What if a toilet flange will not fit in the drain pipe?

Do you need to chip away some cement to place a toilet flange correctly in a basement on a cement floor?

Most likely not, depending on the type of pipe you can find an inside flange to fit.

How to Install a New Toilet Flange?

Installing a new toilet flange is a fairly simple process that should take no more than 15 to 20 minutes. A properly installed toilet flange will ensure years of dependable use. If the old flange needs to be removed, this will increase the installation time. These instructions assume you are starting with a waste pipe that does not have a toilet flanged installed. If the old toilet flange is still installed on the waste pipe, begin by removing it, then following these procedures.The following items are needed to complete this procedure:New toilet flangeAdjustable wrenchScrewdriver (Phillips or straight head)Hacksaw (if modification to waste pipe is needed)Purple primer and solvent cement (if PVC flange is installed)New wax seal or waxless toilet sealPlace the new flange on the waste pipe and ensure the pipe height is proper for the flange to be affixed to the subfloor. If modifications need to be made to the waste pipe, use a hacksaw to cut the pipe to the proper height.Ensure the new flange is sitting level to the floor. The flange must sit level and flush to the floor for the toilet to properly seal to the new flange.Install the new flange on the waste pipe with the bolts positioned so they will fit into the toilet mounts. If a PVC flange is used, apply purple primer to the outside of the waste pipe and solvent cement to the inside of the flange, then press the flange firmly on the waste pipe. Be aware, once these item are attach using primer and solvent, they cannot be removed or adjusted. Be sure the flange is positioned and inserted properly on the waste pipe.Secure the new flange to the subfloor by screwing the flange directly into the floor.Apply the new wax seal to the flange or affix a new waxless toilet seal directly to the underside of the toilet.A waxless seal is commonly overlooked by consumers. Ask your retailer about a waxless seal. Waxless seals are cleaner to install and uninstall and can be reused even if the toilet is removed later.Mount the toilet back onto the new flange and secure it using a washer and nut on the flange bolts. Tighten each bolt with an adjustable wrench. Be very careful not to over tighten the bolts. If the bolts are over tightened, the porcelain toilet will crack.Your new toilet flange is installed and ready to use.

Why does a drain flange have holes in it?

To allow floor flange bolts to have a place to fit and to anchor the flange to the cement /wood decking

Should a toilet closet flange fit into or over the PVC drain pipe?

They make both kinds. Just make sure it fits snug before you glue it. there are several types a 3x4 fits over 3" and inside 4" but there are ones that will go over 4" and inside 3" I had the same question, especially after installing a 3" flange inside a 3 inch pipe. The trouble with this is that you are 'narrowing down' the drain opening (i.e. restricting the flow) so that clogs are more likely. I know, cause I clogged mine and then my wax ring blew out (while removing the clog), so I had to pull toliet off. I cut out my old flange and replaced it with a 3/4 flange that fit OVER the outside of the 3" pipe. Now when you look down at the flange, you now have a 4" hole, not a narrow 3". The less restrictive opening should help prevent clogs (I hope).

How do toilet bolts not move in floor flange?

These bolts have elongated heads that fit in narrow sockets in the floor flange so they cannot turn.

How is a shower drain flange supposed to fit in the floor?

The flange connects to the shower and just goes through the floor. It shouldn't mount to the floor.

How do you remove oil drain plug of 2000 Saturn L200?

You will need a Torx style bit or wrench to fit into the plug (size T40). A small pipe wrench which grips the outer flange of the plug can also be used to loosen it.

If you have a 4 cast iron stack with a 4 outlet to the toilet and the pipe coming up to the toilet is lead how do you attach a toilet flange to this 4 lead pipe?

The flange is actually a ring that the lead comes up through the middle of. The ring is secured to the floor and the lead is beat down against the flange. T would actually consider doing away with this lead bend as they are currently 50 years old or older. That is to say they stopped using them about 50 years ago and they are currently failing in a lot of homes. I w3ould cut the lead out leaving the brass stub in the cast iron where the lead attached, and repipe with PVC to that brass stub and attatch it with a fernco coupling. Three inch PVC will slide right inside that brass stub to make a real nice connection,Answerif you have the pipe flush with the finish floor you can get a plastic flange with a rubber ty seal gasket around it. this will fit inside the 4" pipe. or if the lead is exposed you can snap it at the cast iron and transition to plastic.

How do you keep toilet closet bolts from turning?

If they keep turning then the socket in the floor flange is distorted, or the bolt heads have worn. Pull the toilet and fit a new st of bolts and make sure they don't turn before re-fitting the toilet.

How do you fit WNRF flange onto an RTJ flange?

Not. There's no way to connect a WNF to an RTJ flange.

How to hook shower drain into toilet drain?

Provided you have a sewerage pump, yes this can be done, however, if not, you may need to feed it straight into the sewer line but also depending how deep your exisiting line will be will also depend on this answer.

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