Sanitary ware toilets are cheaper because they are "baked" from clay. But as a result of firing, the clay forms a porous structure that absorbs water and dirt. Therefore, a high-quality enamel coating is important for earthenware. Run your fingers under the rim: if you feel rough, then germs, fungi and odors will settle there.
Sanitary porcelain toilets are made from the same clay, but feldspar is added to it. As a result, a much denser and more durable material is formed. He is not "afraid" of flaws in the enamel coating and lasts 10-25 years, compared to 10-15 faience toilet bowls. The price of porcelain is 30-50% higher.
Types of toilets with brief characteristics
Mounting method:
- outdoor - classic;
- hanging - stylish. The tank is placed in the wall and hidden with tiles. But the installation of the toilet is difficult, and for repairs you will have to dismantle the wall;
- attached - installed close to the wall and hides the sewer pipe.
Material:
- acrylic - cheap, short-lived;
- sanitary ware - cheap and durable;
- sanfarfor - expensive, very durable;
- metal is very expensive, eternal;
- artificial stone - if you want expensive and effective;
- marble, porcelain stoneware - a monument to your success.
Sewer outlet
Determined by the piping in the toilet. See how the socket (covering the end of the pipe) is arranged and make a decision:
- horizontal - needed if the entrance to the sewer is raised above the floor, the bell is L-shaped;
- oblique - for cases when the entrance to the sewer is at floor level or under a slope;
- vertical - if the toilet needs to be installed above the entrance to the sewer, which is at floor level.
Bowl shape:
- funnel-shaped - drain hole in the center;
- visor - the drain hole is shifted forward, the slope is steep;
- poppet - "Soviet" type with a large shelf for your "parcel".
Rimless toilets are the know-how of our time. No border - no breeding ground for dirt and bacteria. When flushed, 30% water is saved.
Flush type:
- horizontal - the water from the tank moves to the drain in a straight line. The flow is powerful, but only in the center. Dirt accumulates under the rim;
- circular - water washes the bowl around the entire perimeter;
- circular rounded - washes away in the form of a whirlpool.
How to choose the right toilet with an effective anti-splash design
"Anti-splash" will actually work if:
- the drain hole is narrowed;
- the drain hole is deeply recessed;
- the water column in the hole is lowered;
- there is a small rim along the contour of the hole.
How to choose a toilet that does not splash in the store? After all, there it is not filled with water. Elementary: draw an imaginary horizontal line from the bottom point of the toilet bowl outlet to the bowl. This will determine the water level in the drain hole.
Which toilet flushes better
It seems simple to choose a toilet that flushes well, but there are nuances:
- flush should be circular;
- in a funnel bowl, you will be more accurate in hitting the hole - but you can cause a splash from falling;
- there will be no splash in the visor bowl, but the "package" will be smeared over the slope.
In any case, you can't do without a brush.
Which toilet is better to choose: reviews
Vadim, a response to the Kolo Modo model: "Glazed ceramics are easy to clean, also under the rim. Having washed off the entire surface of the bowl, it is extremely rare to use the brush. There are no water splashes. Large and small plums work well. The water is gathering quietly».
Vladimir writes about Koller Pool: “There is enamel under the rim. But! Unpainted back and bottom of the cistern and toilet bowl, they are loose and prickly, you can't wipe it with a rag».
Slicer, review of Kolo Runa: "Perhaps the toilet is too small for some, but looks pretty for small toilets. Liked the quality of the plastic cover - reliable, dense and heavy».
Hanging toilet: reviews
Primare comments on the Laufen Pro S: “The toilet is luxurious in quality and design, complete with a lid with a microlift. When draining, a good pressure is obtained, which washes away everything with a powerful jet. Drainage occurs through the holes under the rim, therefore, hygienic suspensions of the Bref type cannot normally be doused with water, this is such a design feature. Difficult to mount due to heavy weight».
Gennady wrote a review for the Nova Pro model: “The rimless toilet is easy to clean. The lid drops down smoothly».
Vyacheslav, Roca: "You need to get used to the rectangular shape, it seems narrowish. No plaque builds up in the bowl. Easy to clean».
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See an overview of the Roca rimless toilet
