This is not a common issue with most toilets, and I have never heard of it occurring with a Toto...but I am not doubting what you say. My reccomendation: buy another Toto.

After a Google search, I have seen threads going back to 2005 and earlier mentioning this issue with certain Toto toilets.

How about Kohler RIMOVE rimless toilets or rimless toilets in general?

Jack,

strange behavior. Which Toto do you have? Did you reach out to Toto to explain this issue? I wonder if a new flush mechanism would affect the performance? I have two Toto Carlyles that are about 10yrs old and have never seen the behavior you describe. Did your research show that this was isolated to certain models?

It is a known issue and I have had it for over 10 years now. Apparently "washdown" designs are more likely to splash water during flushing and "siphon-jet" designs are less likely to have this issue and that's just the way they are. The model I have must be a washdown flush model.

That must be the explanation. My Totos are gmax which is the siphon jet design. Many on the forum have been happy with the American Standard and some of the Kohler models. Best of luck in your hunt.

All toilets spray some water into the air. This spreads germs. It is best to close the lid when you flush, regardless of whether you can see water droplets or not. (Having trouble getting the paste function to work so I'm not able to post a link,mbut a quick Google search will back this up.)

Obviously the flushing action stirs some moisture up, but the fact that the OP is mentioning it on her floor says that this is not typical.

FWIW, I have never had this happen with my Kohlers. I know Toto fans will swear they are the best toilets in the world, but I think Kohler has the best combination of function and style. I am at the tail end of another bathroom reno and thought I should revisit other brands on the toilet, but I came back to the Kohler Memoirs Stately I used in the last reno and loved.

Jeanine,

My experience with two Kohler toilets guarantees that I will buy something else always. The Kohler Rialto, which I don't understand how they still sell this toilet, is one of the worst flushing toilets in the universe. The Kohler Memoirs was not better. I replaced the memoirs with two Toto Carlyle and they have performed flawlessly in over 10years of use. I got a Toto Aquia wall hung two years ago and also love it. I have three Toto washlets that range in age from 2yrs to 10years old. Having said that about Kohler toilets, I love my Robern Medicine cabinets. I also like Kohler sinks and the purist faucet collection. Many on the kitchen forum also love the Kohler Karbon which is a beautiful faucet.

We had a Kohler Memoirs Stately for 8 years in my last home before we sold it and never had a problem. I just installed another one.

What at do you mean "worst flushing?" The Kohler flushing systems are great and there's a lot of research behind them.

Jeanine,

The ability to flush solids was not great. Multiple flushes had to be done. The Rialto was also constantly clogging. The Carlyles were put in the same toilets as where the Kohler was. Kohler has different flushing mechanisms and if I remember, these units did not have power flushes. The Totos had the gmax flushing technology. I have not had a single clog in the Totos. I am sure every toilet manufacturer has tons of research behind their flushing mechanisms.

Good luck!

We never had any issues with our Kohlers. Never had a clog. The 1974 Kohlers that are being replaced in our current house most certainly have issues...and tanks the size of aquariums!

Every toilet I've had over 50 years has had its name and model number either in the tank or on the lid. If the names are not specified, there are code numbers you can look up. Never heard of a toilet splashing that way. I would never want to sit on a damp seat. Strange. Can you post a link to the results page of your Google search? What did you search for if you don't know the model? Each of the named manufacturers makes many, many different models of toilets. I've had American Standard, Kohler, and Totos, and a few no namers, but nary a splash on the seat.

-Babka

It is very easy to find multiple references to this in Google by searching for "Toto toilet splashing"

Jaxo,

The references I see are to the Carusoe. Do you have a Carusoe? I assume you tried recommendations on Terry Love and Gardenweb? It seems your answers to all the questions has been that the problem exists but not providing any details. For others who find this thread in the future, there is a recommended fix. Did you ever r arch out to Toto for a resolution? Toto toilets had 5 or 7yr warranties if you purchased 10years ago.

I can't tell what model it is. Too much time has passed and now I need to move on to a different toilet.

I didn't see any effective solution (others posted they had the same issue, but didn't post that they found anything that can be done to correct it) and there is no warranty left.

I don't see what Toto could do about it if that is part of the design. Maybe if I had noticed the issue right after installation, I could have gone back to the contractor told them I was unsatisfied with it and exchanged for a different model at that time.

The model number for your toilet is listed in the tank. I am not attempting to dissuade you from changing the toilets. Some users reported on the Terry Love forum and on Gardenweb that there is a screw that is adjusted and that cleared the problem. Did you read the link in my response above? Hopefully for future readers of the thread, the information may be helpful to them.

Good luck!

I installed 2 Kohler Cimarron ADA height toilets in this house when we moved in 10 years ago. I have had to replace the flushing mechanism in one of them twice already. Neither flushes as well as the Toto I had installed in my last house and both grow a ring of mold very easily. I also sometimes have to flush more than once to get all of the sticky stuff to go down. I miss my Toto and Saniflush!

What are some suggestions for toilets that don't splash when flushing? I will not reward Toto by buying another one from their company. So, what else?

If I close the lid, flush and open the lid I see A LOT of water droplets all over the inside of the lid. It's not a fine mist. It's large droplets dripping down.

I'm finally done with dealing with this and I want to order a new toilet this week.

I wonder if there is an adjustment. Or perhaps you have tried everything, Jaxo. My Toto did not get water outside of the bowl, but it was one from around 2003.

jaxo-

I have no idea what you are talking about. I've never seen that happen with my Totos, or any other toilets for that matter. The only thing I can think of is that your toilet is not properly vented. That is a problem that is not specific to a particular brand of toilet.

I didn't say every Toto does this. However, it is a problem specific to my model and I will not reward Toto for making this by giving them additional money buying another toilet from their company.

It is a known problem with this model and others Toto sold using the same bowl style, There is no solution other than replacing the bowl with a different style.

I did a Google search and found other people complaining about the exact same Toto model I have. One person said Toto let them swap their bowl for a different style during the warranty period, but they still had to pay labor charges. Mine is out of warranty and I'm going to move on to a different brand.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/toto-toilet-question.13921/