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.

How to install toilet flange in new concrete floor.

To know about toilet flange installation on tile read the following section. Lastly place the wax ring on the flange so that you can later install the toilet on the flange. However installing the flange on a tile floor is different. There are two options this step.

Screw the toilet flange onto the concrete. Fit the flange over the pipe to place it flat against the concrete floor. Use tapcon anchors or a similar type of masonry concrete screws to fasten the toilet flange to the concrete slab. Screw down the flange with a masonry drill and then fit the heads of locking bolts into the grooves on the flange.

Next install a new wax ring. Fix the toilet flange on concrete floor. If using a plastic flange ring be careful not to crack the ring by screwing the anchors in too far. The flange should be placed over the pipe so it lays flat against the concrete floor.

This is basically a durable plastic ring which fits over the drainage pipe to create a place where the toilet can gain solid purchase. With the toilet flange in place you are ready to install the toilet with a new wax ring. With the drainage pipe ready the floor flange must be installed.