How to choose a hanging toilet - pay attention to details

The fundamental difference between a suspended toilet and a conventional floor model is that it has a drain tank and pipes for flush mounting. Due to this, the illusion is created that the sanitary device itself is attached to the wall, although in fact the load is transmitted to the metal frame. And when choosing such an element of the toilet, you need to take into account the mass of details.

Design features

Before you ask a question how to choose a wall-hung toilet, you need at least in general terms to imagine the features of its installation, as well as strengths and weaknesses. The key difference from conventional models is that in addition to the toilet, you will have to purchase an installation system - a block or frame structure, to which the load will be transferred from the sanitary equipment.

The choice of a particular type of installation depends on which wall the toilet will be mounted on:

• if the wall in the toilet is capital, then you can stay on the block structure of the installation system. In this case, the entire load will fall on the wall, not on the floor. The installation manual is simply to assemble the finished frame and place the tank in it. After installing and connecting the toilet, you will need to finish the frame;

Note! Installation for the toilet is best purchased with the sanitary equipment itself. Of course, you can try to save, but there is no guarantee that the frame made with your own hands will have sufficient strength.

• if the partition does not have sufficient bearing capacity, then it is better to stay on the frame installation. In this case, the frame transmits the main load on the floor, and is attached to the wall mainly for stability.

What justifies the choice of a suspended toilet model

At first glance, the choice of a suspended toilet instead of the usual is not very logical - the laboriousness of the installation works increases, and the cost of such a sanitary device is significantly higher compared to the usual one.

But this solution has several advantages:

• the appearance of the restroom will be much better. An elegant toilet looks much better than a massive floor counterpart with a visible cistern;
• when you make a toilet, you don’t have to break the tile pattern on the floor, because the sanitary device doesn’t come into contact with the floor at all;
• cleaning the toilet will be much easier, the floor under the toilet just wipe with a rag, hard-to-reach places will not remain.

Actually, there are not so many disadvantages, the main one is the increased price in comparison with the usual ones. Even if you choose from the middle price category, you will hardly be able to keep within 10,000 rubles.

Complicated repairs can be considered as another minor drawback - it is not so easy to get to the tank. But this problem is solved even at the stage of installation due to the device of the revision window.

Overview of the main types of suspended toilet bowls

It is simply impossible to consider each model of at least a few leading manufacturers, since their account goes to dozens, if not hundreds. Therefore, it is more convenient to do a review on such basic parameters as: the size of the sanitary device and design features, the material from which it is made, the shape.

Dimensions and design features of suspended toilet bowls

With regard to the size of the toilet, then on ceramic sanitary devices even released a separate regulatory document - GOST 30493-96. But it does not even have such a category as wall-hung toilets, that is, attention is paid exclusively to typical floor models, so this document is not an assistant when choosing.

By the size of suspended toilet bowls can be divided into the following groups:

• compact (may be called shortened). A hanging compact toilet can be even less than 50 cm long (an example is the Cersanit NANO model, the length of this model is only 47 cm). The boundary indicator in this category can be considered the length of 54 cm;

• medium size - do not differ from the floor counterparts in the dimensions of the toilet;
• enlarged - the length of such plumbing devices may well reach 65-70 cm. Such models can be advised only to people of large stature, it is unlikely a person with such a build would like a suspended shortened toilet.

When choosing, it may be asked which model is better - with a conventional lid or a lid with a microlift. Preference without options should be given to the model with a cover equipped with a microlift.

The principle of operation of this mechanism is similar to the work of a door closer, the cover will close smoothly from a slight jolt. As a result, there will be no noise from impacts, and the enamel of the toilet bowl will be intact. So hanging toilet with microlift is much more profitable than usual.

Note! If the toilet is equipped with a cover with a microlift, then you need to wean yourself from the habit of sharply closing it. This may disable the debugging mechanism.

To facilitate the care of the toilet can be purchased without a hanging toilet. The classic design of the bowl has a hard-to-reach place under the rim of the toilet bowl - dirt accumulates there and without time-consuming manual cleaning of the toilet bowl it will not be possible to get rid of it.

In free models, this problem is solved. As such, the rim is missing and nothing prevents water from flushing to clean the entire bowl of the toilet bowl. Manufacturers claim that such models are twice as hygienic than devices with a classic bowl design.

What material to choose

Classics can be considered sanitary appliances of earthenware or porcelain. But in the design of the interior, some people like experiments, so there are commercially made toilet bowls made of plastic, cast iron and even glass.

In terms of performance, toilet bowls of different materials differ significantly:

• plastic - the main complaint about plastic is that it is fragile and quickly scratched. As a result, such a compact toilet bowl will have to be cleaned quite often;
• glass - it looks unusual, but a transparent toilet bowl is not the best choice;

• cast iron - not suitable for every restroom, and it looks too easy;
• polymer concrete - the surface of such material does not differ excessive smoothness, which means it will often have to be cleaned by hand;
• The best hanging toilet in terms of appearance and ease of care - faience or porcelain. Outwardly, they practically do not differ from each other, the difference can be seen only under a microscope - the surface of the porcelain bowl of the toilet bowl is smooth, that is, the need for cleaning will rarely occur.

If the plumbing is bought for a small room, then it makes sense to pay attention to the wall-mounted toilet with an inspection. In general, it is often the lack of extra space in the restroom that causes the bidet to be abandoned. Devices "2 in 1" (toilet + bidet) will solve this problem.

Shape selection

Manufacturers are trying to diversify the appearance of the toilet to the maximum, so you can find both round and square plumbing fixtures.

It does not have a strong influence on operational properties, where the visual effect is more important, thanks to the diversity, you can easily choose a suitable variant for any interior:

• This sanitary fixture looks like a giant egg (the surface of the lid is also curvilinear so as not to disturb the general impression). There are models with a sloping top on sale, the bathroom design looks particularly impressive when the sink, bidet and toilet are made in the same style;

• ideally round hanging toilet looks like a decorative element rather than a sanitary fixture. To complement the spectacular appearance, manufacturers often put a decorative pattern on the outside;
  

• if the toilet is children's, it may well be bright and be executed, for example, in the form of some animal;
• square hanging toilet captivates with its strict form. Ideal for rooms with a minimalist interior.
• Of course, no one has canceled ordinary toilet bowls with an oval bowl shape. Most of them are on the market.

Note! A common requirement when choosing the shape of a toilet bowl can be considered the absence of sharp edges and corners. From this point of view, round and oval shapes are preferable, they are less traumatic.

Summarizing

Choosing a suspended toilet bowl, especially considering the variety of offers on the market, is not an easy task. In order for this process not to stretch out for long days, you just need to use the proposed selection criteria, in this case, finding the optimal solution will not take much time.

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