Floor toilets with cistern: features and popular models

Floor toilet is a versatile design, characterized by reliability and ease of installation. She is well known to many who grew up in the Soviet Union. Today, however, outdoor devices delight a large variety of forms, design and a rich set of options.

The design of the floor toilet is simple. It consists of a bowl, which is attached to the floor, and a cistern. The toilet bowl is connected to the cold water supply pipe by means of a hose, and the bowl outlet is connected to the sewage system.

A variety of floor construction is the so-called "bowl of Genoa"installed in the floor and assuming the position of the user squatting when using the toilet. This design is also called the "Turkish toilet" and is usually used in public places.

Inside the tank there is a drainage mechanism and a water supply system equipped with a float.After the drain button is pressed, the valve opens and the bowl is filled with water. As soon as the required volume of water is collected, the valve closes.

The design of the toilet depends on the angle of release, and that, in turn, depends on the location of the sewer pipe.

Thus, the following devices are distinguished:

• with horizontal discharge (sewage pipe is in the floor or wall);
• with a vertical outlet (another name is “discharge to the floor”, with a sewage pipe leaving the floor);
• with an oblique release (suitable for systems where the sewage system is located at the very bottom of the wall, close to the floor).

When buying a toilet, you should choose the angle of release for a specific type of sewage system. But there are more expensive universal devices, using which one can neglect this rule. A cheaper option is to adapt an unsuitable toilet to the existing sewage system using a corrugated pipe. However, this method is more laborious and takes up the free space of the room.

The differences relate to the drain tank, which can be mounted on the toilet itself, or installed above it. The toilet and the tank mounted on it form a monoblock, characterized by the most simple installation. It is also possible to place the tank on the wall above the toilet. The connection of structural elements is a pipe. The height of the tank can be different.

There are versions of floor-toilets, the installation of which is similar to the installation of mounted analogs. Their tank is mounted on the installation installed in the wall, after which the whole structure is decorated with a false panel. The user sees in the toilet only a toilet bowl and a flush button.

Wall structures may not have a tank at all, and the flushing system is connected directly to the cold water supply pipes. Such devices can often be seen in public institutions.

Features of the water supply to the tank does not affect the design and shape of the toilet bowl, but the noiseless operation of the tank depends on it. Water can enter the tank from the side or from the bottom. In the first case, the device is easily mounted, but when you draw water it is clearly audible. Tanks with a lower supply of water are more complex installation, but the water in them is recruited silently.

The shape of the toilet bowl also influences the design features.

Outdoor devices can have the following types of bowls:

• Funnel-shaped. The drain hole in such a toilet is located in the center, which provides a good flush, but can cause the formation of splashes.
• Disc. Equipped with a shelf that retains water. This prevents the formation of splashes. However, sometimes together it may be necessary to re-flush when using such structures.
• Visor. The drain hole is deflected from the center, the surface of the bowl is angled, has a small ledge. Thanks to this design, the bowl always remains clean, with the use of water does not form bursts.

The drain device also comes in 2 types:

• in the form of a lever, by pressing on which all the water from the tank is drained;
• in the shape of a button.

Push-button models, in turn, also come in several forms. Attention deserve toilets, in which a double drain is possible. They have a double drain button. When you press one half of it, the toilet flushes 1/3 or 1/2 of the volume of the tank; when you press the second part, all the water from the tank. Such a system allows rational use of water.

As for the shape of the toilet bowl, it is considered to be universal elongated, oval or round shape. However, today manufacturers offer original square and rectangular versions that look harmonious in minimalist interiors and high-tech style.

By the size of the bowl, toilet bowls are small (up to 54 cm long), compact (54 cm long) and large (with a length of more than 54 cm). Width and depth depend on the length. Choose the appropriate model should be based on the characteristics of the body and the weight of users and the area of ​​the toilet.

As for the height, the toilet is considered optimal, the upper point of which is located at a height of 40-45 cm from the floor. However, there are also short versions, which are especially convenient for children's institutions or families with a child. A shortened model can also be obtained by placing a small lift or step on the device. For the elderly, patients in the recovery period after surgery, as well as people with disabilities, the recommended height of the floor-mounted toilet is 50-60 cm.

