How to replace a toilet flange on a concrete floor
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2019
- Fix the toilet flange on concrete floor
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This is exactly what I was looking for. My house was built in the 60's and I have the old cast iron pipes, and my flange is broken on the basement toilet which is sitting on concrete flooring. Now I'm not afraid to give this a shot, I have the tools but haven't done this before. Wish me luck!
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Using this as a guide, you will need all the luck you can get.
Turn the water connection to bottom of toilet counter clockwise not clockwise. (Lefty Loosey). Place a rag inside the 4 inch cast iron pipe to prevent debris into pipe. Remove inside corrosion with a flat tip screwdriver or scraper. Suck out debris with vacuum cleaner. The flange bolts shall be @ 12 inches away from back wall. Use a tape measure to ensure toilet mounting bolts are same distance away from the wall.
Do NOT use a hammer or foot to beat the pvc toilet flange into place. The inside of pipe should have enough rust build up to easily install pvc toilet flange. Once the flange is in place, check with level. Bubble should be in middle of sight glass.
Tapcon screws require a specific drill bill to remove concrete. Make a proper side hole. Like a standard 3/16” tapcon requires 5/32” drill bit. The screw package tell you exactly the drill bit needed.
Wow! Great tips, you must be a pro! This tips are great for the people watching my videos cus this channel is focused to the DYI . Thanks
The flange that you bought is supposed to be twisted on, not hammered in. First you loosen the rubber to make it go in easier, then once you insert the flange you twist it and it will make the rubber expand and provide you with a better seal. That's why it's called Twist-n-Set. Also, never use WD-40 on a rubber, since it's petroleum based it will react with the rubber over time and make it disintegrate faster.
thank you, you were the only one that showed how to remove and replaced the flange to cement. awesome
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I just watched this again and I was told that to install you need to get the seal snug in hole and then turn the flange to get it to screw itself down into seal as close to floor as possible and then push it the rest of the way with holes for securing toilet in correct orientation.
Hello there! Whomever told you that, is totally correct and I should have mentioned that on the video. I appreciate you and Mike Nowlin made a comment about that, I hope new viewers see this comment, specially if they are dealing with a standard drain pipe size. The twist or turn of the flange is very true on the standard 3" or 4" toilet drain pipe, the only problem I had is that I was dealing with a 1950 Lead pipe and I tried to do that off camera and it did't work, it was extremely tight that the gasket keep coming off. So the only thing I can think of is that or either they use a different drain pipe size back then or the lead got deformed by the expansion and contraction of the concrete, perhaps somebody out there knows the answer. Thank you so much for watching my videos.
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This my friend is why you never shake a plumbers hand
😂 lol, you've got that right my friend!
Great video, sugestion: cover hole while working to prevent screws/bolts anything really from falling into pipe.
Excellent suggestion! This is something that is really lacking on my video. Thank you so much
@@TIPSFORDUMMIES stuff a piece of cloth in the hole but be sure to remove it before you install the toilet :P
That in itself is the reason I wouldn't let the scammer in my house. When you can't get the very very basic of the first move after removal, your clueless.
Thank you for your thoroughness! Most videos don't show the complete process, and this is very helpful!
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Second video I’ve watched of this guy. Very good step by step directions and problem solving. Nice work.
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First 30 minute video I've watched from start to finish in a while. Gotta subscriber great job buddy.
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I would NEVER use plastic closet flange. Too thick and will break if closet bolts are overtightened. There are stainless steel closet flange in different configurations, very thin, won't rust and will not break. I have replaced many plastic ones over the years, that were the cause of a "rocking" toilet due to being to thick for height above finished floor and or loose closet bolts due to cracked plastic flange. They should be banned by code.
Wow! New subscriber here. You are a very good teacher. Now I finally understand how to replace a toilet flange and how those toilet gadgets work. Thank you.
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Excellent video, the only couple of things I would suggest is measuring out from the wall your rough in measurements and put pieces of masking tape on the floor so that you align the toilet properly.
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I've found that marking the top of the bolts by cutting a small notch in the ends to ensure the tee head can be oriented correctly in the flange slot.
Excellent 👌 tip, thank you so much
Excellent video! One of the most articulately explaned videos i've seen!
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I like how you used "Tapcon" screws to help hold down the flange.
