I have tried to replace the wax ring probably three times in the basement bathroom (concrete floor), but have found that it is leaking. I just assumed that I was installing the wax ring wrong, so I bought more wax rings (wax ring with rubber flange w/ 40% more wax).
While I was about to install another wax ring I noticed after I removed the toilet this time, that the wax ring/rubber was actually nestled into the flange, and so it wasn't really sealing the the toilet because it was never quite "mushing" against the toilet and flange. (see picture below). I am guessing this is what my problem has been and why the toilet has had water coming out the front of the toilet (but I could be wrong).
Any advice on what to do if the wax ring actually fits into the inner lip of flange? Should I do two wax rings? Is there a better option/alternative?
Thank you for the help. Much appreciated.
While I was about to install another wax ring I noticed after I removed the toilet this time, that the wax ring/rubber was actually nestled into the flange, and so it wasn't really sealing the the toilet because it was never quite "mushing" against the toilet and flange. (see picture below). I am guessing this is what my problem has been and why the toilet has had water coming out the front of the toilet (but I could be wrong).
Any advice on what to do if the wax ring actually fits into the inner lip of flange? Should I do two wax rings? Is there a better option/alternative?
Thank you for the help. Much appreciated.