One of the first decisions will be what type of toilet is best for you and your bathroom space: one-piece or two-piece toilet, floor-mount or wall-hung.
Color is important and plays a vital role in the look and feel of your bathroom. The decision of a white or color toilet can shift the tone and enhance the style by creating a drastic contrast or seamless integration. There is no wrong answer when choosing a color, it’s simply a matter of choice.
To ensure your floor-mount toilet fits your space, measure from the wall (not the baseboard) to the floor bolts that attach the toilet to the floor. This is the rough-in measurement. The most common rough-in is 12", though there are also 10" and 14" rough-ins.
For floor-mount rough-ins, always measure from the wall, not the baseboard.
Wall-Hung Rough-In
To ensure your wall-hung toilet fits your space, measure the depth of the wall studs which will hold the in-wall water tank. These tanks come in sizes that coordinate with 2" x 6" or 2" x 4" studs. You will need to choose a tank that matches.
Measure between the studs for wall-hung toilet rough-ins.
Design
Bowl Shapes
The big difference in bowl shapes is length. Round-front is usually space-saving, while elongated bowls offer more comfort for most adults. The choice is yours.
Toilet height is measured from the floor to the top of the seat. Most often, toilets fall somewhere between 15" and 19", with standard toilets coming in under 17". Chair-height toilets measure 17" or more.
Trapways carry waste from the bowl to the piping and sewer line. Fully glazed trapways help stop clogging. Trapways can be exposed, concealed, or hidden.
Reduced water consumption saves you money. Older toilets used 3.5 gallons per flush, but today our toilets can use as little as 0.8 gallons and can reduce the average family's water used by toilets by 20 to 60 percent.
Same consistent flush with every use, with models that range between 1.0 and 1.6 gpf. Single-flush toilets offer you the most design, shape, color, and installation options.
Dual-flush toilets offer you the choice of a light or full flush, using as little as 0.8 gallons for a light flush and up to 1.6 gallons for a full flush.
The flush handle is most commonly located as a push or swing lever on the front or side of the toilet. You’ll also want to be sure that you have easy access to the handle once the toilet is installed.
