Leaking Bathroom Floor
In the case of a tub set on a concrete slab the leak will ruin flooring in the bathroom or adjoining rooms.
Leaking bathroom floor. Tiled floors can leak through cracked tiles or problems with the grouting. Vinyl flooring is prone to rot and will often curl at edges from prolonged exposure to water. Recently this happened to us and upon further inspection we found a water leak on the back of our toilet. Check the patch of ceiling in the room directly beneath the bathroom for stains and signs of water damage.
These leaks can stain or destroy the ceiling below or rot floor joists. This leak was a cause of a failure of the seals between the bowl and the tank. However because water can travel a long distance it s possible to find water stains on the ceiling farther away. Water stains on the ceiling or joists below.
Make sure you use a plumber with insurance for bathroom renovations and tiling work as problems in this area can cause major damage. Evidence of a leaking wax toilet ring might not show up on the bathroom floor but this is a cheap fix and if you can t easily find the leak elsewhere pull the commode and replace the ring. The how to fix a toilet leaking water onto the bathroom floor read more.