Buying a toilet can be a problem for people who are not ready to choose from a huge variety of models and manufacturers. To choose a product that will delight you not only with its modern appearance, but also with high quality, you need to know the criteria by which you should make a choice. In the article, we will focus on Laufen toilets, a variety of models, and the plumbing features of this popular brand.
history of the company
The company was founded in 1892 in Switzerland. In 1950, the company invented the first combination toilet with an integrated ventilated system. After 2 years, the company began to expand and acquired a plant in Brazil.
Currently, Laufen is a leader among manufacturers of plumbing and is part of the Roca Corporation.
The production has about 1800 employees, and representative offices can be found in all countries of the world. In 1980, a Swiss company developed a technology for injection molding ceramics.
Laufen produces approximately 3 million products per year. Under the company’s brand, these types of plumbing are on sale:
- toilet bowl compact;
- wall hung toilet;
- floor toilet;
- washbasin;
- bidet.
Features of choice
Choosing toilets of this brand in your apartment or house, you give preference to Swiss quality and reliability.
In this case, it is worth paying attention to a number of factors.
Material
Materials for the manufacture of plumbing devices at the moment are quite a lot. On sale you can find products from:
- porcelain;
- ceramics;
- metal;
- natural and artificial stone;
- plastic.
Each of the materials is distinguished by special properties, however, experts prefer Laufen porcelain toilets for durability, reliability and beauty.
Bowl options
The market offers 3 types of bowls, namely:
- visor;
- dish-shaped;
- funnel-shaped.
On the type of bowl directly depend on such properties of the toilet, such as noiselessness, water flow, the amount of spray when draining the liquid.
The plate shape has the advantage that thanks to it, the appearance of splashes when flushing is reduced. However, due to the constant presence of water in it, salt deposits will accumulate on the surface of the product.
The funnel-shaped bowl is considered more hygienic to use because all waste is in the funnel, which is located in the center. However, such bowls have a minus: when draining water, a lot of splashes form, but this can be avoided by buying a specially shaped toilet bowl - with a sloping wall. The peak shape of the bowl combines the advantages of the funnel-shaped and dish-shaped bowls, therefore it is the best solution for your purchase.
Flush Types
An important point in choosing a toilet is the type of flush. They are:
- direct;
- circular.
With a direct flush, water moves from the tank to the center of the bowl. Due to the strong flow, such a drain allows you to wash almost the entire surface of the toilet bowl, but not completely, so in some cases a brush may be required. With the advent of circular flushing, it became possible to flush silently, and at the same time the entire surface of the product is cleaned. However, the cost of such products is higher than with a direct flush.
And also now appeared tank designallowing use water sparingly so as not to empty the entire tank. It is possible to configure so that less water flows.
But it is better to choose products equipped with a double button. When you press a smaller part, it takes from 1.5 to 3 liters of water, and when using a large button - about 6-8 liters.
The lineup
The range of Laufen plumbing includes several lines of toilets, and all series are designed by different designers, which makes them different from each other. This allows you to choose the option that suits you.
One of the most popular is the Pro series. The collection was designed by Peter Wierz.
The most common model of this line is Pro rimless. The product is a horizontal-mounted hanging toilet equipped with a micro-lift seat. This product is quite expensive, but for the money you get high-quality and durable products. The toilet is made of porcelain. The company provides a 5 year warranty on this model.
There is another well-known hanging toilet in the line - Pro New. The dimensions of the product are 36x53 cm. The material from which the model is made is sanitary ware. A pneumatic cover is included with the product, which provides silent closing.
Not so long ago, a modernized version of this series was released Pro s. Products of this line have smooth lines and blend perfectly with the main collection. It was created by the same designer as the original version.
The highlight of the collection was the rimless toilet. Thanks to the original design, it has become more hygienic, since you do not need to constantly clean the dirt from under the rim, and microbes do not multiply. Thanks to innovative system design Easy fit the product is attached to the wall absolutely imperceptibly, which undoubtedly pleases consumers.
No less popular collection of the manufacturer is the series Palomba. It was designed by a married couple of architects from Italy. Models of this line of toilets differ from the rest in a cubic form.
Collection Kartell was developed by an Italian family company that is not afraid of striking combinations in the interior. When creating the collection, Saphir Keramik material was used, which is lighter in weight than ordinary ceramics. Using this material allows you to create 1 or 2 mm edges, which was previously impossible to do, and the minimum size varied from 8 to 7 mm.
Thanks to the Italian company in the assortment of the company can be found and black color products. It looks catchy and defiant, but fits perfectly into the interior.
The company itself names the collection Palace - an eternal classic for the future. These products are universal and suitable for any interior. Toilets and bidets have a hidden fastening system and ergonomic design.
Plumbing of this line allows you to create bathrooms in various design options, as the products look new.
Series Alessi one made of porcelain. Products have horizontal outlet and cascade discharge. The toilet has been treated with a water repellent. The kit comes with a duroplast seat. The fittings are made of chrome. The shape of the product is oval. The manufacturer gives a guarantee of 5 years on the toilet and 3 years on the seat.
Collection Mylife made of sanitary porcelain. The shape of the product is oval. It has a direct flush. The issue is horizontal. It has an anti-mud coating.
Additional functions
When buying some products, you can choose a seat. Some may be heated, while others have photocells, the use of which allows you to determine the proximity of a person by automatically opening the seat. If you like comfort and hygiene, you can choose a toilet option with a bidet. Moreover, for some models, mixers can be located on the lid of the tank.
Modern plumbing partitions have the ability to control temperature and water pressure. There are options with a hygienic shower. Moreover, this type can be provided initially, but can be further developed later.
To make the use of the toilet more comfortable, modern models equip anti-splash function or shelf in the bowl. The main function of the shelf is that it shifts the place of formation of the spray so that they do not fall on the person. But the disadvantage of this design can be the formation of an unpleasant odor or the appearance of rust.
But the anti-splash system has no drawbacks, and this does not affect the cost of the product, therefore, at present, regardless of the manufacturer, many toilets come with this system.
LCC coating
By using this system called Laufen clean coat products always have a perfect look.
The coating is a siliceous glassy mixture that is applied over a glazed surface. Due to this composition, ceramics (and the product as a whole) becomes strong and wear-resistant, all irregularities are smoothed out. Due to its smoothness, the surface of the toilet does not trap dirt and does not form scale, which prevents the growth of bacteria. Perfectly smooth surface makes it easy and simple to clean the product.
Due to the LCC coating, water interacts better with the product, preventing dirt from remaining on the surface.
Household chemicals used during cleaning are easier and better to apply, which makes it possible to clean the product in more detail. It is possible to use almost any chemical substance during cleaning, since the coating is resistant to aggressive environments. Therefore, do not worry about the fact that you can damage the surface of the toilet bowl, even if you use the cleaning product for other purposes.
Laufen Clean Coat Benefits:
- allows the product to stay clean;
- hygiene;
- perfect smoothness and lack of pores;
- easy to clean;
- resistant to aggressive environments;
- environmentally friendly;
- reduces the consumption of household chemicals;
- wear resistant;
- reliability.
This coating allows you to use Laufen toilets not only at home, but also in public places.
The appearance of the product will delight you for many years, while remaining crystal clear. This coating is innovative and suitable for all products in the bathroom - from washbasins to toilets.
The following video provides an overview of the Laufen Rimless rimless toilet flush system.
