The toilet is one of those products 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 acquire a more beautiful and modern model. Sometimes the replacement of this piece of plumbing is caused by the reconstruction of the bathroom. How to choose a high-quality and comfortable model, which toilet is better?
Types of toilets
Toilet bowls differ in several ways. One of them is the installation method . Toilets are floor and hanging.
- Floor mounted easily and quickly. Attached to the floor or to the rear wall.
- Pendant-looking are more elegant. But for their installation, you need to hide the supply pipes in the wall in advance. In addition, the walls and the fastening of the toilet itself must be strong so that they do not become loose over time. Typically, the attachment of such tanks can withstand loads 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. In private houses, most often it is located vertically, in old high-rise buildings an oblique drain is used. In new homes, sewers are connected horizontally.
The toilet can be supplemented with a tank, and can be attached to it. This design is called a candy bar.
Materials
Toilets differ in the material from which it is made. It can be plastic, earthenware or porcelain. Which toilet is better? It depends on the tasks that the buyer poses 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 faience 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 high-quality but expensive material. Also afraid of bumps.
- There are all-metal toilets, but they are more often installed in public places, such as train cars.
- There are toilets made of natural stone. They are very original and beautiful, but expensive and quite fragile.
Tanks can be placed at a certain height above the toilet or installed on it. Floor-mounted toilets with a tank are convenient in that they are easy to maintain. In hanging toilets, the tank hides in the wall, and only the drain button comes out.
Additional functions
Modern toilets are equipped with a variety of additional features. It:
- Anti-splash that prevents splashing when draining. Sometimes installing this device makes it difficult to clean the toilet.
- A micro-lift is a system that inhibits the movement of the toilet lid so that it closes silently. This is also an unimportant function.
- Anti-mud coating will allow less frequent cleaning of the toilet.
- A dual drain system is a really real way to reduce water consumption.
- A button will help save money, double-clicking which stops the flow of water.
When choosing a model take into account the real benefits of additional features. After all, how much the toilet costs, largely depends on their number.
Rating of toilet manufacturers
- Plumbing of the Polish brand Cersanit is very popular. She has been on the market for less than 20 years. During this time, company employees managed to enter the world market with models of shower stalls and toilets.
- The brand Ideal Standard sells toilet bowls made only in Europe. For a hundred years of work, they have become famous for their high quality.
- The Swiss brand Laufen has been known for 120 years. Its toilets have been equipped with a double flush system for many years, which saves water. They are liked by consumers with an original design. Toilets are manufactured in Europe.
- Santek is made by the Ceramics company, production is located in Novocherkassk and Cheboksary. For almost 10 years, she has been a member of the Roca Group.
- Quality products are produced by the Swedish company Svedbergs.
Toilet rating
One of the best, according to user reviews, is the toilet Gustavsberg ARTIC GB114310301231. A compact unit that comes with a tank. Advantages - dual drainage system, almost silent operation, structural stability. The disadvantage is that sometimes the drainage system is not adjusted, which can lead to overflow. It is quite easy to adjust manually.
Ifo Frisk RS021030000 is considered the best compact among the toilets of this class. Also equipped with a double drain system, but cheaper than the previous one. And the appearance is more traditional.
Czech toilet Jika LYRA 8.2423.4.000.242.1 high-quality and at the same time inexpensive, with a double flush. Sold without seat. Serves for many years and does not lose sight.
Products "Gustavberg"
The Swedish company Gustavsberg is part of the international concern Villeroy & Boch. The main products of the Swedish company Gustavsberg are porcelain sanitary ware. These are bathtubs, sinks, bidets, toilets. They are distinguished by reliability, versatility, ease of use.
Plumbing manufactured by Gustavsberg is of high quality. Porcelain surfaces with a low moisture absorption coefficient are durable and scratch resistant. To improve the quality of the surface is coated with a special ceramicplus. After processing, they are even easier to clean.
Gustavsberg toilet bowls are installed not only in apartments, but also in public buildings.
Description of the toilet Gustavsberg ARTic 4310
A toilet made in Sweden with a bottom water supply and integrated horizontal outlet. It is equipped with two types of discharge: 3 l and 6 l. The rigid seat of the SoftClose luxury type (micro-lift) is reliable. It attaches to the toilet with a fastener made of stainless steel that is not susceptible to corrosion. Gustavsberg ARTic 4310 circular toilet flush.
The toilet bowl compact is designed so that its tank is installed directly behind the cover, at a distance of 5.5 cm from it.
Sold with seat with microlift and mounting bolts. The weight of the toilet bowl with cardboard packaging is 50 kg, the seats with mounts are 3 kg.
The length of the product is from 66 to 70 cm, the width is from 36 to 40 cm. The height is about 85 cm. The color of the product is white.
The toilet is designed for installation at a small distance from the wall. It is enough 1 cm from the tank, but you can slide it close. A flexible hose, a valve 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 mount it to the wall, a hidden outlet for connecting to the floor. Plastic hose connector allows you to connect to the drain. If necessary, it can be made shorter.
The manufacturer gives a guarantee on the toilet for 10 years.
Positive reviews
Users like the appearance of the Gustavsberg ARTic 4310 toilet. They note that it looks luxurious and at the same time is appropriate even in a standard toilet.
Buyers point out that double drain actually saves water significantly. After all, the user himself chooses how much water he needs to use in a particular case.
Buyers say that the compact white toilet has no equal in its segment. How much is the toilet of this manufacturer? Price - about 14 thousand rubles.
There is an opinion 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 comes in factory packaging made of cardboard. The seat, tank must be assembled and tuned. This is customary in Swedish factories. The authenticity of the product is indicated by the bar code with the first digits of the manufacturing country “40”.
Negative reviews
Reviews from some users indicate that the toilet bowl begins to flow in a few years. Failed to fix due to lack of spare parts. The solution is found by installing those that are sold in the market. They are not suitable in size, but at least they work.
There are complaints of valves.
After installation on the floor and fixing, the toilet bowl hangs a little. Therefore, users are not advised to install it very close to the wall, especially if it is tiled. They advise using some kind of gasket between the tank and the wall.
It is not entirely clear to users why the micro-lift seat has a convex shape. It is not very convenient to use. For some buyers, the seat turned yellow, and after a few months of use it broke down altogether.
The tank is filling very noisy. The sound of the sound of water is heard not only in an adjacent room, but also in more distant ones. Cascading drain. The filter cigarette thrown to the toilet for testing does not wash off even after two drains.
Conclusion
In our article, we tried to consider in detail the issue of choosing equipment for the toilet. And at the same time presented and the rating of toilet bowls. Which one to choose is up to you.