How to choose a hanging toilet: which is better and why + manufacturers overview

The indisputable advantages of hanging plumbing incline many owners of houses and apartments to change the usual options for innovative views. However, the new models are somewhat frightening of the unknown. Agree, before choosing a hanging toilet, it is advisable to learn more about this type of equipment.

We offer to get acquainted with information that will make it possible to navigate a wide range of models from different manufacturers. We describe in detail the varieties of installations necessary for the installation of hanging plumbing, the types of bowls. For lovers of comfort, we list the hygiene options.

For completeness of perception of a large amount of information to the text, we have attached photo selections, graphic illustrations, video recommendations.

Wall hung toilet - a compact version of plumbing

Wall hung toilets appeared on the core market in the 1980s. During this period, minimalism style gained immense popularity, in which such plumbing products fit perfectly.

Unlike quite impressive traditional devices, the hanging options give the impression of miniaturization and lightness, moreover, when they are installed, the entire sewage system is removed behind a false wall.

A modern plumbing fixture - an elegant wall-hung toilet - fits well into the interior of a bathroom or toilet, regardless of the style of the room

The innovation immediately gained popularity among users, but there were also those who remained faithful to traditional models. Consider why this happened.

Pros and cons of plumbing

Such plumbing has many strengths:

• Products look very stylish, blending well with various design options for the bathroom.
• Pipes and other communication systems are hidden behind the bezel, so they do not spoil the view of the room.
• The absence of legs and free space under the bowl makes cleaning easier, helping to maintain hygiene in the bathroom or toilet.
• Suspended varieties of the toilet occupy a smaller area than conventional plumbing fixtures. They also visually enlarge the room.
• Many models of this type can save water, because they have a mechanism for half draining water.
• Plumbing fixtures usually produce less noise since installation often involves an additional layer of soundproofing.

Wall hung toilets are strong, reliable and durable.

Suspended toilets installed on the walls leave the entire floor surface open, which makes it possible to make a coating with a mosaic pattern or other complex finish. At the same time, installation of a warm floor in the bathroom is also facilitated.

Although this technique has many advantages, we must not forget about some of the disadvantages. The disadvantages include:

• The relative high cost. Prices for wall hung toilets vary quite a bit, but ceteris paribus they are still much higher than similar floor devices.
• The complexity of the installation. Installation of such plumbing requires experience, skill, special knowledge, so it is better for skillful craftsmen to take it.
• Difficult access to communications. The bezel that closes the installation prevents access to pipes and fittings, which is necessary in some situations. In such cases, you will have to completely remove the finishing material, dismantle the partition, and then close up the damaged area.

When planning to purchase plumbing, you need to carefully study the pros and cons of a conventional and suspended toilet, and then choose a model that is suitable in design type. When choosing, you should also consider a number of product characteristics.

Types of toilet fastening systems

Installation - the design on which the bowl is fixed, as well as all the plumbing fixtures (tank, pipes, flush control). Two types of similar devices are distinguished: block and frame.

Modification # 1 - block installation. A simple and budget design of small dimensions is mounted in a niche made in the wall.

All fittings are attached to the block structure and the toilet is mounted, after which the hole is closed using waterproof plasterboard, and then additionally decorated with finishing materials.

Block installation for toilets has a simple design and a budget price, however, it can only be installed in the capital walls

The main drawback of the block system is that it cannot be installed in partitions and walls made of thin material (wood, foam blocks, gypsum board). Such designs are compatible only with capital ceilings, which significantly narrows the scope of their application.

Modification # 2 - frame installation. A more complex and expensive option is a steel frame (most often with a corrosion-resistant coating), on which the necessary components of the plumbing device are hung.

Frame installation is more complicated, but it can be installed anywhere in the room, including wooden and plasterboard partitions

The frame structure has large dimensions (depth 15-30, width 50-60, height up to 140 cm). This kind of installation can be mounted almost anywhere in the room. It is important to choose the right model and mounting option:

• If the installation is mounted on a plasterboard or foam block partition, the floor version is preferable (the frame is mounted on legs).
• With a load-bearing ceiling, a wall-mounted installation is recommended: the structure is mounted on a vertical coating, to which the entire load is transferred.
• There is also a combined option: the structure is fixed on both vertical and horizontal surfaces.

