American Standard Vs Kohler VS Toto Blog Which Brand Sells the Best Toilet ?
When you are looking to purchase a new toilet there are a few things you will need to consider. You will want to consider first the setting of where you are putting the toilet in as there are various types of toilets out there.
The main different types of toilets would be One Piece VS Two Piece and Skirted Versus open sided , excluding all the different types of Smart Toilets and Wall Mounted Toilets.
The second thing we will need to consider is our budget. Toilets from different brands have different price points for various reasons such as quality in casting of the inner bowl, flushing system , and style.
The last major thing you will need to consider is the serviceability of the product and how easy it is to get access to different parts , such as the flush valve or the fill valve. Usually toilets have a lifespan of about 5-10 Years before parts begin to wear. It’s always a good thing to choose a toilet that is easy to service and find parts for.
American Standard
The most popular brand among people looking for a new toilet is the American standard. They have been in business since 1899. Most people tend to choose this brand as they have a lot of budget friendly options that have a good flush and nice style with parts easily available at most hardware stores. ,
The most popular model in their line up is the American Standard Cadet Two piece Toilet. This toilet has gotten its popularity due to its strong flushing system that is able to clear the bowl quickly and efficiently with its 1.28 GPF flushing system. One Downside however to this toilet is that it is a 2 piece toilet and the sides are not skirted. This in turn will mean that in order to keep this toilet clean and dust and grime free you will need to clean the sides with the exposed P trap and also between the bowl and tank where there is an area that can trap dirt.
Flush Score: 5/10
Style : 3/10
Serviceability : 7/10
Link to American Standard Cadet Toilet : https://www.plumbingmarket.ca/products/american-standard-cadet-pro-1-28-lined-elongated-toilet-less-seat?_pos=1&_psq=cadet&_ss=e&_v=1.0
The second Most Popular toilet in their line up would be the Studio 2 Piece Skirted Toilet. The reason this toilet is so popular is mainly because it is a very budget friendly skirted toilet. American Standard was able to offer such a good price for this toilet because they made it a two piece toilet. The flushing system in this toilet would score a 5/10 from Plumbing Market as it is a standard gravity style flush, the bowl is glazed but not like the Toto Toilets. In terms of serviceability this option is also a good option as you can get the flapper and fill valve easily from Plumbing Market or from Most Hardware Stores in Ontario.
Link to American Standard Studio 2 Piece Toilets : https://www.plumbingmarket.ca/products/american-standard-studio-concealed-elongated-toilet-with-seat?_pos=2&_psq=studio&_ss=e&_v=1.0
.Flush Score: 5/10
Style : 7/10
Serviceability : 7/10
The Third most popular Toilet is the American Standard Champion 4 One piece toilet, This is a fantastic One piece Toilet option if you don't mind the sides of the toilet not being skirted. The reason for this toilet being so popular is because of the flushing system. The reason this flushing system is so strong is due to the piston style flush actuator. This toilet uses this system in liu of the old flapper style flushing system.
The second reason this toilet has such a good flush is because the trap way is fully glazed. However this toilet does lack one feature that its competitor Toto has mastered called Tornado flush.
The last reason this flush is so good is because this toilet uses a 1.6GPF flushing system which uses more water than the newer style efficient toilets , that use 1.28 GPF. The main reason that its good to use more water is because it really helps with not only clearing the bowl but also cleaning the bowl as the toilet flushes. In some cases 1.6GPF may be in turn more efficient due to the lack of needing to flush twice due to the power and volume of water used in the 1.6 GPF flush.
Link to American Standard Champion 4 One Piece Toilet: https://www.plumbingmarket.ca/products/american-standard-champion-4-1-6-gpf-elongated-toilet-with-seat?_pos=1&_psq=champion&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Flush Score: 8/10
Style : 4/10
Serviceability : 7/10
Kohler Toilets
The Second most popular brand among people looking for a good toilet is Kohler. Kohler has been around since 1873 and began in Wisconsin USA. Most people choose this brand for Style, they do have some budget friendly options but that is not Kohlers main customer base. This brand tends to push Exclusive product lines that can usually be found in Most Boutique Kitchen and Bath stores. The reason for this is because of the way this company makes their collections, they have many collections that encompas alot of different types of products from Faucets to Sinks to Toilets to Bathtubs and more. Meaning if you purchase one item from the collection most likely you will purchase the rest of the items from that collection so that everything matches. Collections that are popular from Kohler would be the Memoirs Collection , or the Reach Collection and the Highline that are very popular collections. Kohler also is known for Quality, their products tend to stand the test of time, usually lasting about 10 years for the lifespan of their better made toilets. It is also fairly easy to get Kohler parts as all toilets will give you access to view something called the parts diagram. In this Diagram you will be able to view every single individual part that makes up the toilet. To get that part All you will need to do is contact Kohlet and give them the part # from the parts diagram and they will ship the part to you. ( if you are within the warranty time)
Outside of the warranty time frame with Kohler would mean that you will need to find a dealer who can order the part from their catalogue for a fee.
The Most Popular Kohler Toilet would be the Kohler Highline One piece toilet, This toilet is not skirted but it does have a very good flushing system, it is also one of the taller options for a one piece toilet in the market meaning , if you are after a tall One piece toilet this would be your best bet. This toilet is 16 ¼” tall to the rim of the Bowl and it has a seat that is ⅞” Thick.
Link to Kohler Highline : https://www.plumbingmarket.ca/products/kohler-highline-one-piece-elongated-toilet-1-28-gpf-white-26813-0?_pos=1&_psq=Kohler+Highline++one+piece&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Flush Score: 5/10
Style : 4/10
Serviceability : 5/10
The Second Most Popular Kohler toilet would be the Kohler Reach One piece Skirted toilet. If you are looking for a very clean styled one piece toilet with a skirt and a lever flushing system this would be the best toilet to choose , the sides of this toilet are fully closed leaving no place for dust or grime to get stuck. The flushing system in this toilet is pretty powerful but it is not as powerful as the Champion by american standard or as powerful as any of the Toto Tornado flushing toilets.
