A toilet flange (also called a closet flange) connects the toilet to the drainage system and secures it to the floor. Flanges are available in various materials, including PVC, ABS, cast iron, brass, ...

An improperly installed wax ring may leak. Perhaps the installer used a ring that wasn't thick enough, or perhaps the flange is high enough to lift the toilet off the floor and make it rock.

Conclusion For a toilet flange that is flush with or slightly above the floor level, a standard wax ring is usually the best choice. It provides enough compression to create a secure seal without the ...

Take special care when tightening the bolts at the flange, as this can crack the toilet base. Use an old towel to plug the open floor flange to prevent sewer gas from leaking out.

Here's the problem: the old flange is cast iron and broken. It's been welded onto the drain, and apparently, sits too high for the toilet to sit flush.

Q: What’s causing the tile grout near my toilet to get damp? I’ve never seen any liquid water on the floor, though repeated flushing does make the moisture worse.