Bidet toilet: selection criteria + overview of popular models

By installing a toilet bowl with a bidet function at home, you can save the useful area of ​​the sanitary room, make the process of self-care more convenient and reduce the time that is usually spent on personal hygiene procedures. Products of this design are presented in a wide range, which is worth understanding. Is not it?

We will tell you how to choose for yourself the most successful, functional and outwardly attractive option. In the article we presented, all the guidelines that will help determine the best model are analyzed in detail. Popular market leading products and their manufacturers are listed.

Instrument Design Features

A plumbing hybrid in one design combines the functions of a classic toilet and a traditional bidet. Externally, the module resembles the most ordinary compacts and differs from them only in a slightly elongated bowl and a larger drain tank, in which an additional container is hidden, which supplies water for the bidet.

Some plumbing manufacturers produce models without flush rims. This greatly facilitates the care of the product and prevents harmful microorganisms from multiplying in it. Vertical flush allows you to completely clean the drain bowl at a time, without sprinkling water on the floor or nearby objects

On the rim of the bowl or under the rim on the fitting there are special nozzles (bidets), through which water is supplied from the hidden reservoir for hygienic procedures. When you want to use this function, you just need to press one button.

From the nozzles under the rim of the toilet bowl or from a retractable nozzle with a spray at the free end, the warm water necessary for washing will begin to flow. Upon completion of the procedure, the fitting will return to its original place and will be installed strictly flush with the toilet rim.

Modules Options

Having the same basic purpose, toilets with a bidet function differ from each other in the type of fastening.Plumbing manufacturers offer customers floor, wall and corner models with wide functionality and attractive appearance.

A variety of forms and design solutions enables the consumer to choose the product personally for themselves, thus creating the maximum level of individual comfort in the bathroom.

Floor types of plumbing

A floor-mounted toilet equipped with a bidet option is a classic module that is most widely represented on the plumbing market. Outwardly, it looks like a traditional compact and, with the help of durable fasteners, is mounted in the bathroom on the floor, regardless of which finishing decorative coating is laid in the room.

A toilet with a bidet function can be installed in the sanitary room with your own hands and attached to the floor with the help of special parts that are usually supplied with plumbing

Products of this type have tanks of different sizes and configurations. The unit is controlled in a mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic mode. The most "sophisticated" models are equipped with an additional regulatory unit, on which you can set the parameters you want for comfortable operation.

Pendant Features

The wall mounted bidet module is a modern, practical and convenient multi-functional unit. It takes up a minimum of space, makes it possible to rationally use the space of the bathroom.

In addition, a device of this type makes carrying out individual hygiene procedures more comfortable and allows you to effortlessly carry out planned cleaning of sanitary facilities.

A wall-mounted toilet with an optional bidet is ideal for installation in a small bathroom. One of the important advantages of this design is the simplicity, convenience and accessibility of cleaning directly under the drain bowl

All communication connections are hanging plumbing They don’t stay in sight, but hide behind a false wall. Entering the bathroom, the user sees only the plumbing fixture itself and the neat drain button. The installation process of the device is a bit more complicated than installing a regular compact, and it necessarily requires the use of an installation system.

This design allows you to "drown" in the wall of the tank and other unaesthetic connecting elements. In order for the structure to hold firmly and not vibrate during use, the supporting frame must have a margin of safety and be able to withstand weight up to 400 kg.

When choosing hanging options, you should give preference to lighter products. Heavy models with a large number of decorative elements will put too much stress on the wall and this can lead to problems during prolonged intensive use

There are no restrictions on flooring equipment either. You can arrange underfloor heating in the sanitary room or lay out the surface with decorative mosaics. A toilet with a bidet function hanging on the wall doesn’t hinder this and will make it possible to realize the most unexpected and original interior ideas of the owners.

Corner appliances to save space

It is appropriate to equip sanitary units with a complex layout or small bathrooms with a corner toilet with a bidet function. Many companies working in this field produce such corner models.

The assortment presented for sale has both floor and hanging options with corner installation. Such plumbing allows the most efficient use of the usable area and gives originality to a compact room.

It is most rational to place the corner device as close to the sewer as possible. If you remove the unit a long distance, the connecting corrugated hose will often become clogged and will require regular labor-intensive cleaning.

Corner modules are mounted to the floor as easy as classic compacts.A certain difficulty is the moment of connecting to the drain communications, but this issue is completely resolved. Just connect corrugated hose releasing a toilet with a sewer pipe, and the system will work perfectly.

To install the hinged product, installation is required, and not ordinary, but a special, angular one. Its frame part with dowels or anchor bolts is attached to the walls and floor. The drain tank, as a rule, already attached to the structure, has a minimum thickness (not more than 8 cm) and does not interfere with the convenient location of the drain bowl underneath.

