Clean and Remove Old Flange
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Simple Toilet Replacement And Quick Fix For Low Toilet Flange!
What happens here
Once the toilet is removed, you will see the old wax ring and toilet flange. Clean up any wax residue from the floor around the flange using a spray cleaner and paper towels. Inspect the old wax ring for signs of leakage, which may indicate the flange was not at the correct height. The video shows a leaking wax ring and a flange sitting too low. Next, carefully remove the old toilet flange. Use a utility knife to cut around the edge of the flange and a pry tool or screwdriver to lift it up. The video shows the flange was held in by nails; these need to be removed as well. Inspect the flange's condition; if it's metal and in good shape, it can be reused with an extension kit.
Goal: Clean the floor, remove the old wax ring and toilet flange
Tools and materials
- Hammer — Removing old nails if present
- Paper Towels — Cleaning and wiping
- Pry Tool — Lifting the old flange
- Spray Cleaner — Cleaning wax residue from the floor
- Utility Knife — Cutting around the flange
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