Toilet Flange Installation on New Construction - Closet Flange

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • The following products can be purchased on Amazon, by clicking on the link:
    Oatey Flange: www.amazon.com...
    PVC Cement: www.amazon.com...
    Primer: www.amazon.com...
    Toilet Bowl Bolts: www.amazon.com...
    Speed Square: www.amazon.com...
    Framing Square: www.amazon.com...
    Makita Hammer Drill: www.amazon.com...
    Bosch Masonry Bits: www.amazon.com...
    Tapcon Anchors: www.amazon.com...
    Estwing Hammer: www.amazon.com...
    PVC Primer & Cement combo pack: www.amazon.com...
    This video shows how to install a toilet closet flange on new construction. I begin with a soil pipe coming out of the concrete floor, and end with an installed flange on a finished tile floor. With the proper tools, anyone can do this.
    Here's a link for the flange that I used:
    www.amazon.com...

Комментарии • 239

  • @haydengooding5124
    @haydengooding5124 3 года назад +22

    Primer does not only clean the fitting/pipe surfaces, but it also sightly softens the surfaces to be mated together. So yes, both surfaces should get primer. And the primer does not need to be completely dry before glue is put on.

  • @russellbantin8468
    @russellbantin8468 5 лет назад +179

    The toilet flange needs to be on top of the finished floor. Meaning the bottom edge of the flange needs to be on the same plane as the toilet. So if your toilet sits on the tile, the flange needs to be on top of the tile too.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +5

      Thanks, Russell for your opinion!

    • @63GTDriver
      @63GTDriver 5 лет назад +106

      It's not an opinion, he stated the correct way to install correcting your error.

    • @NarwahlGaming
      @NarwahlGaming 4 года назад +2

      Good to know!
      I just refloored my bathroom and I wasn't sure if I was going to have to step the flange down any.

    • @jaybeesworld85
      @jaybeesworld85 4 года назад +9

      This is what i was looking for in that video... thank you...

    • @marktett248
      @marktett248 4 года назад +26

      The flange sits on top of the finished floor height

  • @jcashdongolf
    @jcashdongolf 3 года назад +5

    It’s guys like you that make home ownership much easier. Thank you for your time and dedication sir 🤙🤙🤙

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      You bet! Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @trueforum378
    @trueforum378 5 лет назад +3

    This is by far the best, short and effective video...easy, clear and straight to the point. RUclips, hire this guy as the only approved videos presenter and block all others!
    Thank you sir. I would take out the flush noise at end as it made me deaf for 3 minutes!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      THANKS for the positive feedback! And yes.... I probably shouldn't have put the flushing noise in their, but sometimes I get a little bored with my own narration and I kind of "rebel"..HA! Thanks again for taking the time to comment!

  • @kid3764
    @kid3764 5 лет назад +14

    Excellent info and tutorial. But I and many pro's would first finish the floor around the white PCV pipe. And then cut the pipe flush with new floor and the install flange. Good video.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +2

      Yes. There are 2 ways to do this for sure. Before I made this video, I wanted to get several opinions from different plumbers. In my local poll, and to my surprise, every single plumber said to finish the floor after, as long as the flooring was regular height tile and nothing unusually thick. The flooring guy said the same thing. You’re the 2nd comment I’ve gotten that that does it the other way. Most folks like me, don’t want to drill through tile and chance cracking it. Better to use a spacer if the tile ends up too high. But like I said, either way for sure, thanks for the comment.

    • @nobsmusic9358
      @nobsmusic9358 4 года назад +1

      @@PhilCrockett Great video thanks, but also confirming the kid's method is the better way to go. As long as you're the one who set the tile in a well spread mortar bed, there shouldn't be any issues drilling through the tiles whatsoever. In fact, they will give your tapcons a more sure grab as concrete is often inconsistent when mixed and poured, leaving the drilled holes susceptible to crumbling interiors.
      Also, I recommend cleaning and priming the soil stack just before the flange goes in, as well as giving the flange a quarter turn while it's being inserted. Every weak link I've ever seen in the pvc chain is an under-glued joint. Not that yours was, but I never take chances when it costs pennies and only takes a few seconds. Best of luck, and thanks again for the video!

    • @imbrooks
      @imbrooks 4 года назад +5

      No need to tile tight to the soil pipe. Tell the installer to hold tile back the width if the flange ring, then fill with thinset. That way you're not drilling thru tile with your tap cons.

