In Russian apartments, toilets with an installation appeared relatively recently, but in the West these devices have been in operation for a long time and are not something unusual. Now hanging toilets are gradually becoming popular with owners of small apartments, where every square meter of free space needs to be used as practical as possible. Such structures look unstable, but in fact they are durable and look stylish in a modern interior.
Floor or hanging: which one to choose
Despite the seemingly obvious differences (mainly in the way of installation), floor-standing and wall-mounted toilets are very similar. Floor sanitary ware is more traditional and familiar to the average person, relatively easy to install and available in a wide range of designs and colors. But standard models get boring, so the owners of modern apartments oftendecide to innovate and opt for wall hung toilets.
The wall-mounted toilet bowl (including the standard) has an unusual design and allows you to visually increase the area of the room due to installation in the wall, which is especially important for small-sized Russian apartments. At the same time, all communications are hidden, providing convenient access to the surface to maintain cleanliness in the bathroom and good sound insulation (the noise level of draining and when collecting liquid in the tank is significantly lower compared to standard plumbing models).
Suspended toilets are reliable because the mounting system itself provides for the installation of higher quality components by the manufacturer. It is much easier for owners of such plumbing models than for adherents of standard bathroom design solutions to install floor heating.
But there are several disadvantages that keep apartment owners from buying suspended plumbing. The cost of such a toilet bowl is higher, the installation will also cost more, which is difficult to make on your own without having the proper experience. How to install a hanging toilet, plumbers will figure it out, but installation costs will be two to three times higher compared to installing a standard model. In addition, you will have to choose from an insignificant model range compared to floor solutions.
Types of hanging toilet bowl mounting
Installation is made on a special structure in the wall. The strength of fastening and the reliability of the frame well fix the drain system and the toilet itself. Twoinstallation systems: block installation or frame installation. A flush tank is mounted in the block structure at the top, and a hanging toilet bowl is mounted below. Such a system is suitable for mounting in a niche to save usable space. The structure can only be installed on a load-bearing wall.
The frame installation looks a bit different. This design can be mounted on a wall, in a corner or on the floor. On sale there are floor and wall structures. Such models are diverse and undemanding to the strength of the walls, so that the wall-mounted toilet bowl can be located almost anywhere. The only drawback of frame installations is the bulkiness and high cost of the system.
Dimensions and design solution
Hanging toilet bowls (photos will help you decide on the choice of model) are usually offered in three versions: solutions that take no more than 54 cm after installation, toilet bowls with dimensions from 54 to 60 cm, products having a length of 60-70 cm. A common feature of most plumbing of this type: rounded edges. Small toilets are suitable for small spaces, where literally every centimeter of free space counts. As a rule, they are placed in the corner of the bathroom, which is more ergonomic. Most buyers opt for medium-sized toilets, which are much more convenient to use, while large products are chosen for the daily comfort of people with disabilities.
Toilet bowl shape and drain
Hanging toilet bowl can bedrop-shaped, round, rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular. Usually, the choice is based solely on personal preferences, but you need to consider the convenience of cleaning. How convenient will it be to wash a hanging toilet with a triangular bowl? In order not to regret later, it is better to choose round-shaped models with a gentle slope at the flush at the repair stage.
Drain can be angled or straight. A stream of water in a straight line immediately leaves, and in a circular one, it first moves in a spiral, washing the inner surface of the toilet bowl. The second option is considered more economical and therefore more preferable. But there is a more perfect solution - a double flush. When you press the button on the wall-hung toilet, a small jet comes out, and if you press the second one, a full flush occurs. This is convenient and economical, but usually more expensive at the stage of purchasing plumbing.
In addition to the shape, you need to take into account the color of the sanitary ware. The standard solution that fits perfectly into any interior is a white toilet, but manufacturers offer different colors. In some designs, a black wall-hung toilet looks better, but the bathroom should have good lighting. Perfectly this model is suitable for black and white interiors. Products with a drain button and a wooden lid are popular.
Materials for making hanging toilets
Most toilet bowls are traditionally made of porcelain or faience. Faience is cheaper, but has a rough surface. You need to clean such plumbing much more often than porcelain, and you can’t use it when cleaning.abrasives. At the same time, manufacturers unreasonably overestimate the cost of faience toilets, believing that for some reason they are better than porcelain ones.
Porcelain is a very durable material that can last up to fifty years. Faience, with proper care, will retain its excellent appearance for about thirty-five years. More durable is the material, which is covered with a special high-quality glaze. Porcelain sanitary ware is easy to clean and does not absorb bad odors.
Recently, sanitary ware made of stainless steel, plastic, glass or polymer concrete has appeared on sale. But not everyone is ready to install a transparent toilet at home, which requires complex care, because any dirt and stains will be very noticeable. Polymer concrete models are very expensive, so they are usually not suitable for urban apartments, and stainless steel products are more suitable for public toilets, because they are inconvenient.
