Compact toilets: varieties, sizes and selection tips

Choosing a toilet only at first glance seems easy. In fact, you need to know a lot about this device. First of all, you need to consider ease of use. In addition, it should not only meet special requirements, but also fit well into the interior of the bathroom. Today in the plumbing market, compact toilets are very popular. They do not take up much space and are quite suitable for small toilets.

The sales leader is the compact toilet. These models are installed in many houses and apartments, which have a variety of dimensions. This option combines price, quality and convenience.

Since time does not stand still, and buyers are always on the lookout, manufacturers are trying to release such models that they will serve for a long time and meet the requirements of the consumer. therefore Thomas Twyford has developed a toilet model, which is now chosen by about 90% of consumers.

According to the description, the toilet bowl compact is a one-piece design in which the drain tank is mounted on the shelf of the toilet seat and has a direct connection to the base.

In order to have something to compare, you need to know what, in general, the types of toilets are based on the features of installation:

• the hinged one is equipped with a bowl of a plumbing fixture without a tank (communications and a tank are hidden behind a false panel);
• the attached one is distinguished by a floor-mounted installation and a hidden drain tank (like a mounted one);
• the floor is distinguished by a compact configuration, which involves mounting the tank on the platform at the back of the toilet;
• the corner is adjacent to the junction of the two enclosing structures, here the drain tank has a triangular shape;
• installation is a vertically oriented metal frame structure that is used to fasten suspended structures of plumbing.

All of the above models have their pros and cons. We will consider and compare compact toilets with other types of toilets in order to determine the convenience and comfort of these models.

Consumers note several positive qualities of the compact: they are easy to install, repair and wash, and their structure makes it easy to get to the communications.

Negative sides: look unoriginal and out of date, when compared with hanging toilets; when installing them, it is difficult to clean the bathroom.

However, when choosing one or another model, almost 90% of consumers still prefer compact toilets. And in order to understand why they do this, it is necessary to consider their features in more detail.

• For these products, the flush tank is open for manipulations such as access to fittings.
• There is a complete set of the whole product: the tank is mounted on the toilet casing.
• This option is easy to shift by 15 cm during installation and maintain the adjustment of the location.
• Installation is quite simple. Anyone can do this job. Corrugated pipe of various lengths and bends with a diameter of 110 mm, with angles reaching 120 °, contribute to the ease of installation.
• When installing a compact toilet, access to engineering systems is maintained without dismantling, which are located behind the product. For example, a "comb of underfloor heating", water meters, pipes and more.
• When repairing a room, the product can not be removed, since it will not interfere with the facing of walls and floors.
• The floor toilet has a slanting and vertical water outlet, while other models have only horizontal water outlet. This advantage contributes to economy and better flushing.
• Bowls in floor models are much larger. This affects flush quality.
• When the installation of the floor version is in progress, it is much easier to choose the angle than during the installation of the suspended version.

However, not all so simple. The floor view of the compact toilet installation still has its drawbacks:

• it is a large size and the wall-hung toilet has a smaller size;
• special requirements for the surface on which the floor toilet will be installed;
• compact toilet allows the presence of an "empty zone", which is located between the pedestal (the supporting part of the equipment) and the wall;
• the flush nozzle is in plain sight, and this loses the decorative value of the toilet.

Compact toilets may vary in design.

• It can be solid - this is when the tank with the body has a solid connection.
• There are models with a removable tank (it is attached to the body with bolts and using a cuff). In other varieties, the tank is located separately, or has the appearance of an installation.
• In these categories there is a lower and upper water supply. Usually the drain is either intermittent or double.
• Bowls are in such instances vertical, oblique, horizontal.

Toilets vary in quality of execution. Their tanks and bowls are made of the same material.

However, there are some varieties - these are outdoor fantasy products. These species are distinguished by installation. In this case, the drain tank (made of plastic or metal) is installed in a niche, it can be located behind the false wall, and the bowl is determined separately, but nearby (faience or porcelain).

Each manufacturer chooses different materials from which the products are made. For the production of plumbing, different materials are suitable.

• Metal models installed in public places (supermarkets, cafes, and so on).
• Earthenware (or sanitary ware) - The best option that many buyers choose.
• Porcelain (sanitary porcelain) - This option is the most durable, practical and beautiful.
• Plastic. It includes fiberglass and acrylic. Very rare species.
• Artificial stone. Products are durable and elegant.
• Rare species Toilets are made of gold or gilded.

As for the options for making toilet seats, this item is made of plastic. There are other materials, such as wood. This is a very rare option. Glass seats are even less common, since this base is fragile.

Products are also divided into types in the shape of a bowl. They are:

• funnel-shaped;
• dish-shaped;
• peaks.

Drain tanks also give a certain characteristic to the toilet. There are high located, and there are low located views.

As well as hygiene products differ in the type of flushing. Content is removed using a circular, swirl flush, horizontal and circular. Toilets with a circular flush have a higher price than those equipped with a horizontal flush.

Convenient plumbing developers have stepped forward a long time ago. Now there are such models that have their own “intelligence”. They can automatically heat the seats. In addition, some models are equipped with hydromassage options for water supply, self-cleaning bowls, automatic aromatization of the room. There are even those that automatically turn on music when a person enters the toilet. Using the remote control, you can even control the plumbing device from a distance.

The most expensive models are equipped with a hygienic shower, a system for smoothly lowering the lid, and automatic supply of detergents. These add-ons significantly increase the price, but create comfort for people.

