two wax toilet rings?

correllwl

We recently added new flooring in our bathroom. It has left the toilet flange approximately 1/2 inch below the floor level. Can I use two wax rings to seal this? I used one yesterday and the toilet is leaking.

skeeter 152

they make flange extensions also

jfmaustin

I had a similar problem with a Kohler toilet. But not because of new flooring. The manner the toilet was made required two wax rings according to the experts at Kohler. But, I found they make wax rings approximately 50% larger, and they are available at most hardware stores, Ace stores anyway. This larger ring did the trick for my purpose.

majakdragon

I agree with purchasing a flange extender. They are about $5 at Home Centers. Using two wax seals can cause more problems than they solve. If the top one slides while installing the toilet, you could block the discharge of the toilet. Even the thicker wax seal would be better than two seals. Problem I see is that the more area you span with a wax seal, the more likely it is to fail. Should you need to plunge the toilet, you could break the seal.

__________________
If you have never made a mistake, you haven't done much.

Steelhead

I would use the wax rings that are thicker. That is the quickest and easiest and should work fine.

Mike Swearingen

We added tile flooring in our bathrooms over 10 years ago, and I've used doubled up wax rings in the upstairs bathroom since then with no problems whatsoever. I used a plain wax ring on the bottom and a wax ring with a plastic horn on the top.
Mike

metx

when you use flange extenders use silicone between the rings

Frederick j Ward

Hi, is the silicone and the wax ring compatiable ? I have never tried the two
together sounds okkkk.

Wethead

Yes, use two wax rings or a flange extender

__________________
Need Help With Your Pump?►
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
► Watch Me On YouTube:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

► WHPR On Facebook:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
► We Have Helpful Pump Articles!
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.