How to Fix Leak Between Toilet Tank and Bowl

Is your toilet leaking between the tank and the bowl? If you see water pooling on the floor, leaking from the tank bolts, or around the base, it's time to replace the gasket and hardware.

A worn tank-to-bowl gasket or loose bolts usually cause this leak. Cleaning chemicals, bacteria, hard water, city or well water, can all break down these parts over time.

This is unlike a running toilet, where the water leaks within the tank because the toilet flapper is loose.