When replacing my old toilet with a low-flow, I found the flange was set below the floor level.
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Hudson Designs on Aug 18, 2011Hi Scott, Yes it is a concern, but you can buy a ring extender and fix it easily. Buy a flange extender. These help when the toilet flange is to low. This happens a lot in low end remodel jobs. Tile / Handymen cut this corner to save a little time and cost, I have seen many tile jobs with low flanges in the floor. The cost is low to do it right, and a good spacer and the time & costs is more to replace it. Go figure????? Remove the toilet and add one of these.Helpful Reply
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JL Spring & Associates on Aug 18, 2011Got it HD! I've doubled the wax but always better to do it the right way! Watched too many "McGiver" episodes! Best 2 Both of U! JL1 marked as helpful Reply
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Dove Remodeling Inc. on Aug 18, 2011Ya buy a wax extenderHelpful Reply
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Derrick Gray on Aug 20, 2011Double the wax ring. Use one with an extender (as Hudson Design suggested) and a regular wax ring on top of the extender ring. But before you install the new rings, get a tube of waterproof caulk and caulk around the floor flange and fill the space making it smooth let it dry ...then proceed with the wax rings. Good luckHelpful Reply
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Wally Daly ,,Mastercarpenter,artist on Sep 03, 2011had same problem willhave to get the extended ,version ,,and or its longer ,,i find those more a plumbing specialty storesHelpful Reply
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