How do you replace a seal under a toilet?
This really is a good do-it-yourself project because it isn’t hard and you can head off damage if you replace the seal as soon you can, rather than waiting for a plumber. You can do the task with a little bit of knowledge and some fairly simple steps. The seal, on the bottom of a toilet, where it rests on the floor, is a gasket made of a ring of wax. You can buy a replacement at a hardware store. This inexpensive seal can help prevent damage to flooring and sub-flooring…expensive items to repair if a leak is not repaired right away. Be sure to do this procedure when the temperature is at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit so the wax will be pliable. If you are replacing a leaky seal on an existing toilet, you will want to wear rubber gloves and start at Part 1; if you are installing a toilet in new construction, skip to Part 2. Part 1 • Be sure to shut off the water supply. You might be able to do this at the toilet, but you might need go into the crawl space or bas