The design of the toilet bowl may vary depending on the presence of additional options. The most popular modifications are the built-in bidet, hairdryer, heated seats and lights. Toilets with a microlift seat are very convenient, thanks to which the cover of the device is lowered smoothly and silently.

Modern modification of the floor toilet - a device without a rim. In such models, the rim is performed by a water divider, which distributes water in three directions, thus avoiding splashing when draining.

Classics of the genre - white floor toilet. He has the main advantage - the ability to fit into any interior. However, such a commitment to tradition may seem boring, because today manufacturers offer many options for devices. Due to the variety of style and design, you can find a toilet for both the classic interior and the high-tech style.

Colored toilet bowls can have both calm, mainly pastel shades, and quite bright body colors.Of course, they become the accent of the bathroom, and therefore there should not be too bright elements and accessories in the neighborhood.

Connoisseurs of luxury and respectability should pay attention to the gold-plated toilets, as well as models in black. However, nothing prevents to combine black and gold hues.

Classic models don't have to be white. - it is permissible to preserve the usual shape of a monoblock and its combination with pastel, blue, green shades. An interesting option is the use of a decorative cover resembling the upholstery of furniture in traditional living rooms.

Retro style toilets usually have rounded shapes and a drain tank located on the wall. They are distinguished by an elegant design, ideally a faience bowl. The seat is better to choose from wood.

For the manufacture of plumbing uses a lot of materials.

The toilet is usually made from the following types of raw materials:

• Most modern toilet bowls have chambered ceramic bowls.They are based on refractory clay and kaolin, which ensure the strength of the material.
• Ceramic toilets are porcelain and faience. At first glance, these materials are similar. However, faience has a thinner coating that cracks after a while. This means that the water absorption of the bowl decreases, it begins to collapse. The service life of faience plumbing is not more than 10-15 years.

• Porcelain is more expensive (about 50%), but also serves up to 30 years. Its surface does not crack, which means maintaining high rates of water resistance and an attractive appearance of the toilet during the entire period of operation.
• Another popular toilet model is a product with a stainless steel bowl. This design is characterized by increased strength characteristics, resistance to mechanical damage, moisture and cleaning components. On its smooth surface does not linger pollution. Due to their increased reliability, such devices are often used in industrial toilets.
• Metal toilets can also be steel and plastic.As a rule, they are mounted in public places, and models of steel have become preferable. Pig-iron options have considerable weight, have a short-lived coating and do not differ in reliability, although they are inexpensive.

• Today, manufacturers also offer materials from glass and plastic. Glass models, despite the originality of appearance, are not in great demand. This is probably due to the unattractiveness of the device with transparent walls.
• Plastic models are a budget option that does not have a large margin of safety; in addition, they absorb odors. The construction can be used only in rooms with heating, otherwise cracking of the material cannot be avoided. Toilets with a plastic bowl are used at cottages, in villages.
• It is worth highlighting the more expensive models, which are usually made to order. Such is a toilet made of natural or artificial stone. It has a noble appearance and originality. Such a toilet bowl is easy to use - it can withstand a lot of weight, has a long service life, and on its slippery surface there is practically no pollution.

Positive feedback from users invariably receives toilets from Germany, Italy, Switzerland. Leading position is the Spanish brand Roca. Characteristic features of the products are high quality, commitment to classic design. Devices have become one of the most famous collections of the brand. Roca dama senso. Most of the floor models have a tank in the kit, they are equipped with a horizontal lowering, a microlift seat, an anti-splash system and a double discharge function.

If you prefer systems with installation, pay attention to the collection. Gap same brand. Buck and all communication is hiding behind a false wall. Frame - installation in some models included. However, as practice shows, it is better to purchase it separately, taking into account the characteristics of a particular bathroom.

The advantage of toilet bowls from the company GeberitIn addition to high quality and a long period of operation, we can mention the presence of a collection designed specifically for small toilets. We are talking about outdoor toilets with installation. The latter has a design that allows you to bypass the numerous pipe connections in the toilet.The result - an attractive toilet and a minimum of space occupied by the installation and false panel.

Premium toilets are available under the brand name. AM-PM. Top Italian designers develop the look of toilet bowls, leading German engineers are responsible for quality, and high-class English developers are responsible for the overall functionality of the device. The brand produces toilet bowls in black and white colors from 100% sanitary porcelain. Toilets warranty - 25 years.

