How to Replace a Toilet Flange

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place newspapers or towels on the ground adjacent to the bathroom.

   You will place the toilet on these after you disconnect it from the flange.
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   Step 2: Turn off the water supply to the toilet.

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   Step 3: Disconnect the water supply hose.

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   Step 4: Flush the toilet until it is empty.

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   Step 5: Loosen the two nuts that attach the toilet to the floor by hand or by using a wrench.

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   Step 6: Remove the toilet and set it on top of the newspapers or towels that you already placed on the floor.

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   Step 7: Clean the wax from the flange seal using a putty knife.

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   Step 8: Remove the screws that attach the flange to the floor with a screwdriver.

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   Step 9: Remove the flange and clean it off either in the sink or with a disinfecting wipe.

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    Step 10: Place a washcloth loosely in the outflow pipe to block unpleasant sewer gases from escaping.

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    Step 11: Measure the diameter of the sewer pipe using a tape measure so that you know the correct size for your new flange.

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    Step 12: Take the flange to a home improvement store

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    Step 13: a hardware store or a plumbing supply store and purchase a flange of the same size and shape.

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    Step 14: Purchase a new wax ring at the store along with your new flange.

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    Step 15: Remove the washcloth from the outflow pipe.

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    Step 16: Secure the new flange to the floor using the new bolts.

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    Step 17: Screw the new flange to the floor using a screwdriver and the new screws that came in the product package.

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    Step 18: Lift up the toilet and push the new wax ring into place on the bottom.

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    Step 19: Place the toilet on top of the flange

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    Step 20: lining up the toilet with the new bolts.

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    Step 21: Replace the nuts that hold the toilet onto the flange.

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    Step 22: Reconnect the water supply hose.

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    Step 23: Turn on the water supply to the toilet.

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    Step 24: Flush to ensure that the toilet is working properly and there are no leaks.

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