Toilet installation- two wax rings?


muggs

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As some of you already know, I just put in a ceramic tile floor in my kitchen and the 1/2 bath that's off of the kitchen area. I did it right and took the toilet out so I could lay the tile up to the flange.

I have a problem, but I don't think it's major.

With the combination of the backerboard and tile, the floor came up about an inch (slightly under) so I don't think the flange will line up properly and seal if I only use one wax ring.

I've been told that I can use two wax rings stacked on top of each other. Anyone know if this is true, or has anyone done this with good results?

It makes sense, but I'd hate to do it and have a leak and I'm really not crazy about reworking the plumbing to extend the flange.

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Yes you can do it. Install the ring with a rubber flange on the bottom and put the reg plain wax ring on the top.

by rubber flange, are you talking about the wax rings with the funnel type thing in the center? I saw those at Home Depot. That would make sense.:cool:

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It would be great if they could program it to air right after Project Runway, that way, you wouldn't even have to change the channel to watch my show!:cool::D:D

At least one of us knows that there's a show on Bravo called "Project Runway". Hint: It ain't me.:D:D

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I'm betting you can name all the winners from past seasons DB.:D

I'm laughing...but I'm being honest as well.:D I've honestly never seen Project Runway. Which probably means my wife hasn't either. Hey, check your TIVO and see when the next episode is airing and maybe I'll get a glance at it. Not sure how exciting airplanes taking off can be, but we'll see.;)

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I'm laughing...but I'm being honest as well.:D I've honestly never seen Project Runway. Which probably means my wife hasn't either. Hey, check your TIVO and see when the next episode is airing and maybe I'll get a glance at it. Not sure how exciting airplanes taking off can be, but we'll see.;)

I've never seen it either, but I'm aware of the world around me so I know that it exists and I can make an educated guess about its content. That's why I knew you'd be a fan.:rolleyes::D

Anyway, I don't have TIVO, just basic cable. Not much for TV, we watch a lot of DVD's. Lost was about the only show I'd watch on a weekly basis but that show lost me.:rolleyes:

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Think I'll head back to the sports room before this thread gets flushed down the crapper.:D:D:D Talk about ironing.:D(for chris)

Yeah, going back-n-forth in two threads is getting tiresome anyway.:D

Thanks for the useful knowledge guys (those of you who provided it).:cool:

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I'm laughing...but I'm being honest as well.:D I've honestly never seen Project Runway. Which probably means my wife hasn't either. Hey, check your TIVO and see when the next episode is airing and maybe I'll get a glance at it. Not sure how exciting airplanes taking off can be, but we'll see.;)

I think you got it all wrong Kev, :D:D:D My wife mentioned something about a fashion show on Bravo, called Project Runway. I believe that is what he is referring to. :p:p:p

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I think you got it all wrong Kev, :D:D:D My wife mentioned something about a fashion show on Bravo, called Project Runway. I believe that is what he is referring to. :p:p:p

Fashion show??? Now that sounds like Muggsy's cup of tea.:D:D

Crap! Sorry. Forgot I said that I was going back to the sports room.:D

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I've never seen it either, but I'm aware of the world around me so I know that it exists and I can make an educated guess about its content. That's why I knew you'd be a fan.:rolleyes::D

Anyway, I don't have TIVO, just basic cable. Not much for TV, we watch a lot of DVD's. Lost was about the only show I'd watch on a weekly basis but that show lost me.:rolleyes:

I think you got it all wrong Kev, :D:D:D My wife mentioned something about a fashion show on Bravo, called Project Runway. I believe that is what he is referring to. :p:p:p

Fashion show??? Now that sounds like Muggsy's cup of tea.:D:D

Crap! Sorry. Forgot I said that I was going back to the sports room.:D

LMBO.:D:D Think this thread has gotten slightly off topic.:rolleyes::D:D

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You can also buy a flange expander if your pipes are pvc or abs. If not you can buy extra thick wax ring just for this purpose. Have also used two wax rings in the past, so far no problems!

That is exactly right. I had to reset a stool not more than a month or so ago due to lack of seal.

They MFG a "Jumbo" wax ring that is the same thickness as two rings. I think it was a dollar more and worked great.

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Fashion show??? Now that sounds like Muggsy's cup of tea.:D:D
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Oh no...look out for Mr. Macho here. When Kev swims, the seas froath with testosterone.:eek::D

Just because I can actually admit I've heard of the show doesn't mean it's my cup of tea- just means I'm man enough to admit I've heard of it without blaming it on my wife or playing dumb like you two ladies.:D

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Oh no...look out for Mr. Macho here. When Kev swims, the seas froath with testosterone.:eek::D

Just because I can actually admit I've heard of the show doesn't mean it's my cup of tea- just means I'm man enough to admit I've heard of it without blaming it on my wife or playing dumb like you two ladies.:D

Froath?? You need to stop watching that Bravo channel. They're teaching you a lot of fruity words.:cool:

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Froath?? You need to stop watching that Bravo channel. They're teaching you a lot of fruity words.:cool:

So, in order to live by your obvious standards of masculinity, I have to not only lie about things and limit my awareness to my surroundings...but now I also have to limit my vocabulary?:rolleyes::D

I think you're confusing masculinity with stupidity Kev.:D

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