My plumber has set our new toilet 3 times, but it still leaks around the floor. I marked the water level in the bowl, and overnight the level lowered and water was on the floor even though it had not been flushed. Is it a problem with the wax seal or the toilet? Thanks.

You have a defective toilet. Your plumber should have caught that before he left for the third time. If you pull the toilet, is the floor wet under the toilet?

you have a defective toilet. your plumber should have caught that before he left for the third time. if you pull the toilet, is the floor wet under the toilet?


Yes, the area under the toilet is wet when he pulls the toilet.

I don't remember who, but one of the plumbing responders spoke of this on another string. A toilet is molded in ceramic and sand is used in that molding. Sometimes the molds are imperfect and when they drain the sand they forget to seal the hole. Simply replace the bowl or the toilet. It is defective.

i don't remember who, but one of the plumbing responders spoke of this on another string. a toilet is molded in ceramic and sand is used in that molding. sometimes the molds are imperfect and when they drain the sand they forget to seal the hole. simply replace the bowl or the toilet. it is defective.

Thanks for your help with this. I will call the plumbing supply store and ask that they replace the bowl.