| Toilets have been around since the last 1800's with | | | | process of covering toilets and sinks and bathtubs in |
| many manufacturers being involved in their making | | | | enamel. And finally Toto USA is a Japanese company |
| since those very early days. Four of the major toilet | | | | that began making toilets in America in 1989 although |
| brands including American Standard, Briggs, Kohler and | | | | they have been in the business in Japan since the |
| Toto USA. | | | | early 1900's, |
| Let's look at those brands along with others, the | | | | Barclay is another major player that we should |
| manufacturers who make them and the history | | | | include. Prices on this brand run from the $400's to |
| behind them. If you are getting ready to install a new | | | | the $500's and they have many models available. |
| model in your house we'll try to give you a little | | | | Other brands are Caroma and Laufen. Caroma is one |
| information about the choices you have today, | | | | of the toilet brands known for water conservation |
| hopefully making your selection a little easier. | | | | and is great for areas where you need a smaller or |
| Although American Standard, Briggs, Kohler and Toto | | | | shorter toilet simply because you do not have room |
| USA make up the bulk of the market there are a | | | | for a standard size. |
| few other brands as well. Let's take a look first at | | | | They are also famous for their dual flushing motion a |
| the four dominant brands for manufacturers of some | | | | large exit pipe (trap way) which greatly helps prevent |
| of the top toilets. American Standard like most of | | | | clogging. Next we profile Laufen which looks different |
| these companies began in the 1800's are credited | | | | than most other toilets and might not be for |
| with several innovations including the one piece bowl. | | | | everyone in style but they are unique. Laufen's |
| Briggs which is another very well known brand began | | | | collection includes toilets that can be hung on a wall |
| in 1908 and started off as a company that sold car | | | | to help conserve space. They are also height |
| parts believe it or not. It was not until the 1940's | | | | adjustable which can put them into the category of |
| they ventured into toilets and they have been a | | | | tall toilets. |
| mainstay ever since. | | | | As you can see there are many brands to choose |
| Kohler began in Germany and founded by Michael | | | | from all with a long history of quality products . . . |
| Kohler is also one of the originals. They invented the | | | | |