Hello there! Yeap I've been using them for a while, always do the job I want. The trick is to use the correct screw bit because if you don't, the bolt gets damage and people blame's the bolt. Hey thanks for watching my videos, don't forget to subscribe 👍
Thanks for the video, really helped me fix the toilet in my condo which is sitting on concrete.
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Thanks very much for this video, it was big help for me not knowing exactly what to do and making sure I do it correctly.
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You really did a great job showing how to do it. I appreciate it. Thanks.
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I have this same exact drain setup and I'll be tackling this in a few days after my wall repainting is done. Is it better to install ring like you did or put the ring onto floor drain? Your kit is missing that other plastic washer that goes between that washer and toilet to keep the washer from deforming in the hole.
What I like about this PVC is that it goes deep inside the led pipe, some other rings that I seen don't go deep at all and that may create problems sooner than later, but at the end is about what you prefer to do. As you can see on this video the lip of the pipe was completely gone that is why I chose this kit.
I like the video! The simplistic approach really helps me understand!
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Thank You! Find myself in the same situation. Subbed
Awesome!!! Thanks for posting this. 👍
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That’s was a twist to set
Thank you sir!
use a short piece of 2x4 on top of the flange and hit that with your hammer it will go in easier
I totally agree with you! I don't know why I didn't thought about that when I did this job. Hey thanks for watching my videos and don't forget to subscribe 👍
Great tips! Might want to edit for time, though.
You probably ought to invest in a hammer drill. It will keep the hole you are drilling the proper size.
Thank you boss, I now know what needs to be done.
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Thank you for posting.
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Excellent video , I learned what I needed to do the job , thanks .
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Don't like those flanges good for a homeowner I use a deep brass flange tapcom it down beat the lead over if you have enough or soldered it in
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Good stuff, thank you for sharing
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Were you working on a concrete slab foundation? Mine is, and the lead has been bent in, in a couple of places. by the concrete guys, I guess. So the pipe where the gasket would set isn't round, and can't be bent into shape. Do you think that will that be a problem?
Hello, hey thanks for watching my videos, yes I was working on a concrete slab and the lead pipe was bent also, so I grabbed a hammer and I try to bend the pipe back to its original shape the best I could, it doesn't have to be perfect as long as the new flange goes inside the bend lead tube.if you manage to get the new flange inside the lead tube and as long as the lead tube is not torn or it has a hole, you are pretty much set. again thanks for watching my videos if you have any questions just let me know. And please don't forget to subscribe 👍
Great video buddy thank you!
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you get baggies called liquid lock now, throw the contents in the bowl and it will gell up in a few minutes avoiding drips.
Hey thanks for the tip, I was wondering about those bags, how do you remove the gel to reuse the toilet?
@@TIPSFORDUMMIES just add more water ...
Got to do this today. Thanks
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Very helpful. Thanks.
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Thank you sir doing this tomorrow!
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Probably the flange broke because people leaning to the toilet paper holder, first moving that wax seal, then minor leaks rusted away the flange.
Block of wood and two pound hammer would work wonders for setting that flange which appears to be a lead sleeve in cast iron
Totally agree with you! Unfortunately the please where I was it was kinda of isolated, too far from home and yes I forgot the most basic tool " The hammer" . Hey I am impressed that just by looking at the video you knew exactly what pipe and material it was I can tell you have plenty of experience here. Hey thanks for watching my videos.
It’s fu@king hard work boy.
Great work boss.
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How to remove broken pvc flang that is connected to concrete
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If my toilet got to the point of cockroaches I’d very disgusted with myself
Hey thanks for watching my videos, drain pipes are full of cockroaches everywhere in the world, if the wax gets dry eventually is going to get cracks and cockroaches are going to come out.
@@TIPSFORDUMMIES wow I would’ve never thought that could happen. That’s disgusting huh
Great video. Very detailed. Are you using a regular drill or a hammer drill? Thanks.
Hey Jonathan thanks for watching my videos! At that time I was using a regular drill with a masonry drill bit which is not a good idea, using a hammer drill will be 10 times easier. Thanks for your comment and please don't forget to subscribe.
