That's because these floors have layers upon layers of thick wax. This wax comes from DIY products sold at hardware stores, which are meant to be short-term solutions to revitalize wood floors.

Wax rings excel when you have uneven floors or a flange that's higher than normal because the wax conforms well to irregular ...

If you do have a leaking toilet, check the wax ring and flange. Uneven floors can cause toilet wobbles. Shims eliminate the unevenness. Here's how to add them: Cut through any caulk around the ...