  • @stevenking2261
    @stevenking2261 3 года назад +1

    This method works PERFECTLY for basement bathrooms. I just completed it exactly as shown in this video on my new basement bathroom and no leaks whatsoever. A regular standard size wax seal worked great. I did not need to buy a thicker wax seal. I also caulked around the toilet but left the rear of the toilet perimeter uncaulked so if there are ever any problems I would see it. make sure you do that if you caulk. Never caulk around the entire toilet (leave the back part uncaulked). Also like he said, make sure you use a metal rimmed flange and not an all plastic/pvc flange. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND his method shown in this video where you put the flange in first and then tile up to it. A+

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for the super awesome comment, Steven!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      BTW..... I looked at your main web page and clicked on some of your domains. Good to see a fellow Show-Me State guy doing well. I swear our paths have crossed at some point. I see a lot of similar interests. As a side note, your site: www.Missourimetaldetecting.com is one that I will have to pass on to my friend. He is starting up a metal detecting youtube channel. check it out: ruclips.net/channel/UC9JfmF1FC4qXpZkv_X2Bd1Q
      Anyway, Thanks again for watching and commenting. I'll be checking out your www.stevenking.biz site more often.

  • @scottclark1156
    @scottclark1156 3 года назад +4

    AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Simple, clear, to the point, and step by step!! Fantastic how you mention exactly what you need for tools and hardware!! You made my day a hell of a lot easier Sir!!!

  • @amansingh1851
    @amansingh1851 4 года назад +1

    Rookie here.. but you step step walk through was very clear 👌 thank you very much

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome, Aman! So glad you liked my vid! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

  • @PBS-nm1uu
    @PBS-nm1uu 2 года назад +1

    this is the best video i have seen short and to the point, thanks

  • @GetToThePointplz123
    @GetToThePointplz123 5 лет назад

    Thnx for keeping the bolts and slots positioned properly, as a remodeler I've had to reposition flanges so many times because some one was too lazy to use a square or tape measure, flushing sound at the end was a nice bonus

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      THanks for that great comment!

    • @ZagGames
      @ZagGames 5 лет назад

      If you caulk the base of toilet only, would it take the place of drilling in bolts. It would leave the toilet in an easier maintenance form?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      I don't trust caulking. bolt that sucker to the floor and you won't have any issues.

  • @JayZoop
    @JayZoop 5 лет назад +2

    I installed the Mansfield Vanquish toilet. It's manual said to make the top of flange level with the finished floor. The first time I installed the flange on top of the finished floor and the toilet rocked/wobbled on the flange because it was too high. And yes, I had the flange screwed down. I reinstalled the flange at the instructed height and it worked perfectly. Every brand is different. Make sure you read the instructions.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      YES!!!! AGREE!!!

    • @michaelwaisanen2392
      @michaelwaisanen2392 3 года назад

      Glad to see this. So many back and forth comments about installing to cement floor or finished blah blah. I have a concrete floor in my basement and intend on screwing flange right to the floor as shown here because I plan to install this very toilet. Thanks for saving my hours of reading comments. =)

  • @speak917
    @speak917 3 года назад

    I agree with Adam. This was perfect, direct to the point, and informational.

  • @TheHamadanners
    @TheHamadanners 9 месяцев назад

    The toilet flush at the end is icing on the cake

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  9 месяцев назад

      Sometimes I get bored with my own voice and need to throw something in there. My kids like it.

  • @pellergin
    @pellergin 3 года назад +1

    The flange cap can create a vacuum. Do not leave the towel in between it, as it will slowly get sucked in. Because of this vacuum, I'd be hesitant to leave the cap on for long.

  • @mikeappleby5687
    @mikeappleby5687 Год назад +1

    The primer needs to be on both components, unless you only want the cement to reliably stick to one of the pieces. Also, don't let the primer dry. It needs to be wet to bond with the cement and PVC. These are both right on the can, steps 4 and 5.