If you are looking for low-cost options, you should familiarize yourself with the proposals of the domestic company. Santek. Most of the devices are represented by oval-shaped wall structures, the tank is monolith or mounted. The kit also includes a seat, double flush button.

Another affordable brand produced in Russia is Sensea. The products of the Sensea Mirage collection are functional. It is represented by monolithic devices with horizontal and oblique angle of release. Products are equipped with an anti-splash system, double flush, and have a microlife seat. Classic models are easy to use and easy to install.

One of the best budget floor toilets are also models from the brand. Duravit.

• Before choosing a toilet model, find out which release should have the right device for you. Of course, you can purchase a universal model, but it will not be cheap. You can use a corrugated pipe, but then you need to be ready for additional manipulations during installation and take more toilet space under the toilet.
• Next, you should decide on the optimal size of the toilet. It is believed that after installing it, at least 25–30 cm should remain on the sides of the device, and 60 cm to the opposite wall or door.
• If you want the work of the toilet to be inaudible, choose a more expensive model with a tank with a lower set of water or a structure with a false wall. The latter will hide the tank and all communications.

• In homes where water meters are installed, it makes sense to take care of its economical consumption and purchase a toilet with a double flush button.
• Each user is interested in the cleanliness and hygiene of the bowl, so when buying you should pay attention to the type of drain. The simplest is the direct discharge, well known to all for the devices of the Soviet period. Drain in such toilets is powerful enough (and therefore noisy), the ode moves in a straight path. As a result, only half and sometimes a smaller part of the bowl is washed.
• It is much more rational to use devices with a circular flush. In the upper part around the perimeter of the bowl of such a toilet bowl there are small holes, from where water flows. Washed the entire bowl of the toilet.

• When selecting carefully inspect the holes, they should be ceramic. If you notice plastic inserts - this is nothing more than an imitation of a circular washout, the expected effect when using the device is not achieved.Toilets with ceramic holes around the perimeter of the bowl can not be cheap.
• Reduce water consumption, make it soft, foaming can be using an aerator. This device is mounted in a tank and promotes mixing of water with air bubbles. As a result, the water flow becomes intense, but less water is spent. In addition, oxygen-enriched water contains less chlorine, foams better and cleans the surface.
• Finally, evaluate the shape and appearance of the toilet. It should fit harmoniously into the interior of the toilet.

When installing the toilet, it is important to comply with a specific sequence of actions.

• Installation can only be started after the water has been shut off. The first is the dismantling of the old device. Previously from his tank completely drained water. If the toilet is installed long ago, and its bolts are rusty, you can pour them with kerosene or turpentine, wait 2-3 minutes, and then unscrew.
• Toilets old samples are usually glued to the floor with cement. Beat off the device will have to with a hammer and chisel. Similar actions will have to be repeated to disconnect the outlet from the pipe.
• It is recommended to clean the sewer pipe immediately after the installation of the old toilet bowl and temporarily close it with a plug.
• Installing a new device can only be done on a flat and clean surface. If necessary, repair the floor covering. If it is not possible to completely level the floor, you should use a chopik on the level of the floor.
• If you have purchased the toilet in a disassembled form (usually it happens), it must be assembled, following the recommendations in the instructions.

• Next on the floor and stegs is marking with the obligatory indication of the location of the fasteners. At these points, holes are punched through the perforator, into which plugs are inserted. You should also connect the sewer and the release of the toilet. The use of flexible corrugations greatly facilitates this process: one of its ends is inserted into the pipe, the second is fixed at the outlet. All carefully sealed.
• The toilet itself is attached to the floor - the holes made by the perforator are combined with perforations on the toilet seat. Connect the floor and toilet with bolts with rubber pads and close them with decorative plugs.
• It remains only to connect the water using a metal pipe or flexible hose.The joints are wrapped with a sealing rubber and twisted.
• At the junction of the bowl and the floor, as well as the bowl and sewage, it is recommended to apply a layer of sealant using special silicone-based compounds. After it dries completely, it is necessary to drain the water several times, carefully inspecting the device. If all the joints are safely sealed, it remains to attach the seat, and the toilet will be ready for operation.

On how to install the toilet, see the following video.