Choosing and Installing a New Toilet in North Canton

Start With the Measurements

Before comparing styles, measure from the finished wall behind the toilet to the center of the floor bolts. That is the rough-in, and it is usually twelve inches. Some older homes have ten- or fourteen-inch rough-ins, which narrows the field. Also check the space from the side walls or vanity, and the distance in front of the bowl, especially if you are considering an elongated model in a small bathroom.

If you are not sure, we can take the measurements during a free estimate and bring options that fit.

Comparing the Main Toilet Styles

Each design has trade-offs. Here is how we explain them to North Canton homeowners.

One-piece versus two-piece

A two-piece toilet has a separate tank bolted to the bowl. It is the most common type, widely available and easy to service, since the tank and bowl can be replaced separately. A one-piece toilet is molded as a single unit, so there is no seam between tank and bowl to clean or leak. It is heavier and usually costs more, but many people like its cleaner look.

Height and bowl shape

Standard toilets sit about fifteen inches high at the rim. Comfort or chair-height models sit closer to seventeen to nineteen inches, which is easier on knees and backs and helpful for anyone with limited mobility. Elongated bowls are more comfortable for most adults, while round bowls save a few inches in tight spaces.

Flushing options

Most current toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush or less. Common choices include:

• Single-flush gravity toilets: simple and reliable
• Dual-flush toilets: a reduced flush for liquids and a full flush for solids
• Pressure-assisted toilets: a powerful flush, though louder, found more often in commercial settings
• Skirted bowls: a smooth side profile that hides the trapway and is easier to wipe down

Bidet Seats and Other Add-Ons

Bidet seats have become a popular upgrade. Most connect to the toilet's water supply with a T-fitting at the shutoff valve. Basic models work without power, while heated or electronic seats need a grounded outlet near the toilet. If one is not there, an electrician should add it before we install the seat; we handle the plumbing side.

Soft-close seats, which lower quietly instead of slamming, are a small change many people appreciate. We can install those in the same visit.

Installation and Repairs on Fixtures You Keep

After you approve the specifications, we remove the old toilet, check the flange and subfloor, set the new fixture on a fresh seal, connect a new supply line and haul away the old one. Every installation ends with a quality inspection. If you are keeping your current toilet, we repair running tanks, weak flushes, loose bowls and leaks with new parts.

Updating more of the bathroom? Our North Canton bathroom remodeling service covers vanities, tubs and showers, and our faucet replacement work in North Canton can match new sink fixtures to the toilet.

Serving North Canton and Nearby

North Canton is about 9 miles from our East Canton shop. We also serve Canton, Green, Hartville, Louisville and Massillon. For more on toilet repair and maintenance, see our Stark County toilet installation guide.