Traditional flush or modern concealed set? This is a decision that everyone who builds or thoroughly renovates their house or apartment faces. Which of the options is better? And can you clearly choose a better solution for all applications and spaces?
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What spaces are suitable for a concealed frame?
The concealed frame is a special construction - a characteristic feature of such a solution is that the metal structure is built into the wall. This solution allows for a very effective bathroom arrangement. After installation, the concealed cistern is built into a plasterboard in the wall, thanks to which the entire mechanism is hidden. This applies to both the cistern and the elements of the water and sewage installation. For many people, the fact that they can cover unsightly-looking pipes is a huge advantage.
Not only the appearance, but also the functionality make the concealed frames often chosen for bathrooms. They are perfect for small rooms. The built-in elements have a positive effect on the optical enlargement of the space. Thanks to this, even a small bathroom seems more spacious, larger and more functional. In really small interiors, you can decide on the slim variant, which is even narrower than standard structures.
An interesting solution is a concealed corner frame, which allows the toilet to be installed in the corner of the room, which often helps to make even better use of the available space.
When will a compact toilet be a better solution?
The classic toilet, or compact toilet, is still a very popular and common solution, although for hygienic reasons it is used less and less in commercial use. Compact toilet is a solution without the possibility of being built in. It is characterized by a characteristic structure - a toilet bowl attached to the floor and a flushing tank, equipped with a flush button. Additionally, all the installation pipes remain visible.
In some situations, compact toilets are definitely a better solution. An example is installations in old buildings. Even during a general renovation, a traditional flush tank may be a better solution, because replacing it does not require expensive alterations to the sewage system. A compact toilet will also work well in older buildings, where the walls are thin and unstable, which makes it impossible to install a structure with a concealed frame.
Installing a toilet without a frame, in the form of a classic toilet bowl, brings many benefits. To a large extent, they are related to expenses - a compact toilet is cheaper to buy, does not require expensive installation, and additionally, you can avoid the expenses associated with the need to adapt the water and sewage system. Thanks to the fact that all elements of the flushing mechanism remain on the surface, in the event of a failure, access to its source is definitely easier. Toilet bowls in the case of compact toilets are a very universal solution, because they will work perfectly in any arrangement.
Direct comparison: Concealed set vs. Compact toilet
There are many advantages associated with installing a concealed set. In addition to improving the aesthetics of the room, due to the concealment of the flushing mechanism and sewage pipes in the wall, functionality is also of great importance. Thanks to the frames, it is much easier to maintain perfect cleanliness and hygiene in the toilet, which is why they are so often the chosen solution for toilets in shopping centers, public utility buildings, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, etc. Concealed sets are associated with modern interiors. They are ideal for minimalist, modern, loft arrangements, in private and commercial spaces. Concealed frames for bowls and bidets are gaining more and more supporters.
In a toilet with a compact WC, the entire installation remains exposed, which is a great convenience in the event of a failure. All components remain exposed, so potential diagnosis and repair is easier.
Comparing the costs of purchase and installation, a concealed WC frame and a wall-hung bowl are definitely more expensive solutions. The expenses are related to the purchase of the structure itself, the bowl, as well as the costs incurred for assembly and installation work, if it is necessary to reconstruct the existing installations.
The decision to purchase flush-mounted frames or a compact should be dictated by the technical possibilities associated with the specifics of the set installation. Individual preferences, the chosen style of room arrangement, planned budget, etc. are also important. In the case of older buildings, it may be necessary to consult a specialist who will advise whether it will be possible to install a toilet on a frame in a given building and what the cost of such an action will be.