How to choose a compact toilet?

The selection of sanitary ware for the bathroom and toilet is a serious task, as well as the selection of suitable furniture for the bedroom or living room. In addition, it is necessary to take into account that the comfort and level of safety of the bathroom depends on the reliability and quality of sanitary devices. Not so long ago, small compact toilet bowls appeared on the market. In this article we will figure out how to choose the right product.

The compact toilet is a one-piece construction in which the drain tank is installed on the shelf of the toilet bowl and is connected to it.

Toilets such as "compact" appeared on the market plumbing relatively recently.Today, they are among the most popular and sought-after, as they do not take up much space, which means that they can be safely installed even in very small rooms.

These modern and comfortable models are not only outdoor, but also suspended. The latter look much more interesting, so many consumers choose them. Of course, the cost of hanging products is not always democratic, but their design and reliability justify the price.

The design of the toilet of this type has the following elements:

• tank, inlet and drain valves, drain button, as well as its mechanism;
• bowl, and with it a pipe that connects to the sewage system, and the connecting elements themselves.

Buyers can choose not only a floor or wall-mounted, but also a corner or regular toilet. These models may have a different structure, but the same device.

The name of such toilet bowls speaks for itself: they are distinguished by modest dimensions. This characteristic is especially relevant in our time, when the majority of urban residents can not boast of a fairly spacious housing.

The popularity of compact toilet bowls due to their positive characteristics. Let's get acquainted with them.

• Toilets compact are cheaper than standard monoblocks. A suitable model will be able to choose a consumer with any budget.
• Installing such plumbing is very simple. Even an inexperienced master can cope with this, especially when it comes to installing a standard floor construction.
• Using a compact toilet, you can significantly save free space in the toilet room.
• Small toilets are considered easy to maintain.

• In stores there are models equipped with different drain options. Thanks to some of them it is possible to significantly save water.
• The compact toilet has a simple design, so it is easy to fit into almost any ensemble. Of course, in the luxurious interior of the artsy orientation is better to put a more expensive and attractive option.
• The range of mini-toilets also can not but rejoice. Buyers can purchase a standard floor model or a more original one. In addition, in stores there are neat corner products that take up very little space in the room.

• On small toilet bowls it is permissible to install additional attachments with height adjustment or a cane.
• According to consumers, the toilet compact is a convenient item of plumbing.
• Such types of toilet bowls are reliable and durable. A model made of quality material will last for many years and will not cause any problems.

Small toilets in a compact format have their own weaknesses.

• Such a toilet can not be called the benchmark of luxury design. Such plumbing has a fairly simple and patterned look. With the help of this element you can hardly transform a bathroom and give it a unique image.
• According to users, it is more difficult to keep a small toilet bowl clean than a standard monoblock. Such plumbing gets dirty faster, and it is not very convenient to clean it because of its modest dimensions.
• When choosing a compact toilet, it is necessary to take into account that the parts connecting the tank and the bowl can quickly fail.

As you can see, there are no serious drawbacks for such plumbing devices, but there are many significant advantages. Today, compact toilets produce not only foreign, but also domestic brands.

Most well-known manufacturers produce toilets in standard sizes. As for compact products, the difference in their width, as a rule, does not exceed 10 cm, and in height - 15 cm.

Thus, the narrowest bowl may be 33 cm, and the widest - 45 cm. The length of the bowl may also be different. It can be from 59 to 74.5-75 cm. As for the height of a compact toilet bowl, then, together with the cistern, it is often 47-90 cm.

The most common and relevant is a small device with such dimensions:

• width - 35 cm;
• length - 63 cm;
• height - 77 cm.

To answer the question, which model is suitable for your bathroom, you need to measure the room.

The range of small toilet bowls allows you to choose the best option for any buyer. Let's get acquainted closer with the most popular manufacturers producing high-quality and reliable plumbing fixtures in the mini format.

This famous Russian manufacturer produces high-quality small toilet bowls.in the popular Rainbow series. Compact plumbing of this company is made of porcelain and has an oblique release. Small toilets from the “Rainbow” line are equipped with a water supply located at the bottom of the cistern. Drain mini porcelain controlled by a mechanical button.

