Small toilets: what are they and how to choose?

Often, designers reduce the area of ​​the bathroom to a minimum. Compact toilets look great in a small room. Let's take a closer look at what they are and how to choose small toilets.

A mini toilet with a cistern works well for any toilet. Most of the models do not contain any flaws, but they have many advantages, namely:

• easy 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 bathroom. The advantages of a wall-hung toilet are as follows:

• ease and simplicity of cleaning around the sanitary ware;
• the floor tile looks solid, the drawing on it is completely preserved;
• saving room space;
• the dressing room visually expands.

The disadvantages of the design are manifested in the following:

• there is no free access to communications, which causes certain inconveniences when a tank breaks or a pipe leaks;
• after the performed maintenance of the drain system, the wall needs repair;
• the installation complex takes up much more space than a floor-standing toilet.

Mini toilets are divided into two types.

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

There is also a demand for an attached structure, which is installed close to the wall and fixed to the floor. The depth of these toilets is usually 10-15 cm less than other models.

The corner modification is mounted close to the wall or at some distance from it. The product can be placed in any corner of the washroom. Such floor-standing models are characterized by a triangular-shaped cistern. It is located on a cast shelf. This modification saves space in the bathroom.

Children's toilet bowls are not yet very popular. Although it is desirable to acquire them for families with several children.

Most consumers prefer ceramic products... Plumbing made of faience and porcelain is in high demand. The texture of porcelain is hard, durable, and translucent. Small pores prevent the material from absorbing moisture. Faience, unlike porcelain, absorbs moisture and is subject to staining. 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 are highly hygienic. But plastic structures require careful maintenance: the use of abrasive detergents and hard brushes is prohibited.

Plumbing fixtures are not used in the living area made of stainless steel and plastic. Cast-iron toilet bowls are not in trend among the modern consumer. The enamel coating of cast iron products is subject to rapid destruction. Stone toilet bowls look very nice. They are highly hygienic, but very fragile, therefore any mechanical damage should be avoided.

European plumbing fixtures are represented by a wide variety of standard sizes. For large people, there are toilets 85 cm high, 50 cm long and 40 cm wide. They can have a height of 26 to 34 cm, a width of 29 to 35 cm, a length of 46 to 50 cm. Too short a toilet is recommended to be raised above the floor level.

The height of compact modifications with an attached shelf is often 37 or 40 cm, length - 46 cm. Corner models are most often represented by the following 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 are typically 21 to 29 cm wide, 28 to 40 cm long, and 13 to 34 cm high.

The dimensions of suspended miniature structures are as follows:

• 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-standing and hanging toilet bowls, as well as products for disabled people with disabilities;
• Spanish holding Roca is famous for its products of ergonomic design, the corporation produces many different configurations with any connection option;
• Russian company Santek offers consumers classic floor-standing and wall-hung toilet bowls at affordable prices;
• French firm Jakob delafon manufactures sanitary ware of the highest European quality;
• German company AM. PM renowned for stylish and high quality models of a wide variety of sizes and installation forms.

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 system, to which the flexible liner must freely reach. Best to choose a universal model with several options for water connections and available plugs for unused openings. A small appliance for a bathroom is selected taking into account the space and the number of residents.

The compact toilet should sit comfortably... The width of the opening from the toilet bowl to the walls on both sides, the standards provide for at least 25 cm.In the combined bathroom, the distance to the bath or sink must be at least 70 cm.

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

It is best to give preference to a modification with a solid-cast shelf. It is difficult to install a plumbing fixture with an extension shelf. It is necessary to pay attention to the capacity of the cistern. There are designs to save water. They have 2 operating modes, in which the liquid is drained in parts.

Of no small importance is the material from which the product is made. You need to give preference to a solid model. The plumbing fixture should be carefully inspected to exclude cracks and other defects. It is necessary to check the drain system, the connection thread. In a small bathroom you can pick up a non-standard toilet... It is complemented by closed shelves for toiletries and a miniature sink.

Tips for choosing a toilet are waiting for you in the video below.