Sealing the base of a toilet

[rbrady]

I have never called it either way, but does anyone have an opinion on whether it is good or bad to seal the outer perimeter base of a toilet at the floor. It seems to me like caulking around the base of toilet may actually trap moisture and/or conceal a leak at the wax seal.
Thoughts?

[Mark A. Timpani, CMI]

Yes it does. One trick is to leave a small gap in the back.

[Richard A. Moran, 2nd]

It sure makes it easier to clean the floor especially when you stand up to pee. I keep telling the wife to sit down .

Just kidding, really hun I was just kidding......ouch...

Dick
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[Bob Elliott]

Mark is correct , as this has been discussed before.

[rbrady]

http://www.nachi.org/forum/f22/toilet-caulking-22091/

I found the previous thread. I have been a member for a little over a year, but just got active on the board recently.

Thanks for the info.

[Barry Adair]

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