TOTO Entrada Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet

The TOTO Entrada positioning

The Entrada (CST244EF) is TOTO's entry-tier residential toilet — the lowest-priced model in the current US TOTO lineup. At $240-$340, the Entrada delivers TOTO brand DNA (lifetime porcelain warranty, Universal Height comfort, WaterSense certification) in a stripped utilitarian package that competes directly with Kohler Wellworth ($168-$240), American Standard Mainstream ($150-$190), and Mansfield Pro-Fit ($150-$220) rather than with the higher-tier TOTO models.

If you're a landlord rebuilding a rental property and want TOTO's brand strength + Universal Height + WaterSense in a single SKU under $350, the Entrada is the answer. If you're an owner-occupied homeowner thinking about a primary bath and the Drake II ($430-$470) is over budget, the Entrada is the gateway — but it's worth understanding what you give up before saving the $100-$200 difference.

What the Entrada is NOT

The Entrada is not a stripped Drake. It's a different bowl design with different engineering optimization. Specifically:

• No CeFiONtect glaze. The bowl uses TOTO's standard ceramic glaze. In hard-water areas, mineral spots accumulate faster than on a CeFiONtect-glazed Drake II or Promenade. Owners report weekly bowl scrubbing in mineral-heavy regions, vs every 3-4 weeks on CeFiONtect models.
• E-Max flush engineering at MaP 600g. This is the lowest MaP score in the current TOTO lineup. For comparison: Eco Drake 800g, Drake II 1,000g+, UltraMax II 1,000g+. The 600g score still exceeds the WaterSense 350g threshold, but it's noticeably less powerful in real-world use vs the Drake series.
• No SoftClose seat. Adding a TOTO SS113 SoftClose seat costs $45-$75; a Bemis 1500EC universal soft-close costs $35. Budget for this separately.
• No skirted trapway. Standard exposed-trapway design. Visible plumbing curves under the bowl, accumulating dust over years.
• No designer styling. The Entrada looks like a utility-grade toilet — straight lines, basic proportions, no decorative elements.
• Limited color options. Cotton White is the primary stocking color. Sedona Beige and Bone are special-order with 4-6 week lead times.

What the Entrada actually delivers

Despite the trim package, the Entrada is a genuine TOTO with the brand's core strengths:

• Lifetime porcelain warranty — same as Drake II and Neorest. The bowl is engineered to last 25+ years.
• WaterSense certification at 1.28 GPF — rebate-eligible in most US drought-zone utilities.
• Universal Height (17.25") — ADA-compliant comfort height as standard.
• Elongated bowl as standard — more comfortable than round-front for adult users.
• Universal parts compatibility — Korky and Fluidmaster aftermarket fit perfectly. Every plumbing supply has the repair parts.
• TOTO build quality — porcelain edges, bowl-mounting precision, and overall manufacturing are still TOTO-tight, not the inconsistent Asian-import quality of some sub-$300 toilets.

The variant matrix

The model-number coding: CST244EF = elongated + Universal Height. CST242EF = round-front + Universal Height. CST243EF = elongated + standard height. The "EF" suffix indicates 1.28 GPF WaterSense.

The E-Max flush at 600g MaP — what this means in practice

MaP (Maximum Performance) scores measure how much simulated solid waste the toilet clears in a single flush. The relevant thresholds:

• EPA WaterSense minimum: 350g. Entrada exceeds this comfortably.
• "Strong flush" threshold: 500g. Entrada at 600g is solidly in this range.
• "Premium flush" threshold: 800g. Eco Drake and original Drake.
• "Reference flush" threshold: 1,000g+. Drake II, UltraMax II, Vespin II, Champion 4.

The Entrada's 600g MaP means it's a competent toilet for normal-use households. Where it falls short:

• Heavy paper-use households (someone in the household uses substantial paper per visit) — occasionally requires a second flush
• Older homes with partial drain-line clogs or root intrusion — the E-Max flush has less momentum to push through partial obstructions
• Multi-resident bathrooms with high daily use — bowl-cleansing isn't as thorough as Drake II's Double Cyclone

For 80%+ of US households, the Entrada's flush performance is acceptable. For the 20% with above-average demands, the Eco Drake or Drake II is the better long-term value.

What's in the box

• Tank with pre-installed E-Max flush valve, Fluidmaster-pattern fill valve, chrome trip lever
• Bowl with pre-drilled 12" rough-in mounting holes
• Tank-to-bowl gasket and brass bolts (standard Korky-pattern hardware)
• Wax ring NOT included — buy separately ($5-10 at Home Depot)
• SoftClose seat NOT included — TOTO SS113 elongated SoftClose ($45-75) or universal Bemis 1500EC ($35) recommended
• Installation manual + drain-flange template
• Floor mounting bolts and caps

Install requirements and procedure

• Rough-in: 12 inches (the US standard). 10" and 14" Entrada variants are not available — special-order from TOTO directly if needed (8-week lead time).
• Floor flange: standard 3" or 4" PVC/cast iron with universal mounting bolt slots.
• Total weight: ~75 lbs (tank ~32, bowl ~43). One-person install is comfortable. This is one of the lightest TOTOs and the easiest to handle solo.
• Front clearance: bowl is 28" front-to-back. Plan for 18"+ to opposite wall.
• Wax ring: standard wax ring ($5) works fine. No horn needed for the Entrada's standard bowl outlet tolerance.

