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    Oct 11, 2007, 10:05 AM
    Flange Too High
    I have a slab on grade (Concrete Floor) and I am replacing the floor tile. The soil pipe stands just over a half inch proud. It is cast iron. How can I fix the height overage so that the new flange is flush with the floor level? Pictures below...







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    Oct 11, 2007, 11:42 AM
    Was the flange flush when the old tile was still in place, won't it be flush again with the new tile?
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    Oct 11, 2007, 01:46 PM
    No it was not flush before, I had actually place a wooden platform and 2 wax rings under the toilet as a temporary stop gap.
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    Oct 11, 2007, 03:47 PM
    You can cut the pipe with a flush cutting Saws All. Let's ask Speedball to give you the best flange for your application. Speedball may see this yet today but likely tomorrow.
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