Toilet Flange

08-01-2007, 04:31 PM	#1
helpless handyman Member   Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 729	Toilet Flange Hi, what type of screws and how long would be needed to install a PVC toilet flange to floor? Floor consist of ceramic tile, backerboard, and 3/4 plywood. Thanks to all.

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08-01-2007, 06:54 PM	#2
bigMikeB Union HVAC Tech.   Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 607	Toilet Flange #14 x 2 1/4" stainless flathead sheetmetal screws

08-02-2007, 06:46 AM	#3
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	Toilet Flange You also could use Tapcons, too. For drilling through the tile, tap a starter point with an awl or tape a washer over the drill spot to keep the drill bit from "walking" away when you first start drilling. Good Luck! Mike

08-02-2007, 08:41 AM	#4
Ron The Plumber Journeyman Plumber     Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,994	Toilet Flange 2-1/2" SS square tip heads, drill holes in tile first. __________________ Fix it right the first time, so you won't have to fix it a 2nd time. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-02-2007, 11:08 AM	#5
Jeekinz Member   Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 276	Toilet Flange I used 3" SS on mine. It had the aluminum flange though.

08-04-2007, 11:44 PM	#6
MechanicalDVR Mechanical Contractor   Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 115	Toilet Flange A #12 or #14 stainless screw that would be @ 1/4" longer than all you have to penetrate should do just fine. Ron, why do you prefer the square heads? I just started seeing the combo (square-slotted) heads in my area. __________________ 100% Union and proud of it.

08-05-2007, 01:19 AM	#7
Ron The Plumber Journeyman Plumber     Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,994	Toilet Flange No reason, there cheaper and stronger then brass screws when securing closet flanges. __________________ Fix it right the first time, so you won't have to fix it a 2nd time. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.