Toilet Leaking Under Floor

By far the most common reason for a broken seal is a toilet that rocks when you sit on it.

Toilet leaking under floor.

Check the connecting bolts. If they seem loose or you can see water gathering in that area use the screwdriver to tighten them. Mark the water closet bolt positions on the floor with masking tape. When a toilet leaks water from the bottom base on the bathroom floor you most likely have a worn out wax ring seal.

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. Apply the new wax seal where the old one as. The location of the. This is to prevent sewer gas and other bad smells from escaping into the bathroom.

Push the new wax ring onto the toilet horn with the rounded side toward the toilet. Frequently a toilet leaks simply because the wax ring has lost its seal. 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.

To prevent the porcelain from being chipped or cracked you should lay the toilet on either a blanket or a piece of carpet. 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. This wax ring seal is positioned between the toilet and the floor.