  • @kevinhornbuckle
    @kevinhornbuckle 6 лет назад +4

    For the Tapcons, be sure to use the right size concrete drill bit. And be sure to drill deep enough. You don't want the fastener to bottom out before the head pulls down on the stainless ring. Your drill will twist the the Tapcon head right off the bolt shaft. What a mess!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад +1

      yes indeed, Kevin. In fact....... I have a video on that as well! Here it is.....
      ruclips.net/video/Nf0sCYxdd-U/видео.html

    • @kevinhornbuckle
      @kevinhornbuckle 6 лет назад +1

      Phil Crockett Thank you.

  • @Pryde551
    @Pryde551 5 лет назад +11

    Perfect. This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +1

      Excellent!!! I wasn't sure how this video would do, but it seems to be helping a lot more people than I figured. Thanks for the positive feedback!

  • @CornholeSteve
    @CornholeSteve 6 лет назад +4

    the toilet 'flush' was a nice touch on this excellent video!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks Steve! Glad you liked my crazy ending. Thanks again for supporting my channel...... you're the best!

  • @user-yc3ny8rm5x
    @user-yc3ny8rm5x 3 года назад

    Excellent video! One of the most articulately explaned videos i've seen!

  • @capitalballer
    @capitalballer 2 года назад

    Excellent video. Just what I needed

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  2 года назад

      Glad I could help you out, Kevin. I hope my other videos help me out as well

  • @adamkingsbury5626
    @adamkingsbury5626 4 года назад +2

    This was perfectly done. Learned everything i needed. Thank you so much for your clear and organized instructions.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful, Adam! I hope my other DIY videos are just as useful to you. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

    • @mikerafone4736
      @mikerafone4736 3 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett this onewas

  • @stevethewsimpson25
    @stevethewsimpson25 4 года назад +1

    And to all those that say the flange needs to (or must) sit on top of the finished floor; Many times I have pulled up the linoleum and installed ceramic tile that usually comes out even with the top of the toilet flange. It's not a problem. A standard wax rig w/flange will work just fine and there will be no leaks.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      I totally agree! In every field I've worked, there are those who have been taught different ways, and they all swear it's the ONLY way. The secret is.......... wait for it...... wait for it......... the secret is.......
      they all might be right.

  • @ybarreda1000
    @ybarreda1000 2 года назад

    Finally know how start, thank you!!

  • @45eno
    @45eno Год назад

    Great my builder never screwed mine into the concrete.

  • @stevethewsimpson25
    @stevethewsimpson25 4 года назад +3

    I never use the metal flange kind. Too many times I have replaced/repaired them because the metal rots away in a relatively short amount of time.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад +1

      Those metal flanges disappear pretty quick. The products our there are getting better and better! The first toilet I ever did 20 years ago, was in a basement on concrete. There wasn't even a flange. They just hammer drilled a hole and planted an anchor thought the toilet. of course it rusted away and one day the toilet tipped when the subject leaned over to wipe. It was an epic 'wipe-out'! Ask me how I know........

    • @mark9118
      @mark9118 3 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett Stainless steel rings are available, although they typically 400 series, stainless which is magnetic and not the highest grade of stainless. Just to be safe, I painted my stainless steel ring with 3 coats of Rust-Oleum High Performance spray paint before installation. The problem with the all-PVC flanges is that after about 10-15 years it tends to get brittle and can break, especially if that is where the flange bolts are attached. Replacing a PVC flange that has been properly glued to the PVC drain pipe can be a nightmare, especially when drain pipe is installed in concrete slab. If the metal flange ring does corrode, it can be replaced while still leaving the PVC portion of the flange still in place.

    • @mark9118
      @mark9118 3 года назад

      Here is the replacement stainless steel ring for the above mentioned Oatey flange.
      www.amazon.com/Oatey-42778-Grommets-4-Inch-Stainless/dp/B003FX6ED6/
      Never use any galvanized steel or zinc coated metal parts around or inside a toilet. Only use stainless steel or solid brass.

    • @kimariokiji
      @kimariokiji 3 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett, lol! “The subject.” Great video. Thanks.

  • @usmarine0352
    @usmarine0352 3 года назад

    Great video, very helpful! I just attempted to replace a toilet in the basement and found out that the PVC flange is cracked on both sides. I was going to replace the entire flange but I realized that there was no screws holding it in, so I think the original owner glued it in but never screwed the flange down.
    This is the basement so I'm assuming concrete underneath. So, I will use a flange repair kit (just a metal ring) and screw it down over the original PVC flange so I can avoid attempting to remove that.
    I will have to use the masonry bit to drill before the screws and this video showed me how to do that.
    Wish me luck! lol

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      let me know how it went, John Doe!

