A bathroom’s most relevant section, whether it be a new bathroom or renovation, is actually choosing the appropriate type of toilet. The two most popular types of toilets for people today are wall-mounted and floor-mounted, with each having its own set of pros and cons.
Wall-Mounted Toilets:
What is a Wall-Mounted Toilet?
Wall-mounted toilet, also referred to as Close Coupled or wall close toilet, is attached directly to the wall where with the bowl suspended, the cistern, or water tank is inside. The tank inside its structure is usually contained in a covered frame or built into the wall itself, and the only part that shows is the bowl.
Advantages of Wall-Mounted Toilets:
- Typical Modern Design: The installation of a modern bathroom design can be felt with the installation of a wall-mounted toilet.
- Space-Optimizing: Since the tank is concealed in the wall and the toilet bowl is hung, no floor area is consumed, thus providing an illusion of having more space
- Lesser Cleaning Hassle: With no base touching the floor, cleaning becomes much easier. The floor area under the toilet is an open area, with very few corner areas to be scrubbed over, thus reducing maintenance time and efforts.
- Height Options: Wall-mounted toilets come in adjustable installation height, hence accommodate different users.
- Economic Water Use: Wall-mounted toilets have modern flush mechanisms designed to have more water efficiency that consequently reduces overall water consumption.
Wall-Mounted Toilet Cons:
- Plumbing Complexity: The installation of the wall-mounted toilet requires special plumbing and framing so that it is costly and complicated compared to a floor-mounted option.
- Leakage Potential: Wall-mounted toilets leak more easily because the tank is hidden behind the wall. Fixing such leaks is a bit difficult and expensive since you will have to break into the wall to reach the leaking area.
- Weight Limitations: Wall-mounted toilets should be installed into the wall for the weight of the user. Walls, especially older ones or framing, have little strength and cannot be supported and, therefore, have to be reinforced.
Floor-Mounted Toilets:
What is a Floor-Mounted Toilet?
A floor-mount toilet is the traditional type where the toilet bowl is directly seated on the floor and the cistern mounted either above or behind the toilet.
Benefits of Floor-Mounted Toilets:
- Easy to Install: Floor-mounted toilets are easier to install as compared to wall-mounted toilets.
- Reliability: As the tank and toilet are mounted directly on to the floor, there is less confusion in its installation and leaks hardly take place in case it has been done properly.
- Variety and Affordability: Floor-mounted toilets are available in a lot of different designs and price points, so there is one that will work for any budget.
Disadvantages of Floor-Mounted Toilets:
- Floor constraints: Floor mounted toilets make a small bathroom feel even smaller due to the floor space occupied by the tank and the bowl. It can be problematic for the smaller bathrooms where extra space must be made use of.
- Difficult to Clean: Although it extends all the way down to the floor, the bottom of a floor-mounted toilet makes it difficult to clean because dirt and grime accumulate around that part of it. They are harder to clean compared to wall-mounted models.
- Aesthetics Restrictions: Contemporary wall mounted toilets, for the most part, have an aesthetic design, but they are extremely unlikely to promise to offer as much of a minimalist, clean look as one of the wall mounted designs.
Wall-Mounted Water Closets vs. Flush Tank Water Closets
As members of the family of wall mounted toilets, wall mounted water closets are normally characterized by a minimalist and space-saving design. These systems are mostly dual-flush, meaning that operations can save water through two flush options: one for liquid waste, and the other for solid waste.
They are very much more common in so many homes because of their lesser installation costs and ease of being replaced. Although they cannot be as fashionable as wall-mounted ones, flush tank water closets are quite reliable and effective when it comes to flushing.
Conclusion:
The choice between a wall-mounted toilet and a floor-mounted toilet depends on your needs, budget, and preferences over how you want your bathroom to look. A wall-mounted one will save you some space and provide a sleeker design, with easy cleaning, but at a higher installation cost, or even with potential hassle from future maintenance. A floor-mounted toilet is easier to install, cheaper, and dependable in its provision but might occupy more space and be more involved in terms of cleaning.