A toilet is an essential part of any home and should be chosen with care. After all, your toilet will be a key feature of the bathroom and will be used many times a day. A toilet should be functional and easy to use, while also complementing the style of your bathroom.
How do you know which toilet is right for you? In this article, we’ll explain the various types of toilets and how to choose one that meets your needs.
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Fitting
When you plan to renovate your bathroom, think about whether you want to remodel the whole bathroom, change the location of the existing toilet, or simply replace a broken toilet. Will the new toilet fit in the same area as the old one? Our tips will help you.
The Floor
If you have tile or wood, you will need to make sure that once you install your toilet, it’s level and not rocking on its base. If it is rocking, it will cause problems in the future. For example, if it isn’t levelled, it can lead to water leaks from the wax ring seal around the toilet flange. This seal is what keeps wastewater from leaking out under your floor.
Flushing Power
Do you have hard water? If so, you will want to get a toilet that has good flushing capabilities to prevent mineral build-up in your pipes. Hard water causes build-up in the drainage system that causes a reduction in water flow, stress on plumbing fixtures, and clogging. A powerful flush system will help wash away the build-up within the drainage pipes.
Comfort Height vs Regular Height Toilets
Consider the people in your home who will be using the toilet. Are they elderly, children, sick, or tall? Comfort height toilets are good for the elderly, people with back issues, and tall people in the house. Regular heights are standard heights that are great for children and the general public.
Toilet Seats
If you hate toilet seats that slam, then you should consider a bathroom redesign and get a soft-closing toilet seat. The new design seats are great if you have a small baby. Soft landing toilet seats have less impact on toilet pans which means they are unlikely to cause damage over time.
You can also opt for quick-release toilet seats so that you can thoroughly clean the toilet. A quick-release toilet seat has hinges with discs and sticks which you lock when you don’t need to lift the seat and unlock to clean under the seat, especially in those nooks and crannies.
Low-Flow Toilets/Low-Flush Toilets
A low-flush toilet uses less water – 6.0 litres as opposed to 13.2 litres of water used by older toilets. If you have an old toilet system, it is best to purchase a newer model that will save water.
Key Takeaway
The toilet you install in your home is a significant decision. Whether you’re remodelling your existing bathroom or building a new home, you have to be sure that the toilet you pick fits your needs and style. Before you buy a toilet, ensure that the product you select is also ideal for your home’s water consumption.
