A flange is an external or internal spine, or frame, that gives strength. The toilet flange gives support and acts as a base for your toilet bowl and provides its attachment to the drain.

The toilet flange is the rising bracket that your porcelain toilet is placed on and which, connects your toilet to the drainage system. The flange is firmly fastened to your bathroom floor via various holes that are located in it. This flange fitting also has special openings in which toilet bolts are fitted. The toilet attachments extend perpendicularly through the flange and pass through the holes in the base of your toilet bowl. Nuts and special washers are used to fix the bowl tightly to the flange.

Toilet Flange Overview

Most houses have the usual plastic flange with a metal ring. This metal ring however is susceptible to rust, which loosens its grip on the toilet and the toilet is no longer held to the floor. This turns your bathroom into a dirty mess. Hence, a rusted flange calls for immediate replacement.

The flange fitting should be set so that the top of the flange is about one quarter inch higher than the floor. The most important aspect in a flange fitting is that the rim of the flange should be supported by the floor. As the drainage pipes should be kept free from any form of pressure whether it is the load of the toilet itself or the weight of anyone using it.

The toilet flange acts as a seal between the toilet and the drainage system. It prevents sewer gas from escaping from the drain and polluting your house. In addition, it also prevents any sort of leakage thus, keeping your home interiors clean and germ free.

With the toilet flange doing its job, well you are sure to have leak proof bathrooms for years.