The choice of design is also influenced by the location of the toilet.If you plan to put it under the window, it is advisable to purchase a shortened frame.

It is worth highlighting the following options for plumbing systems:

• Corner systems that are fixed at the junction of the walls at a certain angle.
• Products equipped with a traverse attached to the floor. This design feature allows you to use the toilet as a bidet.

All models of suspended plumbing can be compared with consoles, allowing you to evenly distribute body weight. Thanks to the thoughtful design, the devices, despite the apparent fragility, can withstand the weight of up to 400-500 kilograms.

Armature: invisible but important components

Fittings are attached to the installation: tank, pipes and other details.

Although some parts are hidden behind the bezel, they are also important for the long, reliable service of the wall-hung toilet.

All components must be made of especially durable polymers or metal with a corrosion-resistant coating. The button can be connected to the sewage system using a pneumatic device, a lever or a cable, with the first two mechanical methods giving preference.

Choosing a toilet bowl

The design of the hanging toilet and the features of its operation depend to a large extent on the material and functionality of the bowl.

Material: from faience to bohemian glass

For the manufacture of such devices, various types of materials are used, among which the following can be especially noted.

China. Plumbing products from this noble material have an ideally smooth surface, which prevents the accumulation of contaminants and greatly facilitates the cleaning of plumbing.

Most often, hanging toilets are made of ceramics - porcelain or earthenware. Standard models are white and have a semicircular or oval shape

Faience. Although at first glance such a budget material resembles porcelain, it has an uneven rough structure that contributes to the formation of plaque in the bowl. A more comfortable option is earthenware toilets, additionally coated with glaze. Such products look great, comfortable to use, easy to care for.

Stainless steel. Such plumbing devices have a peculiar appearance, are durable and require minimal maintenance. However, their design is more consistent with public bathrooms than a cozy toilet room.

The original version is a transparent hanging toilet made of glass. This model looks luxurious, but requires particularly careful care.

Glass. Although glass toilets look unusual and impressive, they can rarely be found in bathrooms. The reason for this is not only the high price, but also the need for regular complex cleaning.

Plastic. It is easy to care for polymer structures, but they are not reliable enough, as they are easily subjected to mechanical damage. Most of all they are suitable in the country, where they are used only in the warm season.

Polymer concrete (fake diamond). Products from this material are distinguished by their original design, reliability, and durability. Their disadvantages are the high price and instability to the effects of the acidic environment.

Despite the variety of materials, the most popular are ceramic products: fine porcelain and denser faience.

Sizes: "babies" and "giants"

Size is an important factor that plays a big role when choosing a toilet. Depending on the dimensions, all suspended plumbing fixtures can be divided into three categories:

• Compact devices no more than 54 cm long. Such models are primarily intended for installation in miniature bathrooms and bathrooms. The same group includes ergonomic corner options that allow optimal use of every centimeter of space.
• Plumbing devices of medium dimensions (54-60 centimeters). These are standard models, which the vast majority of buyers choose.
• Toilet bowls with increased dimensions (60-70 cm). It is convenient to use such devices for people with disabilities; they are also chosen for the design of spacious toilets.

When choosing the size of suspended structures, it is important to consider personal preferences and the size of the room where it will be installed. In the spacious space, the compact model will “get lost”, and in a small room even a standard device will “eat” too much space.

When choosing a toilet, as well as when choosing a bidet, you should focus on the complexion and physical capabilities of the largest or most adult family member

Form: no limit for imagination

In the assortment of manufacturers, you can find models of wall-hung toilets of various designs.

It is believed that the most practical toilet bowls are round or oval:

• they do not have sharp corners, which reduces the chance of injury if they accidentally run into plumbing;
• surface care of such devices is quite simple. Cleaning with a brush or other device a flat oval surface is much easier than a complex curved bowl.

