Toilet Checklist

Size and Location

 Have you allocated space for a toilet? Yes  No 
 Do you know where you will locate your toilet? Yes  No 
 Is the toilet for a ‘powder room’ (i.e. toilet and wash basin) rather than a Yes  No 
complete bathroom?
 If the toilet is for a small powder room, have you considered installing a Yes  No 
basin attached to the top of the cistern?
 If the toilet is for a full bathroom, where will you install the toilet? Yes  No 
o in the bathroom Yes  No 
o in a small room next to the bathroom? Yes  No 
 Will your toilet be located next to a wall or vanity unit, to make space for a Yes  No 
fixed toilet roll holder?
 If you’re renovating, will the toilet be installed in the same position as the Yes  No 
previous toilet?
Moving a toilet when renovating will lead to additional plumbing costs.
 Have you taken into account how the bathroom or toilet door will open, Yes  No 
and whether it poses a risk to the privacy of people using the toilet?

Toilet Bowl
 What type of toilet mount will you install? Yes  No 
o a wall mounted toilet
o a floor mounted toilet
 What style of toilet are you planning on installing? Yes  No 
o one-piece toilet (bowl and cistern are one piece)
o two piece toilet (bowl and cistern are separate)
 Will you opt for a soft-close toilet seat? Yes  No 
 Have you chosen a toilet seat that matches the shape of your toilet bowl? Yes  No 
 Have you selected a style that matches other fittings and fixtures? Yes  No 

Cistern
 What type of cistern will you use? Yes  No 
o a conventional gravity fed cistern Yes  No 
o a mains pressure or cisternless system Yes  No 
o A thin-profile cistern built into a wall or shelf Yes  No 
 Have you chosen a cistern with a high level of water efficiency, and do you Yes  No 
understand how WELS ratings work for toilets?
 If you have decided to go for a two piece toilet, have you chosen a cistern that Yes  No 
matches the toilet bowl?

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 Toilet Roll Holder
 What type of toilet roll holder will you install? Yes  No 
o wall mounted toilet roll holder Yes  No 
o free-standing toilet roll holder Yes  No 
 Does the toilet roll holder match the other bathroom fittings? Yes  No 

Who will be using the toilet

 Will anyone with special needs be using the toilet? Yes  No 
If so, which of the following enhancements will you install? Yes  No 
o grab bars Yes  No 
o a high toilet bowl Yes  No 
o a raised toilet seat Yes  No 
o a harness Yes  No 
 Will more than one person be likely to need the bathroom and toilet in busy Yes  No 
periods?

Other Considerations
 Does the overall style match other fittings and fixtures? Yes  No 
 Do the colors used complement the rest of the bathroom? Yes  No 
 Have you taken into account how your needs may change over time? Yes  No 
 Have you tested (i.e. sat on) the toilet you are interested in buying? Yes  No 
 Have you considered how much cleaning and maintenance is required? Yes  No 
 Have you considered installing an exhaust fan? Yes  No 

Budget
 What is your budget for your toilet? $
 How much have you allocated to spend on the following? $
o the toilet bowl $
o the cistern $
o the toilet roll holder $
o installation $
 What is your budget for your toilet? $

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