People use those things that are profitable and convenient. Compact toilets have such dimensions that they can be installed in the smallest rooms. This type of plumbing can hardly spoil the flooring. If we talk about the dimensions of these toilets, they rely on the Gosstandart, which was adopted in 1996. There are toilets with both a separate shelf and a cast. Their sizes are indicated in centimeters - this is height, length and width. So, the size of the toilet bowl with a separate shelf is 46x36x40 cm, the cast compact has dimensions 60.5x34x37 cm.

You need to know that manufacturers of imported products do not rely on GOSTs of the Russian Federation. At the moment, Russian companies have ceased to rely on state standards, so they produce products that may not coincide in parameters. The compact toilet may be too high, and its weight will also fluctuate from smaller to larger.

The mismatch of standards is due to the fact that each major manufacturer is trying to stand out among others. Firms often set their own rules on which to rely. However, this does not affect quality and convenience at all.

It is necessary to pay attention to the depth of the toilet. For instance, 60 or 58 cm depth is the distance from the front cut of the part to the very back of the case. Take a model Roca Gap Rimless 734273700H. It has a size of 60x34 cm without a tank and seat. This product will fit even in the smallest space.

Toilet bowls are also of great importance. The optimal volume of the drain tank is 6 liters.But manufacturers can offer options that will slightly deviate from this norm.

Next, you need to calculate the distance that will be shared by the mounted toilet and the entrance to the toilet room itself. With incorrect calculations, you will rest your knees against the door. If there is not enough space, then choose the most convenient and optimal models. Ideally, they should be 38x48x39 cm.

In most cases, the apartments have small toilet rooms. Just for them, a toilet bowl compact is suitable. These models fit well into very large spaces due to the design.

Your home needs everything to be top notch. Even the toilet room. And although it does not have a large size, it is still necessary to make the space look not only beautiful, but also spacious.

The room can be decorated with plain ceramic tiles. To make the room look elegant, dilute the main color with discreet decorative inserts with a classic floral ornament around the perimeter. So you can also visually increase the height of the room.

The color scheme of tiles can be different. It all depends on your preference. But here the main subject is the toilet. It should be in the center and have a white color. It is advisable to make a small podium behind it.

In large rooms there is where to roam. If you are not constrained in money, then you can afford to buy a rather expensive toilet bowl-compact with decor or color. Quite affordable prices have Belarusian plumbing "Keramin." The product range has all options from the Roca Gap Rimless 734273700H to the premium.

In order to show taste and prosperity, you can finish the toilet space baroque. Then the toilet should also match this style.

If you adhere to a more restrained line of decoration, then it will be enough for you to choose a toilet bowl compact in color that will fit into the overall tone of the room.

In order not to make a mistake with the choice, you need to pay attention to the method of connecting to the sewer. Next, you need to take into account the area of ​​space. The material of the plumbing device and its components should also not escape your attention. Especially you need to pay attention to the quality of the fittings.

Decide which model you want to purchase. Maybe you will be satisfied with the economy option, or maybe you want a designer performance. It all depends on the desire and wallet of the consumer. And then you need to rely on quality, having considered the top of the most popular models.

• Swedish manufacturer Gustavsberg produces reliable plumbing. The design is designed so that these models can fit any interior and room size.

• A Spanish company produces toilet bowls called Roca, which supplies to the markets of other countries. The products have a traditional design.

• Another Swedish manufacturer Ifo offers such plumbing that meets all world requirements.

• Plumbing Jika, including compact toilets, have an acceptable cost and reliability.

• Turkish company Vitra produces plumbing that undergoes rigorous quality control.

• Russian company Santek produces universal products that have a very reasonable price.

• Company Laufen exists since 1892.Switzerland is not the only place where products are manufactured. Branches for the production of products are located in the Czech Republic and Australia.

• Samara Stroyfarfor is a leader among domestic manufacturers. The company produces Sanita toilets. All products are of good quality, commensurate with the price.

• French specialists make reliable plumbing called Jacob Delafon. These products are of very high quality and are represented by a large selection of models.

• German quality and Italian design are combined in products AM-PM.

It would seem that it could be easier than choosing a toilet for a small bathroom - I went and bought it right there. However, there are such nuances that you need to know about in order for the purchase to be a joy and not become a problem.

A compact toilet is best suited for a small room. The arguments given above should serve in favor of choosing this option. Consider what else you need to pay attention to.

• The first aspect should be the height of the toilet. On average, the height of the bowl is 400 mm. The overall structure together with the tank has a size of approximately 800 mm. The size of the model should suit all family members for convenience. By the way, you can check it right in the store. Estimate your height and imagine whether it will be comfortable for you to sit on this product. And it’s best to sit on the sample and feel your feelings. The pelvic and abdominal muscles should be relaxed. This is how you will understand that the design is suitable for your height. Next, consider the growth of your children. A high toilet will be uncomfortable.
• Then you should find out from the seller what this or that product is made of. The material is divided into faience and porcelain. Last most recommended when choosing a toilet. This surface is least susceptible to contamination, as it does not have a porous surface. In addition, the toilet with a porcelain structure will serve an order of magnitude longer.
• The color of the product is also of great importance. It should be in harmony with the general background. A white model will fit in a small space best.
• Be sure to consider the size of the item. Your toilet should be sized to fit a small room.

See how to choose a compact toilet seat in the next video.