A toilet replacement is one of the lower-cost upgrades in a bathroom renovation with a significant day-to-day impact. Comfort height, efficient flushing, and easy cleaning add up quickly. And at the premium end, Japanese-style smart toilets have moved from novelty to genuinely preferred for anyone who's used one.
The Main Configurations
Two-Piece Toilets
Separate tank and bowl, bolted together. The most common configuration in Canadian homes, easiest to replace parts on, and available at the widest range of price points. The seam between tank and bowl requires cleaning attention.
Typical investment: $350–$1,200 installed
One-Piece Toilets
Tank and bowl are a single moulded unit — no seam, easier to clean, more contemporary profile. Generally lower-profile than two-piece. More expensive to manufacture, so the price is higher, but the cleaning advantage is real in a daily-use bathroom.
Typical investment: $600–$2,000 installed
Wall-Hung Toilets
The bowl mounts to the wall; the tank and carrier frame are concealed inside the wall cavity. The result is a clean, floating look with the floor running continuously underneath — easy to clean and visually spacious. Installation requires opening the wall to install the carrier frame, which makes it most practical during a full renovation.
Height is adjustable during installation — you can set it precisely for the household rather than accepting a fixed height.
Typical investment: $1,400–$3,500 installed
Best for: Contemporary bathrooms, full renovations where the wall is already open.
Smart Toilets & Bidet Seats
Integrated bidet functionality, heated seats, auto-open lids, warm air drying, and deodorizers — once you've used a Toto Washlet, going back is difficult. Smart toilets are available as all-in-one units or as bidet seat upgrades on existing toilets. They require a nearby electrical outlet (GFCI).
Typical investment: $1,200–$5,000 installed (all-in-one); $500–$1,800 for bidet seat upgrade
Features Worth Specifying
Comfort height — 17"–19" seat height vs. standard 15". Noticeably more comfortable for adults and easier for older users. Worth specifying in any primary bathroom.
Dual flush — Two flush options (partial for liquid, full for solid). Standard on most quality modern toilets. Reduces water consumption meaningfully over time. Required under Ontario Building Code for new installations.
Elongated vs. round bowl — Elongated is more comfortable for most adults; round saves about 2" in depth, useful in tight powder rooms.
Skirted/concealed trapway — The S-curve at the base of the toilet is concealed behind a flat skirt panel. Eliminates the hard-to-clean ridges around a traditional trapway. Standard on most one-piece toilets, available on select two-piece models.
Brands We Carry
Toto — Our premium brand. Engineering quality, flushing performance, and the Washlet smart toilet line are best-in-class. Caroma for dual-flush efficiency. American Standard and Kohler for a wide range across price points.
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Toilet selection is quick once we know your layout, your priorities, and your budget. Part of a larger renovation? We'll coordinate everything together.
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