Choosing the Right Toilet for Your Bathroom
Looks is only one of the things to take into consideration when choosing the right tiolet for your bathroom. When it comes to choosing a commode, size, height and how well it functions are some of the other things to think about.
Commodes come in a variety of shapes and iszes but a rough-in distance, which measures the distance from the finished wall to the center of the sewer drain for the toilet, will narrow the field. The standard rough-in is 12 inches, and the widest selection of toilets is available in this size. If a bathroom remodel makes use of an existing rough-in that is another size, 10 or 14 inches for example, choices can be more limited.
longated toilet bowls are preferred by many people because they are more comfortable. A round bowl is preferred for small bathrooms in order to save space. Elongated toilet bowels measures up to 31″ from the wall, while round fixtures max out at 28″. Round bowls are less expensive than elongated bowls so you can save a few dollars.
Comfort also comes into play with toilet heights. Many manufacturers now offer toilets that measure a few inches taller than the standard 14″ fixtures. For taller people, it is more comfortable. Taller toilets are also an integral part of universal design, which makes a bathroom accessible to all users regardless of mobility, because they make sitting down and standing up easier.
What style? There are several toilet types available. The most affordable type is the two-piece toilet in which the tank bolts on top of the bowl. A one-piece toilet, with an integral tank and bowel, can cost more, but these units are easier to clean because they have no seam. Wall-mounted toilets add drama to a bathroom, and cleaning under them is a breeze. However, this higher-end fixture can be more expensive to install because it requires a thicker wall to mount the toilet and house the tank, and future maintenance could require reopening the wall.
Once you have already decided on the size, shape and style, you have to think about the flushing efficiency of the toilet. You can have the most beautiful toilet in the whole wide world, but if it doesn’t flush, it’s ugly. Before, a typical toilet needs 3.5 gallons of water per flush but latest models are low-flow that works well using either gravity or power-assisted flush. But, as with any product, some toilets function better than others. To find a toilet with effective flushing technology, visit a showroom and talk with a salesperson. “A person in the showroom does not want to sell you a toilet that does not work because they know you’re going to call them and you’re going to call them all the time.
Now that you have all the things covered, it is time to decide which commode is juts perfect for your toilet.
