I just replaced the wax ring under my toilet. Now when you flush, it leaks worse than it did before! I am so confused! Is there something else that needs to be replaced?
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1Have you determined where the leak occurs? Did you clean the old wax off completely before replacing? Did you use the right size ring?– The Evil GreeboDec 11, 2012 at 18:08
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And did you install the new ring correctly? Only pushing down, not rocking to the side or pulling up?– BMitch ♦Dec 11, 2012 at 18:11
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yes I believe that may have found the issue I found a tile under the toilet protruding over another tile and I think that maybe it is not allowing the toilet to sit flush on the floor! is there a way to seal the toilet without having to rip up the tile?– Josie HenryDec 11, 2012 at 18:33
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2use two wax rings, but be sure toilet is sitting flush on the floor. Is your flange much lower than the tile level?– shirlock homesDec 11, 2012 at 20:19
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How much higher is the one tile above the other?– Tester101Dec 11, 2012 at 20:49
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2 Answers
As alluded to by 'The Evil Greebo', there is an oversize (thicker) wax ring readily available. Make sure there are no obstructions on the toilet flange and bottom of the toilet.
I would recommend against using 2 wax rings due to the increased possibility of leaks. Short of hiring a plumber to raise the flange, there are products like this that allow you to raise the flange and still follow building codes.
