My toilet ate my hardwood


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Old 10-21-18, 11:03 AM
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My toilet ate my hardwood

Toilet leaked at the ring and destroyed the hardwood and some subfloor. Is this plan correct?:

-we got toilet out. Please note pic, and crack in pvc
-flooring guy tomorrow
-plumber after floor fixed.

Does plumber need access while flooring is ripped out or can I let floor guy fix everything first?

thanks!!

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Welcome to the forums.

That is not a proper picture link. Try posting the picture directly to the board.
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Thanks but i can’t find “go advanced” link


Thanks but i can’t find “go advanced” link
 
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Don't click on "new reply". Scroll down below that and you'll see "post quick reply" and "go advanced". You want "go advanced".
 
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Your plumber will probably want access while the floor is opened up so they can prepare for the new toilet flange.
 
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Thanks Dane

Is that just to make it easier to replace flange or is it a necessity? It seems that even with the old wood in place, one can access the entire flange.

(just don’t want to force the flooring guy to go away and come back unless necessary)

appreciate the help.
 
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Without knowing exactly what's cracked and how it's attached.... we'd be guessing. I can tell you that it is very difficult to replace a cracked flange with the floor intact.
 
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We were just discussing this problem with another member last week. But in your case I think you are in better shape. It looks like that is the type of flange that is placed over the drain pipe and a rubber seal is then pushed down. That should be fairly easy to replace.

If it were me..... I'd take that seal out and remove the flange. Get a new one, give it to your carpenter and have him fix the floor under the flange while making sure it sits down where it should be. Then it can be permanently installed.

I was trying to find that fitting. I'm not sure if that rubber seal is removable separately or is attached to the flange. Both may come up together at the same time. You twist and pull up on the flange to remove it.
 
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You are right, the rubber seal came out easily. The flange itself seems permanently adhered to the sewer pipe.

while not the answer I wanted, I seem to have my answer. Need the old floor torn out, let plumber work, then bring back carpenter. Then do toilet myself or call back plumber.

(Either that or leave the old flange with the small crack, but probably bad idea)

thanks guys.
 

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