrete floor. Next install a new wax ring.

With the drainage pipe ready the floor flange must be installed. There are two options this step. Use a pencil or grease pen to mark the drill holes around its. Lastly place the wax ring on the flange so that you can later install the toilet on the flange.

If using a plastic flange ring be careful not to crack the ring by screwing the anchors in too far. 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. Fix the toilet flange on concrete floor.

Use tapcon anchors or a similar type of masonry concrete screws to fasten the toilet flange to the concrete slab. With the toilet flange in place you are ready to install the toilet with a new wax ring. To know about toilet flange installation on tile read the following section.