  • @tomwilson8191
    @tomwilson8191 4 года назад

    Finally someone did a good video thanks. Super helpfull.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      No problem, Tom! Glad you stopped by!

  • @genaroaviles8555
    @genaroaviles8555 5 лет назад +2

    The best video about toilet flange / thanks

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      You're welcome, Genaro! Thanks for the positive feedback!

  • @KresoCakija
    @KresoCakija Год назад

    Easy to use and install.

  • @Krisandwich1
    @Krisandwich1 5 лет назад +10

    The flange is suppose to sit on top of the finished floor no?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Actually, the flange can be installed either way. I took a poll at the local plumbing store to see what everyone does. The majority by far, told me they would install to the concrete since my tile wasn't going to add too much height. Now.... if you have super thick flooring, you don't want the flange below the surface. You can always shim it up with flange spacers. A lot of plumbers will argue for either way, but both ways work.

    • @tyslink
      @tyslink 5 лет назад

      @@PhilCrockett I don't know why there is so much debate on this subject...I've done it both ways and had problems only with installing directly on the concrete slab and tiling around it. Had leaks galore and needed a special gasket as the wax rings weren't able to seal correctly. But again, it does seem like a lot of people will just put it to the concrete. I will NOT be doing it that way again! To each their own though.

    • @tomstickney5500
      @tomstickney5500 2 года назад

      @@tyslink because there no it all that no nothing

  • @earlmoribayashi
    @earlmoribayashi 8 месяцев назад

    😊 Thanks for the tips. Could the toilet be bolted to comment floor over drain?

  • @jerryscantlin6989
    @jerryscantlin6989 7 месяцев назад

    Appreciate the video - well done except you calling it a soil pipe!! 🤣🤣

  • @themoneyclub6008
    @themoneyclub6008 5 лет назад +1

    This was a big help, thank you.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Great! Thanks for taking the time to give positive feedback!

  • @techmap4191
    @techmap4191 5 лет назад +3

    Shouldn't the tile have been installed first since you were at new? That way the flange sits over the tile?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      You can install either way, however, the way I show it in my video is how most plumbers do it in new construction. This method has never failed me.

    • @techmap4191
      @techmap4191 5 лет назад

      @@PhilCrockett how did you get your drain pipe cut so flush?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      I used a sawzall

  • @Agushie12
    @Agushie12 2 года назад

    I'm subscribing this time

  • @JoeFidler
    @JoeFidler 9 месяцев назад

    Very through
    Thank tou

  • @randyh3761
    @randyh3761 3 года назад

    Extremely helpful!

  • @MatthewC1977
    @MatthewC1977 2 года назад

    Great video, thank you. Obviously this tile job worked perfectly for the flange in this video, but generally, should the tile work be done first around the waste pipe then have the flange installed on top of that? Or does it not matter?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  2 года назад +1

      There's a lot of plumbers that will tell you to have the tile in first. My tile guy wanted the flange in first. if it sits too low, you can add spacers, or just simply use a jumbo wax ring.

  • @Legatus12345
    @Legatus12345 3 года назад

    FYI. When he says if you have a 4” pipe then you need a 4” flange is misleading. You actually need a 3” x 4” knockout flange to fit inside the 4” pipe. If you buy a 4” knockout flange it will be too big to fit inside the pipe.

  • @TeslaBoy123
    @TeslaBoy123 2 года назад

    1:20 my favor toilet flange is all pvc bcz never ever corroded those with metal after few years starting corrosion and toilet start leaking real bad

  • @robdob09
    @robdob09 11 месяцев назад

    Would I be able to use my Ramset tool to secure the closet flange to the cement instead of Tapcon screws?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  10 месяцев назад

      I never used ramset so I don't know

  • @danieljackson5758
    @danieljackson5758 3 года назад +1

    Isn't the metal flange supposed to be on TOP of your finished floor? The rim of the toilet sits on the finished floor, meaning the bottom of the flange should sit on the finished floor. This is shown wrong. This is shown flush with the floor.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Good call. Read the first comment in the video description for an explaination.

  • @baunjordan1
    @baunjordan1 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks so much for this video it really helped me out.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      You're welcome! I appreciate your positive feedback, Baun!

