Maybe you’re building a house, or you’re remodeling. With the all the things you're thinking about, the toilet probably doesn't seem too important. Mundane as it may seem, the toilet is an important part of your bathroom. These simple tips will help you to choose the right toilet. It's important that you find the right toilet for YOUR home.

Here are the things to consider:

1). The toilet bowl's shape: Do you want an oval or round bowl? The round front tends to be two inches shorter, and works well for smaller spaces. Elongated-shaped toilets are preferable if you have more space available, since their extra space provides more comfort and sanitary piece of mind.

2). The toilet size: Toilets come in different widths, heights and lengths. Make sure you measure the space available for the toilet to ensure a comfortable fit. You also need to consider the rough-in space, which is how far the center of the toilet bowl is from the finished wall, since this limits the size of the toilet.

3). The size of the toilet trapway: This is the end of the toilet where waste and water leave. The minimum standard size is designed to accommodate waste of up to a 1 ½ inch diameter. The larger the trapway, the less likely clogging will be.

4). How the toilet flushes: In the US, by law all toilets must have a 1.6 gallon tank to conserve water. Despite this, different flush technologies give you some choice. The siphon created by the weight of the water pushes through the waste and empties the bowl in gravity fed toilets. A pressure assisted toilet enlists the use of air that is compressed in the toilet tank as it is refilled with water. The pressurized air increases the strength of the flush, thus helping the waste and water to be eliminated more efficiently. Disadvantages, though, include greater noise, expense and difficulty of repairing.

5). 1 or 2 piece toilets: For the budget minded, toilets consisting of the two separate pieces of toilet bowl and tank are appropriate. There are up to six parts in a one piece toilet that seamlessy make it up. They tend to more stylish, more expensive, easier to clean, and smaller, making them ideal for smaller spaces.

6). Ease of maintaining: Some toilets have features designed to make it easier to take care of them. From the inventive minds at Japan's Toto comes the easy to clean SanaGloss ceramic glaze which hinders buildup of mold and bacteria. EasyClean is a feature found on many American Standard toilets. The designers at Kohler have come up with an insulated liner that prevents moisture from condensation on the toilet tank's outside.

7). Appearance: The toilet should work efficiently, but should also be a positive addition to your bathroom's look. It's a good thing that modern toilets are available in a wide array of styles, sizes and colors. However, non-white colors will usually cost you more. One approach you may to consider is to choose a toilet that is part of a bathroom suite, thus ensuring that are the fixtures are in harmony.

8). What else?: High end toilets may come with heated seats, warm air drying systems and built-in bidets, such as the Toto Washlets. Kohler makes the Comfort Height toilet with a higher seat for easier sitting and standing.

You're now ready to go and choose your perfect toilet.

Brad Petros writes for All About Toilets, a consumer guide to choosing the perfect toilets for your home, reviewing styles such as bidets and top brands such as American Standard toilets.

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