Material is an important parameter when choosing

One of the most important selection parameters is the product material.

The leading manufacturers in the segment use for the production of their sanitary ware:

• faience;
• china;
• decorative rock;
• plastic.

Each type of material has its pros and cons, which determine the choice of customers.

Faience is used most often. It has a porous structure, a dense, opaque shade and absorbs moisture. The strength of the material is not too high, so manufacturers make earthenware products with thicker walls, otherwise the service life of such plumbing will be very limited.

Due to the fact that faience includes up to 47% of kaolin clay, the price of products is kept within reason and does not frighten consumers with a large number of zeros.

Earthenware toilets with a bidet function are very heavy. This should be taken into account when buying and installing, especially if the device is planned to be installed in old rooms where the service life of the floors has already reached or is approaching this.

The proportion of kaolin clay in the composition of porcelain does not exceed 20%, so porcelain products look more aesthetically pleasing and demonstrate good strength, durability and resistance to shock. Due to the high density of the surface, they do not absorb water and for a long time retain a radiant appearance.

Dirt and unpleasant odors literally “fly off” from porcelain, so care for such plumbing modules requires minimal effort.

Porcelain sanitary ware is slightly more expensive than its faience competitors, but these costs are justified. Its service life is almost 2 times higher and it is much easier to take care of it

Models made of natural stone look attractive and are characterized by unsurpassed hygiene. But such products are seriously superior in price to even expensive porcelain appliances. In addition, they weigh a lot and are very afraid of mechanical damage.

Units made of artificial stone are more practical and not so afraid of shock and damage, and their cost is not so high. The purchase of this "exotic" is due to the interior need and personal desire of the owners. From a practical point of view, this option is not very appropriate.

Drain system classification

When choosing a suitable toilet bowl with the bidet option, it is necessary to take into account such a parameter as the device of the drain system. All subsequent installation will depend on this.

If the outlet of the device does not coincide with the sewer inlet, you will have to completely redo the communication wiring, and this is not only additional financial costs, but also large-scale “dirty” work.

Drain in toilets equipped with a bidet option is horizontal, vertical and oblique. The horizontal version is considered classic and makes it possible to connect the bowl to the sewer riser, without using corner elements.

A pipe for connecting to the outlet to the sewer is located in the rear of the module and is easily connected to the central communications via a corrugated hose.

To ensure that the horizontal outlet does not clog and does not provoke an unpleasant odor, you must very clearly place the plumbing on the floor and take into account the necessary slope of the drain pipe

The vertical release is more characteristic of houses built in the middle of the last century and for typical modern cottages.Such a system is equipped to save space.

Sewer pipe is directly connected to the pipe at the bottom of the plumbing module and goes to the floor. Connecting communication nodes are not visible to the eye and do not spoil the interior of the room with their presence.

Vertical discharge is convenient and practical, but requires the installation of the toilet in a strictly defined place directly above the outlet of the sewer hole. The use of elongated corrugation in this case is structurally impossible

On oblique outlet models, the outlet bowl is designed at an angle of 30 ° -45 ° to the floor. Thanks to this feature, it will be much easier to install pipes located at different heights from the surface. But the modification has a minus, namely, a potential hydraulic shock during the discharge of water.

The connection of products with an oblique outlet to the sewer systems must be done very clearly and reliably. Otherwise, during operation, leaks will inevitably occur and a persistent unpleasant odor will be constantly present in the room

In addition to the above options, there are universal models. They do not have their own pipe, and the exhaust channel is hidden inside the toilet. However, they are not yet widespread.

Bowl shape and design

According to the shape of the bowl, the models are divided into funnel-shaped, visor and dish-shaped. In the former, the drain hole is located directly in the center and provokes the formation of splashes. The dish-shaped ones prevent the spread of splashes and drops, but have a lower level of hygiene, as the stool is trapped in the remnants of the flowing water.

In visor versions, the spray does not scatter to the sides, and a slightly displaced drain hole makes it possible to make a high-quality, smooth descent, without leaving any marks on the surface.

In addition to the main parameters, you should pay attention to unique characteristics, such as the shape and shade of the product. The times when plumbing was available only in white were long gone.

Today, drop-shaped, rectangular, round, square and cylindrical modules made in any of the most exotic colors are available for purchase. If desired, you can find devices with original paintings, ornaments or patterns.

When purchasing models with a pattern or spraying, do not save. The painting made by high-quality dyes will hold well and will please the eye for a long time. But the cheap coating will peel off quickly and the plumbing will get a sloppy, groomed look

Unusually designed models will add a twist to the stylistic design of the bathroom and make it one and only. Of course, such devices will have to spend significantly more financial resources. But what can’t you do for the sake of arranging comfort in an apartment or house, additional amenities and a pleasant atmosphere ?!

