Plumber Canton, GA: Toilet Repair

Plumber Canton, GA: Toilet Repair

Is your toilet leaking or overflowing? Read on…..

No one likes to find that they’ve got a toilet problem. In fact, most of us shudder when we think about having to fix or repair a toilet. Fortunately, the only toilet problem most of us will face is the occasional clog, which can be fixed by simply using a plunger. However, some of us may face some bad luck and end up with a worse problem. If you get a crack in your toilet bowl or seal, you can end up with extensive water damage. If you have a cracked toilet or if your toilet is overflowing, keep reading to find out what to do next.

  1. Turn off your water!!! The first thing to do in any plumbing emergency is to turn off your water at the main water source. This can help prevent any additional water from leaking out into your home. In a toilet emergency, you may be able to shut off the water valve behind your toilet to stop the flow of water instead of having to shut off the supply to the whole house.
  2. Remove any objects that can be damaged by water. Make sure you’ve removed all furniture, decorations, clothes, etc. from the area surrounding your leaking toilet. These items can easily be damaged by water, and its a good idea to make it easier for your plumber to get to the problem.
  3. Clean up. If you can’t fix the problem on your own, the key to preventing major water damage is to clean up as you go. Mopping up and soaking up the water with towels will go a long ways in preventing extensive water damage to your floors and your home.
  4. And finally- call a plumber if you haven’t already! plumber-canton-ga

If you have a leaky or overflowing toilet, call Masterflo Plumbing immediately at (678) 822-7095! We provide toilet repair services throughout the Canton, GA area! We provide emergency repair services, so you can call us 24 hours a day 7 days a week!

 

Toilet Repair Tips- Caulking

Toilet Repair Tips- Caulking

Let’s face it- toilets can get nasty. There’s really no way around it. The caulking that seals your toilet to the floor can get nasty as well, so today we’re going to talk about a way to remedy that.

  1. First you’ve got to remove the old caulk. A flat head screwdriver is a great way to do it.
  2. Once all the old caulk is gone, clean the area really well.
  3. Let the area dry out really, really well. If its not completely dry before you re-caulk, you’ll just be inviting mold to grow back quickly.
  4. Using an adhesive bath caulk, re-caulk the toilet to the floor in sections. Smooth out each section with your finger as you go.
  5. Once you’re completely done, clean up any areas that need it with a wet sponge. Make sure to rinse your sponge so you don’t spread wet caulk around.
  6. Try to let the area dry for at least two hours and try not to get it wet for 36 hours.

In 6 easy steps you’ve got yourself a brand new looking toilet!

Toilet Repair Tips – Caulking

Toilet Repair Tips – Caulking Your Toilet

toilet-repair-services-canton-gaToilets should always be caulked to the floor in order to prevent any movement of the toilet. When a toilet moves, the wax seal could get broken and water can collect under the toilet and rot the floor. Oftentimes, homeowners will set a toilet and then caulk around the outside edge. This method generally isn’t strong enough to hold and it also leaves a large, visible line of caulk. Read on to find out the best way to caulk a toilet!

  • Set the toilet in place, making sure its square against the wall
  • Use masking tape to make an outline of the toilet on the floor
  • Remove the toilet and lay it on its side
  • Measure the depth and width of the gluing edge of the bowl
  • Use your caulk gun to apply caulk directly to the floor using the depth you measured in the previous step
  • Install the wax ring
  • Lower your toilet onto the floor
  • Stand on the toilet to make sure its properly adhered to the wax ring
  • Use a paper towel to clean up any extra caulk