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 junebug82644
May 10, 2008, 04:33 AM
My daughter needs a new toilet and tub.  The floor around the toilet is so soft we are afraid to use it.  I know we will have to replace the floor or put in a completely new one on top of the old one.  Putting in a complete new floor is recommended in a book on repairing Manufactured Homes. The toilet pipes will sit below the new floor and I need to know how to make them level with the new floor.  Also We will need to reinforce the floor under the tub/shower.  Any help would surely be appreciated!  Thanks, Ellen
 speedball1
May 10, 2008, 04:49 AM
My daughter needs a new toilet and tub.  The floor around the toilet is so soft we are afraid to use it.  I know we will have to replace the floor or put in a completely new one on top of the old one.  Putting in a complete new floor is recommended in a book on repairing Manufactured Homes. The toilet pipes will sit below the new floor and I need to know how to make them level with the new floor.  Also We will need to reinforce the floor under the tub/shower.  Any help would surely be appreciated!  Thanks, Ellen
To bring the flange up to floor level purchase a set of flange extenders,(see image).  
 
Also We will need to reinforce the floor under the tub/shower  Is it the sub-floor or the floor of the tub that you wish to shore up?  If it's the tub I use mortar or cement and puddle it under the tub area to firm up the tub floor when you step into it.  Good luck,  Tom