A Guide to Wall-Hung Toilets
Wall-hung toilets have gained popularity over the past ten years. Their ease of installation, high-quality options available on the market, and affordable prices have led to a rise in sales and installations. But can you fit one yourself? Here’s your ultimate guide to wall-hung toilets.
Firstly, the term “wall-hung” can be misleading. While the toilet bowl seems attached to the wall, it actually requires proper support to ensure safety and stability.
Luckily, many manufacturers provide wall-hung frames with cisterns included, offering a complete installation solution.
Let’s explore a few notable brands:
Geberit: As pioneers in the wall-hung frame market, Geberit is considered a leader in this field. They offer a wide range of frames, including the Kappa, Delta, Sigma, and Omega series. The Sigma range even includes a reduced-depth option for extra space.
With options from 0.82 in height up to 1.14cm , an option for a slim 8cm cistern, a furniture specific frame and even a frame designed for corner installation the Geberit range has pretty much all bases covered.
If you are looking to keep costs to a minimum the Delta frame below offers for the most affordable entry point into the range of Geberit wall hung frames.
- The Geberit Duofix frame system allows you to design and create the bathroom of your dreams.
- Hidden behind walls and tiles Geberit Duofix supports wall hung sanitaryware and includes an integral cistern.
- The result is a clean and modern finish with no visible pipework.
Grohe: Another early adopter in the UK, Grohe’s quality and reputation are top-notch. Their selection of cisterns might not be as extensive as Geberit’s, but their reputation and experience in wall hung frames means you can seldom go wrong with a Grohe frame.
- This product comes with a 5 year manufacturers warranty
- Sound transmission to adjoining rooms minimised with GROHE whisper noise control
- Reduce your water consumption by up to 50% with GROHE eco joy and pay a smaller utility bill
TECE: Though newer to the UK scene compared to the others, TECE has quickly become a leader in wall-hung frames. Their range is impressive, and they have established themselves and their products as extremely innovative, competent and reliable in the market.
Aside from these three who specialise in cisterns and wall hung technology , there are now many other major manufacturers like Vitra and Villeroy & Boch, traditionally known for ceramics, are now producing frames for their toilets. In the last few years Geberit have gone the other way and from specifically focusing on cisterns, piping, flush plates and wall-hung are now also manufacturing ceramics and furniture.
Flush Plates
Now you’re talking!, as our name suggests at flushplates.com we love these under appreciated ,little stalwarts of the bathroom. These plates not only enable flushing but also provide access to the cistern for maintenance or repairs. It might seem daunting, but they are designed to be straightforward. Check out our technical page for videos on accessing the Geberit Sigma cistern and replacing valve washers to see for yourself just how easy it it. With a variety of styles and finishes available, flush plates can add a stylish touch to your bathroom.
The various manufactures I mentioned all have a wide range of styles and finishes for their flush plates, from matt black to brushed gold, there is something to blend into your designs with these flush plates.
Don’t forget if you have or are planning to get a Geberit Sigma cistern , we provide our own range of flush plates that fit perfectly and enable you to save costs without compromising on quality. Check out our store now to see our full range
Can I install a Wall-Hung Toilet?
You can fit a wall-hung toilet in nearly any bathroom. You can build a false wall to conceal it and any unsightly pipes, adding alcoves as built in handy places to place items.This is exactly what I have done, or you can just build a purpose-built box for the frame and cistern. Depending on the frame, it shouldn’t take up more space than a standard toilet, this provides you with a neat box that can double as a shelf, offering a sleek look compared to a floor-standing toilet.
Can I Fit a Wall-Hung Toilet in Bathroom Furniture?
Yes, but with some considerations. A standard wall-hung frame isn’t suitable for furniture as it’s too large. Instead, you need a frame designed for furniture. Geberit offers such frames using their furniture cistern built into it s. Always check dimensions as these frames aren’t universally compatible, but they present an excellent solution for integrating into bathroom furniture.
There are many options available, with furniture-specific frames designed to secure the pan , these come without a cistern. You can then install the cistern separately as you would with a floor standing pan. Always verify measurements, but if your goal is to integrate a wall-hung toilet into furniture, you have many options.
Conclusion
Wall-hung toilets are now extremely common. With a wide range of styles available and the ease of installation , they offer the benefits of a modern design that’s easy to clean and hygienic. They could be the perfect choice for your bathroom.
Let us know if you have a wall-hung toilet or are looking to get on in the comments below.
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