Thanks to scientific and technological progress, the life of a modern person is filled with various techniques. It helps in many fields 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 is being modernized. The usual is replaced by a new one. For example, a hinged toilet. Its constructive solution allows it to fit perfectly into any interior. The installation system of such an element will allow solving 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 the acquisition can also erase this disadvantage.
The choice
According to the principle of connecting to communications, toilets are divided into wall-mounted and floor-mounted. The latter type includes an attached. A classic plumbing equipment, of course, is considered the second. Floor side has one caveat. This is a closing niche, behind which pipes and a drain tank are hidden. Niche can be made of drywall. The toilet is installed close to the wall, which saves space. When the question arises: "Which toilet to choose - wall mounted or floor?" - 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 element, the necessary measurements and calculations should be made before purchase.
You should also find out which sewage system is equipped in the house. It can vary in the descent of water to vertical (when the pipe goes straight to the floor), horizontal (pass in 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 its device.
The hinged 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. In this case, the installation of the wall mounted toilet can be carried out both on the dripping wall and on the false wall. In this regard, such modules are distinguished by the installation condition: floor, wall and corner.
Cistern
This element is made for hanging toilet only from plastic. This is necessary to reduce the weight of the structure. The tank is installed inside the installation frame. It has a different form from the usual. Its dimensions are equal:
- 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 tank designs provide for saving water during startup. This is due to the installation of a double button. When you click on one of them, only half the tank is drained, when you click on the other, all the accumulated water is drained.
Along with two buttons, the drain element uses the latest stop-drain technology. In the case when it is mounted in a wall mounted toilet, consumer reviews about this design are only positive. Users say that pressing the button again stops the flow of water. If the second pressing does not occur, then the water from the tank will merge completely.
Bowl
In the wall-hung toilet, the only visible part is the bowl. It can have a round, oval or rectangular shape. The choice of material is also not limited: from porcelain and earthenware to glass and metal.
The most popular option is an oval-shaped porcelain bowl with a circular flush. This choice is due to several advantages:
- this form eliminates the edges;
- the convenience 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.
Mounting
Installing a wall mounted toilet is much more difficult than a floor toilet. To perform independent work, one should be prepared for all the intricacies of installing a similar design, stock up with the necessary tools and accessories.
Installation is carried out in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer. But the installation steps of any model are similar:
- It is better to carry out installation in the place where communications have already been completed. If the installation takes place in another place, then in advance you need to take care of summing them up.
- A metal frame structure is attached to a brick or concrete wall and to the capital base.
- The frame is set in level in the vertical and horizontal plane. The presence of special studs and extendable rods makes alignment work much easier.
- Next, set the height for the bowl. It depends on the growth of people who will use plumbing. The optimal distance is 40 cm from the floor to the top of the bowl.
- When installing, the valve in the water tank closes. The fluid to the tank is fed through rigid pipes. Using the flexible hose option is not recommended.
- The following is the installation of a special corrugated element from the toilet outlet to the sewer pipe.
- After that, check the operation of the bowl. After installation, it is closed with a moisture-proof drywall, which is attached to the frame and to the profile in the wall. How to cut the desired size of a sheet of cardboard is described in detail in the instructions for attachments, which was developed by the manufacturer.
- Next, you need to decorate drywall under the general interior of the room, while not forgetting the hole for the drain button.
- The last step will be a canopy of the bowl, which is attached with two studs to the frame. Next, you can mount the drain button and connect the fittings.
These are the main installation steps that the wall mounted toilet runs through. You can see his photo in the article.
What to look for
During installation, consider important points.
How to connect the main structural elements with the sewage system? For this, special nozzles (90 or 110 millimeters) are provided, as well as an adapter sleeve. The design is placed inside a 90 mm pipe to make 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, manufacturers unfortunately do not include it in the package.
During tiling or other finishing work, the structure should fit well with respect to the seams of the tile. If the float mechanism malfunctions, to avoid flooding, excess water is discharged into the drainage hole. It is located in the tank, has a diameter of 3 centimeters and directs water into the bowl.
If tile laying is provided, then it is better to produce it from the drain button. In this case, a hole under it is made in the middle of the tile. All subsequent work is from her. When installing a mechanical type button, the wall thickness should not exceed 7 centimeters.
Benefits
The hinged toilet provides an opportunity to leave a homogeneous floor in the room due to the fact that you do not 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 appearance to the room.
There are no hard-to-reach spots, which improves cleaning. Typically, a floor toilet has a problem area between the tank and the bowl, which is excluded from the wall mounted design. The load that this design can withstand is very significant. Therefore, there is no risk: even full people can use it. Modern systems include dividers in the toilet bowl, which facilitate thorough flushing.
disadvantages
With all the modern beauty and convenience, the hinged design of the toilet has its drawbacks. Specialists highlight the main problem - the difficult repair of the 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 toilet with a new one is a simple matter, which cannot be said about the hinged structure. Most often, when replacing, it is necessary to repair the entire room.