  • @russellbantin8468
    @russellbantin8468 5 лет назад +4

    I was instructed to NOT let the primer dry before applying the glue??

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Here's the truth of it...................... you really don't even need primer if you're using clean pipe. (ssshhhhhh......don't tell the inspector I said that.....) BTW...... let it dry. It's ok.

  • @billmea5593
    @billmea5593 3 года назад

    I have always heard though that the flange should be installed on top of the finish floor not on the subfloor

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +1

      Yes. However, if the flange is put in before the tile, you;ll have to give it your best guess on how high to raise it. If you raise too high, the toilet will rock. If it's too low, then all you need is a jumbo wax ring which is a common product and works well. When you can, put the flange on top of the finished floor.

    • @willbros1499
      @willbros1499 2 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett ....If you install a "jumbo" wax ring, then I suggest people watch closely for leaks over time. Two of my downstairs bathrooms were installed with the flange too low...on the subfloor....with 3/4" Advantech, thinset, 3/4" Durock, thinset and tile on top. I had no idea that was done....not the first owner. After the wax deteriorated, they leaked, and destroyed the subfloor. If possible, I recommend people make sure that the flange is at least level with the finished floor, if not on top of it.

  • @villalba882
    @villalba882 4 года назад +1

    I wouldn't glue it. I just screw it to the floor. And leave extra play for my bolts so when I install my toilet I can have some play.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      sounds good to me. There's more than one way to skin a cat!

  • @daves2822
    @daves2822 4 года назад

    If you use cement in the drain pipe, why not use a bit of primer as well? That doesn't make sense to me, as priner ensures a proper bonding of the 2 pipes.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      sure. You can use primer. I use it mainly for water pressure lines. We didn't have this stuff in the old days. It's really like most things over-kill. However.... You are correct. use it if you believe in it. Thanks for watching and commenting , Dave!

  • @agentbarryrealestateteam3939
    @agentbarryrealestateteam3939 2 года назад

    Hello thanks for the video! The cement around the soil pipe is uneven and is slightly sloped. Do I need to level out the concrete first? Thanks

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  2 года назад

      You could use spacers to do the same thing.

  • @tamerhamdy3308
    @tamerhamdy3308 Год назад

    wonderful

  • @mml1224
    @mml1224 3 года назад +1

    great vid, i dont like the sharp pvc edges, that happen after the cover comes off, it can scratch the wax or rubber ring? also, shocked you had to go over 2 inches long?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting, MML1!

  • @ericknass3675
    @ericknass3675 3 года назад +1

    Phil, as some others have already stated, your installation is not correct and will lead to leaking toilets... being the novice that I am, I watched your video and installed the flange directly to the subfloor and now I’m staring at a flange that is slightly recessed below the tile. I cannot get mad at you of course, this was my laziness and lack of additional research that got me here... but it would kind of you to at the very least put something in the description urging DIYers to set the toilet flange AFF. For anyone reading this who made the same mistake as me, I would suggest the use of the set rite flange extension kit.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for the input. I checked with multiple plumbers and flooring subs before I did this, and went with their recommendations. The toilet install on this flange went well, and works wonderfully. No leaks, no problems. It all depends on the thickness of the flooring. In this case, I chose to be a little recessed instead of accidentally having the flange above the surface (that cause rocking, and is super hard to redo). If the flange turns out to be too low, then you use a jumbo ring, or spacers like you said. It's very difficult to have a video that covers everyone's specific situation. Most folks probably have the flooring put in first, but my recommendations for plumbers and flooring guy said to do it like the video shows. Thanks for your input, though. My toilet is doing just fine, and if I had to do this all over again, I wouldn't change a thing (in my situation that is). if you can get it as close to level as you can, then that's great,..... but be sure to not go too high.

  • @markashlock8058
    @markashlock8058 4 года назад

    I've never understood why you guys use pvc cleaner and glue. When they are used in combination, it is my experience that the 2 pieces are basically welded together, where as if only the glue is used, it's only, well..., "glued". I say this because if you ever have a broken flange, if it is welded, you are pretty much sol, where as if it is only glued, you can at least chip it out to install a new flange. Am I missing something? Other than that, I really enjoyed your vid and gave you a big thumbs up! Thanks!!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the thumbs up. sometimes I do things in order to not get more hate mail. If I didn't use the cleaner, I'd never hear the end of it. Glad you liked my vid, Mark!

