When selecting a toilet, it’s important to keep a number of things in mind, from size to height, function and more. A full range of models are available today, including ones built for eco-friendliness, stylishness, ease of use and saving space. Read on to find out which one is right for you.
Back-to-Wall
A toilet where the base fits against the wall and the cistern is hidden, often by a false wall or cabinet. Ideal for maximising space, the cistern is accessed via a face plate or access panel.
Features and Benefits
- Surrounding space appears larger
- Stylish
- No support frame needed
Close Coupled
A toilet where the cistern is sitting directly atop the toilet pan, forming a compact unit situated low on the wall. These toilets often appear to be a single unit, though they are two separate pieces. They are one of the most popular models in the U.K.
Features and Benefits
- Great selection of shapes and styles
- Quick to install
- Economical
Comfort Height
Taller than the average model, a comfort height toilet makes getting up and down more comfortable for the user, and is particularly useful for the elderly and ill.
Features and Benefits
- 4 - 5cm extra height
- Easily accessible
- Less pressure on joints in the lower body
Corner
A corner toilet features a uniquely shaped cistern that allows it to fit into the corner of the bathroom.
Features and Benefits
- Stylish
- Ideal for small bathrooms
Dual Flush
A dual flush toilet is a high efficiency model (HET) that offers two different toilet flush volumes (low and full, for liquids and solids) to conserve water. A full versus a reduced flush uses typically 6 and 3 litres of water.
Features and Benefits
- Two buttons or handles
- Eco-friendly
- Lowers water bill
High Level
The cistern of a high level toilet is fitted high on a reinforced or solid wall and connected to the base via a long flush pipe. It is operated by a chain pull.
Features and Benefits
- Traditional look and feel
Low Level
The cistern of a low level toilet is affixed to a solid or reinforced wall at a low level, connected to the base via a chrome flush pipe. It is operated by a lever.
Features and Benefits
- Traditional look and feel
Reduced Projection
A model with a shorter depth than average, which means it does not protrude as far.
Features and Benefits
- Saves space
Wall-Mounted
Also called wall-hung, the cistern of a wall-mounted toilet is hidden inside a piece of furniture or a wall, with access via a flush plate. These models are supported by a strong wall frame and they can be fitted to most, if not all, walls - even a stud wall.
Features and Benefits
- Saves space
- Can typically support approximately 200kg
- Modern and stylish
