Toilets are possibly the least exciting thing, despite being the second most used item in the bathroom (just behind basins). There’s no wonder it can be a little stressful when mulling over the different toilet styles available. Picking the right toilet first time around is crucial to prevent your entire household falling into chaos over the lack of a functioning toilet!
Bathroom Takeaway’s philosophy revolves around making the buying process of bathrooms as straightforward as possible. So, if you’re in need of a little advice or even just some bathroom makeover inspiration, our guides are the right place to be!
Before You Begin…
A bit of plumbing knowledge always comes in handy when considering doing anything with a toilet, whether out of necessity or choice.
Every UK toilet has a spigot (parallel to the floor) which connects to the back of a toilet pan. The spigot then connects to the soil pipe. The soil pipe connects to the outflow pipe which is what the waste flows through after a flush.
Before buying a toilet, it’s best to know whether your pipework is compatible with the toilet you’re looking to buy. If not, then don’t buy the toilet or look for a flexible connector and/or check with your plumber to see if there’s a way around the issue.
Types Of Toilets
You’re prepped and ready to buy a toilet, but if you’re like most people, then you won’t have a clue what the difference between most toilets are – and why would you? It can be quite confusing but our easy guide below shows the different types of toilets available to help you make an informed decision.
Close Coupled Toilets
The most common types of toilets within the UK,close coupled toilets are fixed to the floor with the cistern behind it. There are two types of close-coupled toilets under this category: close-coupled and Closed-back toilets.
Opened Back leaves room behind the pan so that the soil pipe can be connected from any direction, making it one of the more popular designs. This type of toilet is especially common in older houses, as many have a cast iron pipe which is not easily moved.
The Closed Back has sides which go straight back from the pan and touch the wall. These toilets are easier to clean as you do not need to reach around the back of the toilet to clean it. However, do not confuse these for back to wall toilets , which are very different and have a concealed cistern.
Back To Wall Toilets
Back to wall toilets are great space savers. The cistern can be hidden behind a false wall, or concealed within a WC unit which adds a stylish flair to your bathroom. As an added bonus, your WC unit can be paired with other matching furniture for that polished finish. Back to Wall toilets are floor mounted similarly to Close Coupled toilets.
Wall Hung Toilets
Predictably like the name,wall mounted toilets are hung from a low height using a frame hidden within a wall, making them a stylish alternative to standard toilets. Wall hung toilets are easy to clean and can make small bathrooms feel bigger by not taking up floor space.
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Cistern And Frames
Unlike Close Coupled toilets, Wall Hung and Back to Wall toilets do not always come supplied with a cistern, and Wall Hung toilets require a frame. But don’t worry, we have you covered.
At Bathroom Takeaway, we sell the toilets, cisterns and frames for Wall Hung and Back to Wall toilets both separately and together so you can buy only what you need.
WC Units
Our selection of WC Units start at only £89.97 and are a stylish option for concealing a cistern, transforming a bathroom space in need of a ‘do-over’ without starting from scratch. WC units offer the sleek look of a Back to Wall toilet using a specially designed unit to conceal the cistern.
With finishes available in gloss white, gloss grey, wood-effect and even bold colours, there’s a WC unit to suit everyone.
Combination Toilet & Basin Units
Toilet and Basin Combination Units are perfect space savers as they fit a toilet, basin and storage unit into a very small footprint - at an inexpensive price point. These units are easy to install and are available left and right-handed to fit your existing bathroom layout.
Quality Guarantee
All our toilets may look different to suit a range of different styles, however they all come with the same 10 year ‘Fit and Forget’ guarantee. This means you know you’re only getting the best products for the best prices.
If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, then we’d be happy to give you a full refund within 30 days of receipt, providing the item is unused and in its original packaging!
