Bathroom Toilet Guide

ToiletWhen choosing a toilet for your bathroom, there are factors that you must consider to achieve the design, theme, and functionality that you want. The size, height and purpose should take part in your selection. What most people would look for initially is the appearance of the toilet. Unfortunately, you should not rely on it alone. There are other aspects that should come into play so that your toilet fits you and your family’s needs.

Even if there’s a wide array of toilet selection in the market it is still easy to narrow down the choices. By determining the distance between your bathroom’s wall and the middle of the drain meant for your toilet, you can easily pinpoint the right toilet for your bathroom. Upon renovating your bathroom you have utilized the current rough-in distance that is in another measurement, you can narrow down your selection some more.

An elongated toilet is a popular choice among many homeowners but when your bathroom’s space is limited, a round bowl is more appropriate for it. A round bowl can also save you some cost since it is cheaper than the elongated version. The height of your toilet should also be comfortable enough for anybody who is going to use it. There are already plenty of toilet heights other than the traditional 14-inch fixture available in the market today. Taller toilets are essential components in general design, which gives your bathroom accessibility to all sorts of users, because sitting down and standing up from a taller toilet is much more comfortable.

When it comes to style, there are also plenty of toilet designs to choose from. If you want a cheaper version, a two-piece toilet that features a tank that sits on top of the bowl would be a better choice. A one-piece toilet, with the tank and bowl attached together, is more expensive but the seamless design makes it easier to remove the dirt and Read the rest of this entry »

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Choosing a Bathroom Toilet

ToiletIn yesteryear choosing a toilet was a no-brainer because there were a limited number of toilets to choose and they pretty much all functioned the same way. Welcome to the future my friends where there are tons of different models and styles to choose from. They come in various heights and sizes and colors – oh my! Along with the variety comes different performance levels and water usage. This toilet selection guide will help you separate the choices you have when it comes to installing a new toilet in your home.

All toilets come in two flavors: the one piece toilet and two piece toilet. The one piece toilet come in one complete unit without any seams between the tank and bowl for easy cleaning. With a one piece toilet, you usually get the all the fixins’ in one package, like the toilet body, lid, seat, wax ring, bolts, and bolt caps. A benefit to the one piece is that you lessen the chance of leaks between the tank and the bowl. Two piece toilets feature a separate bowl and tank that are purchased together or individually, plus the seat is typically sold separate. The most common toilet in U.S. home is the two piece.

The toilet bowls themselves come in two shapes, either round front which is the most common or elongated. Round front bowls are good space savers for smaller bathrooms. Elongated bowls have an egg shape and considered more comfortable than round bowls, this is due to them being around 2″ longer, which give a longer seating area. Read the rest of this entry »

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Squat Toilet Tips

ToiletOne of the biggest shocks when it comes to traveling in China is the feral state of their squat toilets. Not only do you have to get used to doing your business in the squatting position but you also need to remember not to flush your toilet paper away!

I first discovered the wonders of the dreaded Squat Toilet in my younger years living in Malaysia, and although it was not the best experience, it was still an experience for me to learn from.

* Always carry around toilet paper, hygiene wipes or tissue paper (some public toilets will sell packets of tissue at the door)
* Always have 20sen ready so you can pay to gain entry into the smelly public toilets
* Bring a friend, Malaysian toilets are notorious for having bad things happen to helpless women on their own
* If you are wearing pants or jeans, it is a necessity to roll them up prior to entering
* Expect to be greeted with wet, dirty floors
* If you get a seated toilet, be aware that many Malaysians will still squat on those seats
* Beware of your neighbours. The person next door may decide that the cubical needed a quick rinse… or at least, that’s what I hope that water was….
* High heels/stiletto shoes are not advisable unless you are experienced Read the rest of this entry »

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