Step 3 · Install the Flange Repair Ring

This is the step most people slow down on. Take it one move at a time — there’s no rush, and you can rewind the clip as many times as you need.

Position the toilet flange repair ring over the top of the old, broken flange. These rings are designed to fit directly over the existing flange. Rotate the repair ring so that its new closet bolt slots are in a different position from the old, broken ones. This ensures the new bolts will be held by the strong, new ring. Align the ring so that the bolt slots are parallel to the wall behind where the toilet will sit. Using a power drill or a screwdriver, secure the repair ring to the subfloor with the provided stainless steel screws. Ensure you drill into a solid part of the subfloor. If you are drilling into tile, you may need a special masonry bit to create pilot holes first to prevent the tile from cracking. Make sure the ring is screwed down tightly and sits flat and level on the floor.