During the repair process, it is often necessary to replace the toilet. When choosing it, many factors should be taken into account, because the toilet should be suitable for every family member.
Content:
- Varieties ↓
- Floor standing ↓
- Suspended ↓
- Materials (edit) ↓
- Color selection ↓
- The best manufacturing companies ↓
- Cersanit ↓
- Duravit ↓
- Geberit ↓
- Iddis ↓
- Choosing a toilet by its content ↓
- Reviews ↓
The modern assortment is daily replenished with new models with different shapes. Distinguish between round, oval and rectangular shapes. Today, you can find models of small sizes that mimic the usual shape of a bowl.
If there is some kind of unusual interior in the toilet, then you can diversify it even with a triangular shape. More often than not, the choice of design form depends on personal preference.
Varieties
By the method of installation, the toilet bowls are divided into the following groups:
Floor standing
This is the most popular type and is suitable for classic style decoration. Installed directly on the floor and secured with dowels. The advantage of the floor-standing device is its reliability and ease of use. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the method of supplying water to the device. It can be straight and oblique.
Suspended
This model can be chosen if the toilet has a very small area. It has the advantage of saving space that can be used for other purposes. The essence of this type is to install the structure bowl above the floor surface. This type will cost much more, since you need to additionally buy a special fastening system.
The drain method plays an important role in the choice of plumbing. The main thing is that the drain is of high quality and does not spread splashes. Initially, you need to pay attention to the neck of the toilet.
It is of three types:
- vertical;
- horizontal;
- oblique, or angular;
If the toilet is tightly attached to the wall, then it is better to choose a model with a slanting neck.
There are two main types of drainage systems:
- Horizontal. Flushing takes place along the back of the toilet without affecting the front. Therefore, the hygiene of this method is at a low level, which is its disadvantage.
- Circular. The principle of the drain is to clean the entire bowl evenly, so this method is more hygienic and efficient.
More recently, a new shower drainage method has appeared, which has been recognized as the best. There are several drain holes under the rim of the toilet, from which water is fed into the bowl and an even drain is carried out. The advantage of a shower flush is the ability to save water and special cleaning agents.
In order to ensure comfort when using toilets, experts have developed a special anti-splash system. It ensures a minimum level of standing water in the bowl and no splashes when draining.
Materials (edit)
The current range of toilets is made from the following materials: porcelain, earthenware, glass, marble, plastic, cast iron and steel. Porcelain and faience showed themselves best of all, because they are the most reliable and durable.
The service life of earthenware models is about 40 years. But despite all the advantages of earthenware, porcelain structures are the most durable and effective.
First, they are completely undemanding to care for. And secondly, they have the longest service life (about 50 years). Plus, porcelain never retains odors. In the selection process, you need to carefully check the quality of the material, since manufacturers have learned to make fakes using porcelain glaze.
Cast iron models are not very popular, since they are considered cold. A cast iron surface is unlikely to provide comfort and a cozy environment. In addition, the enamel surface, which is used to cover the cast iron, can simply burst if used carelessly.
Materials such as glass and marble are considered more fashionable than practical. If there is a need to design a toilet according to fashion trends, then it is quite possible to install structures from these materials.
Color selection
Today, you can choose a model of almost any color. There are about a hundred shades of white. But when choosing, it is worth remembering that the color of the toilet should be in harmony with the color of the washbasin and the general interior.
Colored faience can always bring a little creativity to the interior of the toilet room. But almost every color goes out of fashion over time. And only the classic white shade always stays in trend.
To diversify the interior a little, you can paint the white model with various patterns. When choosing a colored toilet, one should not forget about its technical characteristics, because in addition to being spectacular, it should also be comfortable.
The best manufacturing companies
Cersanit
It is a Polish manufacturer of ceramic toilets. This company is the largest European manufacturer.
Duravit
A German manufacturing company that produces toilets and bidets in a modern, classic style. They can be wall-mounted, overhead, with or without a tank.. The range of Duravit toilets allows you to choose a model for every taste.
Geberit
An international company offering high quality products that will satisfy every customer's desire. Toilets from this manufacturer are considered to be of a special class.
The company produces pendant and floor models. Moreover, suspended structures are very easy to assemble thanks to a special installation issued by the same organization. Recently, Geberit has started to produce models with a remote control.
Iddis
This is a Russian manufacturer of sanitary ceramics. Its wide assortment is represented by stylish toilet bowls collections with various design and construction solutions. The only difference from other manufacturers is that Iddis does not produce pendant models.
As for the pricing policy, prices vary within different limits. For example, the Cersanit company produces models with a minimum cost of 1,500 rubles. And the maximum price of structures of the same company is 10,000 rubles. The range of prices of the manufacturer Duravit ranges from 3 to 75 thousand rubles.
Also, when choosing a toilet, you need to pay attention to its lid. First of all, it must be tough and have an antibacterial coating. Most often, buyers give preference to devices with duroplast caps.
Duroplast Is a hard material with antibacterial properties. Such cover type it costs a little more than the usual one, but for that it is much more effective. Experts do not recommend buying models with foam lids, as they are breeding grounds for microbes.
Choosing a toilet by its content
When choosing any model, you must definitely look inside. After all, some devices have a step that prevents the occurrence of a splash. But such designs are not entirely hygienic, since traces very often remain on these steps. Therefore, it is best to purchase a model with the most ordinary bowl.
In conclusion, it is worth taking stock and listing additional selection criteria:
- Trouble-free connection of the toilet to the sewerage and water supply.
- Convenient use, which consists in the availability of free space after installation.
- Attractive design.
- Ease of use.
Reviews
- Juls. “After reviewing the selection information, I settled on a model with an anti-splash system. Manufacturer - Gustavsberg firm. The seat came across very high quality, I am satisfied with the choice. "
- Jeen. “Six months ago I bought the Scandic model, which cost me 11 thousand rubles. And all would be fine, but the anti-splash system is very lacking ...… "
- Serge. “I just installed Cercanit eko 2000. I want to say that I have never regretted my choice. The model has an inclined surface, so there is no splashing, but the brush has to be used very often. ”
- Galina. “I recently did renovations and, using the advice of a friend, installed Cersanit. The model is inexpensive and made to last. When flushing, you can use a special STOP button, which stops the flushing process. The amount of water can be controlled independently, what no, but still savings. "