  • @gonzalezfd
    @gonzalezfd 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great video. One question. How did you drill the holes for the Tapcon Concrete Screws (what size)? Thanks again in advance.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  2 года назад

      Maybe this will help: ruclips.net/video/Nf0sCYxdd-U/видео.html

  • @renniexedis3459
    @renniexedis3459 3 года назад

    Grout around flange right way

  • @ChickenPermissionOG
    @ChickenPermissionOG 4 года назад +2

    This is done on purpose to keep home owners from being able to fix it themselves.

  • @syedbukhari2689
    @syedbukhari2689 4 года назад

    Good job

  • @FadeShola
    @FadeShola 4 года назад

    Correct one

  • @jashimuddin7716
    @jashimuddin7716 3 года назад

    Thank you very helpful

  • @seifmartin
    @seifmartin 5 лет назад +4

    How would you replace the flange if it breaks later on?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +2

      There are a couple methods: You can saw it flush with floor and install a regular 'old-school' type ring flange over the top, OR.....
      You could saw flush with the floor and cut and chisel out the pieces, and put another one like this one in. Here's a video that might give you a ball-park idea:ruclips.net/video/XpJAsRaKKeE/видео.html

    • @dio1058
      @dio1058 2 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett 👍

  • @sebrofc
    @sebrofc 2 года назад

    First, thanks for the video it is a duplicate of my situation with the rough in stub in the basement. Second I need some advice, I want to sit my toilet on the bare concrete floor for now but in some years I might want to lay floor, if I set the flange flush will I have created a nightmare? My toilet upstairs was installed by the builder and it is NOT on top of the floor either and seems just fine. When I install the basement flange can I sit it just a bit higher to accommodate future flooring or is this a bad idea? Any help is appreciated.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  2 года назад +1

      well..... the real answer is: 'flush with the floor" if you can. There are spacers and jumbo wax rings for any play otherwise. Hope this helps.

    • @sebrofc
      @sebrofc 2 года назад +1

      @@PhilCrockett Thanks Phil.

  • @johngnipper1454
    @johngnipper1454 5 лет назад +1

    I had to take a soil about half way thru.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      I'm soiling right now!

    • @johngnipper1454
      @johngnipper1454 5 лет назад

      @@PhilCrockett lol good video, i gotta do this tmrw

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Let me know how it 'works out' for you.

  • @dimysimplice
    @dimysimplice 5 лет назад +4

    Very good information thank you. God/Jesus bless you

  • @nicklausmisiti5204
    @nicklausmisiti5204 3 года назад

    Has anyone ever had a code officer check hiw the primer was installed on the soil pipe?

  • @bonnieshell5884
    @bonnieshell5884 Год назад

    My concrete floor is not flush. Any suggestions on how to get it flush?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  Год назад

      Do you mean "level"?

    • @bonnieshell5884
      @bonnieshell5884 Год назад

      Yes. The floor is not level so the flange does not sit flush. On one side it is flush and the other side I can fit my index finger under the flange.

    • @bonnieshell5884
      @bonnieshell5884 Год назад

      Yes. The floor is not level so the flange does not sit flush. On one side it is flush and the other side I can fit my index finger under the flange.

  • @wrxified
    @wrxified 3 года назад

    Isn’t the flange supposed to sit on top of the floor?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      That's the best way to do it, if the floor is in before the flange. otherwise, it's a close guess. I always side on setting lower, rather than higher. You can always buy a jumbo ring or spacers if a little low. But a flange set too high will cause the toilet to rock.

  • @paulkeating2049
    @paulkeating2049 4 года назад

    PVC cement unless you are using ABS.

  • @ebardales1
    @ebardales1 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for your video

  • @kennethemorse5674
    @kennethemorse5674 4 года назад

    Very helpfully

  • @chickpeallc3289
    @chickpeallc3289 4 года назад

    thanks for the great video. what is the name of that flange

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      Check out my video description for the product. I dropped a link to Amazon

  • @achigurh88
    @achigurh88 5 лет назад

    I'm replacing my 4" PVC flange. Can i use the same tapcon holes in the cement foundation or how does that work with lining up the mounting screws for the toilet base?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Find a flange that has different pattern of holes, and drill new spots if you can.

