Concealed trapway toilet.
This is the concealed trapway, skirted, one-piece toilet we chose…
American Standard Tropic,Concealed Trapway Right Height™ Elongated, One-Piece, ADA Toilet.
If you’d told me I would start a blog, and write a post about a toilet. I would not have thought that could be correct. But? This is a renovation blog, so not only am I writing about it. I am excited. About a toilet. This seems vaguely sad, but there you have it.
I’m excited about two things. First—that this is finally moving out of the foyer, where it’s been hanging out for over a month.
And secondly—it’s a concealed trapway. Also called a skirted style. Meaning? There is no exposed loop to clean. Which, apparently at this stage of my life is super exciting.
It’s also one piece. Meaning that the water tank is not separate from the main section of the toilet. Which means no gap. Which means it’s seamless and therefore easier to clean. Also, I personally think it looks better.
Prior to this toilet, we had an American Standard Cadet something or other and I would have given it a great review… This one is supposed to be nearly identical as far as the plumbing goes, so I’m assuming we’ll be happy with it.
In case you too are thrilled at the idea of a concealed trapway… we chose the American Standard Tropic. It’s the ADA taller height. It’s elongated, and one-piece. American Standard’s website’s list price is $900-$1,100. Which is obviously insane.
We got ours on Amazon, for about $500. Is that a lot for a toilet? I guess it is. But to me, every time I clean it, it pays for itself.
UPDATE:
Finally installed! It’s been in for a month now.
Do I like it? NO. I LOVE IT.
August 24, 2014 @ 12:21 am
how did u install the toilet seat? we bought a full skirted toiled & installed it but I can’t reach inside the hole on the back of the toilet to get to the screw & screw the seat on. Thanks a bunch, silvana
August 25, 2014 @ 9:45 am
I’m thinking we have different models or brands? Our seat/hardware attached entirely from the front… Sorry, not super helpful for you!
November 13, 2014 @ 1:08 pm
I came over from the Bloggess this morning and have been lost in your blog since. It makes me realize wanting to change out plastic storage bins on shelves for something better looking (since it is the living room and all) is no big deal and about as DIY as I’m ever willing to get.
I have to say that this is the hottest, sexiest, most exciting toilet I’ve ever seen. I only ever go to the home improvement store to the garden section to find what plants I’m going to kill next. I have often wondered why toilets have to have all those whorls and loops and lumps and now I know they do not have to have them. My life is better just knowing this exists.
December 3, 2015 @ 12:11 am
Can you pretty, pretty please send/post a closer pic of your transition tile to the hall?
December 3, 2015 @ 7:15 am
it’s a Carrara marble sill… it has unusual veining, but it’s just marble.
March 5, 2016 @ 11:55 am
Just found your cute home blog. I have a 1910 home similar to yours with a retro 1950’s pink bathroom that I just remodeled. The highlight of my bathroom remodel was my Kohler one-piece ADA modern toilet that I spent over $500 bucks on. Worth every penny! I saved in the budget by getting a standard Kohler tub and pedestal sink. I love the shower hardware that you choose with the retro feel. I’d like to replace my hardware after seeing the cute ceramic shower handle you posted.
Thanks,
Brenda
December 24, 2016 @ 9:13 am
Problem is…. the space between the toilet and wall. Impossible to be able to clean behind toilet. Pictures don’t show but behind the toilet is all open but not enough room to get in there to clean. So over the years you have the toilet, the buildup from everything you can imagine will always be there. 🙁
April 24, 2017 @ 10:07 am
When my father, a home builder, built our family home in the mid 60s he installed 4 wall-hung toilets!!! Talk about easy!! ALL toilets should be made that way!
June 11, 2020 @ 4:46 am
Perfect timing on this. I have wanted to replace my 25 year old, too low toilet for a while. Now I am spurred on with a great tutorial. Thank you!
July 30, 2020 @ 7:50 pm
Looking forward to getting a ‘concealed trapway’ toilet too, and considering this American Standard and a couple others.
One question now – how do you like this toilet now, several years down the road?
April 10, 2021 @ 8:16 am
I really appreciate your post, and you explain each and every point very well. Thanks for sharing such information.
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