Fix a Broken Toilet Flange from the top

[@roger2276]

I bought the exact repair flange as what I see here from Amazon .. one side is broken on the original PVC flange so toilet rocks but

[@roger2276]

Should be easy as what I was trying to say good video basically self-explanatory I was worried about the metal flange fitting over it but based off your video it looks like it's going to fit perfectly fine

[@RoscoReviews]

It sounds like you are having the exact same problem as what we had in the video. This is really common. I have had to repair several of these.

[@roger2276]

@@RoscoReviews yeah and for only like 10 bucks for the repair ring vs at home Depot for that danco repair flange with the bolts already attached to it... Which cost almost 20-25 bucks ..it's a better option

[@joeschmo4854]

need to use a little more caulk next time

[@RoscoReviews]

I think calking the inside of the ring where the metal meets the plastic would be sufficient. The wax should do most of the sealing.

[@Pamelaeschannel]

Why not remove the old boken flange and replace it with a whole new flange?

[@RoscoReviews]

You can certainly do that. This is in a concrete floor, so removing it could be difficult. And if you damage the pipe underneath trying to cut out the flange then the rabbit hole could go deeper than you intended. I’m my opinion, Using the metal repair flange is faster, easier and cheaper.

[@emeraldkind]

For the average person that probable doesn’t do things like this, a word of advice. Do not drill all the holes at once. Drill the first hole. Put a screw in just snug. Drill a second hole on the opposite side of the first hole and put a screw in, just snug. Then proceed to drill the other however many holes. That will insure you don’t accidentally let that piece move a millimeter or 2 causing the screws and the holes to not line up.

[@RoscoReviews]

This is probably a good idea! Thanks for the tip. It was be easy to get it a little off especially since drilling into concrete can be a little rough.

[@emeraldkind]

@@RoscoReviews You are welcome. For most mechanically inclined or just experienced people it’s not a problem and for people that are even a little anal about their projects, the caulk will help keep it in place. However I have watched people claiming to know what they are doing mess a simple drilling job up to the point they ruined whatever they were drilling. Fortunately I have never done that due to my grandfather teaching me when I was young and just watching him.

[@emeraldkind]

@@RoscoReviews I hate drilling in concrete. It’s not as forgiving or as easy to fix as wood. There are plenty of easy fixes for wood.

[@tihralahn]

Isn't this going to rust over time?

[@RoscoReviews]

They are galvanized, so it should last quite a few years. I have used several over the last 5 years, and I haven't have to fix any of them yet. but if I do, I can update this as to how long they last.

[@stephentaylortexas]

great video thanks/

[@RoscoReviews]

You are welcome :)

[@hunter5matt]

This made the flange sit too high

[@RoscoReviews]

This doesn’t add much to the top, the flange must have been pretty high to start with. You may have to cut off the flange and use a different style repair.

[@kendavis693]

😊😊

[@RoscoReviews]

Happy to help 😊