Recent content by Obladi555

hj, yeah the rust stain is what alarmed me. Is there a way to keep this from rusting further? I've seen a few "patch kits"online for tub chips and cracks...is that worth exploring? Thanks.

Excellent, I feel relieved. Thank you so much for your help!

Hi Terry, Thankfully there is no leak. My concern is that this will lead to a more severe problem down the road. Do you have any recommendations to remedy this? Thank you!

I had recently installed a new tub drain a few weeks ago, and today I noticed a hairline crack with rust where the drain is (please see photos). Our tub is an American Standard cast iron and is most likely 40-50 years old. Can anyone offer and help for this? Thank you in advance.

Thanks hj, the flange is indeed lead and hammering it down to the surface of the SS ring is exactly what I did. The toilet was installed last weekend and I am relieved to report that all is well so far. Thank you everyone for your help!

Thank you jadnashua!

Thanks for your response Reach4. The shims were recommended by a Lowe's employee if we were to encounter any rocking of the toilet. Thanks for the tip using the modeling clay. We will pick up a wax ring sans the funnel. Thank you again for your help.

Just want to say that this forum has been so helpful during our bathroom remodel, thank you! We are about to install a new toilet. After removing many layers of flooring, our lead flange now sits about 5/8 in. above the finished tile floor. I have hesitation that the toilet will be too high...