Starke’s Toilet Bowl Guide
Although toilet bowls aren’t the most glamorous of bathroom fixtures, however they are perhaps one of the most important features in your bathroom. As such, it is important to carefully consider some points before installing a toilet bowl. With this quick guide, we would help to steer you in the right direction and elevate your toileting experience with Starke’s own specially designed and curated toilet bowls.
Starke’s Toilet Bowl Guide
Although toilet bowls aren’t the most glamorous of bathroom fixtures, however they are perhaps one of the most important features in your bathroom. As such, it is important to carefully consider some points before installing a toilet bowl. With this quick guide, we would help to steer you in the right direction and elevate your toileting experience with Starke’s own specially designed and curated toilet bowls.
1. Types of Toilet Bowls
Exposed cistern
- Close-coupled/two piece: The most widely used toilet which consists of two parts; a separate cistern and toilet bowl. You’ll be able to change either the tank or toilet bowl separately without having to replace the entire water closet.
- One piece: Single, seamless unit combining the cistern and toilet bowl into a single compact structure. Favoured for its streamlined and neat design and easier cleaning
Concealed cistern
- Wall-hung Toilet: Has its toilet bowl structure attached to a wall. As it floats over the floor, it brings out a spacious and modern impression in the bathroom. No need to worry about it breaking as it is supported by a sturdy steel structure from behind the wall.
Although wall hung toilets are more space-saving and are easier to clean, however installation is expensive and may be generally harder to fix since the tank is inside the wall.
1. Trap types
2. Trap types
When we talk about trap, or trapway, we are referring to the curving device located at the bottom of the toilet bowl that channels waste from the toilet into the drainage pipe. It also prevents sewage gases from coming up into your bathroom. Hence before buying a toilet bowl, please take note of whether your toilet is a S-trap toilet or a P-trap toilet. P-trap toilets are connected through the wall while S-trap toilets are connected through the floor. An S-trap bathroom can still take a wall-hung toilet. The conversion is possible, and it is a discussion between you and your renovator.
When we talk about trap, or trapway, we are referring to the curving device located at the bottom of the toilet bowl that channels waste from the toilet into the drainage pipe. It also prevents sewage gases from coming up into your bathroom. Hence before buying a toilet bowl, please take note of whether your toilet is a S-trap toilet or a P-trap toilet. P-trap toilets are connected through the wall while S-trap toilets are connected through the floor. An S-trap bathroom can still take a wall-hung toilet. The conversion is possible, and it is a discussion between you and your renovator.
2. Measurements
3. Measurements
Measurements will play an important part when choosing a toilet bowl. If your drainage outlet is located on the wall (P-trap), measure the distance between the centre of the drainage outlet on the wall and the floor (X). If your drainage outlet is located on the floor (S-trap), you will need to calculate the distance from the centre of the drainage outlet on the floor to the wall (Y) to ensure that your new toilet bowl will be able to fit. Measurements can be easily and accurately done when you remove your existing toilet bowl, exposing the drainage outlet. Our specialists are able to remove and install the toilet bowl for you.
3. Types of Toilet Bowls
Exposed cistern
- Close-coupled/two piece: The most widely used toilet which consists of two parts; a separate cistern and toilet bowl. You’ll be able to change either the tank or toilet bowl separately without having to replace the entire water closet.
- One piece: Single, seamless unit combining the cistern and toilet bowl into a single compact structure. Favoured for its streamlined and neat design and easier cleaning
Concealed cistern
- Wall-hung Toilet: Has its toilet bowl structure attached to a wall. As it floats over the floor, it brings out a spacious and modern impression in the bathroom. No need to worry about it breaking as it is supported by a sturdy steel structure (wall hung bracket) from behind the wall.
Although wall hung toilets are more space-saving and are easier to clean, however installation is expensive and may be generally harder to fix since the tank is inside the wall.
Measurements will play an important part when choosing a toilet bowl. If your drainage outlet is located on the wall (P-trap), measure the distance between the centre of the drainage outlet on the wall and the floor (X). If your drainage outlet is located on the floor (S-trap), you will need to calculate the distance from the centre of the drainage outlet on the floor to the wall (Y) to ensure that your new toilet bowl will be able to fit. Measurements can be easily and accurately done when you remove your existing toilet bowl, exposing the drainage outlet. Our specialists are able to remove and install the toilet bowl for you.
Choose Starke
At Starke, we understand that choosing the right toilet bowl for you is not an easy choice. However, with Starke’s specially curated and designed toilet bowls, we are able to cater everyones’ preferences. Please feel free to drop us a text or call at +65 80665401 and also drop by our showroom at 116 Lavender Street, Pek Chuan Building, #01-03. You can also email us at jolyne@starkeliving.com if you have any enquiries.
Choose Starke
At Starke, we understand that choosing the right toilet bowl for you is not an easy choice. However, with Starke’s specially curated and designed toilet bowls, we are able to cater everyones’ preferences. Please feel free to drop us a text or call at +65 80665401 and also drop by our showroom at 116 Lavender Street, Pek Chuan Building, #01-03. You can also email us at jolyne@starkeliving.com if you have any enquiries.
