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4. I've used several different options.

Sat Apr 16, 2016, 10:36 PM

Apr 2016

Not sure what you are working with. Can you post a picture?

It sounds like maybe cut the existing flange top out with an angle grinder and install one of these.

Twist to seal. Tapcon the new flange to the floor.

This one is cast iron but PVC will work too and a bit cheaper/move available.

http://www.faucetdepot.com/faucetdepot/ProductDetail.asp?Product=158986&AffiliateID=GoogleDirectFeed&gclid=CPCeiL7PlMwCFQoNaQodFH4LoA

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about to quit on a DIY project, anyone ever drill cast iron, as in 85 yr old toilet flange? [View all] HereSince1628 Apr 2016 OP

See if this helps liberal N proud Apr 2016 #2

+1 n/t FSogol Apr 2016 #13

I've used several different options. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #4

Yes there are a handful of types of pvc inserts HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #5

A grinder cuts cast like butter. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #6

I had the thing all set and the self leveling poured. Perfect floor Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #7

Dog! I hate when I do stuff like that pscot Apr 2016 #8

Yeah. I knew I was cutting it a little close. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #9

Bin Sober it looks like you are staying busy ! Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2016 #11

What makes you think you can't drill through it ? Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2016 #10