removing old toilet question- dont want to install new one just yet..

Stuff an old rag in it.

Just stuff a wadded up rag in it.

Cut a piece of 1/2' plywood to cover the flange and put a couple holes in it. Make a gasket to put between flange and plywood then bolt it where the toilet bolts down.

Great use of those plastic grocery store bags. Stuff one bag with several more and it makes a real nice, tight fitting plug.

t I can have access to repair

Or, use one bag that is waterproof and stuff it with old newspapers, rags, or anything else that isn't alive.

That didnt cut the mustard with my toilet.

I removed my toilet for a remodeling job and I shoved a rag in it. There was just a draft blowing down from the vent that even with the rag, fumers were blowing out of the hole. I had to first lay a plastic sheet over the hole and THEN shove a rag down it to stop the draft. The plastic acted as a air barrier.

A rag usually does the trick for me but I realize sewer gas can be a bigger problem some places than it is in others.

I find that an empty plastic soda bottle partially filled with water works well. Can't recall right this minute but feel pretty sure it was a 20 ounce one.

Then if you still smell or feel anything add a little duct tape.

Colbyt

I think the point is that it isn't rocket science. Just plug the thing up with whatever is handy and works for you. A rag has worked for me every time I've used one in the past 50 years or so. If it hadn't, maybe I would have quickly figured out what was needed and improvised further.

Only needed if the OP is a moron and steps on it.

Carbon fiber and epoxy molded to an exact airtight fit may be called for here. And don't forget about sensitive methane monitoring equipment!

Got elephants running loose in the room? It doesn't take much to cover a hole and if you're not walking on it, it requires no strength.

I think mm was being funny.

shoom. right over my head.

KOS wrote the following:

Duct tape, and put a piece of wood, or an empty bucket over the hole to prevent people from stepping into the hole.

Ehhh...just thread it and screw on a cap. Use a rag inside too :)

If you have a large plastic lid to a Crisco can or a large coffee can that will work. That's what I use.

Would that be "towel", since it's a 4 inch opening?

One fellow I met. Stuffed a foam coffee cup in the opening. he said that worked well, to block the sewer gasses. Got the job done, pulled the flush handle and flooded the bathroom. Neglected to take the foam cup out of the drain before installing the wax ring and toilet. Oops.

I think the term is "cut the muster" but I could be mistaykin.

I've also used shopping handle sack bag, and then wrap electric tape around the tube and bag, to hold the bag