Toilet bowl is one of those items that no apartment can do without. But periodically it has to be changed. This can be caused by damage to the old one or simply by the desire to purchase a more beautiful and modern model. Sometimes the replacement of this piece of plumbing is caused by the remodeling of the bathroom. How to choose a high-quality and convenient model, which toilet is better?
Types of toilets
Toilets differ in several ways. One of them is the installation method. Toilet bowls are floor and suspended.
- Floor mounted easily and quickly. Attached to the floor or back wall.
- Hanging looks more elegant. But for their installation, you need to hide the supply pipes in the wall in advance. In addition, the walls and fastening of the toilet itself must be strong so that they do not loosen over time. Usually fastenings of such tanks can withstand a load of up to 400 kg. Often in such toilets, the tank is also hidden in the wall. Only the drain button comes out.
The direction of the sewer pipe largely determines the choice of toilet bowl. In private houses, most often it is located vertically, in old high-rise buildingsoblique drain is used. In new houses, the sewerage is connected horizontally.
The toilet can be supplemented with a cistern, or it can be attached to it. This design is called a monoblock.
Materials
Different toilets and the material from which it is made. It can be plastic, faience or porcelain. Which toilet is best? It depends on the tasks that the buyer sets for this item.
- Plastic is the cheapest, lightest, but also the least quality material. Afraid of scratches and bumps. It quickly loses its original appearance.
- The porous surface of earthenware easily absorbs dirt. But coating with a special glaze will completely protect the toilet. When buying, you need to carefully consider the quality of the coating. If it is of poor quality, then the toilet will soon become unusable due to a strong unpleasant odor.
- Porcelain is a quality but expensive material. Also afraid of blows.
- There are all-metal toilets, but they are more often installed in public places, such as train cars.
- There are toilet bowls made of natural stone. They are very original and beautiful, but expensive and rather fragile.
Cisterns can be placed at a certain height above the toilet or installed on it. Floor standing toilets with a cistern are convenient because they are easy to maintain. In hanging toilets, the cistern is hidden in the wall, and only the flush button comes out.
Additional features
Modern toilets are equipped witha variety of additional features. This is:
- Anti-splash to prevent splashing when draining. Sometimes the installation of this device makes it difficult to clean the toilet.
- Microlift - a system that slows down the movement of the toilet lid so that it closes silently. This is also a non-essential feature.
- Anti-mud coating will allow you to clean the toilet less often.
- Double flush system is a real way to save water.
- Saving will help the button, double-clicking which stops the water supply.
When choosing a model, take into account the real benefits of additional functions. After all, how much a toilet bowl costs depends largely on their number.
Rating of manufacturers of toilet bowls
- Plumbing of the Polish brand Cersanit is very popular. She has been on the market for less than 20 years. During this time, the company's employees managed to enter the world market with models of showers and toilets.
- Under the Ideal Standard brand, toilets are sold that are made only in Europe. Over a hundred years of work, they have become famous for their high quality.
- The Swiss brand Laufen has been known for 120 years. His toilets have been equipped with a double flush system for many years, which saves water. They like consumers original design. Toilets are made in Europe.
- Santek is produced by the Keramika company, production is located in Novocherkassk and Cheboksary. She has been part of the Roca Group for almost 10 years.
- Quality productsproduced by the Swedish company Svedbergs.
Toilet Rating
One of the best, according to user reviews, is the Gustavsberg ARTIC GB114310301231 toilet. The compact device which is on sale with a tank. Advantages - double drain system, almost silent operation, structural stability. The disadvantage is that sometimes the drain system is not adjusted, which can lead to overflow. Pretty easy to manually adjust.
Ifo Frisk RS021030000 is considered the best compact toilet in its class. It is also equipped with a double drain system, but cheaper than the previous one. And the look is more traditional.
Czech toilet bowl Jika LYRA 8.2423.4.000.242.1 high-quality and at the same time inexpensive, with double flush. Sold without seat. Serves for many years and does not lose its appearance.
Products "Gustavberg"
The Swedish company Gustavsberg is part of the international concern Villeroy & Boch. The main product of the Swedish company Gustavsberg is porcelain sanitary ware. These are baths, sinks, bidets, toilets. They are reliable, versatile and easy to use.
Produced by the company "Gustavsberg" sanitary ware is of high quality. Porcelain surfaces with low moisture absorption are durable and scratch resistant. To improve the quality of the surface, they are coated with a special ceramicplus compound. After treatment, they are even easier to clean.
Toilet bowls of the company "Gustavsberg" are installed not only in apartments, but also in publicindoors.
Description of the toilet Gustavsberg ARTic 4310
Toilet made in Sweden with bottom water supply and built-in horizontal outlet. It is supplied with two types of drain: 3 l and 6 l. Rigid seat type luxury SoftClose (microlift) reliable. It is attached to the toilet with a fastener made of corrosion-resistant steel. Type of toilet flush Gustavsberg ARTic 4310 circular.
The compact toilet is designed so that its tank is installed directly behind the lid, at a distance of 5.5 cm from it.
Sold with lift-up seat and mounting bolts. The weight of the toilet bowl with cardboard packaging is 50 kg, the seats with fasteners are 3 kg.
Product length 66 to 70 cm, width 36 to 40 cm. Height approx. 85 cm. Product color white.
The toilet is designed to be installed a short distance from the wall. Enough 1 cm from the tank, but you can move close. Flexible hose, faucet for connecting the tank are included.
The Nordic Quality mark and compliance with the recommendations of international organizations (AMA) and European standards testify to the high quality of the product. The universal design of the toilet allows you to install it in different ways. At the back there is a recess that allows you to attach it to the wall, a hidden outlet for connecting to the floor. A plastic hose connector allows you to connect to a drain. If necessary, it can be made shorter.
The manufacturer gives a 10-year warranty on the toilet.
Positive reviews
UsersI like the look of the Gustavsberg ARTic 4310 toilet. They note that it looks luxurious and at the same time it is appropriate even in a standard toilet.
Customers point out that double flushing actually saves a lot of water. After all, the user himself chooses how much water he needs to use in a particular case.
Customers say that the compact white toilet has no equal in its segment. How much does this toilet bowl cost? Price - about 14 thousand rubles.
It is believed that the Gustavsberg ARTic 4310 toilets, sold directly in Sweden and in Eastern Europe, are very different. This is said by those buyers who lived in Sweden and used them there. Some details will help to distinguish the original model. The toilet bowl is delivered in an original packing from a dense cardboard. Seat, tank must be assembled and configured. This is accepted in Swedish factories. The authenticity of the product is indicated by a barcode with the first digits of the country of origin "40".
Reviews are negative
Reviews of some users indicate that the toilet bowl starts to leak after a few years. Unable to fix due to missing parts. The way out is found by installing those that are sold on the market. They don't fit, but at least they work.
There are complaints about the valves.
After being installed on the floor and fixed, the toilet dangles a little. Therefore, users are not advised to install it very close to the wall, especially if it is tiled. They recommend using somegasket between tank and wall.
Users are not entirely sure why the micro-lift seat has a convex shape at the top. It's not very convenient to use. For some buyers, the seat turned yellow, and after a few months of use it broke altogether.
The tank fills very noisily. The sound of water noise is heard not only in the adjacent room, but also in more distant ones. Drain cascade. A filtered cigarette thrown down the toilet for testing does not flush even after two flushes.
Conclusion
In our article, we tried to consider in detail the issue of choosing equipment for the toilet. And at the same time they presented a rating of toilet bowls. Which one to choose is up to you.
