If you want your bathroom or toilet to be both functional and elegant, take some time to plan it. Especially since the contemporary sanitary equipment market provides many interesting solutions.
You can choose from various types of toilet bowls with cisterns mounted on a wall-mounted frame or on the wall above the toilet. There are also compact standing toilets where the water tank is an integral part of the set.
In the following post, we will look at the individual solutions and consider which one to choose.
Wall-mounted frame vs. compact toilet – the main difference
For many years, the toilets placed directly on the floor were the first choice for users. The cistern was mounted high on the wall or directly above the toilet. Over time, new models appeared, where the toilet bowl and the water tank are an integral whole. Combining the toilet and the cistern is a very convenient solution, as such compact toilets only need to be installed in the appropriate place on the floor and connect the water supply.
However, in both cases, all the elements, such as pipes and fittings, remain visible. Therefore, to hide all the mounting elements, modern solutions such as wall-mounted frames were created. Thanks to them, only the toilet bowl and the flush button are visible - no pipes!
In our online store Mexen, you can buy wall-mounted toilet sets with bowls available in many colors and shapes.
Wall-mounted toilet or compact? Differences
Compact or wall-mounted toilet - which one to choose? It is not possible to give a straightforward answer to such a question. In every bathroom, both solutions may not be applicable. In addition, each of us has slightly different aesthetic preferences. However, we will try to indicate their advantages and disadvantages.
Installation method of compact toilets and wall-hung bowls
In the case of compact toilets, the matter is simple – just mount the set to the substrate and connect everything to the water and sewage system. This can be done by yourself - it does not take much time. Many people appreciate such solutions for their convenient installation and easy access to the flushing mechanism, which can be useful in case of potential failure.
The wall-hung bowl on a wall-mounted frame is a somewhat more complicated solution. Here, the first step will be to install the frame inside the wall, so it is easiest to do this during construction or a major renovation. The wall-mounted toilet is a solution that requires more time, but the effect that can be achieved is definitely worth it. If you are unsure how to install a wall-mounted frame for the toilet, contact a specialist.
Practical aspects of both solutions – convenience
The toilet should be adapted to the needs of all users. When choosing a compact toilet, we are quite limited in terms of the size or height of the toilet bowl - the set is simply mounted on the floor.
Wall-mounted frames allow you to choose the height at which you can install the wall-hung bowl. This can be important, for example, when there are children, elderly people, or disabled individuals in the house.
Aesthetics of compact toilets and wall-hung bowls
A compact toilet is a solution that looks quite decent; however, only a wall-mounted frame allows you to achieve a truly elegant effect. This is a minimalist solution, perfectly created for a modern bathroom.
The frame allows you to hide all the necessary but not always aesthetic mounting elements in the walls. Ultimately, we end up with a smooth wall where the toilet bowl hangs and a built-in flush button above it.
In the case of building in the frame, it can be fully embedded in the wall or mounted on the wall. This way, you gain an additional shelf that serves as both a functional and decorative element of the bathroom. With such a solution, the frame should be encased in, for example, a waterproof plasterboard. However, this kind of solution is recommended in large and spacious bathrooms.
Compact and wall-mounted toilets – ease of maintenance
The bathroom is a room that must be kept in perfect cleanliness, especially if there is a toilet in it. If you want to save time cleaning the toilet, the wall-mounted frame will be a definitely better solution than the compact one.
With compact toilets, in addition to the toilet bowl, you also have to clean the cistern. You cannot forget about pipes and fittings, on which dust settles. Unfortunately, this is an additional area that will require time during bathroom cleaning.
The wall-mounted frame = fewer elements to clean. In this case, only the toilet and the flush button remain to be cleaned. Additionally, it is easier to keep clean under a wall-hung bowl than in the case of a compact sitting directly on the floor.
Frame or compact toilet – which is better in a small bathroom?
The compact toilet takes up more space than a bowl hung on a frame, so this solution is used more often in small bathrooms. Especially since it is possible to choose a corner wall-mounted frame, allowing previously inaccessible space to be utilized.
Toilets with wall-hung bowls allow you to save space, especially if the frame is built into the wall. If you decide to encase the frame in plasterboard in a finished bathroom, you must expect to dedicate additional space - however, you will gain the aforementioned shelf.
Compact toilet or wall-mounted frame – summary
When finishing or renovating a bathroom, you have to make several decisions that will affect its comfort and functionality. One of them will be the choice of toilet.
In the above post, we pointed out the most important aspects that you must take into account when designing a bathroom. It is difficult to indicate which of the discussed solutions is better. Therefore, let's summarize what you need to remember:
- installation method: compact toilets are much faster and easier to install;
- convenience: it is a very individual matter;
- aesthetics: the frame allows hiding all mounting elements;
- ease of maintenance: a wall-hung bowl is more convenient in this regard;
- price: although we did not discuss this aspect, compact toilets are usually cheaper due to their construction and installation method.
Before you decide to buy, it is worth checking the offer of the Mexen store, where you will find both compact toilets and sets for installation on a frame.