Comments on: Can I install hardwood floor in bathroom, and how can I raise the toilet to accommodate the thicker floor? http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor Everything you need to know to install a wood floor Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:38:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: amy az http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-43 amy az Sat, 05 May 2007 23:46:43 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-43 Yes you can install wood flooring in the bath just make sure you wipe up any water like after taking a shower.Use a wax ring extender or double the old wax ring with a new one its done all the time by flooring installers.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes you can install wood flooring in the bath just make sure you wipe up any water like after taking a shower.Use a wax ring extender or double the old wax ring with a new one its done all the time by flooring installers.
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]]> By: adevilchild38 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-42 adevilchild38 Sat, 05 May 2007 14:47:08 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-42 Are you sure you want to do that??? One leak in your bathroom, your floor is gone......<br><b>References : </b><br> Are you sure you want to do that??? One leak in your bathroom, your floor is gone……
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]]> By: 8021 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-41 8021 Sat, 05 May 2007 04:12:43 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-41 it is not a good idea to put wood flooring in bathrooms or kitchens since water leaks and humidity can cause the wood to warp and buckle, better to use tile instead. make sure you read the manufacturers installation guidelines.<br><b>References : </b><br> it is not a good idea to put wood flooring in bathrooms or kitchens since water leaks and humidity can cause the wood to warp and buckle, better to use tile instead. make sure you read the manufacturers installation guidelines.
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]]> By: tartu2222 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-40 tartu2222 Sat, 05 May 2007 02:04:12 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-40 Sounds like you got a lot of advice about how to do it, but let me ask you this: why? I don't know about you, but whenever I pee (I'm a guy) I tend to, on occasion, miss the mark, so to speak. Now I know you're going to seal the wood and all that, but my point is that over time you're going to have moisture problems either of this nature or other types relating to liquids. Wood is beautiful but in some applications it may not be the wisest material.<br><b>References : </b><br> Sounds like you got a lot of advice about how to do it, but let me ask you this: why? I don't know about you, but whenever I pee (I'm a guy) I tend to, on occasion, miss the mark, so to speak. Now I know you're going to seal the wood and all that, but my point is that over time you're going to have moisture problems either of this nature or other types relating to liquids. Wood is beautiful but in some applications it may not be the wisest material.
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]]> By: buzzards27 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-39 buzzards27 Fri, 04 May 2007 23:18:33 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-39 You should NOT install more than one wax ring. You are asking for a problem in the future. Best case is having the toilet flange on TOP of the finish floor. Sometimes you can remove a flange and replace it correctly. If you cannot rework it and the space is greater than one wax ring you should use a "Flange Extender" see this link [it involve floor tile but the principles are the same]: http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=40603<br><b>References : </b><br>20 years building and 15 years engineering You should NOT install more than one wax ring. You are asking for a problem in the future.

Best case is having the toilet flange on TOP of the finish floor. Sometimes you can remove a flange and replace it correctly.

If you cannot rework it and the space is greater than one wax ring you should use a "Flange Extender" see this link [it involve floor tile but the principles are the same]: http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=40603
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]]> By: dennis http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-38 dennis Fri, 04 May 2007 20:43:00 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-38 you have already been told about the wax ring and the bolts. one thing they didn't tell you is you will need a new supply pipe. i suggest you get a new flexible one, they are easier to hook up. leave the collar that the toilet bolts go into where it is. the new deeper wax ring will take care of it.<br><b>References : </b><br> you have already been told about the wax ring and the bolts. one thing they didn't tell you is you will need a new supply pipe. i suggest you get a new flexible one, they are easier to hook up. leave the collar that the toilet bolts go into where it is. the new deeper wax ring will take care of it.
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]]> By: Frank Pytel http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-37 Frank Pytel Fri, 04 May 2007 19:24:40 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-37 Yes. I don't like wax rings. Rubber is quite a bit more expensive but well worth the price in my opinion. Here is an extender link to help you with the rubber ring. God Bless<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.azpartsmaster.com/shopazp/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=9141E Yes. I don't like wax rings. Rubber is quite a bit more expensive but well worth the price in my opinion. Here is an extender link to help you with the rubber ring.

God Bless
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]]> By: ~Seamaster~ http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-36 ~Seamaster~ Fri, 04 May 2007 19:16:02 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-36 Yes, pull out the toilet and replace the wax ring with a double wax ring. You will also have to replace the flange bolts with new longer ones to get a proper seal. Inherent moisture in a bathroom could cause long term problems with wood floors, espescially around the toilet where water would be absorbed by the wood. You'll see noticible swelling around the base if this happens.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, pull out the toilet and replace the wax ring with a double wax ring. You will also have to replace the flange bolts with new longer ones to get a proper seal.

Inherent moisture in a bathroom could cause long term problems with wood floors, espescially around the toilet where water would be absorbed by the wood. You'll see noticible swelling around the base if this happens.
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]]> By: Steven W http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-35 Steven W Fri, 04 May 2007 19:14:34 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-35 After you remove the toilet and install the floor, purchase new bolt down hardware and a wax ring with an extended rubber flange embedded in it. The distance in the difference in height will not be an issue. Steven Wolf<br><b>References : </b><br> After you remove the toilet and install the floor, purchase new bolt down hardware and a wax ring with an extended rubber flange embedded in it.

The distance in the difference in height will not be an issue.

Steven Wolf
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]]> By: thewrangler_sw http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-34 thewrangler_sw Fri, 04 May 2007 19:13:26 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-hardwood-floor/can-i-install-hardwood-floor-in-bathroom-and-how-can-i-raise-the-toilet-to-accommodate-the-thicker-floor#comment-34 Yes, you can install the flooring in the bathroom. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's installation guide, or you may void any warranty. As for the toilet -- no problem -- you simply need a wax ring with an extension. They are placed right next to the standard wax rings on the store shelves. They will help seal up to a one inch difference in new floor height. While you're at it, go ahead and buy the kit, with the bolts and washers in it too. Have Fun<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, you can install the flooring in the bathroom. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's installation guide, or you may void any warranty.

As for the toilet — no problem — you simply need a wax ring with an extension. They are placed right next to the standard wax rings on the store shelves. They will help seal up to a one inch difference in new floor height.

While you're at it, go ahead and buy the kit, with the bolts and washers in it too.

Have Fun
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