1.   A more convenient chunk of wax is the wax ring used to seal toilets.

2.   A plumber fixed it by lifting the toilet, replacing the wax ring and resetting the toilet.

3.   A. When a toilet leaks, under the bowl, it usually means the wax ring connecting the toilet to the drain has failed.

4.   If adding flooring has made the flange slightly lower than that, you might need an extra wax ring to create a good seal.

5.   If the plumber replaced the wax ring, the repair is usually permanent, but for some reason it failed again.

6.   Place a fresh wax ring and rubber drain sleeve over the bottom of the new toilet.

7.   Scrape off all remnants of the old wax and replace with a new wax ring that you can purchase at any plumbing supply outlet.

8.   Take out the rag plugging the drain and press the toilet down firmly onto the flange to spread the wax ring and create a tight seal.

9.   Take out the rag plugging the drain and press the toilet down onto the flange to spread the wax ring and create a tight seal.

10.   There is a special wax ring around this flange that serves to seal the bottom of the bowl when it is bolted in place on the floor.