  • @archiebraza5062
    @archiebraza5062 5 лет назад

    Dank nice job

  • @austin17qb24
    @austin17qb24 2 года назад

    What if the center is 16”

  • @salmendoza4156
    @salmendoza4156 3 года назад

    Do you still have to use a gasket on this style flange?

  • @jacksplumbingvideos7147
    @jacksplumbingvideos7147 4 года назад

    Don’t use the one with the metal ring they rot

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      there needs to be a better quality flange made. I have not found one yet that lasts as long as I wish.

  • @ThomasGerlach4Tri
    @ThomasGerlach4Tri 3 года назад

    Probably one of the better videos I have watched, but the opinion bit/comment above or below or flush should be explained. Someone needs to do a video on this. Is it actually code in some states, why is it code? Why do some people say on top results in leaks and rocking. I would have a hard time believing it would be code anywhere if that is true. I'm not stating an opinion, I just want to know what the acceptable options are.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +1

      The answer, will usually be that the flange sits on top of the floor. However, in many new builds, the tile people want the flange already installed. Which makes sense, because you don't want to screw to tile. So... depending on the thickness of your floor, you will have to give it your best guess and use spacers if you think the floor will be too thick. We're talking about a flange that's 3/16" tall. So if it's flush or on top, that's TRULY NOT A BIG DEAL. However, the worse problem is if it's too low below the surface and too high above the surface. The good news about this is they make a Jumbo wax ring that can seal a low set flange. The bad news is, there is not a quick fix for a high set flange. It was a lot easier when bathroom floors were vinyl sheets. ..... no figuring on height, you just simply screw them down (which BTW, sits "on top of the floor"... if that helps. Some plumbers in the 70's didn't even use flanges, they just screwed the toilet to the floor which works, but dumb for many reasons. Anyway...... The real answer is: flange on top, but be careful not to set it too high. The second answer is, flush works fine, as long as it's not too low. Remember, you can always use spacers and jumbo rings if needed. In this video, I didn't need either, and the flange was fairly flush. I have had, and will have no problems. Before doing all of this, I got advice from my plumbers friends at our local plumber supply store where they hang out. Most said flush is safe in the case of tile coming in second, and some said on top guestimating with spacers.... both sides agreed that it was splitting hairs (a 3/16" hair).....

    • @mark9118
      @mark9118 3 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett There are special bits designed to drill into ceramic or porcelain tile like the ones in the link below. Usually, one needs to drill deeper into the concrete or wood subfloor that is below the tile. If there is tile on top of concrete, I would use the drill bit below to get through the tile and switch to a masonry bit size specified by the bolt manufacturer (Tapcon, etc). If wood subfloor is below the tile, then obviously just a ordinary wood bit should be used.
      www.amazon.com/dp/B000ETWIKM/sr=1-1/qid=1495971979

    • @ThomasGerlach4Tri
      @ThomasGerlach4Tri 3 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett Thanks for taking the time to reply and the thought!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for the link Mark! Maybe it will help someone out. I still don't like the idea of drilling through tile. The risk of it cracking increases at those pressure points, but that's just me and my kind of luck. Thanks again for the link!

    • @toddratka9693
      @toddratka9693 Год назад

      Oatey, The company that makes these, literally instructs you to install it on top of the finished floor. There's always the guy that says I've been doing this for 30 years but doesn't actually live in the house for 30 years to know that it leaked through the floor because they put it on the subfloor.

  • @edwinudtohan5553
    @edwinudtohan5553 3 года назад

    But how to remove the flange?

  • @Rondrandow2422
    @Rondrandow2422 4 года назад

    But he didn’t prime the pipe why

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      He knows that priming a pipe that has no pressure is a useless cost of buying primer.

  • @matttimberlake1051
    @matttimberlake1051 5 лет назад

    A little difficult with a 3” pipe, right? I assume you have to chisel out the concrete?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      If you have 3", then just use the standard brass flange and screw it to the floor.

    • @stevetigchelaar279
      @stevetigchelaar279 3 года назад

      I have the same question. With a 3” pipe and spigot flange the bottom doesn’t sit flush to the floor so it sits too high. I just removed old one since it sat too high and trying to put one in only to discover this. Maybe there is a flange out there that would ?

