It s a great option if your existing closet flange is broken or rusted.
Rusted toilet flange concrete floor.
I am having to replace answered by a verified plumber.
With the toilet flange in place you are ready to install the toilet with a new wax ring.
To replace the rusted toilet flange you first need to remove the broken or rusted areas using a hacksaw.
Slip your repair flange spanner under the toilet flange but replace a toilet bolt in the concrete floor through the hole in your spanner for easy toilet reinstallation.
A rocking toilet over time will break.
This is a step by step instructional video on how to easily repair a broken iron or plastic pvc toilet mounting flange.
I went to install a new toilet and the flange was rusted and the slots for toilet bolts broken.
A few minutes work with a hammer chisel and pliers removed all the remains of the pressed steel flange.
Pipe is copper with the flange attached to outside of pipe.
Rotted toilet flange repaired new toilet installed.
Due to its construction you can only use a toilet flange repair ring on pvc or abs pipes.
Flange is fixed to copper pipe.
Pick up the toilet again bending at the knees and not the back.
It s an a push tite gasketed closet flange.
Option 3 is the easiest.
Clean up around the bottom of the toilet and place the new wax ring on the repaired flange.
Line the bolts up on the sides of the bowl and gently place the toilet on the repaired flange and press to the floor.
If using a plastic flange ring be careful not to crack the ring by screwing the anchors in too far.