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An attachment connecting a toilet to a sewer drain pipe is known as a toilet flange. These are made of different materials and designed to fit right over the drain pipe. There are holes in the flanges and bolts can be inserted through them to attach them firmly to the floor and the toilet. Over a prolonged period of time water can damage the flanges and they can become brittle. Once it becomes brittle it may not remain stable and may need to be repaired or replaced. This might give rise to many questions that are asked to plumbing experts online. This article provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about such problems :

I am trying to create a seal on my toilet flange by using thick wax rings and double stacking it. It is 1 inch below the floor. Is it ok to do that?

1 inch is too deep for using wax rings. You better use a flange extender kit made of plastic spacers which corresponds to the size of the flange. You have to stack them up to the level of the floor. You will get these in most plumbing supply houses.

A toilet flange is shorter than the floor by half an inch. How can the toilet be set without over compressing the wax ring?

There are two ways to fix this problem. One is to increase the level of the flooring and the second is to lower the flange to make it sit flat on the floor.

How can I offset a toilet flange on a concrete floor without breaking the concrete?

Offset toilet flanges are available that go with PVC or Cast iron. However, you might have to chisel a bit of concrete to set them on the floor.

Can I replace a toilet flange myself?

Case details: It is too high and I need to lower it.

It is difficult to be done by yourself. You may need the help of a professional plumber to do this job.

A toilet mounting flange has a crack where it is fixed to the floor. How can I remove the flange for the purpose of replacement?

There are two ways to do this. One is to cut out the damaged flange and then glue a new one in it. You have to cut back the pipe and install a new one with a new flange and a coupling. This is a labor intensive process and maybe quite expensive too. You may even have to cut a hole into the ceiling below to get access to the pipe.

Another way is to install a repair toilet flange by a plumber. It has to be installed properly avoiding leakage and damage to the wall below. This flange has to be placed over the old one and should be screwed into the floor. If it is not lined up right or sitting right it will start leaking.

If you require a toilet flange extender you have to get one with the right height rather than stacking one above another to make up the distance. Additional layers might sometimes leak. Some extenders are available with a self-sealing gasket. These don’t need any caulking and are easier to install. Sometimes the problem with toilet flange is difficult and it is better to ask a plumber to solve the issue.

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