black toilet and sink

13 years ago

Howdy. I'm wondering if anyone out there has a black toilet and, if so, if you find it different in any way to maintain from a white toilet. Thanks.

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pepperidge_farm
13 years ago
There was a thread on this in the last six months, I believe, somewhat mixed reviews. I really love my black toilet, can't imagine any other color for the powder room!

Here is a link that might be useful: Black toilet discussion thread
annemouse
13 years ago
We do not have black, but Kohler thunder grey pedestal sink and toilet. As for the toilet - I think it is easier to maintain or more "forgiving if you forget cleaning" than the white toilets we have. However, the sink needs constant cleaning. White toothpaste spit, soap, lotion etc all show a lot. I wipe through it after every handwashing
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homepro01
13 years ago
I personally don't like black toilets because I can't tell if they are clean or dirty so I assume they are dirty. I want to bring up another practical reason and this was a recent experience. If you have a medical condition that you excrete blood in your urine, with a black toilet it is harder to tell that this is happening. A friends husband just noticed that he was peeing blood because they had black and red toilets in their home.

Good luck!
Billl
13 years ago
If you are planning on selling your home ever, go with white. I'm sure there are some people who would love a black toilet, but it isn't most people's cup of tea.

As for maintaining black vs white, there really is no difference in how you would clean them. White shows dark stains more and black shows white stains. They are the same amount of clean/dirty though whether you can see it well or not.
clembeauchamp
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks, all. No, we're not planning on selling anytime soon. But I am concerned about the sink stains. This bathroom will probably have the most amount of handwashing and toothbrushing so maybe I ought to stick with white...
mariofo
13 years ago
Hi, I have an all black bathroom, tub, shower base, toilet, and pedestal sink. I will tell you they are beautiful and I love the look of all of them. I however would not get the color again. The sink is the my biggest problem, it always looks dirty to me. It is the water spots. I clean it all the time.
The toilet is not as big of a problem and the tub is the water spots as well. If you like to wipe things down, then go for it.
This is not my main bath, but one used in the lower level of the house. I again will say the black in the room is striking!
clembeauchamp
Original Author
13 years ago
OK, white it is. Thanks again!
mileaday
13 years ago
The local Lowe's used to have a black pedestal sink and toilet on display. The employees hated them because they said they had to dust them every day.

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