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To install a new flange on your toilet, you first need to remove the old one. Using a putty knife or a paint scraper, cut off the wax ring on the old flange. Save the mounting bolts for the new flange. Then, Candu Plumbing of the Chatsworth site can lift up the PVC flange from the outflow pipe.

Offset toilet flange extenders are plastic rings

If your toilet flange is off to one side, you can install an offset toilet flange extender. These pieces are typically made of PVC and fit inside a four-inch pipe. It is important to make sure that the waste flows down the pipe without any obstruction. Make sure to check for seams or other things that can restrict the flow of waste.

First, you need to find an offset toilet flange extender that fits your existing flange. The flange extender should fit over the existing flange and be flush with the finished floor. The extender will likely use the existing flange screw holes and will require silicone caulk or a rubber gasket to seal the space. Once you’ve selected the right one, you’ll need to install it over the existing flange. Make sure to use spacers to ensure a tight fit.

Getting to the toilet flange

If your toilet leaks, you may need to replace the flange. In addition to fixing the leak, a replacement flange can also make it easier to replace an old toilet. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to find and replace the flange. To begin, simply turn off the water supply to the toilet. This supply may be on the wall behind the toilet unit or closer to the floor.

You can use a putty knife to cut the seal that seals the toilet. Then, remove the toilet tank from the bowl. You can also remove the floor bolt nuts. Be sure to remove the wax ring from the bottom of the toilet bowl. You should then lay out the toilet bowl on a tarp or towels.

After you have removed the old flange, use a hammer drill and a 1/4-inch concrete/masonry bit. Be careful not to damage the sewer pipe by cutting too deeply. A broken pipe may be costly to fix and difficult to replace. In addition, make sure you are using a tapcon anchor to secure the toilet flange to the concrete slab.

If you do not want to spend the money on a plumber, you can purchase a toilet flange replacement kit. This kit usually costs between $7 and $20 and includes a flange and wax seal. If you’d rather save some money and don’t want to deal with the mess, you can also contact a local Chatsworth plumber.

A plumber will charge you between $45 and $150 for a toilet repair job. However, the price of this repair will depend on where you live. Typically, rural areas have a lower cost than busy urban areas.

Candu Plumbing of Chatsworth
9726 Variel Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 492-3067
https://www.sharkplumbers.com/plumbers-in-chatsworth/