A set of additional features

Manufacturers manufacturing modern plumbing modules equip them with various progressive functions and fixtures.

Hybrids of a toilet bowl and a bidet can have such elements as:

• electric water heater that provides the water used with a suitable and comfortable temperature for the user;
• a thermostat restricting the flow of too cold or excessively hot water into the nozzles;
• multistage pressure regulator, which makes it possible to adjust the level and force of the jet individually for each user;
• the pendulum movement of the nozzles, which makes the washing procedure better and more pleasant;
• a device that controls the length of the outlet fitting;
• hydromassage function with a set of different modes (vibration, pulsation, waves, etc.);
• quick drying of the skin, eliminating the use of paper and napkins after the procedure of a hygienic shower;
• an opportunity to switch drying on an air stream for aero massage;
• micro-lift, which contributes to the smooth automatic lowering of the toilet lid;
• option to activate ventilation after using the toilet;
• a protective coating with silver ions that effectively repels dirt from the surface and prevents pathogenic microflora from multiplying;
• automatic flushing in full immediately after closing the lid;
• an additional buffer tank that delivers a disinfectant liquid before draining the water, thoroughly disinfecting the nozzles and the cup itself;
• programmable room refreshment by automatic spraying of air fragrance;
• infrared sensor that responds to human presence, etc.

The more functions a plumbing unit is “stuffed” with, the higher its cost and level of comfort of use.

Rating of models and manufacturers

The market of sanitary equipment offers a huge number of hybrid units. Among the leaders of the segment, Turkish company Vitra stands out, which produces toilets with bidet function in different price categories.

The most popular among consumers is the outdoor faience brand product from the Grand line. The model is included in the category of budget, has a standard set of necessary functions, a classic universal design and a reasonable price.

Crand toilet with bidet option from Turkish manufacturer Vitra fits well into the interior of the bathroom and does not take up much space. The mechanical drain allows you to completely clean the oval bowl at a time without leaving any marks

If you want to buy something more sophisticated and unusual, you should pay attention to VitrA Serenada. This version is made of porcelain and designed in retro style.

The floor bowl is made in the shape of a rectangle and is equipped with a universal outlet. The fittings have a chrome coating that protects the elements from corrosion. The functionality contains an anti-splash system, and the seat is complemented by a comfortable micro-lift.

Vitra Serenada is an expensive but very sophisticated hybrid model. Straight lines emphasize the simplicity of the form and give it an elegant look. High-quality porcelain, from which the module is created, does not absorb water and even over time does not become stained, does not turn yellow and does not acquire a specific smell

Interesting hanging models hybrids produced by the famous Belgian company Ideal Standart. From its products, customers choose models of the Ecco / Eurovit line, which are distinguished by modern design, compactness, a high level of quality and quite affordable cost.

Products from the Ecco / Eurovit series are made of sanitary porcelain. The functionality includes an anti-splash system, but the seat is not included in the package. It must be purchased separately.

The truly luxurious sanitary ware is supplied to the market by the well-known Swiss concern Geberit International, which has been engaged in the production of sanitary ware for more than 100 years. The line of toilets equipped with the bidet option is highlighted by two bright representatives: Aquaclean 8000 and Geberit Aquaclean 8000 plus.

Modules are crammed with all kinds of twists and turns and meet the requirements of the most demanding customers. True, the cost of plumbing “miracles” is also quite high, however, customers agree to pay for increased comfort and European quality.

The progressive products of the Aquaclean line are equipped with water heating functions with the possibility of individual temperature control, an infrared sensor that signals the approach of the user and a swinging device for the hygienic shower

The described models are included in the list of the most popular and purchased, but the choice is not limited to them.

Plumbing stores provide a wide range of certified products from different manufacturers and satisfy the demand of customers with any needs, both in cost and in level of comfort.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

General descriptions of toilets with bidet function. A detailed overview of the principles of operation, water supply and basic rules of use.

All the most interesting details related to Untaz + Bidet hybrids are information from an official distributor.Pros and cons of products from famous brands and practical recommendations for choosing the most suitable model.

Comparison of different types of toilets with a bidet option, the nuances of models made by popular manufacturers.

Buying a toilet equipped with a bidet option is a practical purchase that significantly increases the comfort of daily personal hygiene procedures. The module fits easily even in a small bathroom and harmoniously fits into the interior solution of any complexity.

You can choose a model of suitable design and color, with the desired number of options in the plumbing store. The seller will provide all the necessary information about the product and show certificates confirming the purpose of the product and confirming its high quality.

Want to talk about how you bought plumbing with a bidet function for your own bathroom? Does your arsenal have landmarks that influence your choice, or technological subtleties that make installation easier? Please write comments in the block below, share useful information and photos on the topic of the article, ask questions.