Link to Kohler Reach : https://www.plumbingmarket.ca/products/kohler-reach-one-piece-compact-elongated-toilet-with-skirted-trapway?_pos=1&_sid=4e922a38a&_ss=r
Flush Score: 5/10
Style : 7/10
Service ability : 5/10
The last popular option from Kohler would be the memoirs toilet. This toilet is very popular due to its traditional styling, not many toilets have this type of look other than the American Standard Townsquare toilet. This toilet has flared edges to give it a very traditional look. It is also skirted , one piece and comfort height making it very comfortable to use and also very easy to clean, the only ding about this toilet is that it lacks the tornado flushing system that toto offers in the promenade toilet.
Link to Memoirs toilet : https://www.plumbingmarket.ca/products/kohler-memoirs-stately-ch-1pc-1-28-eb-toilet-6428-0?_pos=2&_psq=memoirs+toilet&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Flush Score: 5/10
Style : 8/10
Service ability : 5/10
Toto Toilets
Toto is a great brand to purchase a toilet from as you are getting top notch quality for your money, Toto was founded in Japan in 1917 by Kazuchika Okura, Toto grew to become a global leader in bathroom fixtures, famous for innovations like the Washlet bidet seat and the Tornado flushing system, they also are famous for their CiFionect Glazing also known as Sana Gloss Glazing, This finish is a very thick , non stick , non porous glazing that is sprayed throughout the inside of the toilet bowl and p trap , then it is baked on to ensure the finish will last long.
What is Tornado Flush ?
Tornado Flush is an advanced, water-efficient toilet system that uses two or three powerful nozzles to create a cyclonic, 360° whirlpool action, thoroughly cleaning the entire rimless bowl with each flush. This system replaces traditional rim holes with powerful jets, preventing bacteria buildup and requiring less frequent cleaning, all while using minimal water for high performance and hygiene
Video of Tornado flush : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAVHSuitgm8
What is Cifionect Glazing ?
TOTO's CEFIONTECT is a permanent, super-smooth glaze fired onto TOTO ceramic products, creating an ion barrier that prevents mold, limescale, and waste from sticking, making toilets and sinks cleaner, longer, and easier to maintain with less harsh chemicals. It eliminates microscopic pores, forcing waste and water to slide off, and requires only mild cleaners like dish soap or gel cleaners with a soft brush for cleaning.
Video of Cifionect Glazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYIGR0h4rRk
Toto serviceability
Toto is well known for being serviceable because of their creation the TOTO parts Store and because of the durability of their products, because of the cifionect glazing and the Tornado flush toto toilets rarely have clogs , which in turn reduces the stress put on the flush valve when having to push things down the drain of the toilet. If a Toto Toilet were to break they offer you a 1 Year warranty on all parts inside the toilet. After your 1 year warranty you can still easily get all parts of the toilet through the Toto parts store, its easy to find out which part to order because toto posts all of their parts diagrams for every toilet on their website.
As long as you are able to figure out which toilet you have , you can order the parts for your toto toilet ,whether it's from the toto parts store or a vendor.
Toto's most popular Toilet is the Toto Drake The toto Drake is budget friendly, and has a diverse line up of different models, with various heights and flushing capabilities Variating from 1.28 GPF - 1.6GPF meaning you can choose which flushing system you want with this toilet.
The Toto Drake also comes in different heights You can either order the Standard height model or the Universal Height Model.
Toto Drake Standard height size is : 14 15/16” to the rim of the bowl in Height. ( seat height not included )
Toto Drake Universal Height size is : 16 ⅛” to the rim of the bowl in height ( seat height not included )
If you want the drake with the 1.6 GPF flushing system instead of the 1.28 GPF system click the links bellow
Toto Drake 1.6 GPF Standard height
Toto Drake 1.6 GPF Universal Height
Flush Score: 8/10
Style : 6/10
Service ability : 9/10
The second most popular Toilet would be the Toto Ultramaax II Toilet, This toilet is similar to the toto drake because it also has the tornado flush system and also it has the cifionect glazing meaning this toilet has a great flush. The main difference between this toilet and the drake is that this toilet is a one piece toilet, this toilet only comes in one version 1.28GPF and only has one height available the comfort height which measures in at 16 ⅛” to the rim of the toilet bowl not including the seat, with seat included it is about 17” tall to the seat making this toilet an all around great option, this toilet also has a bit of a modern look to it in comparison to the drake so it does gain some style points over the drake.
Flush Score: 8/10
Style : 6.5/10
Service ability : 9/10
Toto Ultramaax II link : https://www.plumbingmarket.ca/products/toto-ultramax-ii-one-piece-toilet-elongated-bowl-1-28-gpf-washlet-connect?_pos=1&_psq=ultramaax+ii&_ss=e&_v=1.0
The third most popular Toilet is the Toto Aquia IV toilet , this collection has various options, you can purchase this toilet in both one piece and two piece configurations, you can also choose the height of your toilet if you go with the two piece option. This toilet also has the tornado flushing system and the cifionect glazing giving it a great flush but has the nicest look due to its skirting on the sides making cleaning very easy. This toilet also does have a larger drain than other toto models , the drain is shaped in a U shape at the bottom to allow the toilet to accept more waste down the drain making this our top choice of toilet.
Flush Score: 9/10
Style : 8.5/10
Service ability : 9/10
Toto Aquia IV Two piece Standard Height
Toto Aquia IV Two piece Comfort Height
Toto Aquia IV one piece toilet.
