Choosing the right Toilet

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It’s not surprising that one of the most used features in our homes is called many different things, but did you know that apart from the huge range of styles and designs available, there are different types of toilet?

Here are the four main types:

 

Close Coupled Toilet

This is your bog standard (sorry!) toilet where the cistern sits directly above the pan.  The cistern is mounted to the wall while the pan is fixed to floor.  The name close coupled comes from the cistern being closer to the pan than old type toilets where the cistern was mounted high on the wall above the pan.

 

Wall Hung

Wall hung toilets are ideal for small spaces, and great for creating a contemporary look in your bathroom.  These toilets hang from the wall thanks to a sturdy metal frame which, along with the cistern, is hidden away in the wall.  And because it’s elevated it makes cleaning easier – plus there’s no pipes to catch dust.

 

Back To Wall Toilet

Also known as a fully shrouded toilet, with a back to wall toilet the cistern is hidden away (or fully shrouded) within the toilet itself or in a furniture unit so that the back of the toilet sits flush to the wall.  This makes for a neater finish with no plumbing on show, and like the wall hung toilet it’s easier to clean as there are no external pipes to gather dust.

 

Comfort Height Toilet

A comfort height toilet is slightly higher (4cm – 5cm) than standard.  This extra height reduces pressure on knees and lower body joints, thus making getting up and sitting down easier.  Ideal for those less mobile.  A comfort height toilet is including in our Doc M Pack.

 

Features

These are the little extras to look out for.

 

 

Rimless

If you are concerned about hygiene (or just want to make your life a little bit easier), look out for rimless toilets.  These toilets have been designed without the traditional rim, making cleaning much easier and giving germs and nasties no place to hide.

 

Dual Flush

Many toilets nowadays have been designed with water saving in mind.  Dual Flush toilets have two different flush volumes – meaning that you can choose when to use less water for your flush.

 

High Level Toilet/Low Level Toilet

High Level:  This is a traditional, old style toilet with a pull chain flush, where the cistern is wall mounted high above the pan and connected with a long pipe.

Low Level:  The same traditional look as a High Level toilet, but with a shorter pipe connecting the cistern and pan.

 

We have a huge range of toilet types on display in our Flagship Showroom in Camolin, North Co. Wexford.  Our trained Advisors are also on hand to help guide you in finding the perfect one for your needs.