In addition to compact toilet bowls, Oskolskaya Ceramics produces high-quality urinals, bidets, sinks, faucets, kitchen sinks, installations, and even showers / cabins. The products of this company has a democratic value and boasts a long service life.

Original and fresh look branded toilets from the series "Elissa" or "Supercompact". They are available in red, black, green, lilac and blue.

The company "Lobnensky Stroyfarfor" offers the choice of consumers high-quality toilets of various sizes, installations, tanks, sinks, pedestals, bidets, urinals, bowls and other related products.

The most popular mini-toilets of this company are:

• model for children of younger preschool age "Vershok";
• practical copy with the lower eyeliner and cast shelf "Debut";

• small toilet "Debut Economy", designed exclusively for domestic use;
• model with a plastic seat and a barrel under the stock "Optima";
• inexpensive toilets with a shelf in the set “Universal Standard” and “Universal Economy”.

This is a well-known trademark, represented by the plant sanitary products. At the moment, Santeri is located in the village of Vorotynsk (Kaluga region).

The assortment of this large company is dominated by high-quality products from ceramics and porcelain. Sinks and compact toilet bowls are made of this material. Santeri product line is environmentally friendly and safe for human health.

Toilets compact and Santeri sinks are presented in the lines:

• "Version";
• West;
• "Victoria";
• Vorotynsky;

• "Orion";
• "Sonata";
• Pro;

• "Forward";
• Prime;
• "Ultra".

Santeri toilets have gained popularity among consumers due to the following benefits:

• 100% porcelain of unsurpassed quality;
• white purity;
• Italian equipment and European production technologies;
• full bowl washing;
• antibacterial seat protection;
• anti-splash system;
• dual mode fittings;
• warranty period - 5 years.

Gustavsberg is a large and well-known company for the production of sanitary appliances, located in a small town near Stockholm. In its assortment there are: various versions of toilet bowls (from compact models to classical monoblocks), mixers for sinks and shower cabins / boxes, sinks for bathrooms of various dimensions, shower parts, as well as garden faucets and various accessories for toilet bowls and mixers.

Gustavsberg compact toilet bowls are made from durable and durable porcelain and earthenware. In the assortment of this company there are models in the "economy" format, equipped with two mechanical drain buttons.

Gustavsberg quality and durable mini-toilets are presented in the collections:

• Nordic;
• Logic;
• Estetic Hugienic Flush;
• ARTic

Included with most branded models do not go shelves in the bowl. The release is most often horizontal (into the wall).

The company Iddis offers consumers a choice of reliable toilet bowls and relatively inexpensive compacts. Floor models of small sizes are made from sanitary porcelain.

Toilets-compact firm Iddis presented by the following models:

• Atlant;
• Skif;
• Mirro;

• Iceberg Nova;
• Odyssey Nova;
• Calipso.

Della is a famous Russian manufacturer of sanitary porcelain. Toilets of this company can boast of unsurpassed quality, original and attractive design, as well as a fairly wide selection.

Compact toilets of this company are very popular, as they can have not only a simple white coating, but also beautiful prints and patterns.

The most popular and popular today are the following models of Della compacta:

• Otti;
• "Versace Gold";
• "Sakura";
• Boston OAK (wood);

• Ancora Forza;
• Globus Super Plus (gold, vintage);
• Quattro;
• Antler Super Plus.

This manufacturer offers consumers cheap and high-quality mini-toilets in white with hard seats.Compact models of the company "Keramin" are also available with soft seat mats. If you want to buy a more original and modern model, you should take a closer look at the black glossy Keramin products.

Let's get acquainted with the most popular lines of this manufacturer, in which high-quality compacts are presented:

• “Milan” - a series of toilets with a hard seat and a microlift;
• "Vita" - a series with soft seats;
• "Santi R" with hard seat;
• "Santee";

• "Albano" - without shelf, with a soft seat;
• Albano R;
• Bergamo;
• "Omega";
• "Verona";

• "Palermo";
• "Grant";
• "City";
• "Style";
• Cesaro;

• "Geneva";
• Kids;
• Artik;
• "Leader";
• "Palette".

The products of this brand have a simple oval shape and are often equipped with a microlift. The range of this company is incredibly rich: there are not only various plumbing fixtures, but also shower parts and high-quality chrome faucets.

