Small toilets: what are and how to choose?

Often, designers reduce the size of the bathroom to a minimum. Compact toilets look great in a small room. Let's consider in more detail what are and how to choose small toilets.

A mini-toilet with a tank is well suited for any toilet. Most models do not contain any drawbacks, but have many advantages, namely:

• simple installation;
• reliability and durability of structures;
• ease of maintenance;
• compatibility with any interior;
• variety of models;
• the product does not require a spacious room.

Built-in appliances are also suitable for any bathrooms. The advantages of an overhead toilet are as follows:

• ease and simplicity of cleaning around the sanitary ware;
• the floor tile looks whole, the drawing on it is completely preserved;
• space saving;
• The toilet room is visually expanding.

Cons design are manifested in the following:

• there is no free access to communications, which causes certain inconvenience when the tank breaks or the pipe leaks;
• after the drain system has been serviced, the wall needs repair;
• installation complex takes up much more space than a floor toilet.

Mini-toilets are divided into two types.

• A hanging product is the best solution for a tight bathroom. The device is attached to a steel frame. Communications, tank, prefabricated valves, pipes are hidden behind a partition or hidden in the wall.
• The most common type are floor-mounted compact toilets. A model with a small drain tank located directly on the solid cast shelf of the product itself is a classic option.

Also in demand is an attached design, which is installed close to the wall and fixed on the floor. The depth of such toilets is usually 10-15 cm less than other models.

The corner modification is mounted right next to the wall or at some distance from it. The product can be placed in any corner of the toilet room. Similar floor models are characterized by a tank of a triangular shape. It is located on a cast shelf. This modification saves space in the bathroom.

Children's toilets are not yet very popular. Although it is advisable to acquire them to families with several children.

Most consumers prefer ceramic products. Plumbing from earthenware and porcelain is in high demand. The porcelain texture is characterized by hardness, strength, translucency. Small pores do not allow the material to absorb moisture. Faience, unlike porcelain, absorbs moisture and must be painted. Earthenware products are characterized by heavy weight.

Meet models made of cast iron, steel, plastic, stone and gold. Plastic toilets are very durable and lightweight. They have increased hygiene. But plastic constructions require gentle care: it is forbidden to use abrasive detergents and hard brushes.

In the living room do not use plumbing fixtures stainless steel and plastic. Cast iron toilets are not in trend with the modern consumer. The enamel coating of cast iron products is subject to rapid destruction. Stone toilets look very beautiful. They are highly hygienic, but very fragile, therefore Any mechanical damage should be avoided.

European plumbing fixtures are represented by a wide variety of sizes. For large people, toilet bowls are provided with a height of 85 cm, a length of 50 cm and a width of 40 cm. It is proposed to install plumbing products with a tank in a cramped room. They can have a height - from 26 to 34 cm, a width - from 29 to 35 cm, a length - from 46 to 50 cm. It is recommended to raise the toilet too short above the floor level.

The height of compact versions with an attached shelf is often 37 or 40 cm, length - 46 cm. Corner models are most often represented by such dimensions: width varies from 34.5 to 37.5 cm, depth - from 72.5 to 79 cm, height - from 74 to 81.5 cm. Children's toilets usually have a width of 21 to 29 cm, a length of 28 to 40 cm and a height of 13 to 34 cm.

The dimensions of the suspended miniature structures are the following limits:

• width - from 29 to 35 cm;
• length - from 47 to 50 cm;
• height - from 26 to 33 cm.

Plumbing products from the following manufacturers are in great demand:

• Swedish company Gustavsverg famous for its floor and hanging toilets, as well as products for people with disabilities with disabilities;
• spanish holding Roca famous for its ergonomic design products, the corporation produces many different configurations with any connection option;
• Russian company Santek offers consumers classic floor and wall-mounted toilets at affordable prices;
• french firm Jakob delafon produces plumbing fixtures of the highest European quality;
• German company AM. PM It is famous for its stylish and high-quality models of a wide variety of sizes and forms of installation.

Before purchasing a toilet, you should measure from the wall to the center of the sewer pipe. Of no small importance is the location of the water supply, to which flexible eyeliner should freely reach. Best to choose universal model with several options for connecting water and available plugs for unused openings. A small device for the bathroom is selected taking into account the space and number of residents.

The compact toilet should be comfortable. The width of the opening from the toilet to the walls on both sides of the standards provide at least 25 cm. In the combined bathroom, the distance to the bathtub or sink should be at least 70 cm.

Unpleasant sensations due to arising tension in the muscles or drooping of the legs should not be allowed. An excessively narrow seat leads to pain in the hips due to a rim bumping into them. Wide edges often contribute to flowing and even numbness of the legs.

It is best to prefer modifications with a one-piece shelf. Installation of a plumbing fixture with an attached shelf is difficult. It is necessary to pay attention to the capacity of the drain tank. There are designs for saving water. They have 2 modes of operation, in which the liquid is drained in parts.

Of no small importance is the material from which the product is made. It is necessary to give preference to a solid model. The plumbing fixture should be carefully inspected to prevent cracks and other defects. It is necessary to check the drainage system, the thread for connection. In a small bathroom you can choose a custom toilet. It is completed with closed shelves for toiletries and a miniature sink.

Tips for choosing a toilet await you in the video below.