How To Caulk A Toilet To The Floor

Caulking around the base of a toilet means an extra barrier to break through on top of the bolts and wax seal.

How to caulk a toilet to the floor.

On some floors this may result in damage if removed improperly. Use a caulk gun to squeeze a bead of caulk around the base of the toilet where it meets the floor. Stand on the toilet to compress the wax ring and ensure good contact with the caulk. Keep your pressure on the trigger consistent and the movement of the caulk gun slow and smooth to ensure a better seal.

As mentioned use a utility knife and a small putty knife tapping with a hammer. Put masking tape on either side of the joint one following the toilet s base and the other along the floor. Smooth out the bead using your finger then wipe your finger on a wet rag. Install the wax ring and lower the toilet onto the flange.

Try to keep the application of the caulk consistent and squeeze it out slow and smooth to ensure a better seal. Pull the caulk along the joint between the toilet and floor and try to keep it at a 45 degree angle. To caulk the toilet run a thin bead all around the toilet then use a damp sponge or your finger to smooth it into place and wipe up the excess. You have to get really close to even tell whether it s caulked or not once dry.

Next move your caulk gun to the inset depth you just measured and apply caulk directly to the floor maintaining the inset depth as you follow the tape. If adding washers or shims fixed the problem the only thing left to do is to caulk the toilet the the floor. Pull the caulk gun along the joint between the toilet and floor. Caulk the toilet to the floor if the problem is fixed.

This happens all the time. Pull on the trigger and keep the caulk gun at a 45 degree angle. Also sit on the floor and give the darn thing a good kick with the bottom of your foot from at least two directions. This particular caulk will go on white while you are working it and then go completely clear as it dries.