Corner installation for the toilet: tips for choosing and installation rules

What to look for during the purchase, how to decide on the installation location

The choice of the size of the box for installing the toilet bowl largely depends on the dimensions of the toilet room: if the room has a large area, you can consider installing not only a built-in toilet bowl, but also a bidet. In this case, it is better to stop at buying a frame system. If the bathroom has a main wall, a block structure will do. For a bathroom with a non-standard configuration, or for a small area, experts recommend choosing corner models.

Based on this, we can conclude that the choice of the size of the box for installing the toilet bowl must be carried out not only depending on personal preferences, but also in accordance with elementary installation standards.The size of the installation of the built-in toilet bowl should be such that there is a distance of more than 60 cm from the edge of the bowl to the nearest wall or surface of other furniture. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to position the legs, because they will rest against the restriction.

Standard installation - suitable for installation in rooms with no size restrictions

For more comfortable use, the same distance should be left on the sides of the toilet. The bowl is fixed at a distance of 18-20 cm from the body of the installation. This indicator must be taken into account when calculating the dimensions of the toilet bowl with the installation in the plan, which is drawn up even before the purchase of the entire system.

Before making a purchase, you need to study the floor plan, choose the right installation location and, taking this into account, choose the type of construction:

1. If you plan a standard installation near a side or central wall, you can purchase both a block and a frame type of installation from any manufacturer.
2. To install the system under a window or in a room with a small height, for example, on the attic floor, you need to choose the dimensions of the installations of built-in toilets reduced in height - 82-85 cm.
3. If you want to install appliances on both sides of the structure, purchase an installation with a two-sided mounting type that allows you to fix two independent plumbing items.
4. In a bathroom in which the installation of several suspended products is planned, a linear type of installation with a width of 115 cm or more should be installed.

Before choosing an installation model, it is necessary to find out where it will be installed.

The frame of the installation is mainly rectangular in shape, and you need to choose an option that matches the parameters of the niche.If the dimensions of the box for installing the toilet bowl are larger than the structure itself, the remaining space must be filled with some kind of building material with soundproofing characteristics. A universal option is the choice of a frame, in which the upper part is adjustable, which allows you to adjust the size of the installation to a box of any size.

In order for the purchase to bring pleasure for a long time and not require repairs, you should purchase products only from trusted manufacturers. In this case, you will have to overpay a little for the brand, but most often this decision is justified. Based on the reviews of plumbers and users, we can distinguish the following companies that have proven themselves best in the installation market:

1. Geberit, which launched the production of unique seamless cisterns. The company has thought out such dimensions of installations that allow installation, despite any difficulties, for example, in the case of closely spaced pipes.
2. Grohe is a proven German manufacturer specializing in the production of plumbing items. All installation frames are made of high-quality metal and treated with an anti-corrosion coating.
3. Viega is another German company that is mainly engaged in the production of installation frames. As a rule, in the kits manufactured by the company, there are no toilet bowls.

For more comfortable use, you need to leave a distance on the sides of the toilet

In addition to these companies, there are a large number of other manufacturers that have a good reputation in the Russian market:

• TECE;
• Roca;
• AM PM;
• Cersanit.

Features of installing installations from different manufacturers

Remember, in the list of factors affecting height, there were individual parameters from manufacturers? The fact is that many of them, wanting to stand out in the installation market, use original technical solutions. Let's take a look at several companies as an example:

1. Grohe. It has one row of holes in height for studs. In addition, the company presents a choice for the consumer: he can place the flush button on the front or on top (for example, if the installation is located under the windowsill). Legs are vertically adjustable by 20 centimeters.
2. Geberit. The toilet bowls of this company are also equipped with a universal button, which can be located in front or at the top. The legs are adjustable not only vertically, but also horizontally, in the range from 0 to 20 centimeters.
3. Cersanit. Against the background of the previous ones, they are more economical, the run-up of the legs takes up to 17 centimeters, however, the difference is insignificant.
4. Tece. Frame structures, studs are adjustable in height, from 0 to 18 centimeters.
5. Viega. Installations from this manufacturer are distinguished by two to four row holes for pins.

Geberit has chosen to focus on diversity and a wide range. Thus, she released a huge number of installations, their total height depends on the type of tank that will be attached to them. What is interesting: when choosing one tank, you will be offered a choice of three installations that differ in height. So, for the Omega model it will be 82, 98 and 112 centimeters, for the Sigma - 112.

The same company produces the universal model Geberit Duofix UP320 with a height of 112 cm.If the width of the hanging bowl is from 18 to 23 cm, then absolutely any will suit this installation, so you can choose which one you want and fit it into your interior design.

As you can see, there are a lot of opportunities to adjust the height of the wall-hung toilet to your height. This will not be prevented by either standards (which are more in the nature of recommendations than strict rules), nor the mistakes of builders who install sewers at random. You can put a podium, you can connect the toilet through a tee, or you can use the ability to adjust the height provided for many frame installations.

Types of installation systems

There can be many minor differences, but the main thing is what the installation should be attached to. On this basis, such structures are divided into two types:

Block

Such structures are hung on the wall, which, of course, must be capital. If you fix such an installation on a thin partition, it will immediately collapse under the weight of the user.

Block installation

frame

Installations of this type are also called free-standing. They are not attached to the wall and transfer the entire load to the floor, therefore they have reinforced legs. Thus, a similar design can be installed even near a plasterboard partition.

