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How To Repair A Toilet Flange The

Easiest Way How long have you been using your toilet at home? Is

it still in good condition? Chances are, when you’ve

had it for such a long time, it may already be showing

signs of leaking or in some cases, wobbling. And this

plumbing issue is usually caused by a worn out toilet

flange. The said part of your ceramic throne is

responsible for connecting the bowl to the drainpipe

that transports the waste materials to the rest of

your drainage system. With that said, let our DIY

guide show you how to remove and replace the

flange. Follow these steps carefully and you’ll

successfully complete this project on your own.

Tools You’ll Need:

Rags or newspapers

Wrench

Screwdriver

Putty Knife

Washcloth

Tape measure

New wax ring

New toilet flange

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Removal Of The Old Toilet Flange

1. Prepare your work area. Lay down

newspapers in one spot near the toilet bowl.

Turn off the toilet’s water supply and then

disconnect the plumbing. Flush the bowl to get

rid of the water in the tank. You can use a

sponge to absorb what’s left inside the tank

after flushing.

2. When there’s no more water in the toilet

tank, take a look at the bottom of the ceramic

throne. There should be two nuts that secure

the bowl to the floor. Use your wrench to loosen

both nuts and then keep them in a safe place.

3. Once the bowl is no longer hooked to the floor, slowly lift it up and set it on the

newspapers that you have prepared earlier.

4. Now work on the old flange. Slowly scrape off the wax with the help of your

putty knife. Once the wax is removed, use your screwdriver to detach the screws.

Just dispose of them because you won’t use them again with the new flange.

When you are done, detach the old flange. Put it in the sink and rinse it off with

water or a disinfecting wipe.

5. Get an old washcloth and plug the outflow pipe. That should prevent foul-

smelling gas from escaping out of the system.

6. When you’re done, measure the sewer pipe with a tape measure. This way,

you’ll determine the exact size of the new flange that you need to install.

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Installation Of The New Toilet Flange

1. To make sure that you have the right size of

flange, bring the old one to the home depot and

purchase the exact same type. Don’t forget to also

buy a new wax ring because you’ll need that for

the installation.

2. When you get home, take the old rag out of the

outflow pipe and start working.

3. Position the new toilet flange to its rightful

place and secure it with the new bolts that came

with the package. Use your screwdriver to tighten

the bolts.

4. Lift the toilet and re-install it. Make sure that the new wax ring is also pushed

into the bottom. Press down on the toilet bowl to seal the wax.

5. Remember the nuts that you have stored in a safe place? Screw them back

using your hand and then use your wrench to tighten them.

6. Re-connect the water supply and turn it on. Now flush the toilet and check for

leaks. If there are signs of leaking, you have to re-tighten the parts. Otherwise,

you’re done.

We hope that this DIY guide has shown you how easy it easy to repair a toilet

flange. If you need professional assistance for this kind of repair, just hire a

reputable West Palm Beach plumber. Call Plumbers 911 Florida or visit their

website to book a service schedule now!