Plumbing device functionality
When choosing a model of a wall-hung toilet, you should pay attention to the functionality of the device, because many manufacturers offer interesting additions. Some solutions are equipped with the functions of a hair dryer, air deodorization, built-in bidet and so on. There are hanging toilet bowls with lids that do not slam when lowered or gently lower on their own (microlift), often heated seats are built into the toilet seats. The most advanced models from Japan, when flushing water, can even inform the owner aboutstate of he alth. Please note that the presence of additional functions can significantly increase the cost of the product.
Best toilet manufacturers
Which is the best wall hung toilet? A quality model can be chosen in the budget price category. Chinese products and toilets from several Russian companies cost up to 15 thousand rubles. As a rule, this is faience sanitary ware, which does not differ in additional functions and stylish design solutions. In the range from 10-15 to 30 thousand rubles, you can choose products from Eastern European brands. Most of these are high-quality toilets that look stylish and last a long time. German and Italian plumbing belongs to the price category from 30 thousand rubles. Some of these models are created by famous designers. It is not always practical, but very beautiful.
Among Russian brands, you can choose Stroyfarfor. Good products are offered by the Lublin and Vorotynsky factories. Such models are inexpensive and solid. The Czech company Jika offers budget, but high-quality equipment. Models of Bulgarian and Turkish brands (for example, Santek and Vitra), Chinese toilet bowls are distinguished by a good price-quality ratio. Among European manufacturers, one can distinguish the Polish company Cersanit (detailed description below), the Italian Dolomite and the Swiss Ideal Standard. High-quality and stylish hanging toilets from the Finnish brand IDO and Italian Roca are in demand. The premium class is represented by the Italian Ceramica Globo and Catalano, as well asAmerican plumbing Kohler. These models are unrivaled, but much more expensive than other solutions.
Hanging toilets Roca (Spain)
Roca faience hanging sanitary ware is very popular. The design is usually strict, which looks great in modern laconic interiors. Bowls can be found round or square, there are lids with a microlift or standard ones. W+W and Khroma models attract attention. In the first case, an open tank can be used as a sink, so its device is more complex. Instead of a lid, a washbasin bowl is installed, and inside there is a separate drain for the sink and the toilet itself. The tank is replenished with water used for washing hands. This is a great option for miniature bathrooms.
The hanging Italian Khroma toilet has a round shape and comes complete with a red lid (microlift system). Many buyers pay attention to this model because of the unusual and bright colors. Plumbing dimensions are different: length can be from 35.5 to 86 cm, width 50-70 cm, height - 39.5-76 cm. The best option can be found for every taste, bathroom design and room footage. The Roca lineup is represented by both cheap models (up to 4,000) and more expensive products (20,000 rubles or more).
German Quality Villeroy Boch
Judging by the reviews, German toilets are no worse than Italian ones, but they have a more diverse design. There are plumbing fixtures in the style of minimalism, miniature hanging toilet bowls, high-tech options. Semicircular toilet bowls of solid size are made in the classical style (modelHomage, for example). Porcelain sanitary ware is made, covers in most models with a micro-lift function or quick release technology, so that it is more convenient to wash the bowl. The cheapest model of medium size will cost about 6 thousand rubles, the most expensive toilets - about 55 thousand.
Ghore installation systems
The German brand Ghore does not produce hanging toilets, but installation systems. Sometimes on sale you can find such a design along with a toilet bowl, which is much more economical in terms of cost than buying devices separately. The installations are sold with two buttons (for a strong flush and a weak one), a “start / stop” system (when you press the “start” button, water flows, “stop” stops), continuous drain. The materials used are simple: plastic (excluding frames and fixtures), faience. Systems are made at factories not in Germany itself, but at a subsidiary in Turkey. The cost of installation is from 8 thousand rubles (block) to 25 thousand
Suspended toilets Cersanit (Poland)
Cersanit manufactures both wall-hung toilets and installations. Most of the products are shaped like ordinary floor sanitary ware, made of faience, and the seats are made of high-quality duroplast, there are no additional functions. Only the most common sizes are offered for hanging toilets: for example, the Delfi model has dimensions of 52 x 36 x 7.5 cm (length x width x height). These are economical solutions: all the shortcomings of Cersanit toilet bowls are compensated by the low cost of plumbing. A good Polish wall-mounted toilet without an installation system and fasteners can be bought for 3 thousand rubles.rubles.
Budget models of the Austrian brand
In Russia, the Laufen Pro toilet bowl turned out to be popular, which in some stores can be purchased for a promotion for 5 thousand rubles. In general, the cost of Austrian plumbing does not fall below 10 thousand rubles, and the norm is 15-25 thousand. The Laufen brand produces faience toilet bowls with a lid equipped with a microlift and with an antibacterial coating. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes, you can find a selection of toilet bowls in the form of a drop, a duck, a perfect rectangle or an inverted pyramid, there is a timeless classic.
