In the US are all accustomed to seeing wall hung toilets in public restrooms. In Europe they have been used in private homes for some times, now they are slowly making their way into American homes as well. This article will attempt to answer some common questions you may have regarding Wall-hung toilets.
What Are the Benefits of Wall Hung Toilets?
Most people who choose to install a wall hung toilet in their bathroom, see the main benefit as something concerning aesthetics. The first thing that comes to mind is that the water tank and much of the plumbing is concealed, making it a more elegant and discrete design. Additional benefits, worth mentioning, is the fact that these toilets take up less space and they make it easier to clean the area around the toilet bowl.
What Are the Downsides to Wall Hung Toilets?
There is one main downside: the cost. They are more expensive to purchase. Typically, people will end up paying anywhere from $100 to $500 more for a wall hung model. And this is just the initial purchase, wall hung toilets are also more expensive to repair.
Why Are Wall Hung Toilets More Expensive to Repair?
The extra cost involved stems from the fact that these models require specialized toilet repair parts. The standard floor mounted models, on the other hand, use standard parts. This difference makes wall hung toilets not only more expensive, but also more difficult, to repair.
Can Wall Hung Toilets Be Installed in All Bathrooms?
A lot of American bathroom walls were not built to be able to support a toilet mounted to it. If your walls are not strong and sturdy, you will take a risk if you choose to install such a toilet.
Wall hung toilets no doubt provide an elegant and stylish design, it is up to you the home owner, to decide if this modern design is worth the downsides mentioned. If on the other hand you are building a home or redoing an entire bathroom, you might consider that several years down the road these bathrooms will receive better attention and a better resale value.
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