What is Kohler‘s Tallest Toilet?
Hey there! Lillie here, your friendly bath expert. If you‘re looking for Kohler‘s tallest toilet model for your home, you‘ve come to the right place. With over 25 years of experience in home renovations and plumbing, I‘m excited to share everything you need to know about choosing the perfect throne. Let‘s dive in!
Why Choose a Tall Toilet?
Before we get into Kohler‘s specific models, I want to go over the benefits of choosing a taller toilet in general:
Easier to Use
Taller toilets that are ADA compliant (17-19 inches high) are much easier to sit down and stand up from compared to standard height toilets (15 inches). This makes them ideal for people with mobility issues, disabilities, or who are just taller.
Prevents Injury
Bending down too far to use the toilet can lead to back and knee pain or injury over time. Taller seats help eliminate excessive bending and strain.
Improved Comfort
A taller seat height allows you to rest your feet flat on the floor, creating better alignment for your body. This avoids leg strain and pressure on your hips.
Enhanced Accessibility
In addition to being ADA compliant, taller toilets are safer and easier to use for the elderly, pregnant women, and children.
Better Hygiene
The additional height makes cleaning and maintenance much easier without requiring uncomfortable crouching.
Kohler‘s Tallest Toilet Models
Now let‘s look at some of Kohler‘s top toilet models when it comes to seat height:
1. Kohler Veil Intelligent Toilet
Specs:
- Seat height: 19.5 inches
- Bowl shape: Elongated
- Water usage: 1.0/1.6 GPF
- Special features: Heated seat, automatic opening/closing lid, touchscreen remote, self-cleaning, built-in LED nightlight
As Kohler‘s tallest toilet with a seat height of 19.5 inches, the Veil Intelligent toilet is packed with high-tech features to deliver the ultimate experience. This smart toilet has sensors that automatically open and close the lid, plus a personalized cleansing functionality. It‘s the perfect blend of innovation and comfort.
2. Highline Classic Comfort Height Toilet
Specs:
- Seat height: 17.5 inches
- Bowl shape: Elongated
- Water usage: 1.28 GPF
- Special features: Ergonomic seat, 12-inch rough-in
The Highline Classic is Kohler‘s best selling comfort height model. With an ADA-compliant 17.5 inch seat height, this efficient and comfortable toilet is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial bathrooms.
3. Cimarron Comfort Height Toilet
Specs:
- Seat height: 16.5 inches
- Bowl shape: Compact elongated
- Water usage: 1.28 GPF
- Special features: AquaPiston flush technology, Quiet-Close seat
This popular Kohler toilet combines a space-saving compact elongated bowl with a comfortable 16.5 inch seat height. The lightweight design is easy to install and comes in a range of colors to match your decor.
4. Tresham Comfort Height Toilet
Specs:
- Seat height: 16.5 inches
- Bowl shape: Elongated
- Water usage: 1.28 GPF
- Special features: Traditional styling, quiet-close seat
With its elegant styling, the Tresham adds a touch of luxury to your bathroom. The elongated bowl and 16.5 inch seat height deliver comfort and convenience while conserving water.
How Much Clearance Do You Need?
When installing any comfort height toilet, keep in mind you‘ll need some extra clearance:
- From floor to ceiling: at least 84 inches of height
- From wall to front of bowl: 31-35 inches
- From center of bowl to wall: 12-14 inches
Measure your bathroom space before purchasing to ensure your new toilet will fit properly.
Extra Tall Toilet Seats and Risers
If you don‘t want to purchase an entirely new toilet, Kohler also makes add-on toilet seat risers and extra tall seats that can temporarily increase the height of your existing toilet:
Toilet Seat Risers
- Increase height by 3 or 5 inches
- Easily installed between bowl and existing seat
- Option for arms for additional support
Extra Tall Toilet Seats
- Add 2-4 inches of height
- Elongated shape for comfort
- Available in snap-on or bolt-on versions
These are great transitional options, but keep in mind they may not be as sturdy or permanent as replacing the entire toilet.
Find Your Perfect Height
So how do you determine what toilet height is right for you? Here are a few tips:
- Measure from the floor to about 2 inches above the back of your knee – this is a good starting height.
- Consider who will be using the toilet most and their needs.
- Test some toilets at showrooms and sit on them to gauge comfort.
- If you use a mobility device like a walker or wheelchair, make sure to bring it with you when testing.
- Look for easy-to-use flush mechanisms like push button activation.
- There are even adjustable height toilets if you need maximum customization.
Talk to your plumber and use your own measurements to decide on your ideal toilet height. Comfort height is great for most households, but you can always go taller with Kohler‘s 19.5 inch Veil Intelligent toilet if you want the highest seat available.
I hope this overview gives you all the info you need to find Kohler‘s tallest toilet for your home renovation needs. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Lillie Gabler
Home Improvement Expert