Back to the wall toilets come in a range of designs to suit any bathroom, and they are a great option to create a sleek, modern look. If you're planning a new bathroom and wondering which toilet to choose from, a back-to-wall design has a lot of benefits and is a great alternative to the standard closely coupled toilet. In this buyer's guide we uncover everything you need to know about back to wall toilets to help you determine if this style is the right choice for your bathroom. Read on to find out more.
A
back-to-wall toilet is where the pan is fully fitted to the wall or
against a specially designed cistern unit. The cistern and all the
plumbing work is hidden in the wall or unit, providing a much neater
finish to your bathroom. This creates a clean, contemporary look and
is also a space-saving solution for small bathrooms and en-suites.
Most
of the back to the wall toilets feature a modern design, but there
are some traditional styles available for those who prefer to create
a more classic look. Modern back-to-wall toilets typically feature
curved or angular lines. Curved shapes are perfect for family
bathrooms, while angular shapes are ideal to add contemporary style.
Look out for small back to wall toilets if you have a compact
bathroom, which features a shorter projection than standard to help
maximize space. There are also compact back-to-wall toilet units;
these have a slimline design to create more space. All back to wall
toilets are made of high-quality ceramic with a glossy white finish,
which is easy to clean.
If
you don't fit your back to the wall toilet directly against the wall,
then yes, you'll need a unit. A unit's main advantage is that it
makes installing your toilet much easier compared to fitting the
cistern and pipework in the wall. The unit even provides a handy
shelf so you can create a beautiful display or use it as extra
storage space. Back to the wall toilet units are available in a range
of finishes and colors such as white gloss and oak. They are
available with the toilet to buy separately or complete. Another
advantage of a unit is that you can match it with other bathroom
furniture items such as a vanity unit that allows you to create a
coordinated look.
Installing
a toilet without a unit makes installation more complicated as you
will need a stud wall or a boxed section to make room for cistern and
plumbing work. If you don't have the DIY experience to create this,
you'll need to hire a professional plumber to do the installation
work. An advantage of installing the cistern in the wall is that it
offers an opportunity to incorporate shelf space or a storage niche
above the toilet. You could even fit a spotlight to draw your eye to
a stylish display of candles or decorative objects.
A2-in-1
toilet and basin combination unit is a great option if you're looking
to save space in a small en-suite or cloakroom. Providing a practical
and clever space-saving solution where space is limited, a
combination unit features a back-to-wall toilet, cistern unit and
basin. The unit hides the cistern and pipework, and the basin sits on
top of the unit. The unit is supplied rigidly to reduce installation
time and is available in a selection of finishes including white
gloss, stone gray and oak.
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