Compacts from this manufacturer are very popular, as they are inexpensive, but they serve for a very long time. However, some consumers have noticed that the covers that come with the branded products do not correspond to its size. Also, some users did not accept flushing compact Damixa Redo Blue Origin one. Despite certain shortcomings, the products of this brand are considered to be in demand and demonstrate the best value for money.

Compact toilets from the ROCA Dama Senso collection are made of ceramic and feature a sleek design, as well as strict and clear lines. Similar plumbing items look organic in modern toilet rooms.

ROCA Dama Senso compacts are equipped with a dual-mode flush, thereby effectively saving water. In addition, Italian products are distinguished by an ergonomic seat shape and a high-quality microlift system for smooth lowering of the cover.

Products of the domestic Rosa brand are popular both in Russia and abroad. Compact toilet bowls of this company are famous for unsurpassed quality, affordability and attractive design. Rosa assortment is regularly updated with new models produced using the latest technologies.

Under the brand name Rosa, the following models of small toilet bowls are produced:

• "Vector";
• Prime;
• "Elegant";
• "Euro";

• Lyra;
• Oka;
• Rio;
• "Solo";
• Valdai;

• "Premier";
• "Comfort";
• Ress;
• "Vega";

• "Polo";
• "Nero";
• "Caesar".

Universal is a factory in Novokuznetsk, offering consumers reliable mini-toilets at an affordable price. One of the most popular collections of this manufacturer is “Ob. These toilets have a classic design, oblique release and anti-splash function.

Included with these plumbing items are such details as push-button fittings, floor mounts, and a polypropylene seat.

Economical and concise toilets in the compact format offered by Santek. Its range is represented by models with two buttons, horizontal release (into the wall) and oblique (into the corner). Santek products are inexpensive. It is chosen by many consumers, noting the durability and simplicity of branded toilets.

Compact plumbing assembled in lines under the name:

• Animo;
• Alcor;
• "League".

Toilets compact today are very popular. These models are perfect for rooms even the most modest area. However, if you decide to purchase such plumbing in your home or apartment, then you should take into account some expert advice.

• If you follow the latest fashion trends, then you should pay attention to compact toilet bowls that have round and “soft” shapes. Such models today in the trend, they collect only positive feedback.
• It is recommended to choose a toilet for a family living in a house or apartment. It should take into account the growth of tenants and their age.

• Uncommon toilets made of copper or bronze are rarely found in stores. It is worth picking up such products more carefully: if the materials are of poor quality, the plumbing will quickly require repair and then a complete replacement, which can cost a rather large amount.
• When buying a compact toilet bowl it is recommended to pay attention to threaded connections. Their quality must be perfect, otherwise plumbing will not last long.
• You should also pay attention to the drain button located in the toilet bowl.Even if it is double, its internal structure should not be equipped with a large number of fasteners. All connections should be reliable, but thin.

• If you want to buy a silent model that will retain the original appearance for a long time, then you should look at the toilet with a microlift. In such products, the decorative coating does not suffer from a blow from the lid.
• For a very small toilet, it is worth buying a compact corner toilet. Such models occupy a minimum of free space, while remaining comfortable.

• Experts recommend buying compact toilet bowls from proven and well-known manufacturers. Some of them are mentioned above. The products of popular companies, as a rule, are of excellent quality and long service life.
• If you want to buy a toilet for a child, then you should look in the catalog of a company for special models that are special to users of preschool age. Such options are absolutely safe and convenient, so you can safely buy them for children.

A small white toilet bowl is a universal solution, as it looks organically in most ensembles.A similar model can be put in a bathroom with a dark floor and the same dark walls, diluted with white / cream tile inserts.

A black toilet compact will look good in a small toilet with walls lined with black tiles on the bottom and white on the top.

A white compact with a black lid and a dark top tank will look great against the walls, decorated with decorative snow-white bricks. Install a black washbasin next to it. Tile the floor with gray tiles and install shelves under the raw wood on the walls.

The laconic set of black toilet and the sink will effectively stand out against the background of the walls, lined with white tiles with gray squares around the perimeter. In such a room, you can hang monochrome paintings and add details in chrome. On the floor should put a large square tile with a matte surface of graphite hue.

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