Tips for Picking the Perfect Toilet
2008-08-22

The toilet is known by many names, such as lavatory, water closet (WC), or loo. A system for dealing with excrement is necessary in every human community, so toilet play an important role in the dense population society. A toilet is a plumbing fixture and disposal system primarily intended for the disposal of the body wastes: urine and fecal matter.

Selecting the perfect toilet for your bathroom will make your life more comfortable and show the owner’s life style. At the same, you must keep the toilet clean otherwise it will give out evil smell.

1. The toilet must conform to any local standards.

2. If possible buy a brand name toilet. If you buy an unbranded "low flow" toilet then you'll probably spend more time having it fixed than you ever saved on the initial cost price.

3. Consider the bowl shape when you're selecting a toilet, as different shapes offer different benefits. There are main two shapes: round bowl and the elongated bowl. Round bowl takes up less space than an elongated bowl. This bowl works well in smaller, second bathrooms and powder rooms. While an elongated bowl is more comfortable for most adults, however it takes more space than the round bowl. This bowl works well in larger and high-traffic bathrooms.

4. Decide in advance if you want a 1-piece or 2-piece toilet.

One-piece toilets, with the tank and bowl integrated into a seamless space-saving design, are well welcomed in today’s society. Two-piece toilets feature the traditional design of a separate tank and bowl.

5. Which materials you prefer?

Toilet bowls and tanks are made from a special clay called vitreous china. Vitreous china is a mix of several kinds of clay, called ball clay and china clay, silica, and a fluxing agent.

Toilet seats are generally made from one of two materials. Plastic toilet seats are made from a type of thermoplastic called polystyrene. The less expensive and more common type of toilet seat is made from a blend of wood and plastic. The wood is hardwood, usually maple or birch, which has been ground up into the consistency of flour.

6. Do you want a flush toilet or a squat toilet?

The most common type of toilet in modern cities is the flush toilet, in which water takes away the waste through sewers to a water treatment plant. In rural areas where sewers are not practical, septic tanks may be installed instead. The most common design in first-world countries is the sitting toilet. Many other countries use the squat toilet, especially in public restrooms, finding it cheaper to install, more sanitary, and more ergonomic.

Some toilets are specially prepared for people with disabilities. These are wide enough to allow the entry by a person in a wheelchair, and often feature hand-holds bolted to the wall, enabling the person to maneuver onto the toilet, if necessary.

7. Make sure that the toilet fits with your decorating theme.

Hearing the above tips, I think you know about toilet more or less. Manufacturers provide wide selections about colors and shapes, so you have a wide range. You may learn from others and dealers for your selection.