Repair, as you know, is troublesome and quite expensive. But the choice of bathroom tiles and the search for a master do not take as much time and nerves as the choice of high-quality plumbing. Coming to the store, it seems that the toilet bowls standing in a row are exactly the same. But this is only at first glance. In fact, modern toilet bowls differ not only in color and manufacturer, but also in configuration, installation and fastening of the tank, etc. Let's try to understand the variety of models and choose a high-quality toilet bowl for your home.
Hanging and floor standing
To date, compacts are considered the most popular models of toilet bowls. A compact toilet is a plumbing fixture, the tank of which is fixed on the rear platform. The tank is connected in different ways: using bolts, pipes or special hoses. Experts say that a compact toilet for a small toilet is just a godsend: it will save space and add beauty to the interior.
As you know, all toilets are divided into two main categories: floor and hanging. In a wide sale, you will find only floor-standing compact toilets withcistern. This model is more convenient in installation and more profitable in price. And the choice is wide, which will please any buyer.
Compact wall-mounted toilet is produced in small quantities, often by prior special order. There is no wide production of hanging compact toilets.
If we compare wall-hung and floor-standing toilets, then each type has its pros and cons. Floor-standing toilets complicate the cleaning process, which cannot be said about toilets, the design of which does not come into contact with the floor. But on the other hand, buying a good quality wall-hung toilet is more difficult than a floor-standing version. Yes, and to install the latter, additional space is required, because the tank is hidden in a special niche. And a place for her in a small toilet still needs to be found.
Wall and corner
Not every bathroom can boast of its large size. In most cases, the toilet and bathroom are separate. The toilet space is minimal, if not unbearably small. In some apartments, of course, bathrooms are combined, but this is not enough to accommodate a maximum of household and plumbing equipment.
To choose a toilet should be based on the territorial capabilities of the room. For toilets and bathrooms of small footage, a corner compact toilet is perfect. By installing a toilet of this model, you can save maximum space in the room, which is a big plus.
Toilet dimensions
It seems to many that the size of a compact toiletwill differ from the dimensions of the old plumbing facility, which was "evicted" from the bathroom after the repair. This is not true. The dimensions of the toilet bowl - compact are the same as the usual ones: 33-38 cm wide, 60-75 cm long, up to 80 cm high.
These parameters are not due to design fiction or the designers' own wishes in production. The dimensions of the toilet bowl depend directly on the physiological characteristics of a person. Height is the main indicator of convenience. Your legs should not hang in the air and your knees should not bend too much when sitting. The most optimal height is 80 cm. When buying, experts advise focusing on the tallest family member.
If the family has small children, you can choose a special children's toilet. The most compact toilet will be 28-33cm wide, 65-70cm high, 50-55cm long.
Remember that when choosing a model and its size, consider the features of the room. It is important that there are 50-60 cm free in front of the toilet (for legs), and 20-25 cm on the sides.
Water release system
The choice of toilet will also depend on the type of sewer system in your home. The wrong choice of outlet can lead to the impossibility of installing a toilet bowl. If you live in a Stalinist high-rise building (an old building) or a private house, then choose designs with only a lower (vertical) outlet. A compact toilet bowl with an oblique outlet is considered universal. It is suitable for modern, old or autonomous sewage, which is installed in private households.
Materials
The two main materials from which a modern compact toilet is made are faience and porcelain. There are models made from more exotic and unusual materials, but they are not found in ordinary plumbing stores.
When choosing between faience and porcelain, you should decide what exactly you want: a cheaper option or a more practical model. Faience is much cheaper than porcelain, but does not last so long. Porcelain is more expensive, but remains snow-white for a long time, it is perfectly washed with the help of chemicals. As for the duration of operation, it is the same. Porcelain compact toilet will last for several decades, as well as faience.
Toilet seat
As a rule, when buying a compact toilet, the lid comes with the main structure. The lid can be wooden, plastic, made of Tremodur or Duroplast. If you see that the lid is flimsy and unreliable, then it is better to bypass such a model right away.
In more expensive and newer models, the covers are mounted using the “microlift” system. That is, the lid falls smoothly, does not “bang” on the toilet. This novelty appealed to buyers, because it eliminates the noise when the toilet lid slams shut and allows you to extend the life of the structure.
Button or knob
Draining water from the tank is carried out using a button or a special handle. Designs with a button are considered more reliable and durable. If in yourthe house has water meters installed, the button will also save water, because with its help you can drain half of the water from the tank. Accordingly, the tank will be filled less often, and the savings of the family budget will be greater.
As for the speed of filling the tank with water and the noise level from operation, these parameters are usually indicated in the technical instructions for the toilet.
Anti-splash system
In the toilet market, the design of the tank, inside which there is a shelf, has long been established. It is a small horizontal platform that accumulates everything that later needs to be washed off. All Soviet toilets had this option.
Modern compact toilets lack shelves. This has many significant advantages. Firstly, the absence of such a platform made it possible to significantly reduce the dimensions of sanitary structures. Secondly, the level of "fragrance" from the toilet bowl has decreased. The only negative is that in such designs there must be an anti-splash system. This system is an increase in the distance from the seat to the deepest place at the bottom of the toilet. Thus, there is no strong splashing of liquid from the bottom of the toilet.
Producers and prices
In the modern plumbing market, there is a huge variety of models of toilet bowls, differing both in price and in the country of origin. The cheapest compact toilet bowl with a cistern will cost from one and a half thousand rubles. The price of the most expensive models varies from 15,000 to 80,000 rubles. Expensive modelstoilet bowls can be made of non-traditional materials and have an unusual shape (wooden screen, ball, and others). The cost, as a rule, consists of several indicators: material, toilet model, additional features and capabilities, the popularity of the manufacturer.
If we talk about the popularity of manufacturers, Russian companies, unfortunately, are a little behind other world brands in the manufacture of sanitary ware. Our models are, of course, cheaper, but the quality is sometimes “lame”. The most popular of the expensive segment of the market are Italian, Swiss and German toilets.
- Italy: Flaminia, Azzura, Jacuzzi, Simas, Ceramica Dolomite, Lineatre.
- Switzerland, Sweden: Laufen, Gustavsberg, Svedbergs.
- Germany: Keramag, Duravit, Villeroy & Boch, Jorger.
Polish (Cersanit and Kolo), French (Laufen and Jacob Delafon) and Spanish (Roca, IDO) toilets are also popular.
Currently, European manufacturers even offer toilet bowls, the design of which allows not only to save water, but also to reuse it. Technological development is a combination of toilet and sink. Economical and quite convenient. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get such designs on our market, and they are quite expensive.
Summing up, I would like to note that buying a toilet bowl is not an easy, troublesome, but exciting business. A variety of models and designs will allow you to choose exactly the option that suits your bathroom stylish, savespace and family budget. Remember that among the variety it is better to give preference to compact toilets. According to experts, today a compact toilet is the choice of ¾ of plumbing buyers. And that says a lot.