Instructions for installing a floor-standing corner toilet

materials and tools:

• perforator;
• corrugated pipe;
• sealant (to match the bowl of the toilet;
• bolts;
• hose for water connection.

Installation steps:

1. First you need to make an adjustment to the sewer hole and the toilet bowl.
2. One end of the corrugated pipe is put on the toilet hole, and the other on the sewer hole.
3. Mark the place for fixing the toilet.
4. Make a hole on the marks with a puncher.
5. The toilet is fixed to the floor with bolts.
6. The drain bowl is established on a tank (solid design). To do this, align the drain holes, trying not to move the silicone gasket that protects the installation from water leakage. Then the screws are tightened.
7. A flexible hose is attached, which is then connected to the water supply.
8. Using sealant, cover the gaps at the base of the toilet bowl. This is necessary in order to prevent smudges.
9. Check drain tank. If nothing leaks when draining the water, then the toilet is installed correctly.

Dimensions of installations for a toilet bowl of different manufacturers

The right choice of brand is the key to long-term operation of any product at minimal cost. Analysis of products from different manufacturers requires a certain amount of time. However, this approach is fully justified.

In accordance with numerous reviews of specialists and users, the following brands are the market leaders today.

Geberit is a company whose history began with the production of seamless cisterns. Installation frames of this brand, due to their dimensions, allow the installation of plumbing fixtures in rooms with different design features. This includes situations where the distance to the wall is minimal.

In addition to the top three, the domestic market presents high-quality products of such brands as:

• Cersanit;
• Tece;
• AM PM;
• Roca.

Geberit offers its customers a whole range of installations called Duofix. Models equipped with drain tanks are available to customers, taking into account their requirements.

For example, the Omega model is available in heights of 82, 98 and 112 cm.

The height of the Sigma cistern is 112 cm, and its thickness is only 8 cm. Due to such an ultra-thin device, the developers managed to create an installation system with a minimum distance from the wall. And the most affordable is the model designed to install the Delta cistern.

Analyzing the technical characteristics of the products of this manufacturer, it is worth highlighting the Duofix UP320 model. Thanks to its dimensions, it is universal and compatible with almost all toilet bowls. So, the distance between the mounting studs can vary between 18-23 cm.

The main competitive advantages of the UP320 model from the mentioned collection include maximum ease of installation. No additional tools are required for installation. The installation box is equipped with self-locking supports that can be set to a height of up to 20 cm. The height, width and depth of this design are 112, 50 and 12 cm.

Another representative of the Duofix model line is the model with the number 458.120.11.1, designed for the Delta cistern model mentioned above. The developers have provided for a hidden type of installation on false walls made of drywall. When determining the dimensions of the box, it must be taken into account that the depth, height and width of the frame are 12, 112 and 50 cm, respectively.

Recently, products of the German brand Grohe have been produced in Thailand and Portugal. Despite this, its quality remains consistently high, and the client base continues to grow steadily. Solido-39192000 can be distinguished among the most popular models of installation frames.Its basis is a self-supporting frame made of high-strength steel with a high-quality anti-corrosion coating.

The installation can be installed on a wall or floor in front of a plasterboard partition. In accordance with the reviews, this design is distinguished by the convenience of supplying communications. Depth, height and width of the model are 23, 113 and 50 cm.

The Rapid Sl-38721-000 is also one of the most popular Grohe products. It is completed with a drain tank with a volume of 6 to 9 liters and has a height of 120 centimeters. The box is mounted in front of a wall or partitions and allows you to quickly adjust the installation of the toilet.

As in the previous case, this system is equipped with fasteners for the installation of plumbing, the distance between which is standard from 18 to 23 cm. The connection of water supply and sewerage can be performed from a more convenient side. The outlet pipe has a size of 9 cm, and the width and depth of the structure are 50 and 16.5 cm, respectively.

Design of corner models

Corner models differ visually. For example, the way they are placed allows you to create a block structure directly in your toilet. You can easily place two different plumbing fixtures in pairs, but they will be in the same block and be one.

Design is the main problem for any toilet. After all, it is necessary not only to take into account all the rules of accommodation, but also to do it in such a way that the guests are not visually repelled by the room.The corner toilets are designed to blend in with the room. This makes the unit almost invisible, it does not interfere with anyone. Not only physically, but also visually.

There are a large number of different models on the market, each will find its owner. Colors, materials, texture, design differ. Only the installation and its rules do not change. Therefore, corner toilets have become very popular lately, surpassing their "direct" counterpart.

What tools will be needed?

Installing a toilet installation with your own hands, in principle, does not require any expensive professional tools. To cope with the work, it is enough to have the following items in your arsenal:

1. Marker or regular pencil.
2. Building level.
3. Measuring tape.
4. Perforator. At the same time, a concrete drill should be at hand, the diameter of which should be commensurate with the fastener hole, which in turn comes with the installation itself.
5. Open-end spanners, the cross section of which must also correspond to the diameter of the fasteners used.

Stages of installing a toilet bowl with installation

The key to many years of trouble-free operation of the equipment is the correct installation of plumbing with installation

It is important to install the equipment in the correct sequence

The execution of installation plumbing work is usually divided into the following stages:

Installation of plumbing structures - the operation is required to begin with marking the installation sites and fixing the equipment. Next, the installation of plumbing is carried out with the obligatory careful alignment relative to the walls and floor.

Installation installation

Installation of the toilet bowl (including hanging equipment) - special attention during installation work should be paid to the exact fit of pipe connections.
Finishing - consists in installing decorative panels that are finished taking into account the overall design of the toilet room.