  • @epperton
    @epperton 3 года назад

    What size of reciprocating blade did you use to cut it?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад +1

      Not sure the size. just get one longer than the diameter of the pipe.

    • @epperton
      @epperton 3 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett got a 12 in one should do the trick!

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      yes!

  • @johnk815
    @johnk815 4 года назад

    Thanks

  • @juliorivera1990
    @juliorivera1990 2 года назад

    No glue

  • @joshuabell6443
    @joshuabell6443 5 лет назад +1

    Use a wax free seal and it does not matter if flange is above or below

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      interesting..... never heard of it, or used it.

    • @geraldsmith7206
      @geraldsmith7206 4 года назад

      @@PhilCrockett It's a big rubber O-ring Phil,it seals the water closet from leakage

  • @jeremymixon8293
    @jeremymixon8293 3 года назад

    It should be installed to finish floor grade not sub floor grade.

  • @rupyhanda1436
    @rupyhanda1436 Год назад

    Where can i get this flange ?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  Год назад

      I bought mine from a local plumbing store. I don't know where you live, but I imagine you could get it on Amazon or some other online store. It's a very common product. I hope this helped you out. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend

  • @benh9961
    @benh9961 3 года назад

    谢谢

  • @306foxbody
    @306foxbody 5 лет назад +5

    Flange should of been installed on top of the tile finished floor

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +2

      Yes, you can do that too. not "should", but "can". Since both methods are used in modern day building, I actually went to our local plumbing supply store and surveyed plumbers. I also questioned the tile guys too. Unless the flooring is super thick (thicker than laid tile), then the most common answer was to install the flange first, then have the tile guys run the tile up to the edge. (this was way more common). The funny thing was, ALL the tile guys told me to have the flange in first before calling them. If you have significantly raised flooring, then use a spacer.

  • @fhuber7507
    @fhuber7507 4 года назад

    Some idiot glued the toilet to the concrete in a house my mother owned.
    .
    So to tile the floor, I used a carbide bit in a jigsaw to fit the tile pieces around the toilet.
    .
    Some day, someone is going to need to remove that toilet and the only way to do it is by shattering it.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  4 года назад

      HA!!! I had an old toilet one time that was held down only by the wax ring and caulking.

  • @Supersonic6687
    @Supersonic6687 5 лет назад

    What is the height for the soil pipe??

  • @andrewsmith7715
    @andrewsmith7715 3 года назад

    tap cons dont want to be hammered.

  • @erwin021777
    @erwin021777 5 лет назад

    No need for bowl wax?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      wax ring?

    • @erwin021777
      @erwin021777 5 лет назад

      @@PhilCrockett I think they're the same..the thing place between the bowl and the flange.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Ok...Yes! when you install a toilet, you will need a wax ring. I have a couple toilet install videos if you need to see this done.

    • @erwin021777
      @erwin021777 5 лет назад

      @@PhilCrockett thanks

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      you bet! Any time!

  • @scottsnyder7777
    @scottsnyder7777 5 лет назад +1

    What brand and style flange was that?

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +2

      Oatey brand

    • @scottsnyder7777
      @scottsnyder7777 5 лет назад

      @@PhilCrockett Thanks. I paused the video and blew it up and figured it out. Thanks for the video. Great information.

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад

      Good deal. Thanks for watching and commenting, Scott!

  • @raulgutierrez5920
    @raulgutierrez5920 3 года назад

    👍👍👍!!

  • @JoseDiaz-bi6sm
    @JoseDiaz-bi6sm 5 лет назад +3

    I am not a pro but I know one thing,I would not of glued the flange down to the 4" drain line..that flange will need to be replaced in the future..

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  5 лет назад +1

      I've got a video for that as well: ruclips.net/video/XpJAsRaKKeE/видео.html

    • @mark9118
      @mark9118 3 года назад

      1. It is usually required by code to glue it.
      2. If using a combination PVC and stainless steel ring as shown in this video, then it is not a given that the PVC part will need to be replaced, even if the metal ring does need to be replaced at some later date.

  • @renniexedis3459
    @renniexedis3459 3 года назад

    No good need to be on top of tile finish floor

    • @PhilCrockett
      @PhilCrockett  3 года назад

      Thanks for wanting to learn how to do this by watching my video. Read the comments to explain your question. Thanks again, Rennie!