How to choose the installation for the toilet

28-08-2018

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In modern solutions for interior decoration, minimalism increasingly prevails. This applies not only to living rooms, but also bathrooms and toilets. In the article we will talk about how to choose the installation for the toilet, which company is best suited, and also give advice on installation.

What is the installation

For us, the construction is familiar, in which the tank is clearly visible. It can be placed at a small height directly above the toilet or under the ceiling, as it used to be in communal apartments and dormitories. An installation is a structure that represents a small metal frame. It sinks into the wall niche and allows you to hide all communications nodes that fit the toilet. The sanitary device itself can be suspended or floor mounted. There is only a flush key on the wall.

Why better

The suspension system has its undeniable advantages over the classical one and bypasses it in almost all parameters.

Compact dimensions. This solution takes up much less space than a conventional toilet bowl. This can be critical especially when the total area of the bathroom is small.
More effective accessories. Since all major components will be hidden in the wall, it is very inconvenient to constantly change or repair something. Given this, manufacturers pay great attention to the quality of keyboards and float elements.
Saving water. Compared to a conventional cistern that is designed for an installation system, it more efficiently feeds pressure and consumes less liquid. In addition, in some cases, you yourself can adjust these parameters.
Possibility of installation in hollow walls. This is very important in cases where the bathroom was finished where previously there was none. The metal frame can also become a support for other plumbing fixtures.
Any place for installation. If the right approach to the choice of installation, in some cases you can not even be attached to the walls.
Less noise when flushing. Typically, tanks have an additional layer of foam, which provides good sound insulation.
Easy to clean. In the case when the installation is planned for a suspended toilet, you get free access to the space under it. Most likely, you have repeatedly caught yourself thinking that it is difficult to wash part of the room behind the usual toilet.

To be objective, it is important to note some disadvantages:

The cost of such systems is several times higher than the price of conventional toilet bowls.
In case you want to replace the entire system, you will have to make significant repairs in the bathroom.
The installation process is much more complicated than the installation of conventional toilets.

There are some myths that scare customers who do not have enough information:

He collapses under the weight. In fact, a hanging toilet can withstand weight up to 300 kg (some models up to 400 kg). This is the weight of three adults. To break it off, you will need to make a lot of effort.
Broke down - disassemble the wall. In fact, repair and replacement of accessories is very easy to make. The layout is made in such a way that access to all the details is possible if you simply remove the drain key. For the connection points are provided revision doors.

Before choosing

Even before you go to the store to make your next purchase, you need to analyze a few points:

Where will be the future design.
Is there an opportunity to make a recess in the wall or will it be necessary to sew a ready-made construction with drywall in a false wall.
Will it be a hanging toilet or just need to hide the tank.
Do you need additional material for the supply of communications.
What will be the key material.

Most manufacturers provide a guarantee on their products. It is therefore very important when buying to require all the relevant documents, as well as a mark in the official coupon. After that, it is important to keep the relevant papers for a specified period of time.

How to make a choice

All installation systems can be divided into two large subspecies:

Block. It implies the ability to hide all communications connections, as well as the tank itself into the wall, which allows saving an additional 10–15 cm. The toilet itself, as in the usual version, is installed on the floor and has no reference points in the wall.
Frame. It consists of a steel structure that hides in the wall and serves as a support for all elements. In this case, you can easily mount a hanging bathroom. When choosing this option, you need to be careful that all components are compatible with each other. Some frames are designed not only for installing a toilet bowl, but also for sinks.

According to the method of attachment, the second type has its own variations:

Wall mounted. Used most often. In this case, the fixation occurs to the main wall with studs or anchor bolts. All pressure is on the switch.
Outdoor. Suitable for those cases where the partition is made of drywall or other material that is not designed for heavy loads. In this case, the main support function falls on the floor. In such frames, the lower part is expanded and further strengthened.

In terms of installation, you can select the following options:

Corner. In this case, the frame itself has a triangular design that allows you to perfectly drown it into a corner, hiding all the elements. Great for narrow bathrooms where every inch counts.
Double-sided or partition. In this case, you get the advantage of placing a bathroom on the one hand, and on the other - a sink or bidet.
In the line. In this case, the frame has a sufficiently long structure, which allows placing several devices on one wall. These can be sinks, bidets or toilet bowls.
Limited in height. This is a special kind of low installation. It is used in cases when the elements need to be placed, for example, under the window.

Carefully approach the selection of a drainage system:

With a forced stop. In this case, you get the opportunity, by pressing the key, to activate the flow, and repeated exposure will stop the flow.
Double key. Each of them is designed for their own purposes. One contributes to greater supply pressure, the second - allows you to save costs when you do not need to lower the entire volume.
Sensory. Work in the case when you hold the palm or when you just leave the place.

During the purchase always pay attention to the complete set of delivery. Check everything according to the list, which is most often given in the instructions. If this is not done immediately, then you will have to spend time on unnecessary trips, as well as unscrupulous sellers may deny the fact that something was missing if you unpacked the product at home.

Installation Tips

With the right approach, installation of the installation does not take much time. It is important to do in accordance with the following algorithm:

The place of the future installation is being prepared for construction. Perhaps a niche is being made or the space is simply being cleared.
Using a chalk or marker, drawing on the level, a vertical line is drawn. It should be axial for future construction.
The marking is made, at what distance the frame will be from the wall. If the sewer pipe comes up to the side, then it is necessary to retreat the size of the pipe plus a few centimeters of clearance.
From the center line in two directions we recede the size of our future tank and make notes.
Try on the frame and mark the holes on the floor and walls.
We measure 1 m from the floor (for a standard installation) and make a mark. This is the top point of our cistern.
Once again we put the frame in its place. We set the mark put on it on the same level as the one put on the 1 m level. Using the level we set the horizontal plane.
Fasten the structure to the floor with anchor bolts, and to the wall with studs.
With the help of level and adjusting screws, we expose the vertical plane.
We make a sewer supply pipe.
Inside the tank, install the valve and supply hose. From the outside we carry out the supply.
Insert the cap into the hole for the key.
Next is facing, which hides all the elements.
The cap is cut to the required size and the descent key is mounted in its place.
The toilet itself is suspended.

Usually in the documentation that comes in the kit, the correct order of the installation work is indicated. Therefore, never in a hurry to throw away your passport.

All that concerns the manufacturer, whether it is Geberit or Grohe – remains at your discretion. Remember that this design is not the option to save on, it is better to spend more money, but do not have a headache in the future.

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