The Art Of Choosing The Right Toilet

 The Art Of Choosing The Right Toilet

We know that toilets are not a subject that people particularly like to talk about. We’re guessing they are hardly going to come up in conversation the next time you have friends round.

But, here at My Beautiful Bathroom, we’re not ones to get ‘flush’tered (see what we did there?). And that’s why we’re going to give you all the information you might need on the type of toilets on the market, in order that you can choose something that’s perfect for your beautiful new bathroom.

 

 Traditional, High-Level Toilets

If you have an older property, or your decorating taste is more traditional than contemporary, then a high-level toilet could be perfect for your home.

The cistern is fitted high up on the wall, connecting to the pan via a length of pipe (more often than not exposed). These toilets look great in a traditional Victorian-style bathroom. Think black and white floor tiles and a statement piece such as a roll-top bath, and you’ll complete the look perfectly.

The flush is via a long chain, which can be particularly decorative, and the look can be complemented by stainless steel, or brass pipes and the like. One word of warning, though. It’s always worth getting some advice on which walls in your bathroom will be sturdy enough to hold the weight of the cistern.

The last thing you want is for it to damage your property.

 Low-Level Toilets

The low level toilet is similar in design to the high level toilet, with less of a gap between pan and cistern. They still offer the traditional look in spaces where there might not be enough vertical space to fit a high level cistern.

Again, piping is available in a range of materials to give you the look you desire. Rather than a chain, though, the cistern tends to be flushed with a handle.Do make sure, like the high level toilet, that the wall that you are fitting the cistern to is strong enough to take the weight.

 Close-Coupled Toilets

These tend to be the most popular style of toilets, and are perfect for most bathrooms.

The pan is fixed to the floor and the cistern to the wall directly above the pan. The close-coupled toilet comes in a range of sizes and designs and also suits all budgets. Most pipework is hidden from view, apart from a waste pipe.

Typically, most use a handle flush system, however, a ‘push button’ system on the top of the cistern is becoming more and more popular and creates a more streamlined look. Push button flushes often come with a full or half-flush button, meaning you can conserve water, too.

The close-coupled toilet is available in a corner design, too, meaning it’s perfect for tricky spaces as well.

 Wall-Hung Toilets

If it’s something sleek and contemporary you’re looking for, then a wall-hung toilet could be perfect for you.

The effect is such that the pan comes out of the wall and not fixed to the floor, while the cistern is fully concealed. These types of toilet create the added feel of space, as there is nothing connecting the pan to the floor, and also means the floor is easy to access and clean.

These toilets usually come with a wall mounted flush panel, with are often push-button systems. Again, a word of warning: it’s best to make sure that the concealed cistern is easily accessible, should any plumbing issues arise in the future.

 Back To Wall Toilets

Back to wall toilets are similar to wall-hung toilets, in that the cistern is concealed, often in a specially constructed box unit or cabinet.

Again, these toilets are great for a contemporary design, or those of you looking for a sleek unit, but it’s worth making sure that the cistern is easily accessible. The back to wall toilet, unlike wall-mounted toilets, fits to the floor, and flush systems fit to the surrounding unit or cabinet.