Toilet Leaking Under Floor

Under every toilet is a large round wax seal.

Toilet leaking under floor.

The location of the. You want to make sure that you get the new seal on correctly before you reattach the toilet. One reason for a toilet leak from the base might be a loose connection where the tank meets the toilet. If they seem loose or you can see water gathering in that area use the screwdriver to tighten them.

Water on the floor or a running toilet could signal the need for a minor repair a major one or even a new toilet and a few simple tests can help you decide which it is. Mark the water closet bolt positions on the floor with masking tape. This wax ring seal is positioned between the toilet and the floor. If the subfloor is spongy under your leaking toilet the toilet may have started to wobble and the problem is quickly going to get worse unless you make a fairly major repair.

When a toilet leaks water from the bottom base on the bathroom floor you most likely have a worn out wax ring seal. To prevent the porcelain from being chipped or cracked you should lay the toilet on either a blanket or a piece of carpet. This is to prevent sewer gas and other bad smells from escaping into the bathroom. Check the connecting bolts.

Push the new wax ring onto the toilet horn with the rounded side toward the toilet. Approach the bolts from inside the tank and screw downward to create the best seal. Remove lift and set the toilet on the floor upside down or on its side.