Need tips on leaky toilet?

It probably is the wax ring, or maybe when the old toilet was replaced, the ring wasn't installed properly. Easy fix is just to pull the toilet up and replace the ring, even if it looks fine. Don't go for the rubber (i think) rings, stick to wax. Also, remember when caulking around the base of the toilet to leave space in the back, don't caulk all the way around. It sounds like you guys did that already, but that way you will be able to spot a leak, instead of it seeping into your floor and rotting your floor out.

try tightening the closet bolts first,not to much or it will break the bowl,to replace the wax ring is a simple job,just turn the water supply line off and remove the water from the tank,then from the bowl,this where a shop vac comes in handy,the more water you get out the less you have to mop up,lay some cardboard or news paper down in front of the toilet,remove the nuts from the closet bolts and lift the toilet up and set it on the paper or Card board leave your self enough room to work,now take a new jumbo wax ring with plastic center and set it down over the old one,and if the bolts are in bad shape now is the time to replace them,if you replace them make sure you get the type that has the plastic bolt washers that holds them in place while you set the toilet,after resetting the toilet apply even pressure on both sides of the toilet to get it to seat the wax ring once you get that complete the place the nuts on the closet bolts steel washers first and start tightening them down give each side the same amount of turns so not to get it one sided and take a chance on breaking the bowl,after that is done reconnect the supply line and slowly turn the water back on check the floor for leaks that could come from the toilet,if none are found then give your self a pat on the back and clean up your mess

You can do it yourself if your up to it.Shut the water off at the valve at bottom left of stool.Remove the tank cover. Flush the toilet and hold down the handle to get as much water out as possible. Water will still be in the trap so when you lift up the toilet and tip it water will spill out.I use my shop vac at this point to suck all the water out so I don't make a mess. Remove caps and nuts.Usually 7/16 or 1/2 " Lift toilet straight up by grabbing underneath bowl on both sides right next to the tank. Carefully sit it down and lean it forward and rest it on the tank top. I do this in the tub so I don't make a mess. Remove old wax ring with a putty knife.Install new wax ring w/ rubber flange by sticking to the bottom of toilet bowel and twisting to get it to stick on. Replace the bolts in the flange if needed or if they came off real hard.Pick up toilet and lower down making sure holes line up with bolts.Push down slightly until it;s all the way down.Replace washers and cap seats and nuts.Tighten down slowly going side to side until the bowl doesn't move around,don't over tighten or it will snap and break the bowl.Break off excess bolts at marks and replace caps.Fasten water line to the tank hand tight.Turn on water and check for leaks at water line,be sure to open water valve all the way as they can leak if not fully opened.Flush toilet several times and check for leaks at the base.Wax rings should last a long time if installed correctly and not disturbed.Good Luck.

The wax rings can last forever unless someone has plopped down on the toilet really hard. I had an over weight grand mother that would just drop after she got her pants off and broke three of are toilet rings. But I would check the rubber washers in the tank first to see if there leaking. Don't try to tighten them. Go buy new ones and replace them.The way ring is not really that hard to do. It more of a pain to get at it than anything. And don't worry if you smash it putting it on just take it back off and try to mold it back into shape. I would recommend rubber gloves cause they are really sticky.And then put it on the drain or the toilet and try and line it up again.I have changed several and it helps if you have someone to help you line it up.Then sit on it and try to push down on the toilet and tighten the bolts till there snug but PLEASE do not try to tighten them really tight or you will crack the toilet. That goes for the same on the tank also.Just snug on the tank until they stop dripping.If you call someone he will charge quite a bit to do something you could of done your self. Its not hard to do. Call me if you have trouble with it at 724-674-9107 cell day or night I'm always awake.My name is Walking Bear

Pull that sucker up and put in the best new wax ring you can get. Home Depot had them for 99 cents to 3.99. Spending an extra couple of bucks will save you a lot of grief. Bolt it down snugly. I had a pinhole leak in mine and it got into the flooring and ruined it.I had to rip out the floor and install new flooring and tile and blew a whole weekend on the job. I haven't had any trouble since.

main reason for leaks on your base assuming its coming from there and not under your top tank .

in time the screws loosen up on your toilet

remove the caps on the toilet exposing a screws on each side.

get yourself a ratchet a 7/16 or 1/2 deep socket .

and ck to see if the screws are loose if they are give them a full turn on each on and test your toilet.

you just want to snug them and not put to much torque to much torque you will crack the toilet.

if this does not work let me know and l can give instructions on how to replace.

they last a long time they only leak in time after use and movement

they never really wear out.

They last forever and ever unless you move the toilet.

I 'd look at were the tank sit on the bowl or for condensation that's making it wet.

you can do it yourself it messy and heavy but you can do it

Pull the toilet out, and fit a new PAN CONNECTOR. when you replace the toilet, make sure it is pushed fully home into this fitting. Cheap to buy.

these are all good answers, but before you procede with them, make sure that it is not condensation, or a leak from the tank