Re: Re: New toilet installation


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Posted by pillsbury on December 29, 1997 at 14:40:00:

In Reply to: Re: New toilet installation posted by Hill on December 29, 1997 at 05:22:36:

: Maybe this is how toilets are roughed in in some parts of the country - no in any states I've worked...

: You need to glue on a flange and I'm unaware of a flange that glues on the inside of the pipe.

: I cut the pipe off flush, use inside cutters to cut the pipe down inside the cement then glue the flange on. The hub of the flange is glued to the outside of the pipe.

: Then, the flange is bolted to the cement and the toilet is attached to the flange in the normal way with closet bolts.

: If the rough in was a paid job - I'd ask them back to put a flange on.

: Hill

: : I am finally finishing the bathroom in my basement and I have three questions concerning the new toilet. There is about 12" of 4" ABS sticking out of the concrete for the toilet. Questions:

: : 1. How close to the floor do I cut this 4 " ABS?
: : 2. Do I need anything beside No-Seep No. 3 to seal it?
: : 3. What is the best way to attach the toilet to the concrete floor?
: : 4. Any other advice that will make this job easier?

: : Any help would be greatly appreciated!

: : cory

i have run into this situation a couple of times. although it was not me who did the original work it was me who had to fix it. the best way to fix this (outside of busting up concrete) is to cut the pipe off flush to the concrete. go out and buy a pvc toilet flange with a metal mounting ring. remove the metal ring from the flange and using conrete anchors mount just the metal flange to the concrete. center the ring around the flush cut abs pipe and screw it to the floor. then go about installing the toilet as usual. a little putty on the floor between the metal ring and the flush cut pipe wouldnt hurt. they dont teach you this in plumbing school but it will get you out of a bind. never been called back on one either.



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