Forum
« Light Fixture from Hong Kong Which one costs more? »
September 2, 2009
Toilet recommendations
Any suggestions on brands and merchants?
Thx.
Comments
Toto.
Bruce Supply.
Posted by: Master Plvmber at September 2, 2009 12:30 PM
Have to agree. Toto - There is nothing else even close.
Posted by: newsouthsloper at September 2, 2009 12:39 PM
You can't go wrong with Toto.
You can find something comparable, but then you have to spend the time evaluating every bit of each to determine if you are willing to compromise one thing or another. Make sure you don't commit to anything until you sit on it.
So to your original question if you want a brand name, Toto is it.
Posted by: Gosha at September 2, 2009 1:05 PM
Heard good things about the dual-flush caroma. But we don't have one, so I can't speak from firsthand experience.
Posted by: bkrules at September 2, 2009 1:35 PM
We have specified both the dual-flush Caroma and the Toto. I really think the Toto is a superior product. The Caroma looks nice, but Toto's got the technology down much better!
Hannah Purdy
Walsh & Purdy Architects
Posted by: hannahpurdy at September 2, 2009 1:50 PM
Thanks!
Posted by: renttoown at September 2, 2009 1:58 PM
It's really scary that I even know this, but....
There's a great site about toilets by a Washington (State) based plumber, who rates all the toilets out there. There are forums at his site where people discuss the fine details. It's obsessive but the site was a great help to me when planning which toilets to buy for my renovation.
Link: http://www.terrylove.com/crtoilet.htm
For local sources, I've had good luck with Park Slope Plumbing Supply on 5th Avenue.
Posted by: zeebee_in_bklyn at September 2, 2009 2:08 PM
If kids are a factor... after our three year old figured out how to pick the toilet lock and began flushing celphones and apples down the toilet, we found an American Standard 1.6 that can flush eight golf balls. No idea how they came up with that as a benchmark, but it works. Weiss and Sons on Atlantic.
Posted by: buttermilk channel at September 2, 2009 2:31 PM
Dude, think outside the box.
Make your own toilet with cement, plaster, and paper mache.
It's not that hard and it'll be a conversation piece that your guests won't be able to get enough of.
Or screw a toilet entirely and just rough-in a hole in the floor and go squat-style like they do in some parts of the Middle and Far East.
Just some food for thought. . .
Posted by: IronBalls at September 2, 2009 2:43 PM
i bought an american standard for a tiny bathroom because it fit the space but i really don't like it. the flush is loud and seems to last a really long time and the standard seat seems "cheap" to me.
buying totos from here on out due to the numerous recommendations i have gotten.
Posted by: pmmtenement at September 2, 2009 3:19 PM
I agree. Toto is the best. I actually picked up my latest Toto from craigslist...brand new! It was a total deal but you really need to check every day to see if they come up. Good Luck.
Posted by: allans at September 2, 2009 5:19 PM
Post a comment
Please be patient while your comment is published. It may take a moment.