Making The Right Decisions
These are five choices to make when choosing the right toilet for your home.
- Choose between a single-piece or two-piece toilet
- Select the type of toilet installation you prefer
- Take measurements of the space where your toilet will be installed in the bathroom.
- You can buy a toilet from American Standard, Kohler, or TOTO if you have the money.
- Decide whether you prefer a long-fronted toilet bowl or one with rounded sides
The Main Factors To Consider
Here are five key factors to keep in mind when purchasing a toilet for your bathroom.
1. 1.
Before buying a toilet, it is important to measure the space.
- Measure the distance between the bolts at the back of the toilet and wall. Also, measure the distance between the bolts and the side walls. You should also check the bolt configuration.
- The rough-in should be measured second. The distance between the toilet and the wall is called the rough-in.
Toilets typically have a 30-cm rough-in. Older toilets may have a different rough-in size, for example, 25 cm or 36 cm. To ensure that you purchase the right toilet, it is important to measure your space.
Rear-outlet toilets can be configured differently as the waste from these toilets flows through the bathroom wall rather than the floor. These toilets measure the distance between the floor and the waste outlet.
2. Bowl Shape
Next, choose the right toilet shape for you.
- Because they take up less space, round-front toilet bowls tend to be the most popular. A round-front toilet bowl is the best choice if you have limited bathroom space.
- Because they offer more comfort, elongated toilet bowls are typically two inches longer than regular-front toilet bowls. If you are considering an elongated toilet bowl, ensure that your bathroom is spacious enough.
Also, ensure that the bowl is not in direct contact with drawers or doors.
3. 3.
The height of the bowl is the distance between the finished floor and the top of the toilet bowl. This does not include the seat. The standard height for toilets is usually between 14 and 41 cm.
There are also taller toilets on the market. These toilets are great for people with disabilities and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
Comfort-height toilets that are ADA compliant have a height range from 17 to 48 cm.
Comfort-height toilets are more comfortable because your back and knees don’t have to exert a lot of effort to get on the seat.
A toilet seat can be added to increase the height of the toilet by up to 3 cm.
4. Single-piece Or Two-piece
One-piece toilets are, as their name suggests, made in one piece. This means you can’t separate the tank and toilet bowl. They have a seamless appearance that adds style to the toilets.
Because they don’t have as many gaps or crevices than two-piece toilets, one-piece toilets are much easier to clean. One-piece toilets weigh more than two-piece ones, so you’ll need to use an additional pair of hands for installation.
These are the most common type of toilet we see in our homes. Traditional toilets are made with separate bowls and tanks. The tank bolts to the bowl. Two-piece toilets are also lighter than one-piece toilets. This makes them easy to install.
5. Flushing Systems
The flushing system in a toilet is another important factor to be aware of.
Older toilets can use up to four gallons per flush. A toilet with a water-efficient flushing mechanism is essential.
Standard flushing toilets use a single lever flushing system. This uses gravity to increase the flushing performance. You can convert standard toilets into water-efficient toilets by replacing the existing flushing system and installing a dual-flush conversion kits.
Dual-flush toilets are also known by the name water-conserving or dual-flush. These toilets are great if you’re looking for something water efficient. These toilets have two levels of flushing: a full flush or a partial flush. A full flush uses approximately 7 Liters of water while a partial flush requires only 4 Liters. Depending on your business and preference, you can choose from either of these levels.
An S-shaped drain trap is used in siphonic toilets. The waterway fills with water when you activate the flush. The tank quickly releases large amounts of water into the bowl. This creates a siphon action that increases the flush’s performance. The flush will then drain quickly. To improve the flushing performance, both dual-flush and standard toilets have a siphonic flush function.
