If you’re wondering why toilets are mostly white, you’re not alone. Various discussions that have appeared on the Internet recently examine the many reasons why toilet bowls are often white.
One of the recommendations states that white is preferred for better hygiene, as dirt and stains appear much more clearly on a white surface, making cleaning easier. Another suggestion is that since bathrooms and toilets are often one of the smallest rooms in the house, white makes the space feel larger. Also among the suggestions is that white should be compatible with all other colors and be in perfect harmony with your white bathtub and white sink.
Most toilets are made of ceramic materials, usually porcelain or vitreous china. The material is usually poured into a mold to create the shape of the toilet and then baked in an oven at extremely high temperatures, causing it to have a white color. Additional steps may be applied to convert porcelain into vitreous china.
White porcelain is generally high density because it contains quartz, feldspar, silica and clay in its base material. This is the second most commonly used material for toilet bowls, after vitreous tile. Vitreous tile toilets are obtained by coating porcelain with an enamel glaze made of powdered glass. After glazing, the toilets are fired again, creating the shiny toilet surface we commonly see. These processes, applied in mass production, can be completed much faster and cheaper without adding color.
In short, white toilets are cheaper to produce, easier to clean, and have the added advantage of making your bathroom look a little larger than it actually is.
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