New Toilets in a Remodel

So, what are the best new toilets to install in a remodeling or renovation project?

We approach the selection of toilets for a bathroom remodel following the theme of this site, which advocates Universal Design and aging in place.

Comfort or Chair Height Toilets

For seniors, deep knee bends are no longer a voluntary workout exercise. Knee bends eventually become difficult and painful when getting seated on a toilet. In any case, in the world of Universal Design, in which we all increasingly live, the comfort or chair height toilet makes perfect sense for everyone.

The chair or comfort height toilet provides an experience similar to sitting on a comfortable chair because it is about the same height. This is around 18 inches. It makes the simple act of sitting or standing much easier than the standard-height toilet.

Comfort height toilets on Amazon

Sample ID	Heading 1	Heading 2
	20-inch Extra Tall Toilet. Convenient Height bowl taller than ADA Comfort Height. Dual flush, Slow-close seat, New handle	27 x 15 x 36
	WOODBRIDGE T-0019, Dual Flush Elongated One Piece Toilet with Soft Closing Seat, Comfort Height, Water Sense, High-Efficiency, Rectangle Button, Cotton White	31 x 18 x 28
	Kohler K-3979-RA-0 Highline Comfort Height 1.6 gpf Toilet, Right-Hand Trip Lever, White	49 x 43 x 41

Wall-hung Toilets

We like the minimalist look or the wall-hung toilet. And we also like it from an aging-in-place perspective because it makes cleaning the bathroom floor so much easier. Of course, the wall-hung toilet can be mounted at the chair or comfort height.

However, since the water supply, shut-off valve, flushing mechanism, and waste line are all concealed inside the wall, if you are also installing a bidet you must have your plumber bring forward an exposed water connection. Of course, this is not a big deal for a remodeling project, since the plumber is already on-site and it is easy to have him install a bidet water supply line in the wall to the left of the toilet.

Also, don’t forget that bidet seats also require a nearby electrical outlet to plug into.

Wall-hung toilets on Amazon

Wall Hung Toilets	Description	Dimensions
	American Standard 2882108.020 Glenwall VorMax Wall-Hung Elongated Toilet with Right Hand Trip Lever, 1.28 gpf, White	Not Stated
	KOHLER K-6299-NY Veil Wall-Hung Elongated Toilet Bowl, Dune	23 x 17.9 x 15.5
	Swiss Madison Well Made Forever Ivy SM-WT450 Wall Hung Toilet, Glossy White	20.5 x 14.6 x 12

Other things to consider when installing a toilet

Making sure there is enough surrounding space for wheelchair maneuvering.
Installing grab bars to help with getting up and down.
Making sure the toilet paper is within easy reach from a sitting position.
Getting a wall-mounted comfort height toilet for easier floor cleaning.
Installing the toilet in a “wet room” – along with tub, shower, and vanity, again with easy cleaning and maintenance in mind.
Pair the toilet with a comfort height Squatty Potty or equivalent
When selecting a toilet, always consider pairing it with a bidet.

Squatting Stool

A squatting stool improves the posture of the body in performing a bowel movement.

The human body is designed such that fecal elimination is easier and more complete when it is in a squatting position.

For a standard-height toilet, the stool should be around 7″ high. For the comfort height toilet it should be at around 9″ high.

For the elderly or less limber, it is highly advisable to use grab bars in conjunction with a squatting stool.

Squatting stools on Amazon

Squatting Stool	Description	Dimensions
	Squatty Potty sp-e-9 The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool, 9 inch Height, White	9 inches (also available in 7 inches)
	MallBoo Bamboo Squatting Toilet Stool with Flip Adjustment,Two Sizes-in-one(7″ and 10″)	Adjustable – 7 inches & 10 inches
	EKOU PLUS Bamboo Squatting Toilet Stool Adjustable Bamboo Portable Bathroom 7 inch and 9 inch Height Two Sizes-in-one	Adjustable – 7 inches and 9 inches