Retro toilet bowls: style features and a review of manufacturers

Some consumers prefer variety in everything. For example, do not resort to the usual method of installing a classic white compact toilet in the bathroom, but install a retro model that will bring new motives to the room.

The days when only standard models could be found in stores are long gone. Now the market produces a wide variety of products that are ready to satisfy the needs of even the most sophisticated consumers. The main thing is that when choosing a model, you need to take into account a number of nuances.

Everyone knows that the best is the long-forgotten old. The same is the case with the retro toilet bowl - the hanging flush system may have already sunk into oblivion for most people, but there are also those who prefer to return to the past and create original motives in their interior. But there are pros and cons to everything.

The suspended drain system also has its advantages.

• The model has an attractive appearance and can be in harmony with a variety of design ideas... The consumer has the opportunity to independently choose the coating of the connecting pipe: it can be bronze, gold, silver. Preference for one color or another is given depending on the chosen interior style. Gold and bronze finishes, for example, are great for retro or classic, chrome - for hi-tech or minimalism.
• The pluses include intensive draining - that is, by raising the reservoir, the pressure in the connecting pipe and the flow rate of the water can be increased.

Please note: this solution is ideal for apartments and houses whose residents do not tolerate an insufficiently strong water supply, because the mentioned features of the product compensate for the unpleasant situation.

• Another plus is that the top tank saves space. You can opt for a narrow cistern if space is very limited. In addition, the tank can be adjusted to the desired height.
• The advantages include a huge selection of models - it includes a large gamut of color variations and a variety of species. You can purchase a structure with water regulation and independently control its consumption.

Do not forget that the disadvantages are an important aspect in installing a floor-standing toilet with a top cistern. The product is more expensive than the classic one due to the connecting pipe. It is she who, after installation, can increase the cost of the work done to install the structure. The most expensive models are custom made. Although the raised barrel will free up some space, the design is still considered more voluminous than conventional models. If you are in the habit of placing a cabinet above a regular toilet for storing small things, then you will have to forget about this with the installation of a high cistern.

Please note: if the choice fell on a suspended retro toilet bowl with installation, then you should know that it is difficult to repair, so it is better to buy a model from trusted firms. Replacing an installation is never complete without a full-fledged repair in the toilet, because when a new model is installed, the wall is almost always built up. The installation of a conventional toilet takes several hours, and the installation can take several days.

The consumer can choose the material that meets his requirements, because each of them is different, but in general it has good performance in operation. Ceiling mounted cisterns are great for a retro style interior, but they are distinguished by their high price. The final amount also depends on the material of the product.

Made of white clay, the composition of the product is different increased strength thanks to the feldspar and quartz included in the material. Its dense structure provides resistance to various dirt - just walk with a damp cloth, and the toilet will look like new. Besides, the risk of an unpleasant odor coming from the sewer is reduced.

A sufficiently dense material is a porous ceramic. This feature is due to the white clay that is included in the composition. Clay has a high water absorption coefficient. In order to minimize this property of earthenware, the toilet is covered with a special glaze in several layers.

Additional processing increases the service life of the product, in addition, its appearance is improved. The surface becomes glossy due to processing. Faience is lightweight, durable and resistant to aggressive household chemicals. But when choosing a faience toilet, you should pay attention on domestic manufacturers, since imported models are more expensive.

This material is practically indistinguishable from the previous ones. Its feature is an inexpensive price that suits almost all consumers. Plastic is quite light, products made from it are easy to install, in operation such material is practical, but it can be exposed to temperature and mechanical stress.

To purchase a high-quality model that will last a long time, going to the store, you need to pay attention to all the nuances. When buying a particular model, it is worth considering: the simpler the design is, the easier it promises to maintain. For example, curly toilet bowls accumulate dirt in themselves, which is not very convenient, because it creates problems with cleaning. If finances allow, then you can purchase an original retro toilet, for example, with a heated seat or lighting.

It is worth paying attention to the flushing method. The fluid moves in two ways: with circular and vertical drain... The first is a uniformly flowing liquid from different holes located around the circumference of the bowl. This method is good in that all walls are thoroughly washed. But there is one feature - for such a structure, a perfectly flat floor is needed. With vertical drainage, the water flow occurs along the rear wall (it all depends on the characteristics of the connecting pipe). In this case, the container must be periodically cleaned using detergents.

In Russia, you can buy toilets with a high cistern from different manufacturers.

• Italy... Migliore Gianeta ML high cistern design. GNT-25.81 BI / ML. GNT-25.811. D1 - luxury bathroom furnishings in retro style. Metal components of the product are made in bronze, gold color.

• Italy. Model Migliore Milady ML. MLD-25.711, ML. MLD-25.712 has a short length connecting pipe. Suitable for classic style. The cover is available in two colors - brown and white.

• England. "English Garden" is a quality plumbing from Great Britain. The toilet includes a ceramic cistern, perfect for retro and classic styles. Decorated with flowers. The set includes a drain handle and brackets.

• Italy. Toilet Devon & Devon Oxford IBWCOXF is an excellent solution for decorating a bathroom in a classic style. The fittings of the product can be made of either brass or chrome. The seat can be chosen from 6 color variations.

In the next video you will find a quick overview of the Devit Classic short pipe retro toilet.