Originally Posted By: dedwards This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Vinyl sheet goods have a paper backing that is gray in color. If moisture or more importantly, water gets under the vinyl, the paper backing darkens. It can happen a number of ways; poor seal around the base of toilet, wear and tear on the surface, just being constantly wet can eventually cause it to happen. I have never heard of any way to reverse it as it is not cost effective. Typically most folks just replace it. It has a tendancy to just get worse once it begins.
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
looks like a fairly new toilet? i’d guess tank sweat and like Doug said, water damage to vinal floor backing. i see it all the time. they need a new piece of vinal.
Originally Posted By: ckratzer This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Charles,
Simple.Toilet is leaking.That area usually indicates wax ring did not seat.Recommend that a plumber is needed to make required repairs.Recommend vinyl to be replaced as mold has begun to grow between vinyl ply and its paper backing.
Originally Posted By: dnice This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
ckratzer wrote:
Charles,
Simple.Toilet is leaking.That area usually indicates wax ring did not seat.Recommend that a plumber is needed to make required repairs.Recommend vinyl to be replaced as mold has begun to grow between vinyl ply and its paper backing.
Good day
Cheremie
First take a look at the subfloor (if possible) from underneath to see if it has penetrated. Then I would first recommend consulting the owner as to whether there had been any recent plumbing repairs and if so, to produce receipts.
I would only recommend that a qualified plumbing professional be consulted. Let him/her make the call as to the specific needed repairs, if any.