Silicone grease the rubber gasket to help lube it more
That is an excellent idea, I tried Wd40 on this project and it didn't help much. Silicone grease will work much better. Thanks for watching my videos and please don't forget to subscribe 😊
@@TIPSFORDUMMIES check out this link. Clear silicone paste, brush under the lid. Rubber safe. www.amazon.com/Mission-Automotive-Dielectric-Silicone-Waterproof/dp/B016E5E59G
@@TIPSFORDUMMIES also check out these drive pins rather than tapcons.. you can use them on the flange... just drill hole, insert and hammer the pin: www.amazon.com/Red-Head-HS-1420-Hammer-Set-4-Inch/dp/B002WGJSU8
The amount of luck demonstrated in this video is impressive : there is so much wrong and lucky with this video.
#1 ( Lucky) successfully turning the supply water to the tank off without breaking the tank.
#2 (Lucky not breaking or damaging the PVC replacement flange , (Wrong) pounding on it with a metal hammer and finally (shudder) stomping it into the waste pipe.
#3 (Lucky and Wrong) finally not breaking the porcelain base by the method of removing the old flange bolts that once held the toilet securely to the flange.
The possibility of contacting some serious disease is highly possible; with the example presented, any type of non allergenic glove would be better than the bare skin example. (Even a oven mitt or just a rag wrapped around the hand.)
Please delete this video to not misdirect someone into following the examples presented.
Great job but don’t use wax rings use the new POLY rung double the price but you can remove them and put it back on in case you have to reset it…
Excellent Tip! Thank you so much for sharing.
its a lead closet bend
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Thanks a lot , what’s a life saver..
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It’s supposed to screw in once the the gasket is seated? You should never hammer a flange?
Yes! Great comment, what happened is that this building was made in 1950 and the pipe had an odd size. But you are totally correct. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching my videos.
Good explanation; good videography.
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Good job sir 👍🏻
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If it don’t fit, you must acquit!
Absolutely! Lol
Had a great laugh at that. Thanks. Good relief in the headache of repairing it.
Do you have a link to the concrete screws ?
Thank for watching my videos. Here is a link of the screws and the store in which I got it from
www.homedepot.com/s/concrete%20screws?searchtype=text&NCNI-5
This is the quick fix some idiot did on my house years before I bought it. They just dropped a new flange into the old 1 with out tearing out the old 1. The lady said it leaked from the day the clown showed up to do half a job but charge a full price.
Mmmm, I am not quite understand what are you trying to say, but if you're trying to say that what is shown on this video is a quick fix, I have to tell you that you're wrong. First of all is not quick I wish it was quick, secondly the flange is bolted to the concrete so this job is permanent, third the flange fit so tight inside the tube but there is no leaks this job was done a couple years ago and it's still working like a champ. Hey thanks for washing my videos.
@@TIPSFORDUMMIES You have no way of knowing if you split the lead, or that it does not leak at that point below floor surface. What you may have evidence or direct knowledge of is that no problems have been reported.
@@deconteesawyer5758 The best evidence I have is that there is no evidence of water leakage at all, obviously before installing the new flange I looked for damage inside the pipe. Perhaps there was minor damage in the mouth of the led pipe, but the new flange goes inside the pipe about 2 1/2". Also the wax will cover any small damage on the mouth. This installation was made a long time ago, and is still working without any issues.
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@@TIPSFORDUMMIES The point was that you forced the conical (from descriptions elsewhere also thread formed) flange far past where you had an opportunity to inspect. You noticed no obvious splits but are content with achieving what amounts to using the PVC flange as a funnel without regard to whether it forms a sealed joint.
Twist to tighten the thing.
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my videos and thanks for your comment, that is definitely the way to go by twisting the flange, however on my case the drain tube was installed back on 1950 and it had a different diameter measurement, I tried a size smaller and it was to lose and obviously this one it was too tight, but yes on the new standard drain tubes all you have to do is twist it thank you so much and please don't forget to subscribe. 👍
Did this repair a week ago no problem
Fantastic!
I have this drain but I ripped the lead pipe at least 3 to 4 inches down. What should I do? Please help!
Hey, thanks for watching my videos 👍, the Pushtite PVC gasketed closet flange pushes into the pipe about 3" there may be on the market some that goes into the pipe even more, just got to look, this PVC flanges have a gasket on te bottom to prevent any water leaks that the pipe may have. You should be okay with this type of flange. thanks for watching my videos and please don't forget to subscribe 👍
Old , as in long retired plumbers and auto body shop guys and sometimes roofers knew how to work with lead. You want a good seal at that joint. Good luck.
