JohnC
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I am going add either 3/8 or 1/2 ACX plywood and ditra over exisiting 5/8 plywood as I prepare to replace linoleum with 12x12 ceramic tile in an upstairs bathroom. I very much prefer to cut the ACX so it is within 1/4" to 3/8 of the 4" ABS drain pipe. I believe this will give me the best base for a new 3x4 closet flange that I plan to install within the drain pipe so it can be mounted on the top surface of the tile. I am also not fond of the existing plywood around the current closet flange. Its not rotted, but I can tell it has seen water once or twice. The hole around the flange was also cut with a circular saw and there are about 2" long partial cuts into the plywood at the four corners of the drain opening.
The 4" drain pipe has an external bonded ABS closet flange with metal collar that is screwed onto the existing 5/8 plywood. The metal collar prevents me from cutting the ACX close to the 4" drain pipe. If I can't cut the collar off without damaging the ABS drain pipe, I'm stuck using the existing closet flange which would be about 1 - 1 1/8" below the tile surface when finished.
I would appreciate any advice on the best techniques to cut away the existing metal collar. Its in decent condition (enamel paint is gone with only surface staining and a few miniscule corrosion dimples in one spot). Sturdy tin snips haven't been much help and I wonder if anyone tried a jig saw in this case.
I am also not thin skinned if someone tells me I'm wrong headed and should just mount the existing flange below tile surface. If this is a more sane approach, I'd probably sand off the collar and repaint to stop any early corrosion. I might also probably lay 2 layers of 1/4" ACX down with one forced underneath the exsiting closet flange, and all other areas outside of the flange having 2 layers of 1/4'" ACX. I'd probably also use a fernco waxless seal tube for the toilet rather than trust those ring extenders and a wax ring.
Please help.
The 4" drain pipe has an external bonded ABS closet flange with metal collar that is screwed onto the existing 5/8 plywood. The metal collar prevents me from cutting the ACX close to the 4" drain pipe. If I can't cut the collar off without damaging the ABS drain pipe, I'm stuck using the existing closet flange which would be about 1 - 1 1/8" below the tile surface when finished.
I would appreciate any advice on the best techniques to cut away the existing metal collar. Its in decent condition (enamel paint is gone with only surface staining and a few miniscule corrosion dimples in one spot). Sturdy tin snips haven't been much help and I wonder if anyone tried a jig saw in this case.
I am also not thin skinned if someone tells me I'm wrong headed and should just mount the existing flange below tile surface. If this is a more sane approach, I'd probably sand off the collar and repaint to stop any early corrosion. I might also probably lay 2 layers of 1/4" ACX down with one forced underneath the exsiting closet flange, and all other areas outside of the flange having 2 layers of 1/4'" ACX. I'd probably also use a fernco waxless seal tube for the toilet rather than trust those ring extenders and a wax ring.
Please help.