A homeowner attempting a toilet flange repair is stuck because the old flange is embedded in epoxy concrete and they lack the right tool (grinder) to cut it out, making them face hours of manual chiseling.

The existing Oatey product is a replacement flange, but the core problem is removing the old epoxy-smeared flange; no easy removal solution is offered by the manufacturer.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 29, 2026

Workarounds Described

smearing epoxy to get flange to stay down
facing hours of chiseling to remove embedded flange

Implied Software Gaps

Step-by-step repair guide app with tool identification and removal technique videos
Augmented reality tool to identify flange type and recommend removal method

App Concept

FlangeFIX Rapid Removal Tool

A specialized oscillating tool blade and epoxy softening gel kit designed specifically for cutting through epoxy and PVC toilet flanges without a grinder. It includes a carbide-grit blade that fits standard oscillating tools and a chemical softener that weakens epoxy bonds, reducing removal time from hours to minutes.

Key Features

Carbide-grit oscillating blade designed for epoxy and cast iron flanges
Epoxy softening gel that penetrates and weakens set epoxy in 15 minutes
Blade depth guide to prevent pipe damage
Comes with replacement flange alignment template

Target Users: DIY homeowners and plumbers encountering epoxy-smeared or broken toilet flanges in residential settings

Revenue Model: $24.99 one-time purchase for blade + gel kit, with $9.99 gel refills

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Oatey twist and set flange

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