Cracked toilet flange

Hello experts,

I removed my toilet after ripping up the linoleum in my bathroom to install a tile floor. After having difficulty removing one of the two bolts between the bowl and floor (bolt spun freely), I got the toilet off the floor. After removal, I noticed that the ~10 year old flange is is bad shape.

Recommendations on replacing the flange? Do you need a special tool?

I want to take care of this before laying tile in the immediate area, based on the most recent flange post / cracked tile story...

Thanks in advance for your ideas

Ralph

You can leave the old metal flange there, and use a repair flange over it.

Most hardware stores carry one for that purpose.

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A better way is to remove the flange and use a two piece "hinged" replacement flange that will take its place.

Toilet Flange Removal Tool

There's a tool for removing 4 inch toilet flanges called the FlangeBuster. It attaches to a power drill.

Check it out at http://www.flangebuster.com