In addition to such standard options, there are rectangular, drop-shaped, square structures and devices having a complex design form.

Wall hung toilets can have a wide variety of shapes. A square model attached to a decorative panel looks stylish and unusual

When choosing a model should proceed from the style of the bathroom. For Art Deco style, streamlined or teardrop shapes are suitable, while traditional designs are best chosen for a classic style room. The size of the room is of some importance (in small rooms, toilets of complex shapes look ridiculous) and personal preferences.

The internal arrangement of the bowl

The inner space of the toilet bowl can have a variety of shapes (visor, dish-shaped, funnel-shaped). The latter is considered the most hygienic, but gives a lot of splashes. To avoid this, you can use the anti-splash system.A good option in terms of comfort and quality of cleaning are the peak-type containers, in which a special shelf is provided that protects against drops of water.

It is worth noting the following design features of the structure of the bowl:

• Especially comfortable to use is a bowl having a gentle slope to the drain;
• it is undesirable for the water mirror to take place directly below, as this can cause splashes.

Careful attitude to such a parameter will help to avoid discomfort when using a hanging toilet.

Color: not only white

White hanging toilets are standard. Recently, manufacturers have significantly expanded the color palette, offering customers products of different colors, sometimes additionally decorated with drawings.

Black toilet hangers look chic. The popularity of such models is explained by both the original design and ease of operation.

Of particular note is the colored plumbing fixtures that enjoy increased public attention due to the stylish appearance and ease of care.

Toilet flush device

This function can be organized in different ways:

• Straight (horizontal) the flush is created by a stream of water that flows from the back and, having washed the front of the bowl, goes into the drain. The disadvantage of such designs is spraying.
• Reverse (circular) flushing is caused by many small holes that are placed around the perimeter of the upper part of the bowl. Due to the fact that these holes are located obliquely, water flows out of them in a spiral fashion, twisting into a powerful funnel. This contributes not only to improved flush quality, but also to a reasonable flow rate.

Double flush systems are also aimed at saving water. They have two buttons, one of which includes a full reset of the tank, and the second a half drain, which can also be interrupted instantly.

The flushing of wall hung toilets can be organized in different ways. The diagram shows two options for circulating water flows washing the bowl

A novelty is a bezel-less hanging toilet with a directional flush system. This option is considered the most hygienic.

Especially technological toilets can have touch control, activating the device immediately after lifting the lid. Draining also occurs automatically as soon as a person leaves the infrared sensor.

According to the price / quality ratio, experts call plumbing devices with a circular flush the best option.

Important details: cover and button

When choosing a toilet model, it is advisable to pay attention to the cover, which may be:

• traditional;
• having an automatic device capable of lifting the lid in a split second;
• equipped with a microlift system that takes care of smooth lowering.

The latter function is useful in that it prevents mechanical damage to the lid when the toilet closes abruptly.Additionally, an antibacterial coating can be applied to the lid and seat to prevent the development of microorganisms.

A small but important detail is the flush button. It can be single or double if different tank drainage systems are provided (full and half, which saves water).

Since the button is the only part of the armature that is in sight, manufacturers attach great importance to the design of this part. You can find buttons that have a wide color gamut: from traditionally white to richly bright, from neutral to pearl metallic.

The flush button is a small but important element that comes with the wall-mounted toilet. It has both functional and aesthetic value.

The large size of the buttons is due to the fact that a revision window is hidden under them, allowing you to monitor and adjust the functioning of the shut-off valve and other parts of the valve.

Additional functions and features

Hanging toilets can be additionally equipped with a variety of devices, for example, the anti-splash system. This design shifts the center of the drain hole, so that water splashes are damped during descent. The bowl can be coated with dirt-repellent glaze, which prevents the formation of plaque and rust inside the container.

Some models of wall hung toilets are additionally equipped with options such as:

• aeration
• built-in bidet;
• blowing;
• drying;
• remote flush control using the remote control;
• seat heating with possible temperature control.

