| you’re building a house, or you’re | | | | the bowl, resulting in a better flush. On the downside, |
| remodeling. With the all the things you're thinking | | | | besides the bigger expense, these toilets tend to be |
| about, the toilet probably doesn't seem too | | | | noisier and harder to repair. |
| important. However, don't forget about the toilet, a | | | | 5). 1 or 2 piece toilets: For the budget minded, toilets |
| true hallmark of a civilized home. Following a few | | | | consisting of the two separate pieces of toilet bowl |
| straightforward steps can help you find a toilet that | | | | and tank are appropriate. There are up to six parts in |
| is right for you, both functionally and aesthetically. | | | | a one piece toilet that seamlessy make it up. These |
| Remember, all toilets are not built the same! | | | | have a bit more style to them (with a |
| Look for this in a toilet: | | | | correspondingly more expensive price tag), and need |
| 1). The toilet bowl's shape: You can choose an | | | | less space and are easier to clean. |
| elongated shape or a round one. The round front | | | | 6). Ease of maintaining: Many higher end toilets are |
| tends to be two inches shorter, and works well for | | | | built explicitly for ease of maintenance. For instance, |
| smaller spaces. The larger elongated front is more | | | | Toto, an innovative Japanese manufacturer, has |
| comfortable and sanitary, since there is less drip on | | | | SanaGloss, a ceramic glaze which prevents bacteria |
| the toilet. | | | | and mold buildup, making the toilet easy to clean. |
| 2). The toilet size: There are lots of choices, with | | | | American Standard has its EasyClean feature. The |
| different lengths, widths and heights To get a | | | | designers at Kohler have come up with an insulated |
| comfortable fit, make sure you measure the available | | | | liner that prevents moisture from condensation on |
| space. Don't forget about the rough-in space - the | | | | the toilet tank's outside. |
| distance of the bowl's center to the finished wall - as | | | | 7). Appearance: While a toilet needs to work well, it |
| this too will determine the toilet's maximum size. | | | | also needs to look good in your bathroom. It's a |
| 3). The toilet trapway's size: The trap way is that | | | | good thing that modern toilets are available in a wide |
| part of the toilet that through which the water and | | | | array of styles, sizes and colors. This can come at a |
| waste exit. The smallest size available passes through | | | | price - for instance, non-white toilets tend to be |
| waste of a 1.5 inch diameter. Larger trapways make | | | | more expensive. One approach you may to consider |
| it less likely that the toilet will get clogged. | | | | is to choose a toilet that is part of a bathroom suite, |
| 4). How the toilet flushes: In the US, by law all toilets | | | | thus ensuring that are the fixtures are in harmony. |
| must have a 1.6 gallon tank to conserve water. | | | | 8). What else?: If you're willing to spend the money, |
| However, you do still have some choices. In gravity | | | | you can get a fancy toilet with a built in bidet, heated |
| fed toilets, the weight of the water from the tank | | | | seat or air drying system. Kohler Comfort Height |
| pushes the waste through an S shaped trap way, as | | | | toilets have a higher seat, making sitting down and |
| the siphon that is created empties the bowl. For a | | | | standing easier. |
| little extra flushing help, pressure assisted toilets use | | | | You're now ready to go and choose your perfect |
| compressed air in the toilet tank. When flushing, the | | | | toilet. |
| pressurized air pushes the water more strongly into | | | | |