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Toilet Bowls Singapore: Best Brands And Pricing

Quality and brands are increasingly important to consumers in Singapore. Besides consumer electronics and appliances, this is also true when it comes to choosing bathroom wares and fittings for their new home.

It is only logical since you will be using these items for much longer than your iPhones. If you are in the market for a new toilet bowl, you will be happy to know that there are a few excellent brands to choose from, each with its own unique selling points.

This article is focused on the close coupled toilet bowl rather than wall hung ones which require a concealed tank.

Toilet Bowls In Singapore by Brand

How many of us actually know the brand of the toilet bowl that we use every day? In Singapore, some of the most popular ones include Duravit, Geberit, American Standard, Bravat, Toto, Kohler and more. All these brands offer high-quality products that are sure to meet your needs.

1. Duravit:

This is the big one in the bathware world, as Duravit besides producing exceptional ceramics in Germany and other parts of Europe is also famous for collaborating with renowned designers like Philippe Starck to set the trend in bathrooms.

Verdict: They have a range to suit all tastes especially if you like clean lines for your modern bathroom but their prices tend to the high side. Definitely worth looking out for a good sale or promotion if you are in the market.

2.Geberit:

An established brand in the plumbing world that makes all the things you don’t see but are essential in plumbing, Geberit has recently come out strongly with their range of luxury bathware.

Verdict: In focus are the minimalistic WCs with Turboflush Technology which ‘leave nothing behind’ as well as a technologically advanced Keratect glaze that ensures an anti bacterial finish and prevents stains.

3. American Standard:

An established brand in Singapore, most of us would have interacted with their toilets at some point in our lives. They have upped their game with new designs and know-how from over 140 years in the plumbing business.

Verdict: While their range is moderate, they have well designed toilet bowls that come with sought-after features like rimless bowls and double vortex flush.

4.       Bravat:

A relative newcomer, Bravat showcases European design at a very reasonable price point. Their range is quite large and the quality is middle to high.

Verdict: This is a good option if you are looking for an affordable price but still want a stylish bathroom to be proud of for many years as well as the support of an established global brand.

5.       Toto:

This is another well-known brand when it comes to bathware. They are especially popular in Asia as the brand originated in Japan.

Verdict: While Toto carries a range of conventional WCs, they are focused on shower toilets with features like automatic flushing and heated seats. Their higher ranges are known for their quality and durability.

6.       Kohler:

While it is an American manufacturing company that has been around for over 100 years, Kohler is well known for their plumbing products and has been a player in Singapore for a long time.

Verdict: They showcase a wide range of WCs reflecting a wide range of prices and suiting many tastes but not all may be available here.

How Can I Buy A Toilet In Singapore?

Urgent Need

If you are urgently looking for a toilet bowl replacement because your current one is broken, you would probably just reach out to your trusted plumber and they will bring you an available unit that is suitable as a replacement.

Planned Need​

However, if you are planning your dream home, then you will want to have more input into the process, seeing as how the WC will be with you for an extended period of time and be the focal point in your bathroom. As such, online and hardware stores are unlikely to make the cut.

The best way to see many brands and types of toilet bowls is to go to a showroom that focuses on bathrooms such as Econflo Systems along Commonwealth Avenue or Toilets.com.sg along Pasir Panjang. Bathroom shops like Bravat in Ubi carry a single brand’s range while a showroom like Duravit in Tanjong Pagar only has display with purchases directed to one of their distributors.

Econflo Systems @ Commonwealth
Econflo Systems @ Commonwealth
Bathroom Premium Outlet @ Pasir Panjang
Bathroom Premium Outlet @ Pasir Panjang
Bravat Singapore @ Ubi
Bravat Singapore @ Ubi

Online or Store?

It is not always true that prices online are the lowest as many showrooms have occasional promotions and sales that are not reflected online. You also need to consider if the price includes delivery because this is not something that you may want to carry home yourself.

How To Choose Toilet Bowls?

While it may look like you have an unending number of choices when it comes to toilet bowl shopping, you will find that the situation you have to work with will trim your choices down very quickly.

How To Choose Toilet Bowls?

The traps are where the waste leaves your bathroom and heads into the building’s pipes and then into the sewer. S-traps are the holes that go into the floor and P-traps are the holes that go into the wall. This is the first thing you need to establish, and it is relatively easy if you have a older toilet bowl as they are usually ‘open’ so you can see the piping. Newer ones, which are fully clad and set against the wall are harder to check and many times, they have to be removed before you can confirm. The alternative is to check with your condo’s MCST or your neighbour’s house.

