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8 Easy Steps To Choosing The Perfect Toilet

By: Brad Petros You might be building a new home, or fixing up the one you have. With all the details concerned, you might overlook the humble toilet. However, don't forget about the toilet, a true hallmark of a civilized home. Following a few straightforward steps can help you find a toilet that is right for you, both functionally and aesthetically. It's important that you find the right toilet for YOUR home.

Look for this in a toilet:

1). The toilet bowl's shape: Do you want an oval or round bowl? The round front tends to be two inches shorter, and works well for smaller spaces. The larger elongated front is more comfortable and sanitary, since there is less drip on the toilet.

2). The size of the toilet: There are lots of choices, with different lengths, widths and heights Make sure you measure the space available for the toilet to ensure a comfortable fit. You also need to consider the rough-in space, which is how far the center of the toilet bowl is from the finished wall, since this limits the size of the toilet.

3). How large is your toilet trapway?: The trap way is that part of the toilet that through which the water and waste exit. The minimum standard allows waste with a diameter of 1 ½ inches to pass through. You may want to consider looking at a larger trapway to minimize clogging problems.

4). How the toilet flushes: In the US, by law all toilets must have a 1.6 gallon tank to conserve water. Despite this, different flush technologies give you some choice. In gravity fed toilets, the weight of the water from the tank pushes the waste through an S shaped trap way, as the siphon that is created empties the bowl. For a little extra flushing help, pressure assisted toilets use compressed air in the toilet tank. When flushing, the pressurized air pushes the water more strongly into the bowl, resulting in a better flush. Disadvantages, though, include greater noise, expense and difficulty of repairing.

5). 1 or 2 piece toilets: Most commonly, you will find the more inexpensive two piece toilets, with the bowl and tank being two separate connected pieces. A one piece toilet connects five to six parts into one seamless looking piece. They tend to more stylish, more expensive, easier to clean, and smaller, making them ideal for smaller spaces.

6). Maintenance features: Some toilets have features designed to make it easier to take care of them. From the inventive minds at Japan's Toto comes the easy to clean SanaGloss ceramic glaze which hinders buildup of mold and bacteria. Several toilet models from American Standard have the aptly named EasyClean feature. Kohler has an insulated liner for some of its toilet lines, preventing moisture build-up on the outside of the tank due to condensation.

7). What does the toilet look like?: Function is certainly essential, but a pleasing form is also important. Fortunately, today’s toilets come in a huge selection of colors and sizes. Bear mind, though, that choosing a color other than white can significantly add to the toilet’s price. One approach you may to consider is to choose a toilet that is part of a bathroom suite, thus ensuring that are the fixtures are in harmony.

8). Other features: High end toilets may come with heated seats, warm air drying systems and built-in bidets, such as the Toto Washlets. Kohler makes the Comfort Height toilet with a higher seat for easier sitting and standing.

There, now you have 8 steps to finding the toilet that is right for you and your loved ones!

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Brad Petros writes for All About Toilets, a consumer guide to choosing the perfect toilets for your home, reviewing styles such as bidets and top brands such as American Standard toilets.

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