How to choose a toilet: tips and tricks

No one apartment can do without this elementary item. And the toilet, no matter how simple it may seem, will be difficult to find without the appropriate knowledge. On how to choose a toilet, will depend on the interior of the bathroom, the comfort of staying in it( every day for several times) and throughout the apartment( improper choice will entail breakage and smells).

The complexity of choice lies in the great variety of the modern market, in which it is easy to get confused. Each of the types of this piece of sanitary ware differs in its shortcomings and advantages, and therefore in this or that case the most beneficial is one thing. They differ from each other according to several basic criteria, according to which it should be selected.

Material

When deciding what kind of toilet bowl it is better to buy, first of all you need to know what materials they are made from and what properties they have. Materials can be:

• Ceramic:
  • Sanitary ware;
  • Sanitary ware;
• Metal.

Sanitary devices from sanfarfor and sanfayansa outwardly are no different. Both types are covered with plumbing glazing. However porcelain is more durable, and resistant to physical influences. Choosing which toilet is better from these two materials, you should stay on porcelain. And their service life is longer - 50 years, while the faience only 30. In addition, it is easier to care for porcelain than for faience.

Metal is the strongest, so they are especially common in public restrooms. Like sanitary ceramics, metal does not require special cleaning conditions. Of the shortcomings of the material - low thermal conductivity, so that on it was not cold, it should be equipped with a thick seat not made of metal.

In the conditions of an apartment or a house, porcelain toilets take the best position in the rating. Therefore, it is better to choose them.

Seat( toilet seat)

When thinking about which toilet is better to buy, you should think about its seat( stool).Seats are made of two types of materials:

• Plastic;
• Tree.

If the choice falls on the toilet seat with a plastic seat, you can save, because this material is cheaper. Wooden ones will cost more( and less frequent), and they are more comfortable, they retain heat longer and do not cause allergic reactions in people prone to them.

According to users, a good toilet is one that is equipped with a microlift in the toilet seat. This is a device that slows the seat down while lowering it, reducing noise and damage from impact. Microlift is convenient for use by children, the elderly or with disabilities.

Assembly method

An important part of the selection of the toilet bowl by parameters is the mounting method. For this property they are divided into several groups:

• Floor:
  • Attached;
  • Detached:
    • Monoblocks;
    • Compact;
• Suspended.

Floor-mounted - these are the designs, the drum of which is mounted in the wall. Obviously, you only need to choose this option if it stands near the wall. According to reviews, repairs of such plumbing equipment is difficult. But this type of installation is well suited for small bathrooms or minimalist interior design.

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Stand-alone monoblocks are constructions in which the bowl and barrel are combined. A compact is the most common design - just a bowl and a barrel, separated.

Attached toilet bowls differ in minimal space occupied, which is their dignity. And the detached ones do not have this. However, their installation and repair are much simpler.

Choosing a hanging toilet installation, you can get a modern and compact appearance, which is beneficial in small rooms. And this, perhaps, all of its virtues. Of the drawbacks, it should be noted the weak strength of the structure, as well as the complexity of the installation of repairs.

In addition to the described, there are still angular constructions, which should be chosen by those who wish to use the entire space of the bathroom to the maximum. In these types of barrel is installed in a corner, as if on a diagonal. These toilet bowls are only floor-standing.

By the method of installation, one should choose from personal preferences and the available facilities of the bathroom room.

The shape of the bowl

The shape of the bowl depends on how much water will be consumed with each wash and whether there will be splashes. There are three types of forms:

• Belleville;
• Funnel-shaped;
• Visor.

The bowl mold is a platform that is filled with water at all times. It gives a minimum of splashes, but consumes more water than anyone else. This is the traditional shape of the bowl.

Funnel-shaped, is the leader in spray, but it is very economical. Do not choose such a toilet.

The peak shape represents an area at an angle of 35-45 degrees - it is different and economical, and best of all in the part of protection from splashes during flushing. In addition, such plumbing devices can be equipped with a special funnel, which further protects against splashes.

If you want to choose a toilet without spray, then the best option is that with a visor bowl. And the more his angle of inclination, the less the probability of splashing.

Wash and drain

The drainage does not affect the usability, but depending on the location of the opening in the toilet room, there are three options, between which you have to choose:

• Vertical drain is suitable when the inlet neck is below the floor;
• The oblique sink is suitable for the standard installation of sanitary ware;
• Direct draining is suitable in conditions where the inlet neck is high from the floor.

The water wash can be of two variants: shower and cascade. A shower-like flush produces streams of water along the perimeter of the bowl, creating a funnel-shaped whirlpool that effectively flushes everything. The cascade bathes the cup from the inside all over its surface. It is more practical to choose a toilet bowl with a douchebund flush, since it flushes better. However, such options will cost a bit more.

It should also be noted that in recent years, toilet designs have become popular, in which the functions of a hygiene shower or a bidet are provided.