WD40 and rubber dont work well. It dries out rubber so you'll be replacing that gasket quick.
It will be replaced only if the cockroaches bring a new one.
I was totally with you till you used vice grips to tighten those floor bolts....😜 But very good and informative. 🤙🏽
ah you notice that! True I use an improper tool for the job, you know I am so attached to my channel locks pliers, but I didn't had it on my pouch that day and I was so lazy to go and get them lol, and that tool will still be the wrong tool to use it. Hey thank you so much for watching my video
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@@TIPSFORDUMMIES I did it
haha ha hardworks john
some dont needs the ring wax?
Oh god... Please wear gloves!!! That's a toilet - you know what happens in a toilet! Do you really want to put your hand in that? Yuck!!! Otherwise, really great video! Thanks so much for posting...
Thanks for watching my videos! Yes, excelente advise for the first timers, of course wearing gloves is always good, however on my case, I live in a city that is extremely hot and humidity is really high, every time I use gloves my hands sweat like crazy making the job very uncomfortable. Thanks again 👍
I was using tapcons and the concrete just crumbling.
Sometimes a bad slab construction leaves no concrete on the toilet pipe drain. Perhaps this is your case, all around the drain pipe is more like dirt or sand
Vasoline!
Lol, probably that would have been the solution
Did you fix your own toilet? I would not like plumber to hammer the toilet at all. That is why I have been tried to do my self.
Hey thanks for watching my videos, this particular video it was for an old hotel, but yeah I have worked so many times on my toilets. 👍
Awesome: guy. I like your video. Just a little constructive criticism, a little more cleaning. ?! !
True! agree with you, I could have done better.
I tried one of those in cast iron and it was too loose.
Did you tried different sizes? There is different OD to try on
Great video u should edit some but great work
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No butt crack was shown throughout this video..
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Tips for dummies 😅
Use gloves, screws are not bolts, This "thing" has a name. Don't use that plastic crap for washer's, use real metal washers
Using gloves is a great habit, I totally agree with you, however I personally don't like to use them, I grew up working with my bare hands. That's correct bolts are not the same as screws, I always mix them my apologies I have to blame it on my first language I always get confused. I don't remember in which part of the video I said "this thing" but I'm pretty sure that if you are a DIY like me, then you understood exactly what I was talking about. The plastic washers are used to keep the bolts upright to make it easier to put the toilet in place, after you have the toilet placed and the bolts clear through the holes, then you put the metal washers. Hey, thanks for watching my videos anyway.
@@TIPSFORDUMMIES I'm just saying, on this particular type of Job, you really want gloves just because of the area and what it is not because of anything else. Sanitary issues
@@mikelunsford2587 I totally agree with you Mike! no offense on my part, thanks for commenting and for the positive tip.
Why would you smack PVC with a hard hammer and not use a rubber or plastic mallet? PVC is notoriously brittle.
Hello Thea, thanks for watching my videos! I have to tell you that you are 100% correct, the fact is that when I had that call, I wasn't expecting that big of a problem, and I wasn't prepare with the correct tools. In this particular job, the place is very old and the pipe was odd as the standard pipes now a days, however hopefully people can see this comment of yours so they wont use a regular hammer. Excellent observation. Thanks again for watching my video and please don't forget to subscribe as I download videos often.
Where is your gloves , you probably have fungus finger nails by now.
Hey thanks for watching my videos! You know I should use gloves, but I personally can't. Every time I try to use latex gloves in the past they torn apart in my hands sweat like crazy. luckily I haven't got any fungus under my nails because I do wash my hands very good after every job, at least not yet LOL. But I have to admit that this is a good point that I should have addressed at the beginning of the video. But hey, have you heard that saying that " real mechanics don't use gloves" lol
Has to be the worst video I've ever watched on RUclips. You need to be ashamed and take that thing down.
Hey thanks, at least I am the best of the worst. Mr. Sound effect I am too old to get a shame for stuff.
This is a horrific installation
Hey thanks for watching my videos! I totally agree with you, it was a horrific installation, but let me tell you something, I don't think there is a beautiful way to install a commode LOL. When installing a commode everything is horrific. Hey by the way, that installation is been working like a champ, no problems whatsoever, not at all.
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