Although the toilet is often a source of much humor and ridicule, and not many people like to talk about it or even refer to it, a toilet is perhaps one fixture around your home that you absolutely cannot do without.

Just imagine…where would you go for your…uhmmm…‘daily business’ shall we say, if there was no toilet? Perhaps out in the open, like our four-legged ancestors? Don’t like the idea of that, do you? Well, such is the importance of this modern day bathroom fixture.

 

Types of Toilets

Nowadays, there are many different kinds that a person can choose from. Not just the design and look, but they can differ in their size, their flushing options, and the shape of the bowl. Another differentiation is in those that are meant for people without any handicap, and toilets that are meant for disabled people. Here’s a look at all these different types:

• Two Piece Toilets: This one where the flush tank and the toilet bowl are two separate pieces, fitted together to form the fixture. These are perhaps the most common type out there.
• One Piece Toilets: The tank and the bowl are joined and not separated. These kinds are typically seen in palatial homes and hotels, largely because they are more expensive than the two piece versions.
• Gravity Flush Toilets: These have a water tank that works on the gravity principle. The water from the tank pushes the matter in the bowl into the drain pipes, thus completing the flushing action.
• Pressure Assisted Flush Toilets: They do not have the regular tank, but a tank where water fills and is pressurized into a small space. When the toilet is flushed, the pressurized water enters the bowl and flushes the waste.
• Floor Mounted Units: In these the drain pipe has an outlet in the floor and thus the pedestal is mounted on the floor. The flushing mechanism can be either gravity or pressure assisted.
• Wall Mounted Toilets: These are not floor mounted but are mounted on the wall behind the toilet, with the opening of the drain in the wall.
• ADA Fixtures: The height of the bowl is more than a normal toilet. This is so that people who have disabilities, as well as old people, can use the commode with more ease.

Thus, per your individual needs and requirements, you can choose a toilet from the various types mentioned here. Major brands include American Standard, Toto, Kohler, Barclay, Eljer, Sunrise Specialty, Cheviot, Crane, Jacuzzi, and Herbeau Creations. By buying one from any of these makers, you can rest assured that you will get a quality product. Choose a topic from the menu on the left, explore the site from our site map, or use our search for anything that you might be looking for.