Toilet not put back on the same exact spot after wax ring change?

Question

The plumber changed the wax ring and I just noticed from the old caulk stain that the toilet was not put back onto the exact same spot. It's placed about 1 cm. behind the old spot. Will this cause any leakage or problems, or is this ok? Thanks for helping!

Answer 1

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was the toilet leaking before he changed the wax ring ? does the bolts that hold the toilet in place stand straight or at an angle ? if they are straight and tight then its done properly . if you don't see any leaking around the base then it should be okay . some times the placement of the toilet will be different because the old ring doesn't fit properly and the new one helps put the toilet back where it belongs . Now if you notice any water around the toilet then you need to have it look at again .

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Asker's Comment:

Thanks for the info. I like Roderick's answer about not removing the caulk for evidence too but this one is a bit more detailed.

Answer 2

whose to say the the floor wasnt in the right place.placing the tiolet isnt all that difficult.it has to be tightened down.

Answer 3

Being a plumber is unquestionably a rated highly craft

Answer 4

It should be fine. What is below the toilet? If its on a concrete slab, you may never know. If it is above another room or tenant, you will find out. One cm is not that much. It is possible that the new installation is more proper than the first. I am guessing you will be ok unless you cant stand the old caulk line.

Answer 5

It's probably ok. The wax ring has some play, and so do the bolts holding down the stool part of the toilet. In the next few days, if you smell sewer gas in the bathroom, or under the house, then something was done wrong. But that's unlikely.

As for the old caulk stain, you can probably scour that off with lime away and a scouring cloth. But leave it for a few days as evidence for the plumber, until you're sure that there isn't any smell.

Answer 6

Flush and watch for water leaks. If none, just scrub around the base to remove the stains. Use bleach water.

Answer 7

Check the level of the toilet bowl from front to back and side to side. If it's level and doesn't rock(move) then it's fine.

Answer 8

If its not leaking or rocking its fine.