S-Trap (Measure the distance from the wall to the center of the hole)
P-Trap (Measure the height from the floor to to the center of the hole)

Trap Measurement

Once you figure out whether you need an S-Trap or P-Trap WC, the next step is to measure the distance between the wall or floor and the center of the hole. S-Traps range from 3 to 12 inches with adaptors allowing some styles of bowls to accommodate a wider range.

P-Traps are largely 180mm from floor to the middle of the trap nowadays but they can range between 100mm and 200mm. Likewise with the correct adaptor, small discrepancies can be addressed.

The size of the toilet bowl

While the trend has been for WCs to evolve into smaller and neater units, partly due to the advancement in ceramic technology as well as design preference and the shrinking of modern homes, you can still choose more substantial thrones or go for compact space saving water closet something that will not block the swing of your toilet door.

Water saving system?

The quantity of water saving for flushing system has been decreasing in the past 3 decades in efforts to be environmentally friendly. The washdown toilet appear to be reaching a limit to save water with a reduced flush though. The lowest approved by PUB at the time of writing is 1.5L but we also need to keep the bathroom smelling fresh. As such, the water closet’s water consumption could be a factor depending on your preference.

Rim or Rimless design?

This appears to be the biggest development in toilet bowls since the dual flush. The demand for rimless WCs today is very strong as it is perceived that the removal of the rim makes the WC easier to clean and thus more hygenic. However, users of rimless WCs have found that the power of the flush may cause water to splash outside of the WC. The water flow can be adjusted to address this problem.

Toilet Seat

This is where you have the most contact with your toilet bowl. Seats nowadays are almost always plastic, with the difference being the type and quality of the material. Very light and flimsy seats have largely given way to heavier and more lasting types which are more scratch and damage resistant.

Due to the weight of the accompanying cover as well, the soft closing seat cover is preferred and provided by premium brands. Some also come with a quick release seat cover to facilitate easy cleaning.

Internal Flushing Mechanism

The mechanics that make your toilet bowl work can be found in the tank. A reliable and hardy mechanism will ensure many years of fuss-free and effective flushing. While many brands combine their toilet bowl with an OEM flushing system, Geberit sets the standard for this. Water closets that use Geberit mechanisms are also assured of easy installation should it need to be replaced.

How Much Does It Cost To Install Toilet Bowl?

This also depends on your specific situation. In general, you can expect to pay around S$200 to S$300 for the professional installation of a new toilet bowl, which includes removing and disposing the old toilet and fixing the new one. When you witness the work involved, you will understand the price. If piping needs to be changed or amended, extra costs may be incurred.

Cost-Saving Tip

That said, since you already have a plumber coming, it is also a great time to install a bidet spray if you don’t have one already. This will help you save toilet paper in the long-run as well as provide a more hygenic toilet experience.

What Are The Best Toilet Bowls?

It is no longer enough for a toilet bowl to just flush. Nowadays you have to have the “Tornado” flush, the “Double Vortex” or the “Whirlpool” effect. In general, the toilet bowl must do its job in order to get approval from PUB in Singapore.

Popular toilet bowl features include the Dual Flush system which allows you to choose a flush with smaller volume as opposed to the full flush. This could save you many litres of water a day.

The one piece toilet bowl is in demand nowadays because of the perceived hygiene factor. There are no crevices where the bowl joins the tank.

Plumbers hate to carry it due to the combined weight, even though installation is easier. The downside is that you will have to replace the whole thing if only the tank malfunctions in the future.

Tornado flush
Double Vortex Flush

Trends and New Toilet Bowl Developments

Smart Toilets

The demand for smart shower toilets is starting to take off with many brands coming to market with feature-packed toilet bowls with built-in bidets that can be controlled by remote or an app on your phone.

Other than washing, they also feature air drying, odour removal, heated seats, night lights and automatic opening and closing lids. This is a space to watch, and the brands we have featured here like Duravit and Geberit as well as Toto carry them.

This is a rather costly investment as the shower toilets range from nearly $4000 onwards for reliable branded ones. It is recommended that if you are going down this route, that you choose a reputable brand as well as a solid plumber as this will prevent inconveniences in the future.

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Wall hung toilet

No longer the purview of commercial buildings and hotels, many high-end developments feature wall-hung WCs where the tank is concealed in the wall with only the flush button (the actuator) and the WC pan visible. The only credible provider of concealed cisterns and related equipment is Geberit.

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Conclusion

So, there you have it! These are some of the best toilet bowl brands in Singapore, each with its own unique selling points. Doing your research will help you identify one that fits your needs and budget.

Toilet bowl in Singapore can range in price from as low as S$100 to as high as S$2,000 or more, depending on the brand and features. In general, you can expect to pay around S$300 to S$700 for a good quality toilet bowl.

Hope this article demystified the process of buying your next toilet bowl and that you find the best deal possible. Thanks for reading!