Assuming no other complications pop up, you can expect to pay around
$145 to $165
for this simple repair. However, your costs could easily run into the hundreds or even thousands if a broken toilet flange is difficult to remove, or if you have excessive water damage.
How do you fix a broken toilet flange in concrete?
How do you install a toilet flange on a concrete floor?
What happens if toilet flange is broken?
A toilet flange has a metal or plastic ring that holds the toilet to the floor, and when the ring breaks,
it can render the toilet unusable
. If the toilet rocks because the flange is no longer holding it securely, the wax ring seal can break, water can begin to seep out and problems quickly multiply.
How do you fix a broken toilet flange?
How do you fix a broken flange?
Can you install a toilet without a flange?
The flange and accompanying bolts hold the toilet firmly to the floor and keeps the seal between the toilet and the floor.
Without the flange or if it is broken, he would have to attach the toilet to the subfloor with wood screws
, and if the floor is rotting out, those won't last long.
How do you remove cast iron toilet flange from concrete?
How do you install a rough toilet flange in a basement?
How do you replace a PVC toilet flange?
Does toilet flange sit on top of finished floor?
The toilet flange needs to be on top of the finished floor
. Meaning the bottom edge of the flange needs to be on the same plane as the toilet. So if your toilet sits on the tile, the flange needs to be on top of the tile too.
How often should a toilet flange be replaced?
Between the toilet and the flange is a wax seal. The wax keeps water from leaking as it passes from the toilet to the drain pipe. It also seals against foul sewer gas odors. A wax seal will often last the life of the toilet,
20 or 30 years
, without needing to be changed.
How do you remove a toilet floor flange?
How do you install a flange repair kit?
Can a toilet flange be replaced?
Replace the Toilet
Place the toilet bowl atop the new flange, aligning the bolt holes in the base of the bowl with the flange bolts
. Holding the bowl by the inside rim may help you get a better grip. Lower the bowl down and apply pressure to set the seal.
How long does a toilet flange last?
It requires no maintenance and can last
30 or more years
, often as long as the toilet itself. But sometimes wax rings can dry out, crumble, and fail prematurely. When that happens, they need to be replaced. The telltale sign of wax ring failure is water leaking out from around the base of the toilet.
How do I know if my toilet flange is broken?
- Any leak from the bottom of your toilet.
- Unpleasant odors.
- A loose toilet that shifts or rocks.
How do you fix a cracked PVC toilet flange?
Can you put a new toilet flange over an old one?
Either slide the new closet flange bolts into the old flange before adding the extender or add them after you adhere the extender to the old flange
. Consequently, we chose to add one of the bolts to the old flange first since it was a tight fit. Add metal washers and nuts to the closet flange bolts.
Can toilet flange be lower than floor?
In a typical toilet installation, the floor flange that sits inside the drain opening below the toilet should be positioned so that its bottom surface rests flush against the finished floor or
no more than 1/4 inch above or below the floor
.
How do I know what toilet flange I need?
The most common and readily available toilet flange is the
4 x 3-inch size
. This pipe is 4 inches wide at the top but only 3 inches wide at the bottom. The 3-inch bottom is the correct size for fitting the schedule 40 pipe most frequently used in home drains.
