Replace A Flange In Concrete Floor

Installed together with a wax ring the hydroseat technology ensures a tight leak free seal and features a self centering rubber funnel that fits any toilet or closet flange.

Replace a flange in concrete floor.

Toilet flange bolts have new bolts on hand in case your existing parts are stripped or rusty. Step 5 clean up around the bottom of the toilet and place the new wax ring on the repaired flange. If the flange is sitting only about inch of the floor it is possible to use a wax ring sealed in place to fix this small gap. When replacing a toilet it s fairly common to discover that the existing toilet flange will not work for the new toilet.

Removing the flange is relatively easy. Toilet flange before you purchase the new part identify the specific type you have. It is best that the flange is level with the floor. You simply unscrew the retaining screws and pry the flange out.

Bring it to a local home depot store for help determining if you need a pvc copper iron or aluminum replacement toilet flange. The higher a flange sits above the floor the greater the likelihood of poor fitting and problems with the toilet leaking. Slip the repair flange spanner under the broken toilet flange but put one of the toilet bolts through the hole in the spanner first in order to easily reinstall the toilet. The hydroseat offers an easy one piece installation that fixes wobbly or leaking toilets and broken or damaged flanges.

Wax ring this secures the flange to the base of the toilet.