When selecting a toilet for your bathroom, a few things need to be taken into consideration. Things like height, would you rather like a one-piece or two-piece and the style and naturally, the functionality. There are literally thousands of toilets on the market, below some tips on choosing the right one for you.toilet 1
Choosing the right fit. Most commonly used is the elongated toilet bowl, but take into consideration that in a space-limited bathroom, a round bowl might be a better option. The round bowls are also a little cheaper than the elongated ones.
The height of the toilet plays a big role in the comfort. There are quite a few manufactures which offers toilets a bit taller than the standard 14”toilets. A taller toilet is also more accessible to people with mobility difficulty, as getting up and sitting down is easier.
A two-piece toilet is more affordable than a one-piece. These units are easier to clean and are physically more appealing design-wise, but it also cost more to install these units as they require a thicker wall to mount the toilet to and house the tank (future opening of the tank might require a wall being opened).
For cleaning purposes, consider a smooth sided bowl. These clean easily without any hassles.
If you are interested in conserving water, invest in a dual-flush technology flush toilet. This entails having two flush buttons, one button releasing less water than the other.
The ladies will love this one: Automatic seat closing. There are toilets on the market with a slow-moving hinge that lowers both the seat and the lid.
If you are all about comfort, heated seat toilets are available and not all that expensive.
For those who take comfort even further, toilets that will spray a little water, followed by a dryer blowing air to dry you off are available too.
Some toilets on the market also feature a no flush system. As soon as the lid is closed, it flushes.
toilet 2For more advice on which toilet is best for your bathroom and household, or for a toilet installation, contact Plumb247 – we are 24 hour plumbers.
