Removing Old Toilet Floor Flange

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

Removing old toilet floor flange. You will place the toilet on these after you disconnect it from the flange. It is usually made of cast iron in many older homes so the metal is extremely brittle and can break or crack over time. Keep the screws safe because you can reuse them later. Clean all the wax off the flange with a putty knife and deposit the wax on a sheet of old newspaper for disposal.

Remove all the old build up in order for the toilet flange to seal properly. Use a little silicone on the gasket when you begin tightening it up. Slide the toilet bolts out of the grooves on the flange. Install a toilet flange on the outside.

Toilet flange bolts have new bolts on hand in case your existing parts are stripped or rusty. Toilet flange before you purchase the new part identify the specific type you have. Break off the old toilet flange from the outside. Leave enough room to work on the toilet flange but lay the newspapers or towels close by so you don t have to move the toilet too far.

Clean away any remaining wax from around the flange and remove the screws which are fixing it to the floor. This could be a sign that you need to remove and replace your old toilet flange. This can be done by scraping or sanding with a wire brush on a drill. This diy video will show you how to remove an old 4 pvc flange that is cemented to a 4 pipe that you may do it without special tools.

When removing the toilet flange the methods used will vary depending on the type of material your flange is made from. If it is a 3 inch cast iron pipe. Bring it to a local home depot store for help determining if you need a pvc copper iron or aluminum replacement toilet flange. After a new wax ring is in place on the floor flange you should have completely scraped away the old one with a putty knife position the pick up stix beneath the rim of the new toilet bowl.

You will need to rep. It is what connects the toilet to the floor and the waste pipe below it. You could also place the removed toilet in a nearby tub or shower stall but there s a chance the bottom of the toilet. Step 6 removing the flange.