The install procedure (60 minutes for a competent DIYer)

1. Shut off water at the wall (1/4-turn shutoff valve). Flush old toilet to empty tank; sponge out remaining water.
2. Disconnect supply line at the bottom of the old tank. Unbolt the tank from the bowl (two brass bolts inside the tank).
3. Unbolt the bowl from the floor (two floor bolts under decorative bolt caps). Lift the bowl off — typically 50-60 lbs for the old toilet.
4. Scrape old wax ring residue off the floor flange. Inspect the flange — if cracked or more than 1/4" below tile, repair before proceeding (flange extender or full replacement).
5. Install new wax ring on the floor flange. The standard wax-ring-only style (no horn) is sufficient for the Entrada.
6. Position the Entrada bowl straight down on the wax ring. Press down evenly — don't twist or rock. The bowl seats onto the wax with a slight "settling" feel.
7. Insert new floor mounting bolts through the bowl's mounting holes (the bolts came with the new toilet). Hand-tighten the nuts on each side. Tighten alternately — hand-tight + 1/4 turn maximum.
8. Set the tank on the bowl, aligning the tank bolts through the bowl-side mounting holes. The tank-to-bowl gasket (foam doughnut between tank and bowl) is pre-positioned on the tank.
9. From under the bowl, install the tank-bolt washers and nuts. Tighten alternately — hand-tight + 1/4 turn.
10. Reconnect supply line to the bottom of the tank. Use a braided stainless flex line ($8) if the existing line is rigid copper or worn.
11. Open shutoff valve. Tank fills (60-90 seconds). Test flush several times.
12. Check for leaks at three points: supply line connection, tank-to-bowl gasket, and bowl base (wax ring seal). Dry the floor around the bowl after the second flush and watch for moisture over 30 minutes.
13. Install the seat (sold separately).
14. Apply silicone caulk around the base of the bowl (optional but recommended — it catches any future minor leaks at the wax ring).

What owners report (5-15 year ownership)

• The flush is reliable for normal-use households. Reports of 10+ years without major service are common in low-to-medium use bathrooms (one adult or one couple, 3-5 flushes/day per person).
• Flapper replacement at 6-8 years is the first typical service. Universal Korky 2032BP (3-inch flapper) at $8, 10-minute DIY.
• The standard ceramic glaze shows hard-water spots in mineral-heavy regions. Texas, Arizona, parts of California, and the Midwest produce visible mineral deposits within 6-12 months. Owners report scrubbing weekly to keep the bowl clean. (Contrast: Drake II with CeFiONtect can go 3-4 weeks between scrubs.)
• The 1.28 GPF flush occasionally requires a second flush in paper-heavy use. Roughly 1-in-10 flushes by owner reports, vs ~1-in-30 on Drake II.
• Tank-to-bowl gasket failure at 10-12 years — slightly faster than premium TOTOs because the entry-tier gasket compound is less robust. Universal Korky 481BP kit at $12, 45-minute DIY.
• Service life: 20-25 years. Slightly shorter than Drake II (25-30 years typical) but well within acceptable range for a $250 entry-tier purchase.
• Most common upgrade path: when the Entrada eventually wears out, owners often upgrade to the Drake II in the same bathroom — having lived with TOTO's brand quality at entry tier, they want the premium engineering for the next 25 years.

Where Entrada wins vs competitors at this price tier

The verdict — should you buy an Entrada?

Buy if:

• You're a landlord rebuilding a rental property and want TOTO brand pedigree without paying for premium engineering
• You're spec'ing a secondary bath (basement, in-law suite, guest bath) where 20-year service life is sufficient
• Tenant turnover toilet — you want a TOTO badge but not Drake II pricing
• Property management portfolio with bulk replacements — Entrada's price-to-quality ratio is strong at scale
• You want the lowest-cost TOTO that still carries the lifetime porcelain warranty

Skip Entrada and go Eco Drake or Drake II if:

• This is your owner-occupied primary bathroom and the $80-$200 upgrade buys 25+ years of stronger flush and CeFiONtect glaze
• You have hard water (CeFiONtect upgrade is meaningful)
• The bathroom is the design statement of the home (Entrada's utility aesthetic doesn't fit designer bathrooms)
• You have heavy paper-use users (MaP 600g flush will frustrate; need 800g+)

Warranty

TOTO Entrada residential warranty: 1 year on tank trim, lifetime on porcelain. Soft-close seat (sold separately) carries its own 1-year warranty. Service through TOTO USA Atlanta. Parts are universal — Korky and Fluidmaster aftermarket fit perfectly, available at every Home Depot.

Pricing reality (2026)

Entrada CST244EF (Cotton White, elongated, Universal Height): $240-$320. Home Depot stocks at $279 standard, with periodic $30-$50 off promotions. Ferguson trade pricing: $220-$260. Build.com: $239-$289. Costco occasionally has packaged Entrada + Bemis SoftClose seat bundles at $299-$329. CST242EF round-front variant: $210-$280. CST243EF standard-height elongated: $220-$290. Sedona Beige variants are special-order +$60-$100 with 4-6 week lead time.

The honest summary

The Entrada is the TOTO that lives in the rental properties of property managers who own 200+ units across a US metro and want a single SKU for all their bathrooms. It's not the toilet TOTO is famous for — the Drake II is. But it's the TOTO that exists because not every bathroom is a master bath and not every owner wants to spec a $430 toilet for a tenant who'll be gone in 18 months. At its price tier, the Entrada delivers TOTO build quality and lifetime porcelain warranty — a real value proposition for the right use case.