What material is best for the toilet

A toilet is a must-have item in any apartment. It is about acquiring it when moving or repairing the owners first of all think about it. The most common materials for its manufacture are faience and porcelain, which at first glance are almost impossible to distinguish from each other. How do you find your way? Which one is better?

Pros and cons of faience plumbing

Such products affordable for the consumer and do a good job with their purpose. Main advantages:

• presentable appearance;
• acceptable cost;
• sufficient strength;
• resistance to chemical cleaning agents.

The main drawback is the porous surface. Its voids are easily and quickly filled with salt deposits from water and sewage and tend to absorb the stench, which is not so easy to get rid of. Over time, if not properly cared for, the toilet can turn yellow, become micro-cracked and eventually become unusable.

Reference! In the presence of high-quality enamel, proper care, excluding the destruction of the glaze, its "throughput" decreases, and the service life of the plumbing, accordingly, increases.

Porcelain toilet - what are the qualities?

Sanitary porcelain can be called an improved version of faience. One of its biggest advantages is the density of the material structure.. Thanks to him, the product has a number of advantages:

• hygiene: dirt practically does not linger on the walls, and stains do not form;
• simplicity in maintenance: the smooth coating repels water and waste particles well, so it is quite easy to wash it;
• durability.

Essential the disadvantage is the price of the product: it is much higher than the faience counterpart.

Comparative characteristics of porcelain and faience

1. Both materials belong to ceramics, they contain the same components: white clay, quartz and feldspar.
2. In terms of strength, they are also almost identical. It is better not to drop anything heavy on products made of them - they will break, and small blows will not cause harm.
3. In appearance, the final product also has a lot in common: design, color palette, types of connections.

How do these materials differ?

Despite some commonality, there is still a difference between them. First of all, it is different ratio of main components. For example, clay for the production of porcelain contains significantly more kaolinite, which gives it hardness. As a result, the product has a different water permeability coefficient:

• for faience, it is about 0.5%;
• for porcelain - 10 times less - 0.05%.

Their production (including roasting) is carried out using different technologies.

Faience has a looser surface structureand porcelain is denser and smoother. Therefore, the former absorbs dirt and unpleasant odors, while the latter, on the contrary, repels them.

Porcelain care is easier. For him, a liquid detergent is enough, while for his faience "brother" aggressive cleaning agents may be required, which, however, he tolerates very persistently.

The service life of sanitary ware can last more than two decades, for sanitary porcelain - up to half a century..

Which manufacturers are the best?

There are several firms on the Russian market that have proven themselves in the world of plumbing.

Reference! The main advantage of domestic firms is the system of technical support by phone and e-mail and the availability of service centers in large cities of Russia and neighboring countries.

1. Sanita is a domestic Samara brand that mainly produces porcelain models. The assortment is diverse in configuration and equipment, types of fastening and connection. There are floor-standing and wall-mounted toilets, with and without a rim. Some modifications are equipped with a double drain system, as well as a lid with a microlift included. In general, they are compact, high quality, affordable, with a good warranty period.
2. Iddis is another Russian manufacturer whose products are constantly "conjured" by St. Petersburg engineers who are trying to improve it in every possible way. Easy to operate and easy to maintain sanitary porcelain plumbing, medium whose price is 11 thousand. rub., is in good demand among buyers.
3. Jika is a Czech sanitary ware representative offering a variety of high-quality sanitary ware products in several price categories (from 2.5 to 25 thousand rub.) In the presence of both classic and expensive design models that fit into various styles.
4. Gustavsberg is a Swedish concern with a 190-year history, whose products are distinguished by functionality, modern design and at the price of economy class. An impressive range of pendant and floor models meet the needs of the most discerning customer. On the official website of the company you can find video instructions and instructions for their installation.

Tips for choosing a toilet

1. Before deciding on a specific model, you need to get detailed information about the dimensions of the bathroom, the intended place of installation, the possible method of fastening and the type of connection to the drain, as well as the water supply.
2. If you have the Internet in the house, before buying, study all the offers, taking into account the above factors, familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics, equipment, read reviews.
3. Check out with mounting features. Evaluate whether you can do it on your own, or get ready to allocate additional funds to pay for the services of a master.
4. Give preference to a company that manufactures its products from quality raw materials, in compliance with the entire technological chain and does not save on coating. It is better to purchase from an authorized distributor or in a company store, which, along with the product, will be able to provide a quality certificate and all accompanying documentation.
5. Inspect the product carefully when purchasing or shipping. Any company that values ​​its reputation, will not allow defective plumbing fixtures containing cracks and chips to appear on sale, and takes care of the safety of transportation. Force majeure is not excluded, of course, so vigilance will not hurt.

Choosing popular ceramic plumbing fixtures for the home, only the most meticulous buyers carefully study not only its appearance, but all its characteristics. This is the only way to purchase a solid product that will last a long time and will not cause unnecessary trouble.