Then you have to choose the sort of toilet. It is good to know the size, type and the amount of floor bolts of your current toilet. If you are installing it yourself, and you are not very experienced, you will find it simpler to put in a toilet that has the same measurements as your current one. However, this should not reduce you, but do take note of the amount of room you have in the bathroom. An elongated bowl toilet is two to three inches longer than the round bowl and creates an oval-like shape. This is very attractive, and may fulfil the look you are after, but it would be disastrous to complete installation and then discover that there's not enough room to comfortably sit on, given the placement of your bathtub or shower.

You may also want to install a quieter toilet, so you you might like to choose a one piece toilet where the tank and the toilet bowl are united, they have a lower profile and a flush mechanism that makes for a quieter flush.

You also need to have a look at the height of your toilet bowl, especially if there are people living in your house who have back or leg problems. The lower the toilet bowl, the more problematic you will find they will find it to sit on.

Another consideration is the material you choose for the various areas of your toilet. In most cases you'll discover that those using plastic parts are cheaper. This may suit how much money you have to spend, but do take note that you will find they will usually last not as long as other more costly options.

It is the same when you choose the materials for your faucets and shower heads. You will discover that the plastic options will do a good job, but in a relatively short period of time, plastic will stain and scratch and not look as attractive as, as an example, the chrome and stainless steel options that can look as good as new a number of years down the track if they are well maintained.

You also need to figure out what level of water pressure you need. Taps and shower heads are made to limit the water pressure to a certain level. So have a word with the people at your store and figure out what level you need.

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Scott Rodgers is a recently retired Los Angeles master plumber and is dedicated to helping you make your household renovations a great success. For more useful plumbing tips and information, visit Scott’s website: http://eLocalPlumbers.com

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