1. Types of Toilet Bowls

Exposed cistern

  • Close-coupled/two piece: The most widely used toilet which consists of two parts; a separate cistern and toilet bowl. You’ll be able to change either the tank or toilet bowl separately without having to replace the entire water closet. 
  • One piece: Single, seamless unit combining the cistern and toilet bowl into a single compact structure. Favoured for its streamlined and neat design and easier cleaning

Concealed cistern 

  • Wall-hung Toilet: Has its toilet bowl structure attached to a wall. As it floats over the floor, it brings out a spacious and modern impression in the bathroom. No need to worry about it breaking as it is supported by a sturdy steel structure from behind the wall. 

Although wall hung toilets are more space-saving and are easier to clean, however installation is expensive and may be generally harder to fix since the tank is inside the wall. 

1. Trap types 

2. Trap types 

When we talk about trap, or trapway, we are referring to the curving device located at the bottom of the toilet bowl that channels waste from the toilet into the drainage pipe. It also prevents sewage gases from coming up into your bathroom. Hence before buying a toilet bowl, please take note of whether your toilet is a S-trap toilet or a P-trap toilet. P-trap toilets are connected through the wall while S-trap toilets are connected through the floor. As such, the S-trap pipe is not suitable for wall-mounted toilets.

When we talk about trap, or trapway, we are referring to the curving device located at the bottom of the toilet bowl that channels waste from the toilet into the drainage pipe. It also prevents sewage gases from coming up into your bathroom. Hence before buying a toilet bowl, please take note of whether your toilet is a S-trap toilet or a P-trap toilet. P-trap toilets are connected through the wall while S-trap toilets are connected through the floor. As such, the S-trap pipe is not suitable for wall-mounted toilets.

2. Measurements

3. Measurements

Measurements will play an important part when choosing a toilet bowl. If your drainage outlet is located on the wall (P-trap), measure the distance between the centre of the drainage outlet on the wall and the floor (X). If your drainage outlet is located on the floor (S-trap), you will need to calculate the distance from the centre of the drainage outlet on the floor to the wall (Y) to ensure that your new toilet bowl will be able to fit. Measurements can be easily and accurately done when you remove your existing toilet bowl, exposing the drainage outlet. Our specialists are able to remove and install the toilet bowl for you.

3. Types of Toilet Bowls

Exposed cistern

  • Close-coupled/two piece: The most widely used toilet which consists of two parts; a separate cistern and toilet bowl. You’ll be able to change either the tank or toilet bowl separately without having to replace the entire water closet. 
  • One piece: Single, seamless unit combining the cistern and toilet bowl into a single compact structure. Favoured for its streamlined and neat design and easier cleaning

Concealed cistern 

  • Wall-hung Toilet: Has its toilet bowl structure attached to a wall. As it floats over the floor, it brings out a spacious and modern impression in the bathroom. No need to worry about it breaking as it is supported by a sturdy steel structure (wall hung bracket) from behind the wall. 

Although wall hung toilets are more space-saving and are easier to clean, however installation is expensive and may be generally harder to fix since the tank is inside the wall. 

Measurements will play an important part when choosing a toilet bowl. If your drainage outlet is located on the wall (P-trap), measure the distance between the centre of the drainage outlet on the wall and the floor (X). If your drainage outlet is located on the floor (S-trap), you will need to calculate the distance from the centre of the drainage outlet on the floor to the wall (Y) to ensure that your new toilet bowl will be able to fit. Measurements can be easily and accurately done when you remove your existing toilet bowl, exposing the drainage outlet. Our specialists are able to remove and install the toilet bowl for you.