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Old 01-15-2024, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by collie1228 View Post
Not true. All toilets don't use a was seal. I have replaced two toilet wax seals with a seal made of a flexible rubber-like material which, unlike wax, does not make a permanent seal which can fail if the toilet moves over time. The seal I used is made by Fluidmaster (and other manufacturers make one I'm sure) and sells for about $10.00 at Lowes. Neither has had any problems.
Correct, but I interpreted the OP's comment in the generic sense. That, because the toilet was grouted to the floor, there may not be a floor seal at all. All toilets need a round seal between the toilet and the floor regardless of whether they are grouted or caulked. But, yes, some of the newer seals are made of rubber or plastic.