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Timeking
Explorer
Sep 11, 2023

water at base of toilet - temp fix good idea or bad?

There is a little bit of water at base of toilet, with all indications being failing flange seal. I tightened the mounting bolts a bit, but still leaks ... some. I am traveling and unless I pay to have this fixed by mobile RV guy$$ somewhere, my intention is to put a small seam of DAP Kwik Seal Ultra around the bottom and let it cure overnight.

So am I going to regret this? Will this cause the floor to rot out? I won't get home until November something.

Caulk or not to caulk, that is the question?
  • fyrflie's avatar
    fyrflie
    Explorer III
    Sep 11, 2023
    If you put caulking around the base, it will only direct the water somewhere else. Most likely down into you basement, if it isn’t already going there.
    I would vote to have the problem fixed the right way. Then while the toilet is off the mount you can better asses any water damage if any.

    Let us know how it works out.

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