Rotten Floor Around Toilet Flange

Drill several large holes around the circumference of the toilet flange.

Rotten floor around toilet flange.

How to fix a rotten floor around the toilet 1. Unscrew nuts from the bolts at the bottom of the toilet with pliers or a wrench. If only the area directly below the flange is rotted you can install a two piece steel closet flange support. Turn the toilet s water supply valve clockwise to shut off water to the tank.

The second is that it holds the toilet to the floor securely. Remove the two hold down bolts one on either. This could be because of leaks or overflows. Remove the flange from the drain.

Then use a hammer to drive a flat head screw driver in between the 2 pieces of abs flange and pipe. Insert the blade of the pvc saw into one of the holes then cut around the interior circumference. Unscrew the flange bolts. Cut support lumber usually 2x6s or 2x8s to fit between the existing floor joists on each side of the hole and install them with long screws leaving half the width of the support lumber under the existing floor.

Replace them if necessary. Sometimes the subfloor around your toilet will become soft and may begin to rot. Then install the new sub floor and glue on your new flange. You may need to cut it into more than 2 pieces to get it off.

Lift the toilet off the remaining bolts and place on a tarp upside down. If you can t turn them cut the bolts just below the nuts with a hacksaw. Remove the spongy flooring. Now is a good time to inspect the soil pipe and toilet flange for damage or wear.

Soak up the last of the water inside the tank with a sponge wringing it out into. The abs glue should break away and release the pieces. Inspect to see if you can reuse it or if you need a new one. Flush the toilet to empty the tank.