Swiss Madison Ivy Two-Piece Elongated Dual-Flush 1.28/0.8 GPF Toilet

The Swiss Madison Ivy positioning — budget modern dual-flush two-piece

The Swiss Madison Ivy (SM-2T254) is Swiss Madison's budget dual-flush two-piece SKU. At $240-$340 with bundled SoftClose seat + WaterSense Most Efficient certification, the Ivy targets the same market segment as Vortens Cancun ($179-$249, no bundled seat), Glacier Bay Power Flush ($149-$199, bundled seat), and Mansfield Smart 360 ($230-$310, no bundled seat). The Ivy's positioning: modern Euro aesthetic + dual-flush + bundled SoftClose seat at value-tier pricing.

For buyers wanting modern Euro design language at the lowest two-piece dual-flush price tier, the Ivy bridges the value-tier vs designer-tier gap. Less designer than the Calice (one-piece skirted) or Sublime (premium skirted one-piece) but meaningfully more modern than Glacier Bay or Vortens conservative aesthetic.

What the Ivy delivers

• Dual-flush 1.28/0.8 GPF — effective 1.06 GPF (WaterSense Most Efficient certified)
• Comfort Height 16.5" + elongated bowl 18.5"
• Two-piece serviceability — easier tank-side repairs vs one-piece
• BUNDLED Swiss Madison SoftClose seat — typical 2-5 year service life before Bemis 1500EC upgrade
• Modern Euro design — slim chrome top-mount dual-flush button + angular tank-to-bowl transitions
• Universal Korky 2032BP flapper + Fluidmaster 400A fill valve aftermarket compatibility
• Standard 12-inch rough-in
• 5-year porcelain warranty (original purchaser)

The Ivy variant matrix

What's in the box

• Tank with pre-installed dual-flush cartridge
• Elongated bowl (18.5"), pre-drilled for 12" rough-in
• Tank-to-bowl gasket (universal Bemis 7530 pattern) + brass bolts
• Chrome top-mount dual-flush button assembly
• BUNDLED Swiss Madison SoftClose elongated seat
• Wax ring NOT included (Korky 6000 separate purchase $5-$10)
• Installation manual (English + Spanish)
• WaterSense Most Efficient certificate

Install requirements

• Rough-in: 12 inches (US standard)
• Weight: ~80 lbs total (tank ~30, bowl ~50) — single-person install workable, two-person preferred
• Universal Fluidmaster fill valve compatibility — drop-in service path
• Tank-top clearance for dual-flush button — verify no shelf above tank
• Standard 1/2" supply line connection

Install procedure (45-60 minutes)

1. Shut off water at under-toilet shutoff valve
2. Flush old toilet to drain tank
3. Disconnect supply line from bottom of tank
4. Remove tank-bowl bolts (Phillips from inside, wrench from below)
5. Lift old tank off bowl
6. Remove flange bolts and old bowl
7. Scrape old wax ring with putty knife (wear gloves)
8. Inspect floor flange — replace if cracked
9. Install new wax ring on flange
10. Set Ivy bowl on flange, press straight down. Verify plumb.
11. Hand-tighten flange bolts only — overtightening cracks porcelain
12. Install tank-bowl gasket on flush valve outlet (bottom of tank)
13. Set tank on bowl, align bolt holes
14. Cross-tighten tank-bowl bolts 1/4 turn alternately. Stop at snug + 1/4 turn.
15. Verify dual-flush cartridge orientation (per install manual)
16. Connect supply line. Restore water.
17. Test full flush (1.28 GPF) 3 times. Test half flush (0.8 GPF) 3 times.
18. Check for leaks at all connection points
19. Install bundled SoftClose seat: lift hinge caps, position seat, hand-tighten + 1/4 turn

Ivy vs budget dual-flush competition

The verdict

Buy Ivy if:

• Modern Euro aesthetic matters at value-tier dual-flush pricing
• Bundled SoftClose seat is appealing
• You shop online (Amazon, Wayfair, Build.com, swissmadison.com)
• WaterSense Most Efficient utility rebate eligibility makes net price attractive
• 5-year porcelain warranty is acceptable for short-term ownership or rental property

Skip and choose Glacier Bay Power Flush if:

• $50-$170 savings matters more than aesthetic
• Same-day Home Depot pickup matters
• Conservative aesthetic is acceptable

Skip and choose Mansfield Smart 360 if:

• USA-made matters + best-in-class warranty (5-year tank trim + lifetime porcelain)
• SmoothSurface glaze for hard-water resistance is important

Skip and choose Eljer Aqua-Saver II if:

• Velvet glaze + Eljer brand pedigree + lifetime porcelain matters
• You have access to plumbing supply house channel

Warranty

Swiss Madison Ivy warranty: 5 years on porcelain (original purchaser), 1 year on tank trim including dual-flush cartridge, 1 year on bundled SoftClose seat. Swiss Madison customer service-administered.

Pricing reality (2026)

Swiss Madison Ivy SM-2T254 (White, with bundled SoftClose seat): $240-$300 at Amazon, Wayfair, Build.com, swissmadison.com. Home Depot online: $260-$320. Bone variant: +$30-$40. Right-hand button variant: +$15-$20. Net price after WaterSense Most Efficient utility rebate in CA/AZ/TX/NV: $0-$200.