Rating of hanging toilet bowls: budget models
How to choose reliable plumbing, given all the variety of models on the market? What is the best wall hung toilet? In this matter, you need to focus on several parameters, but most often you have to choose based mainly on cost. For the most part, inexpensive models are in demand. Here are some of the best wall hung toilets:
- The leader in the ranking is a multifunctional and inexpensive solution from the Italian brand Roca - the Victoria model. For little money (about 5.5 thousand rubles), the buyer receives a standard solution with the most important options. The toilet bowl has an antibacterial coating that helps maintain hygiene. The built-in anti-splash feature will prevent constant splashing of water on the floor and rim. Plumbing is made of snow-white faience of high strength. The design is wall-mounted, the tank and all communications are hidden inwall. The lid is included, but the tank will have to be purchased separately.
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The Jika Mio toilet (pictured below) costs a little over 6,000 rubles. The model is equipped with an anti-splash and a micro-lift that protects the surface from impacts, there is an anti-mud coating. The classic shape harmonizes well with any interior, and acceptable dimensions and convenient shape create conditions for comfortable operation. The model is able to withstand up to 500 kg of weight, because the design is very reliable. Jika Mio is a good alternative to more expensive plumbing.
wall hung toilet Jika Mio - The last line in the ranking of hanging toilets in the budget segment is occupied by the Gustavsberg Nordic model. Judging by the numerous reviews, this is a worthy "middling", which combines workmanship, relatively low cost (about 6.5 thousand rubles) and the necessary functionality. Of the shortcomings, buyers note only the minimum configuration - you will have to pay extra for the tank and lid. The toilet bowl is made of high-strength snow-white porcelain, it has compact dimensions that allow you to place this model even in a very small room. The round shape will prevent accidental injury during operation.
Best mid-range and premium toilets
More expensive models usually differ only in additional functions and a wide variety of design solutions. But there are also unsuccessful models for which you should not overpay. Which toilets of the middle and premium class deserve attention? ATThe rating of hanging toilet bowls includes the following models:
- The pendant model O.novo by Villeroy Boch stands out among similar products with a low cost (12.5 thousand rubles) and a wide range of equipment. The package includes a bowl, a lid with a microlift system and a set of metal fasteners. Flush key and installation system are purchased separately. The dimensions are standard, the height of the hanging toilet bowl is adjusted in accordance with the preferences of the owners. Porcelain is covered with a special glaze that prevents rapid contamination and ensures maximum hygiene of sanitary ware.
- Jacob Delafon Odeon Up has the best price (9 thousand rubles) among similar products. The toilet bowl is designed in such a way as to provide quick and convenient access to all internal parts of the structure. There is no rim inside, so keeping the plumbing clean is very easy. Complete cleaning of the bowl is facilitated by effective drainage and two additional water sprayers located on the sides. The dimensions are standard, the design is classic and the flush is designed to save water.
- The Connect wall-hung toilet from the German brand Ideal Standart (pictured below) is characterized by smooth lines and small dimensions, which fits perfectly into the design of any toilet room. This solution provides high-quality rinsing and is equipped with a “hygienic shower” function. Product reviews are only positive. Connect is considered the best wall-hung toilet in the middle price segment. Other benefits: lifetime warranty, easy to usecare, functionality and quality workmanship. The German brand is able to satisfy the most demanding customers.
The best hanging toilets with installation
Universal design that mounts to the wall or floor provides quick access to all mechanisms in case of urgent repair. Buying a wall-mounted toilet immediately with installation is not only more profitable in terms of final cost, but also much more convenient than looking for elements separately. The following models can be mentioned in the rating of hanging toilets that are sold complete with a mounting system:
- Cersanit Delfi + Leon New. The price (10.5 thousand rubles) includes a bowl, a tank, a flush button and a lid. It remains only to install the toilet. A useful design feature that many buyers note is a powerful flush. This is one of the main advantages of the model, which ensures hygienic cleanliness. Silently, water is drawn into the tank. The toilet bowl has standard dimensions, is made of white sanitary ware, comes with a frame that allows you to adjust the height.
- Vitra S50. The complete package (16.7 thousand rubles) includes a bowl, an installation, a lid with a microlift, a button. The drain is double, there is an anti-mud coating, the toilet bowl has an oval shape and compact dimensions, it is made of durable faience. The design has a built-in splash guard so you don't have to worry about dripping on the floor or the outside rim of the toilet.
- Grohe Solido. Model comes withdouble button, which allows you to save water if necessary. The lid of the wall-mounted toilet bowl is equipped with a mircolift to protect the surface from damage. The model is made of white porcelain, the inner surface is treated with a special coating that prevents the formation of stubborn dirt.
As you can see, most of the wall-hung toilets in the ranking have similar functionality. Models differ in cost, quality and durability of operation, as well as in design solutions. When choosing, you need to take into account the dimensions of plumbing, functions, cost and other factors, but in general you should focus on your own preferences.
