Installation dimensions for the toilet

One of the most common fears before installing a wall-hung toilet is its perceived unreliability and fragility. However, this myth can be easily dispelled by a detailed familiarization with the entire design and installation procedure.

Such plumbing products are mounted on a durable installation mounted into the wall or fixed to the floor. Therefore, there can be no problems with further operation. All that remains is to solve the main problem: how to choose the entire system correctly so that it fits into the dimensions of the room?

Types of toilet installations

First you need to decide which type of installation will be preferable for the characteristics of your room and your planned budget. Today, manufacturers offer two options:

1. Block. This design has a fairly simplified form: a plate on which the rest of the part is attached, and a plastic internal drain tank. For this reason, it can only be installed directly inside a strong, preferably load-bearing wall: the partitions simply will not support the entire weight. This limitation significantly narrows the space for creativity when planning the design of a room. But the cost of a block installation meets even the most modest financial plans.
2. Frame. A more durable and versatile option.The steel frame underlying the entire system can be attached to either the wall or the floor. This fact suggests that it can be mounted in any part of the room, regardless of what material is used to create the wall. At the same time, the height of the frame can vary and be adjusted to any location (for example, if you decide to place the toilet under the window). But, of course, such a design is not cheap.

Standard sizes of installation systems

When you have decided on the type of installation, it's time to think about specific dimensions. After all, it may turn out that it will be difficult to find a system that suits your needs in regular plumbing stores.

Depending on the type of product, the available size range is determined according to the main parameters. For example, for block systems: the standard width is 50 cm, the depth is from 10 to 15 cm, and the height is always about 100 cm. At the same time, frame installations meet the following dimensions: width – 50–60 cm, depth – 15–30 cm, height – 80–140 cm.

In this case, the drain tank, mounted inside the box itself, will differ significantly from conventional options. Its width is limited by a frame of 50 cm (or 60 cm), but its height significantly exceeds the usual models. However, if a standard tank is designed for a volume of 6–9 liters, then a hidden one is much smaller (5–6 liters).

Why is it important to decide on the dimensions in advance?

In fact, each specific installation has individual dimensions. Therefore, you first need to purchase the installation itself and a bowl that matches it, and only then prepare the wall. But again, before going to the store, you need to correctly measure the dimensions of the room and carefully plan what type of product will suit you.

The installation process itself cannot be called simple. Since the structure is mounted inside the wall, the latter will need to be first disassembled and then returned to its previous form. Such actions will clearly affect the condition of the entire room, so you can think about decorative repairs only after installation. If you do something wrong, correcting errors will be quite a labor-intensive task.

Important! When initially planning and taking the necessary measurements, pay attention to the prerequisite. According to the rules of ergonomics, the distance from the toilet to the walls should be at least 60 cm. At the same time, each instruction states that the bowl is installed only 18–23 cm from the installation itself.

Dimensions of installations from different manufacturers

The market today offers a wide variety of models. However, it is always better to make a choice in favor of proven and proven manufacturers. Some of these are the following companies.

Geberit

Popular among customers due to its ability to produce products that can be installed even in particularly difficult cases (for example, when pipes are close together). Also, a distinctive feature of such installations is a special seamless tank, which significantly reduces the risk of leakage or breakage.

The dimensions of these systems are most often concentrated in the following framework: width - 50 cm, depth - 12 cm, and adjustable height - from 82 cm to 112 cm. At the same time, the volume of the drain tank here can even reach the usual 6-9 liters. The price of such an installation varies from 16 thousand to 36 thousand rubles. But you need to understand that the cost of the toilet itself is not included in this amount.

Grohe

The quality of the products of this German manufacturer is beyond doubt.All products are made of durable metals and treated with a special anti-corrosion compound. The uniqueness also lies in the fact that the kit always includes all the components necessary for installation; there is no need to buy anything additional (as sometimes happens with devices from other companies).

Standard dimensions are limited to: width – 50 cm, depth – 23 cm, height – up to 113 cm. In this case, the tank size can also be suitable for 6–9 liters. By the way, in this system water can be supplied to any part of the structure.

The choice of installation is one of the primary issues that arises when deciding to install a wall-hung toilet in your home. Therefore, it must be taken with great seriousness. Now that you are familiar with the basic terms and standards, you can make the right purchase.