Compact toilet: how to make a comfortable restroom in a

Unfortunately, the size of the rooms, which are allocated for the arrangement of toilet rooms in urban apartments, very rarely are quite spacious and do not allow to place there any favorite plumbing device.

And in some homes the toilet is combined with a bathroom, so the issue of saving space becomes even more important. In this case, compact toilet bowls will help out, which are the heroes of the material.

Selection features

Before we talk about the size of a compact toilet, you should decide what factors affect the choice of the geometric parameters of sanitary devices for the toilet. This is very important if you do the repair yourself and buy the equipment yourself too.

Note! In some cases, too large a device, although it will fit into the cramped toilet space, it will be extremely inconvenient, if not impossible. This is exactly where compact toilets help out - up to 60 cm or less.

To make the accessory you purchased it was convenient to use for its intended purpose, you should pay attention to some nuances.

The instruction is:

1. To ensure ergonomic use, it is necessary that there is a sufficient amount of free space between the edges of the toilet bowl and the structural elements of the room (door, walls).. According to current building codes, the optimal distance between the edges of the sanitary device and the side walls is 60 cm.
2. If you are limited in space, you need to choose a compact model., so that the gap between the bowl and the wall is not less than 35 cm.
3. In addition to the size of the bowl, check the height. The upper section of the toilet bowl should be positioned so that the person sitting on it reaches with its feet to the floor. Otherwise, the limbs will be strained, which is not conducive to normal bowel movement.
4. The last point - the width of the rim of the bowl. If it is narrow, the edge will hit the legs, causing pain. Too wide edge is also harmful, because it pinches the blood vessels in the lower limbs and causes numbness.

Tip! Choosing a toilet in the store, do not hesitate to sit on it in order to understand whether a particular model is comfortable for you or not. After all, the price of these devices is quite high, so the purchase should be approached as carefully as possible.

Dimensions of devices

Standard

Specialized hardware stores sell sanitary fittings suitable for people with average statistical parameters: height, weight, and body structure. Therefore, in most cases, the purchased device will be convenient for all family members.

According to the existing building norms and sanitary rules, in our country the following geometrical parameters for toilet bowls are adopted:

It is advisable to purchase models with a special shelf, without which the installation of a cistern will be impossible. Naturally, if you do not install a suspended toilet bowl structure, where the tank is masked into the wall using a special installation.

Compact

In addition to the above varieties, there are models of significantly smaller sizes. Mostly compact toilet bowls - 50 cm - with and without a cistern are used to equip a children's dressing room or in cases when the sanitary facilities are arranged in a room of minimal size.

The geometric parameters of such models are as follows:

• width - from 29 to 35 cm;
• length - from 46 to 59 cm;
• height - from 26 to 33.5 cm.

The category of compact also includes corner toilets, which are mounted in the corner of the room and often help out with the equipment of combined and small sanitary facilities.

Their installation allows you to more efficiently use the free space. In addition, this placement of the toilet bowl makes it possible to hide all engineering communications - the connection of tap water and the corrugation connecting the outlet nozzle of the bowl to the mouth of the drain pipe.

Note! The special (triangular) shape of the cistern and bowl gives the room a more refined appearance. Therefore, compact corner toilets can be used for a spectacular design of sanitary facilities.

Compact devices are very often used to decorate toilets in a minimalist style. After all, it involves the use of the minimum possible number of objects in the room to achieve a maximum spaciousness.

The size of the toilet should be selected based on the parameters of your angle.

Baby

The category of compact toilets also include children's models. Although they are quite rare, the advantages of such products are obvious, especially if there are several small children in the family.

These models have an unusual appearance, bright colors and other accessories that attract the attention of children. By installing a special toilet seat with a back, you can completely eliminate the use of a pot and immediately teach your child to use this sanitary fixture.

The most important criterion when choosing a children's toilet - safety for the baby. You must ensure that the device and its accessories do not cause injury.

Embedded

If the dimensions of a compact toilet bowl do not suit you, and you still need to solve the problem of lack of free space in the lavatory, it is recommended to install an integrated (suspended) toilet bowl.

The cost of such models is somewhat higher than the classic options, but its drain tank is mounted in the wall (as a rule, a niche is equipped for this), which saves space.

Features of the described design are as follows:

1. A special steel frame is used for the installation of the toilet bowl - the installation is fixed on the wall. Thanks to this solution, the bowl is kept in a suspended state as reliably as possible. Even a large-sized person can safely use the device for its intended purpose.
2. Water fills the drain tank silently, sound insulation is provided by a special material, as well as the wall itself, behind which it is hidden.
3. This solution allows you to hide all engineering communications. The water supply and corrugation pipe, through which the toilet is connected to the sewage system, is completely invisible.
4. The toilet does not have a support leg, so the floor under it is easier to tile and wash.

The choice of stool for compact toilet

In addition to choosing a toilet bowl, especially if you are buying a compact model, it is very important to choose the right lid. After all, it depends on her comfort when using the toilet.

The tips below will help you in choosing:

1. The size of the seat should fully comply with the diameter of the bowl of the toilet bowl, the rim should not be too narrow. Ideally, the circle should protrude beyond the edge of the bowl at a distance of 1 cm.
2. Prefer tough seat options made of durable material that easily supports the weight of a seated person. Soft circles, while providing more convenience, quickly become useless.
3. When buying, carefully check the surface of the seat for defects. On the plastic should not be chipping and cracks, and on the fabric - folds and gusts.
4. If you purchase a wooden toilet seat, be sure to ask whether the surface of the product is treated with special antibacterial compounds that prevent the reproduction of pathogens. Also, the wooden cover should be protected with varnish or other coating that extends its service life.
5. On sale there are many different toilet seats, equipped with additional devices: bidets, lights, heated surfaces, infrared sensors and so on.

But most of these models are designed for classic toilets. Therefore, before you buy, be sure to ask whether such a high-tech device is suitable for a reduced-size model installed in your home.

Conclusion

The compact toilet is a great way to make rational use of space in the bathroom. However, remember that the ergonomics of using plumbing fixtures should not be sacrificed for design.

Therefore, pay special attention not to appearance, but to convenience and comfort. You can learn more about the interiors of the restrooms from the video in this article.