Toilets come in a variety of types. It's essential to choose toilets that suit the style and size of your bathroom. Eachstyle of toilet has its advantages. It's necessary to understand the differences to select the right one.
We'll look at each type in more detail:
Close Coupled Toilets:
Cisterns are placed directly behind toilet bowls to hide flush pipes in close-coupled toilets. It has a space between the wall and the back. The cistern top has a flush button.
Pros: They're quick, easy, and economical to install. It is helpful if you have fixed plumbing in your bathroom, and you won't have to re-plumb or re-tile it.
Cons: Dust will inevitably accumulate between the wall and the toilet base, which is challenging to keep clean.
Back to Wall Toilets:
Back-to-wall toilets have the cistern sitting above the toilet pan, flush with the wall. This toilet does not have a gap or space between the toilet and the wall.
Pros: It is effortless to keep the toilet clean. If repairs are needed, the cistern can be easily accessed. S traps(plumbing through the floor) and P traps (plumbing through the wall) are available on most back-to-wall toilets.
Cons: Some retrofit situations may not allow installing a back-to-wall toilet if you have an existing water inlet.
Wall Hung Toilet:
Wall mount toilets eliminate the need for toilet feet or bases as they sit above the floor. The cistern and frame are in-wall.
Pros: For smaller bathrooms that need more breathability, a gap beneath the toilet creates the illusion of more space. Furthermore, wall-hung toilets can be installed at various heights to suit people of all needs.
Cons: In-wall cisterns and frames require more planning. Additionally, the higher price point makes some choose another option.
Wall-faced Toilet:
Wall-faced toilets are mounted directly on the floor but have an in-wall cistern. The pan doesn't have a gap between it and the floor. Everything is hidden behind the wall or floor, including the plumbing and waste pipes.
Pros: Instead of installing through the wall, they allow the installation of S-traps through the floor. They are super quiet and easy to clean. The flush plate can easily be unclicked for repairs.
Cons: Wall-faced toilets with in-wall cisterns are a slightly more expensive option. Costs can rise if significant repairs are required.
Added Toilet Features
You can choose a toilet that increases comfort and practicality, whether for extra hygiene or added convenience.
Smart Toilets
Smart toilets are the leading bathroom technology. Your bathroom experience can be enhanced by a smarttoilet. With smart toilets, you can wash and dry plus use the toilet. With a smart bidet, you can control the seat'stemperature, automatically open and close the door, and more. There are different types of smart toilets. The mostcommon smart toilet features are:
Temperature control on the seat
Water-saving capabilities
Automatic flushing
Self-cleaning functionalities
