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    Mar 11, 2010, 10:22 AM
    Replace toilet flange
    Good afternoon,

    I am doing a bathroom remodel and there is a half plywood on top of the subfloor. The 1/2 needs to be replaced but the toilet flange is obviously in the way. There is nothing wrong with the flange except that it is metal house was built in 1984. Just curious of the options and easiest way the solve this problem. Never removed a toilet flange before and hoping I don't have to. I am a carpenter but not a plumber. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

    Thanks,
    Jay
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    Mar 11, 2010, 11:23 AM

    No need to mess with flange. Remove damaged plywood. Cut a piece of plywood to fit that area. Measure and cut 4-5" hole for pipe under flange. Rip plywood into two pieces through center of hole. Put'er down sliding each piece under flange.

    If floor is to be ceramic tile better to use a cement board like Hardibacker.
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