Thanks to scientific and technological progress, the life of a modern person is filled with various equipment. It helps in many areas of activity. Its purpose is not just to save time and effort, but also to bring comfort. Even such an integral item as a toilet bowl is being modernized. The old is being replaced by the new. For example, a wall hung toilet. Its design solution allows it to fit perfectly into any interior. The installation system of such an element will solve the non-standard task of creating a unique design. The cost of equipment and its installation will significantly exceed the floor option, but the pleasure of acquiring this disadvantage can also cross out.
Choice
According to the principle of connection to communications, toilet bowls are divided into mounted and floor. The last type includes an attachment. The classic of sanitary equipment, of course, is considered the second. Floor attachment hasone nuance. This is a closing niche behind which pipes and a drain tank are hidden. The niche can be made of drywall. At the same time, the toilet is installed close to the wall, which saves space. If the question arises: "Which toilet to choose - wall-hung or floor-mounted?" - you need to consider all the advantages and disadvantages of both designs, as well as take into account the interior solution.
Criteria
The main criteria for choosing plumbing will be:
- connection to communications, it should pass without problems;
- functionality;
- performance material;
- type of bowl and tank;
- material;
- cost.
Regardless of the type of item, you should make the necessary measurements and calculations before buying.
You should also find out what kind of sewerage system is equipped in the house. It can vary in terms of water discharge to vertical (when the pipes go straight to the floor), horizontal (pass through the wall) and at an angle.
Differences
The functions of the wall-mounted toilet are identical to the floor counterpart. The whole difference is in his device.
The wall-hung toilet has a special installation design, which consists of a rigid steel frame with a special mechanism that allows you to adjust the height of the installation.
The design is designed for a load of up to 400 kg, which allows you to withstand the weight of not only plumbing equipment, but also its owner. At the same time, the installation of a wall-mounted toilet bowl can be carried out both on a capital wall and on a false wall. Duewith this, such modules are distinguished according to the installation condition: floor, wall and corner.
Flush tank
This element for a hanging toilet bowl is made only of plastic. This is necessary to reduce the weight of the structure. The tank is installed inside the installation frame. It has a different form than usual. Its dimensions are:
- depth - 9 cm;
- width - from 40 to 50 cm (it all depends on the model).
On one side it has a drain button. The hole for it is also used during repair work, if the structural elements of the tank require replacement.
New designs of tanks provide water savings at start-up. This is due to the installation of a double button. When you press one of them, only half of the tank is drained, when you press the other - all the accumulated water.
Along with two buttons, the drain element uses the latest stop-drain technology. In the case when it is mounted in a wall-hung toilet, consumer reviews of this design are only positive. Users say that when the button is pressed again, the water supply stops. If the second pressing does not occur, then the water from the tank will drain completely.
Bowl
In a wall-hung toilet, the bowl becomes the only visible part. It can be round, oval or rectangular in shape. The choice of material is also unlimited: from porcelain and faience to glass and metal.
The most popular option is the oval bowl ofporcelain with a circular flush. This choice is due to a number of advantages:
- this shape excludes edges;
- ease of cleaning due to the texture of the material, which does not allow dirt to settle on the walls;
- flushing in a circle does not leave splashes.
Installation
Installing a wall hung toilet is much more difficult than a floor standing one. To perform independent work, you should be prepared for all the intricacies of installing a similar design, stock up on the necessary tools and accessories.
Installation is carried out in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer. But the installation steps for any model are similar:
- It is better to carry out installation in the place where communications are already connected. If the installation takes place elsewhere, then you need to take care of their summing up in advance.
- A metal frame structure is attached to a brick or concrete wall and a solid foundation.
- The frame is leveled in the vertical and horizontal plane. The presence of special studs and retractable rods makes the job of leveling much easier.
- Next, the height for the bowl is set. It depends on the height of the people who will use the plumbing. The optimal distance from the floor to the top of the bowl is 40 cm.
- When installed, the valve in the water supply tank is closed. Liquid is supplied to the tank through rigid pipes. Use of the flexible hose option is not recommended.
- This is followed by the installation of a special corrugated element from the outlet of the toilet bowl to the sewer pipe.
- After that, the operation of the bowl is checked. After installation, it is closed with moisture-resistant drywall, which is attached to both the frame and the profile in the wall. How to cut the desired size of a sheet of cardboard is detailed in the instructions for attachments, which was developed by the manufacturer.
- Next, you need to decorate the drywall for the general interior of the room, while not forgetting the hole for the drain button.
- The last step will be the canopy of the bowl, which is attached to the frame with two studs. Next, you can mount the drain button and connect the fittings.
These are the main installation steps that a wall-mounted toilet goes through. You can see his photo in the article.
What to look out for
During installation, consider important points.
How to connect the main structural elements to the sewerage system? For this, special nozzles (90 or 110 millimeters) are provided, as well as an adapter. The structure is placed inside a 90 mm pipe to achieve a small bend radius.
The flush button is installed in the front panel for better access in the event of a malfunction. This item is purchased separately, the manufacturers, unfortunately, do not include it in the package.
During tiling or other finishing work, the structure must fit well in relation to the tile joints. In the event of a malfunction of the float mechanism, to avoid flooding, excess water is discharged into the drainage hole. It is located in the tank, has a diameter of 3 centimeters anddirects water into the bowl.
If laying tiles is provided, then it is better to do it from the drain button. In this case, a hole for it is made in the middle of the tile. All subsequent work is carried out from her. When installing a mechanical type button, the wall thickness should not exceed 7 centimeters.
Benefits
Hinged toilet provides the opportunity to leave a homogeneous floor in the room due to the fact that there is no need to allocate an area for the floor bowl. At the same time, the mosaic expensive coating will look beautiful. Also, the installation of a warm floor will not be a problem.
The dimensions of the wall-mounted toilet (about 370x560 millimeters) will allow you to install it even in a small room, which will even visually expand the space. All communications are hidden in the wall, which gives a more aesthetic look to the room.
No hard-to-reach places for better cleaning. Typically, a floor-standing toilet has a problem area between the tank and the bowl, which is excluded from the wall-mounted design. The load that such a structure can withstand is very significant. Therefore, there is no risk: even overweight people can use it. Modern systems include dividers in the toilet bowl to help flush thoroughly.
Flaws
With all the modern beauty and convenience, the hinged design of the toilet has its drawbacks. Experts identify the main problem - the difficult repair of a wall-mounted toilet due to hidden communications. Only the bowl remains in sight, and to get to the fittings of the tank or pipes, you will need a plumber with certain skills and a set of tools.
Replacing a floor-standing toilet with a new one is a simple matter, which cannot be said about the hinged structure. More often, when replacing, it is necessary to repair the entire room.
