Most bathroom vanities are designed with holes to guard against overflow. The feature hasn’t made the jump to toilet technology — until now. FGI Industries recently launched the Flush Guard anti-overflow toilet. Leveraging an effective anti-overflow drain system, Flush Guard Anti-Overflow Toilets effectively remove the fear of overflow, a feeling known as “Overflowbia,” according to Barry Jacobs, senior vice president of product development at FGI Industries.
“Our research shows that ‘Overflowbia,’ or the fear of a toilet overflow, is very real – particularly among those who have experienced it firsthand,” says Jacobs. “Flush Guard’s anti-overflow drain system represents the next major innovation in toilets. It’s one that brings with it a sense of emotional relief. With Flush Guard, consumers can literally ‘go in peace.’”
According to Jacobs, Flush Guard anti-overflow toilets feature one of the most powerful flushes on the market, making them difficult to clog in the first place. But in the unlikely event that the main drain becomes clogged, three anti-overflow holes in the bowl allow water to escape through a secondary drain. The anti-overflow drain is self-cleaning with every flush.
Flush Guard Toilets are stylish, include high-quality components and are easy to keep clean. Both the primary and secondary drains empty into a standard waste pipe and utilize standard fittings, so there’s no special installation or plumbing required, making them ideal as new construction and replacement toilets alike. When used as a replacement, a Flush Guard Toilet completely covers the area of the old toilet thanks to its large footprint. Any marks or tile discolorations are thereby hidden, eliminating the need for costly surface repairs.
The Flush Guard made its industry debut at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas in March, where it was named the “Brand With the Biggest Bite” in the DesignBites product showdown, a showcase of the latest product innovations and hottest designs in the kitchen and bath marketplace. From the thousands of brands and products at the show, 10 were chosen as finalists to pitch to a judging panel and an audience of kitchen and bath design professionals and media.
Flush Guard technology is available to consumers on Craft + Main brand toilets online and in-store through authorized distributors. The brand’s Easley and Deven two-piece styles are available in traditional and elongated plus-height models, all over 1.28 gallons per flush. 888-620-3667; www.flushguardtoilets.com