Moreover, the latest Japanese devices can even analyze the remnants of the body, providing the owner with comprehensive information about his state of health.

However, it should be noted that additional functions directly affect the cost of the model of a suspended toilet.

The plumbing market now offers an impressive range of intelligent toilets, equipped not only with electronic control and the function of a bidet with dryer, but also with a micro-lift, seat heating, which activates itself when a user detects it, and other useful features

Overview of the best manufacturers

Among the companies specializing in the production of suspended plumbing, the following can be mentioned.

Geberit. The Swiss company Geberit produces exclusively luxury models: electronic toilets with a large number of additional functions (sensory flush, built-in bidet, water heater). Prices for such products correspond to quality: in the company’s catalog it is rarely possible to find plumbing fixtures with a cost of less than 100 thousand rubles.

The Swiss company Geberit produces plumbing class "elite". Hanging toilets manufactured by this manufacturer have a wide variety of additional functions.

Spanish company Roca. The collections of this brand include a variety of models with a predominance of high-tech style. Toilets with round or square bowls can have micro-lift covers or conventional ones.

The size range of the brand also looks impressive:

• length 35.55-86 cm;
• height 40-76 cm;
• width 50-70 cm.

The cost of models varies greatly: you can choose both budget options at the price of 4-5 thousand rubles, and more expensive models of 20 thousand and higher, equipped with additional functions.

Villeroy & boch. Hanging toilets of a reputable German company are of high quality and a diverse range of models. Among the presented assortment you can find both miniature models in the style of minimalism, ideal for small bathrooms, as well as solid devices in the classical style.

For the manufacture of most models, porcelain is used, which makes the bowls more elegant. Covers are often equipped with additional functions (lift, quick automatic lift)

The price boundaries of Villeroy & Boch toilets are quite wide: from 6 thousand to 50 and more than thousand rubles.

Jacob delafon. French plumbing Jacob Delafon has a proven memorable design. Toilet bowls have the most diverse shape: square, trapezoidal, rectangular. Material - usually porcelain, the seats are predominantly equipped with a micro-lift. The size range is large enough, it includes models of different sizes - from small to medium and large. Prices for products are moderately high: from 15 to 30 thousand rubles.

Vitra. The Turkish Vitra brand belongs to the economy class, but it produces quite high-quality sanitary ware. Many models of this company have additional useful functions (anti-splash system, covers with a micro-lift).

A variety of sizes will delight customers, allowing you to choose products of different sizes. The sanitary design of this company is characterized by a streamlined design: even square and rectangular toilets have smooth, rounded corners. Prices are affordable: an average of 5 to 10 thousand rubles, although there are more expensive models.

Cersanit. The Polish company Cersanit produces sanitary ware class economy. The line is dominated by semi-circular hanging toilets made of faience (duroplast is used for seats), without any additional functions. Products are manufactured only in running sizes: it is useless to look for non-standard dimensions from this manufacturer.

Cersanit is one of the most affordable brands of sanitary ware. Hanging toilets manufactured by Polish manufacturers are distinguished by their classic design and affordable price.

An ordinary Cersanit toilet bowl without fasteners can be bought for 3-4 thousand rubles.

Laufen. The Austrian company Laufen produces a wide variety of toilet models: classic, drop-shaped, in the form of an inverted pyramid or duck. Their size range is also very wide: there are plumbing products of different sizes.

Although the devices are mostly made of earthenware, they have a number of additional functions (for example, antibacterial coating, micro lift cover). The cost of the models is the most diverse: from 5 to 25 thousand rubles.

In addition to the above, other manufacturers also produce excellent hanging plumbing, for example, the famous German company Ideal Standard Duravit, the budgetary Czech company Jika or the Swedish Ifo.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Below we present you a video where professional advice on choosing a hanging toilet is given:

Hanging toilets - a high-quality and comfortable version of a modern plumbing device. A correctly selected model will serve you for many years, and its stylish design will positively transform the bathroom or toilet.

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